With election day less than two months away, the Wisconsin State Journal asked readers to submit questions they have about the two Madison School District referendum questions on the Nov. 5 ballot.
The empty fields and green space outside Sherman Middle School and Shabazz City High School could be the site of a new school building. The Madison School District plans to build new schools next to the old facilities to avoid purchasing new land and to minimize disruptions for students.
Jen Schoepke, right, director of special projects at Madison School District and UW-Madison School of Education, collects questions from attendees during a referendum information session hosted by the district at East Madison Community Center in Madison on Thursday. The district is asking voters to approve two referendums in November — a $100 million operating referendum and a $507 million capital referendum.
A portable fan helps cool a classroom at Sherman Middle School. Outdated HVAC systems are a key consideration in choosing which schools to update or replace.
A portable fan helps cool a classroom at Sherman Middle School. Outdated HVAC systems are a key consideration in choosing which schools to update or replace.
The empty fields and green space outside Sherman Middle School and Shabazz City High School could be the site of a new school building. The Madison School District plans to build new schools next to the old facilities to avoid purchasing new land and to minimize disruptions for students.
Jen Schoepke, right, director of special projects at Madison School District and UW-Madison School of Education, collects questions from attendees during a referendum information session hosted by the district at East Madison Community Center in Madison on Thursday. The district is asking voters to approve two referendums in November — a $100 million operating referendum and a $507 million capital referendum.
