On April 9th from 7 am to 8 pm. voters who live within the Capital School District boundary will vote on the district’s referendum.
Supporters are asking for three things.
1. Adding two new middle schools
Appropriate alignment of grade levels which follows best practices – Children start in an early childhood center (pre-K/K), then stay in elementary school through grade 5, move only once in middle school (6-8), and then graduate from high school (9-12).
Improves the capacity issues giving us the room we need now and in the future.
6th – 8th grade students at a single interconnected campus providing increased opportunities for programs, arts, athletics, and career exploration.
Greater impact of services and support for students to meet the needs of the whole child.
Students with complex needs and in special programs will attend school in an appropriate district-owned academic space.
2. Adding enhanced funding for those middle schools and funding to prepare Central for elementary school children.
Students need access to modern technology and learning environments to be successful in tomorrow’s changing world.
Adding specialty spaces for visual and performing arts, career and technical education, science, and athletics.
Investing in energy saving enhancements to save taxpayer dollars.
Necessary property improvements including parking, stormwater management, road, and utility improvements.
Renovate Central to make it ready for grades 1 to 5.
3. Adding operating revenue.
Addressing increased expenses in energy costs, general inflation, health care, instructional supplies, and maintenance of buildings.
Replacing outdated technology.
Recruiting and keeping the best staff for our children.
