Huegel Highlights - March 2015

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HUEGEL HIGHLIGHTS MARCH 2015 3/6 Movie Night - Big Hero 6 3/10 Spring Family Forum - Standardized Tests 3/13 No School 3/17 Huegel Latino Parent Meeting 3/19 Early Dismissal - Parent Teacher Conferences 3/20 Popcorn Day 3/24 Huegel Parents of African American Students meeting 3/25 Earth Day Walk to School Day 3/27 Spring Fling 3/27 Huegel Spirt Day 3/30-4/6 No School - Spring Break 4/7 School Resumes UPCOMING EVENTS RAY W. HUEGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL : 2601 PRAIRIE ROAD : MADISON, WISCONSIN HTTPS://HUEGEL.MADISON.K12.WI.US/ 608.204.3100 A MESSAGE from Ms. Potter-Davis Dear Huegel Families, Happy March! It was great to see many of you at Literacy/Math/Pizza Night. These events would not be possible without the amazing parent volunteers we have! As many of you know there is a new member of the Huegel community—our adopted son, Liam. My husband is currently staying home with Liam, and the plan is that I will job share with Craig Campbell, who filled in for me recently, in May and June. I feel extremely blessed to be a parent now and look forward to bringing Liam to future Huegel events! In February our Positive Behavior Focus (PBS) was attendance. Looking at our attendance data we noticed that February is the month when attendance dips. As a school we reviewed the importance of being at school when you are not sick so that you don’t miss out on valuable learning time. To celebrate, each class was able to go out and sled on our Huegel sledding hill! As much as the students enjoy the snow now, we are all hoping for an early spring. Believe it or not we are already starting to plan for next year. continued on next page

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HUEGEL HIGHLIGHTSMARCH 2015

3/6 Movie Night - Big Hero 6

3/10 Spring Family Forum - Standardized Tests

3/13 No School

3/17 Huegel Latino Parent Meeting

3/19 Early Dismissal - Parent Teacher Conferences

3/20 Popcorn Day

3/24 Huegel Parents of African American Students meeting

3/25 Earth Day Walk to School Day

3/27 Spring Fling

3/27 Huegel Spirt Day

3/30-4/6 No School - Spring Break

4/7 School Resumes

UPCOMING

EVENTS

RAY W. HUEGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL : 2601 PRAIRIE ROAD : MADISON, WISCONSINHTTPS://HUEGEL .MADISON.K12.WI.US/608.204.3100

A MESSAGEfrom Ms. Potter-Davis

Dear Huegel Families,Happy March! It was great to see many of you at Literacy/Math/Pizza Night. These events would not be possible without the amazing parent volunteers we have! As many of you know there is a new member of the Huegel community—our adopted son, Liam. My husband is currently staying home with Liam, and the plan is that I will job share with Craig Campbell, who filled in for me recently, in May and June. I feel extremely blessed to be a parent now and look forward to bringing Liam to future Huegel events!

In February our Positive Behavior Focus (PBS) was attendance. Looking at our attendance data we noticed that February is the month when attendance dips. As a school we reviewed the importance of being at school when you are not sick so that you don’t miss out on valuable learning time. To celebrate, each class was able to go out and sled on our Huegel sledding hill!

As much as the students enjoy the snow now, we are all hoping for an early spring. Believe it or not we are already starting to plan for next year.

continued on next page

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Take good care,

Abby Potter-Davis, Huegel [email protected]

Sometime in the next few weeks you will receive a “Parent Input Form,” which will help us make the best classroom placement decision for your child for next year. Please take some time to fill out this form and return it by March 20. Thank you!

As you read the rest of the newsletter you will find some useful information about STEM-A, which covers Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Art. As a school we work hard to provide a well-rounded curriculum that exposes students to each of these important areas. You will also learn more about the upcoming April referendum and the proposed potential building updates.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Diego A,our Huegel Spelling Bee Champion!

