Background

Operational vs Capital (Facilities) Referendums

Operational
Used to fund operations such as staffing, technology, instructional materials, transportation, maintenance, utilities, and special education services

Capital (Facilities)
Allows a school district to issue debt (take out a loan) to pay for major facility improvements

How did we get here?

Community Survey Results

In fall of 2023, the district surveyed a $140 million plan that would have addressed a majority of the district’s needs, with a focus on Sparta High School, and it did not receive community support. We listened and are proposing the $87 million base plan that addresses high priority needs and received community support.