The School District of Fort Atkinson Board of Education is seeking input to help it prioritize operational and facility needs, according to a recent news release.
A survey has been made available as a followup to a community survey conducted by the district in November.
According to the release, over the last nine months, the district held a series of middle school tours, focus groups, and community conversations.
“It is apparent that increasing taxes is a concern for many in our community. This concern will be taken into consideration as the board of education considers next steps towards any possible referendum questions,” the release stated.
“In 2022-23 all debt from prior capital and geothermal projects will be entirely paid off, allowing for the reallocation of tax levy funds to the next phase of capital projects and facilities improvements. In developing a solution to the district’s facility needs, the district understands that addressing all of the district’s needs at one time may not be feasible,” School District of Fort Atkinson Superintendent Rob Abbott, was quoted as saying in the release.
“While we have a great school district in Fort Atkinson, we also have a number of operational and facility needs that we must address soon so that we can continue to deliver a high-quality educational experience to our students,” Abbott added.
The release continued: The survey is available through May 16. It is anonymous and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Once it has closed, the results will be presented to the board of education at its regular June meeting. Comments or questions can be directed to the district’s Director of Communications Marissa Weidenfeller by email: info@fortschools.org or phone: 920-563-7851.
The survey is available online at www.fortschools.org/survey. Paper copies can be picked up and returned at the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Fort Atkinson Senior Center, Dwight Foster Public Library, and the City of Fort Atkinson Municipal Building, the release noted.
An earlier story about the survey conducted in November and its results is here: https://fortatkinsononline.com/school-survey-data-released-75-of-respondents-say-district-should-address-needs-now/.
Community members tour the Fort Atkinson Middle School earlier this year as part of an ongoing series of community engagement sessions that are being offered by the school district. Opportunities to learn more about the district’s phased facility improvement plans and engage in two-way conversation were offered in February, March and April. File photo/Contributed.
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