Congratulations also go out to our 4th and 5th grade Mathfest participants: Taylor W, Luana S, Conner S, Lola B, Owen C, Owen SW, Matt S, Diego A.

3MARCH 2015

The Next Generation Science Standards have been released that set a new bar for students to achieve. These standards include a focused, applicable approach to science that helps students formulate questions, test hypotheses and think about real world applications. The biggest change from our current curriculum is the emphasis on engineering practices, which includes looking at a problem and designing solutions. These new standards are rigorous and an exciting new journey for our district.

These standards have not been officially adopted by the district, but Layne Rose is representing Huegel Elementary on the Science Leadership Team. This team is working to learn the standards and discuss next steps if they were to be implemented. Until these standards are officially implemented, the district will continue to use FOSS curriculum which is a unit based and hands on approach to science covering topics such as space, earth science, chemistry, biology and even physics!

SCIENCE STANDARDSCURRICULUM FEATURE

MARCH TECH UPDATEOur Huegel Tech Team is excited to visit two schools that have recently introduced 1-1 student devices—one school is in Janesville and the other is in Beloit. We are looking forward to learning from them. In April each teacher will get their own tablet to start playing with in anticipation of the arrival of the student devices in fall. The district is finalizing the decision around which android tablet will be purchased and we will share the decision as soon as it is made!

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PTO CORNER BY: JENNIFER SEEKER CONROY, PTO PRESIDENT

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers needed to help secure donation items for the silent auction which will be held during the School Carnival on Friday June 5th. If you are interested in helping solicit area businesses for items (overnight hotel stays, gift certificates, golf vouchers, etc), or if you have any special skills such as photography, jewelry making that you would like to donate, please contact Corrie Burmeister [email protected]

MOVIE NIGHTMarch 6 @ 6:30PM

BIG HERO 6

Dear Huegel Families,It is hard to believe it is already March! The school year seems to be flying by. We have had many fun events and informative meetings this year and there are still more on the way!

On March 10th, all families are invited for the Spring Family Forum. We will be learning more about assessments and standardized testing. It can be hard to know which test is required when and what all the numbers mean. Find out more about the testing your student undergoes, how to decipher the scoring, and how to help your children do their best. If you haven’t yet, be sure to RSVP to [email protected] with your name and number of people attending. A free Olive Garden dinner will be served, childcare will be available, and gift cards will be raffled off. Dinner starts at 5:30 and the evening ends at 7:30.

Fun events on the schedule for March are Family Movie Night: Big Hero 6 on March 6, and Spring Fling on March 27.

Looking ahead to April, the April 14th PTO meeting will be Toki night featuring students and staff from Toki Middle School. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about what to expect when your students make the transition to sixth grade.

We have two exciting projects in the works to improve Huegel: a new school sign and an outdoor classroom/school garden makeover. Stay tuned for sign-up for community work days to transform our outdoor classroom. The PTO is also taking steps toward incorporating and filing for nonprofit status. This will allow us to apply for certain grants and protect us from liability.

Also, as we move toward the end of the school year, it’s time to look forward to next year! Do you want to get involved in the PTO as a volunteer, an event chairperson, or a board member? Whatever your interest or availability, there is an opportunity to help improve our school. If you’d like to know more, email me at [email protected].

Sincerely, Jennifer Seeker Conroy, [email protected]

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LOST + FOUNDOur Lost and Found is overflowing! Please stop by

anytime to check for any lost items.

EVENTS FAMILY-FRIENDLY Spring is filled with even more family-friendly events.

• Spring Family Forum on March 10

• Roller Rink night in March or April (date TBD)

• Prairie Burn in April or May

• Huegel Garden work, April-summer

• Spring Fling on March 27th

• Staff Appreciation Week, May 4-8

• Carnival on June 5, in conjunction with the Silent Auction.

