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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 13, 2024
Sparta Board of Education Adopts Resolution for November Facilities Referendum
On Monday, August 12, 2024, the Sparta Board of Education unanimously voted to place a facilities referendum question on the November 5, 2024, ballot.
Official resolution language approved:
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Sparta Area School District, Monroe and Jackson Counties, Wisconsin that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $87,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of an addition and renovations to Sparta High School; demolition of a portion of the current high school building; renovations, site improvements and capital maintenance at District buildings, including ADA, safety and security upgrades; and acquisition of related furnishings, fixtures, technology and equipment.
Please visit our referendum webpage to learn more, and consider attending one of our upcoming community information sessions:
September 25, 6 PM, Sparta High School
October 15, 9 AM, Sparta American Legion
October 21, 6 PM, Sparta High School
The Board of Education encourages all residents to actively participate in the discussions and share their insights. Look for additional information in your mailbox, on social media, and in our local newspaper.
Questions can be emailed to Sam Russ at sruss@spartan.org or directed to the District Office at 608-366-3401.
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