Community Stakeholder GroupRecommendation

Our Kids,

Our Community,

Our Future.

Vision Honoring legacy, Cultivating opportunities, Pursuing excellence

Purpose To foster a nurturing and engaging learning environment that empowers all students to reach their fullest potentials

Value Statements We value . . .

Respect, integrity, and character,Family and community involvement,Leadership development,Persistence and work ethic,Creative and critical thinking,The challenge to grow as the world grows,Engaged and healthy citizens,Tradition while looking toward the future,Our rural identity,High academic excellence/achievement.

Process

• 4/11/2012: Board Directs Admin to Develop a Community Stakeholder Group

• 5/17/2012: Community Stakeholder Group’s First meeting

• 9/17/2012: After reviewing projections, finances, and facilities, the Community Stakeholder Groups ask for the Board’s permission to research support for a referendum. Board approves unanimously.

• 10/23/2012: School District holds information session

Process

• 11/2012: Community-wide survey. Community Stakeholder Group completes full analysis of results.

• 12/2012 Community Stakeholder Group develops recommendations for the BOE that include costs, amortization, legal resolutions.

• 1/6/2013: Board considers Community Stakeholder Group’s recommendation.

Survey Support

• 83% felt we should plan for building upgrades

• 77.55% felt it important to take advantage of historically low interest rates.

• 70.37% felt they would support a referendum in some form

*Percents Above are Resident, Non-Employee

Recommendations

1. HVAC, Classrooms and Cafeteria Space at Elem, Reconfig of Entrances/Offices, Security Improv, Multi-Purpose Center, Land Acquisition for Greenspace and Parking

2. Recurring revenue related to the staffing and maintenance of the new building space.

Our Kids: A great place for kids to learn. An attractive school for new residents.

Our Community: A proactive project to ensure the school has a positive impact of the community.

Our Future: The Village of Cashton is prepared. The industry is here.