In addition to these events, the PTO has undertaken three new projects for the

improvement of Huegel:

1. Renovation of the Huegel garden and outdoor classroom

2. Restoration of the inner courtyard

3. Purchase of a new and larger sign for the school

We can use more volunteers for all of these events and projects, except for Roller

Rink Night.You can do anything from donating baked goods to running games

at Carnival to procuring donations for the Silent Auction to weeding the Huegel

garden. If you are interested in any of these activities, or would just like more

information, please contact Kate Corcoran at [email protected] or 497-

0232. I will then put you in touch with the appropriate person.

Thank you for considering becoming a volunteer!

7MARCH 2015

After School Classes!JR. ROBOTICS: LET’S PLAY SOCCERJuniors (K-1 Grade)This class is a perfect mixture of fun and learning, using LEGO® WeDo™ Robots. Using LEGO® bricks, students build a goal kicker, a goal keeper, and cheerful fans. They also learn how to program and operate their creations using a laptop computer.

Day: TuesdayDates: March 17, 24 April 7, 14, 21, 28Min/Max: 6/12Price: $85

ROBOTICS: MISSION TO MARSApprentice (2 - 5 Grade)During the LEGO® Robotics Mission to Mars classes, students design and program robots to explore an unknown planet, find safe shelter, and collect soil samples from the planet. Students use LEGO® Robotics and computers to learn principles of robotics, computer programming, and teamwork.

Day: ThursdaysDates: March 18, 26 April 9, 16, 23, 30Min/Max: 10/20Price: $110

REGISTER HERE! https://engineeringforkids.com/location/dane/classes

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LEARN ABOUT STANDARDIZED TESTS + A S S E S S M E N T S

2 0 1 5 S P R I N G F A M I L Y F O R U M

TUESDAY, MARCH 105:30-7:30PMHUEGEL GYM

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WHAT’S YOUR

FAVORITE

PROGRAM/PART

OF HUEGEL?

WHAT’S YOUR

FAVORITE HOBBY/

THING TO DO

WHEN YOU’RE

NOT TEACHING?

WHAT ARE

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HUEGEL’S ART

PROGRAM?

TEACHER FEATURE

KATE OLSEN BIRNER ART TEACHER

This is my sixth wonderful year at Huegel:)

My favorite part of Huegel is two fold: the

creative students and the deadicated staff.

When I am not teaching my favorite thing

to do it is to make my dreams. I also like to

exercise and read interesting books that will

help me to become a better teacher.

I am reading one about creativity and one

about autism right now.

Currently I am very excited about the way

the whole school is helping to save plastic

bottle caps so that we can make group

peace symbols from all over the world:)

GRACE RIEDLEART & DESIGN TEACHER

Two years

I really enjoy collaborating with Kate Birner. She

is a very hardworking and busy person, but she

always finds time to share ideas, offer support,

and to collaborate. I’ve learned a lot working

with her!

I love to backpack and rock climb. This

summer I will explore Puget Sound!

I’ve enjoyed collaborating with

Ms.Covarrubias. We’ve been able to create

projects that support each other’s lessons and

it has been really successful. I’m excited to be

a part of a program that is flexible so that I’m

able to share ideas and adjust mine to support

the classroom teachers.

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WIN GIFT CARDS!

FREE DINNER + CHILDCARE!

