USD 395
LA CROSSE – At a special meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 24, the La Crosse USD 395 Board of Education will vote on whether to include a school bond proposal on the November general election ballot.
The meeting will be held in the high school auditorium, 400 Washington St.
After months of careful consideration, the district facilities steering committee developed a facilities bond proposal aimed at addressing significant needs of the current buildings.
The proposal, created in collaboration with Hutchinson-based companies Landmark Architects and Wiens & Company Construction, focuses on “future-proofing” the district’s facilities to make them more efficient to maintain, more effective for learning, and safer for students and staff.
The proposed project includes construction of a new elementary school wing at the current junior/senior high school campus, a second gymnasium (PE classroom), administrative offices, and support spaces. Additionally, the plan incorporates FEMA standard classrooms to serve as storm shelters.
The site improvements will also feature a secure entrance to the building, dedicated drop-off drives, and parking areas for improved traffic flow and convenience. Additionally, a new playground area will be designed specifically for the elementary school, offering a safe and engaging space for young learners.
“Our aging elementary school is in very poor shape, which not only hinders our students’ ability to learn, but also creates logistics chaos and extra expense,” said Bill Keeley, USD 395 superintendent. “Rethinking and upgrading our facilities will let our students and teachers focus fully on learning, as well as create financial efficiencies in the long run.”
2023 Proposed Bond Scope
- Construction of new elementary wing at the current junior/senior high school building, to include a gymnasium (PE classroom) and administrative offices and support spaces
- Construction of a connecting corridor between the existing junior/senior high school main building and the existing technology building, with the intent to create a secure campus under one roof
- Renovations to the existing building and current office area at the junior/senior high to coordinate with the addition of the new elementary school wing
- Addition of a new secure entryway
For more information on the bond project visit USD395facilities.com.