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Our vision as a district is that every school will be a thriving school that prepares every student for college, career and community. Our teachers, principals and school communities are working hard to make that vision a reality, and we are making exciting progress. As we work to give schools all of the tools and support they need to be successful, we know our physical buildings are part of creating the right environment for great teaching and learning. These buildings, in turn, help keep our community strong, providing spaces for children to learn and grow, gymnasiums and cafeterias for after-school childcare, rooms for enrichment programming for residents through Madison School and Community Recreation (MSCR) and more. They are the heart of our neighborhoods. Improved Accessibility Several MMSD schools have second or third floor classrooms accessible only by stairs, rendering them, in effect, off-limits to students, families and community members with mobility impairments. Some students who use wheelchairs or other assistive devices are currently unable to attend their neighborhood school due to lack of building accessibility. Additions For several years, many of our schools have been near or beyond capacity. Schools have been strategically modifying spaces, restructuring schedules and finding creative solutions in their buildings — holding classes in hallways and closets, among them — to accommodate the need for learning spaces and enrollment growth. Projects in the referendum will add space at our most crowded schools. Renovations The district’s 45-plus buildings have an average age of over 50 years. Many require renovations — electrical system upgrades, updates to vestibules offering line-of-sight visibility to main entrances, replacements to windows, ceilings, HVAC systems and more. Projects will target schools with the lowest rating on the district’s facility condition index and seek to create environments more conducive to learning. Technology Infrastructure As more students and staff are given access to devices as part of the district’s 5-year technology plan, projects in the referendum will replace server and storage systems and increase bandwidth across the district, empowering students, staff and families to engage in continuous learning. Accessible technology for every student at every school, with ongoing support for families, will provide equitable opportunity for discovery, collaboration and creation.

April 7, 2015 School Building Referendum!

Learn more at www.mmsd.org/facilities, or contact us at 663-1879 and via email at

[email protected].

About Madison Metropolitan School District The Madison Metropolitan School District, Wisconsin’s second largest school system, has a simple but bold vision — that every school will be a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

• 27,000 students • 52% minority student population • 32 elementary schools • 12 middle schools • 5 high schools • 4,423,936 square feet of physical building space • 5,900 staff members • $435 million operating budget

Our strategy as a district is captured in our strategic framework (mmsd.org/framework), developed with input from staff, students, parents and the community.

Facilities to Support Great Teaching and Learning As we strive to provide equitable access to high-quality learning environments across the district, our school facilities demand our community’s immediate attention. Great teaching and learning rely on environments that support positive development, educational achievement and career and community readiness. Among our schools’ most immediate needs:

• building accessibility • additions • renovations • technology infrastructure

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Our vision as a district is that every school will be a thriving school that prepares every student for college, career and community. Our teachers, principals and school communities are working hard to make that vision a reality, and we are making exciting progress. As we work to give schools all of the tools and support they need to be successful, we know our physical buildings are part of creating the right environment for great teaching and learning. These buildings, in turn, help keep our community strong, providing spaces for children to learn and grow, gymnasiums and cafeterias for after-school childcare, rooms for enrichment programming for residents through Madison School and Community Recreation (MSCR) and more. They are the heart of our neighborhoods. Improved Accessibility Several MMSD schools have second or third floor classrooms accessible only by stairs, rendering them, in effect, off-limits to students, families and community members with mobility impairments. Some students who use wheelchairs or other assistive devices are currently unable to attend their neighborhood school due to lack of building accessibility. Additions For several years, many of our schools have been near or beyond capacity. Schools have been strategically modifying spaces, restructuring schedules and finding creative solutions in their buildings — holding classes in hallways and closets, among them — to accommodate the need for learning spaces and enrollment growth. Projects in the referendum will add space at our most crowded schools. Renovations The district’s 45-plus buildings have an average age of over 50 years. Many require renovations — electrical system upgrades, updates to vestibules offering line-of-sight visibility to main entrances, replacements to windows, ceilings, HVAC systems and more. Projects will target schools with the lowest rating on the district’s facility condition index and seek to create environments more conducive to learning. Technology Infrastructure As more students and staff are given access to devices as part of the district’s 5-year technology plan, projects in the referendum will replace server and storage systems and increase bandwidth across the district, empowering students, staff and families to engage in continuous learning. Accessible technology for every student at every school, with ongoing support for families, will provide equitable opportunity for discovery, collaboration and creation.

April 7, 2015 School Building Referendum!

Learn more at www.mmsd.org/facilities, or contact us at 663-1879 and via email at

[email protected].

About Madison Metropolitan School District The Madison Metropolitan School District, Wisconsin’s second largest school system, has a simple but bold vision — that every school will be a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

• 27,000 students • 52% minority student population • 32 elementary schools • 12 middle schools • 5 high schools • 4,423,936 square feet of physical building space • 5,900 staff members • $435 million operating budget

Our strategy as a district is captured in our strategic framework (mmsd.org/framework), developed with input from staff, students, parents and the community.

Facilities to Support Great Teaching and Learning As we strive to provide equitable access to high-quality learning environments across the district, our school facilities demand our community’s immediate attention. Great teaching and learning rely on environments that support positive development, educational achievement and career and community readiness. Among our schools’ most immediate needs:

• building accessibility • additions • renovations • technology infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions !

How much will the referendum cost? The estimated cost is $41 million, with taxpayers owning a home valued at $237,678 (the average single-family home value in Madison) seeing a $61.80 property tax increase yearly for 10 years.

How did you prioritize projects and schools? We identified the most critical projects based on an index of facility conditions, enrollment projections, city planning information, population shifts, community feedback, overcrowding studies and facilities studies going back more than 10 years. In what way are school buildings inaccessible? All our schools have building entrances that are accessible and adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, not all students, family members and community members who use wheelchairs or other assistive devices have full access within the interior, especially those with multiple levels and no elevator.

Why don’t you redraw attendance area boundaries to relieve overcrowding at some schools? We considered this. However, all of the district’s 32 elementary schools are now nearing their capacity limits, so boundary changes would not help. In the future, this may be revisited as demographics change. Doesn’t the district have an operating budget for facility improvement? Our annual operating budget covers maintenance to keep buildings clean, safe and in the best possible condition. With decreasing state funding and increasing pressure on our operating budget, like most school districts, we need to go to referendum to fund larger capital projects.

How and where do I vote? The referendum will be on the Spring 2015 Election ballot on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. To find out where you vote, visit http://gab.wi.gov or call 1-866-VOTE-WIS. Where can I learn more? View draft floor plans and summaries of each proposed project at mmsd.org/facilities. (Detailed architectural plans will be generated if voters approve the referendum in April.)

In the coming weeks, we are also holding informational sessions to share details and answer questions about projects at each school. Locations, dates and times will be posted on our website. We continue to collect feedback from the community. We invite you to share yours: Web: mmsd.org/facilities Email: [email protected] Phone: (608) 663-1879 !

Debt Comparison of Madison to Other Districts Based on Debt vs. Enrollment

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Frequently Asked Questions !

How much will the referendum cost? The estimated cost is $41 million, with taxpayers owning a home valued at $237,678 (the average single-family home value in Madison) seeing a $61.80 property tax increase yearly for 10 years.

How did you prioritize projects and schools? We identified the most critical projects based on an index of facility conditions, enrollment projections, city planning information, population shifts, community feedback, overcrowding studies and facilities studies going back more than 10 years. In what way are school buildings inaccessible? All our schools have building entrances that are accessible and adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, not all students, family members and community members who use wheelchairs or other assistive devices have full access within the interior, especially those with multiple levels and no elevator.

Why don’t you redraw attendance area boundaries to relieve overcrowding at some schools? We considered this. However, all of the district’s 32 elementary schools are now nearing their capacity limits, so boundary changes would not help. In the future, this may be revisited as demographics change. Doesn’t the district have an operating budget for facility improvement? Our annual operating budget covers maintenance to keep buildings clean, safe and in the best possible condition. With decreasing state funding and increasing pressure on our operating budget, like most school districts, we need to go to referendum to fund larger capital projects.

How and where do I vote? The referendum will be on the Spring 2015 Election ballot on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. To find out where you vote, visit http://gab.wi.gov or call 1-866-VOTE-WIS. Where can I learn more? View draft floor plans and summaries of each proposed project at mmsd.org/facilities. (Detailed architectural plans will be generated if voters approve the referendum in April.)

In the coming weeks, we are also holding informational sessions to share details and answer questions about projects at each school. Locations, dates and times will be posted on our website. We continue to collect feedback from the community. We invite you to share yours: Web: mmsd.org/facilities Email: [email protected] Phone: (608) 663-1879 !

Debt Comparison of Madison to Other Districts Based on Debt vs. Enrollment

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www.mmsd.org/facilities

Improved Accessibility Frank Allis Elementary Built in 1936, three-story Frank Allis is in need of critical accessibility updates and an entryway visible from the main office. Two elevators will be installed, access ramps will be extended or installed and an updated vestibule will be constructed, allowing office staff to visually monitor the main building entrance. Est. Cost: $1,992,090

Franklin Elementary Franklin is a three-story school with a variety of steps throughout the building, and no elevator, limiting accessibility for some students, families and community members. Two elevators will be installed and two bathrooms will be remodeled for accessibility. Est. Cost: $1,153,570

Lake View Elementary

Lake View is a two-story school lacking accessibility features. One 2-stop elevator will be installed. Est. Cost: $379,210

Lowell Elementary The entrances at three-story Lowell Elementary, which opened in 1916, are accessible only by stairs. Indoors, accessibility is also limited, with several half levels. We will install elevators at two locations as well as a chair lift and two exterior accessibility ramps. Est. Cost: $1,123,180

Randall Elementary Randall is a three-story designated historical building built in 1902 lacking accessibility features. A 3-stop elevator will be installed, three risers at two west entrances will be replaced with ramps and three staircases will be rebuilt to include wheelchair lifts. Est. Cost: $1,001,550

Shorewood Elementary Having opened in1938, two-story Shorewood does not have an elevator or other accessibility features, limiting accessibility for some students, families and community members. Exterior ramps will be built at the main entrances, and a pair of 2-stop elevators will be added indoors. Est. Cost: $952,380

Spring Harbor Middle Accessibility is limited at Spring Harbor, with many classrooms and the main office on the second floor, reachable by stairs only. A 2-stop elevator and an accessibility remodel of two bathrooms will make the school a more welcoming building for all students and families. Administration offices will be consolidated and moved to the first floor, giving staff line-of-sight visibility to a new secured entrance. Est. Cost: $1,083,990

Additions Hawthorne Elementary Hawthorne participates in a state aid program designed to promote achievement through smaller class sizes. Building limitations are driving programs like 4K to relocate elsewhere. Two additional classrooms will provide needed learning space. Building a new gymnasium and converting the existing gymnasium into a cafeteria will allow the existing cafeteria to be turned into two more classrooms, for a total of four new classrooms. Est. Cost: $3,005,310

Sandburg Elementary Sandburg’s student body has exceeded building capacity. With attractive and innovative programs like dual-language immersion and four-year-old kindergarten (4K), the school is already over capacity. Eight additional classrooms, designed as flexible learning spaces, will help alleviate overcrowding. Est. Cost: $3,500,500

Van Hise Elementary / Hamilton Middle With enrollment numbers on the rise, this combination elementary/middle school exceeded capacity in 2013 and 2014. Because the building is designed for a smaller total student enrollment, simply adding classroom space is not a solution. Relocating the library to the center of the building and dividing it into elementary and middle school spaces will free up seven classroom-sized spaces currently used for library activities. Est. Cost: $3,151,730

Solutions Provided by the Referendum

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Additions & Accessibility Kennedy Elementary Two-story Kennedy Elementary lacks critical accessibility features and an entrance that staff can monitor visually. The building is also in need of space renovations. A new elevator will provide accessibility for students, families and community members. The main office will be relocated to the front of the school where staff can visually monitor the main entrance while the existing office will be converted into two classrooms. In addition, two new classrooms will be created alongside the new elevator tower. Est. Cost: $1,900,800

Midvale Elementary Midvale is operating at capacity. Programs like dual-language immersion and 4K attract families but also add operational complexity. Replacing the cafeteria with five classrooms and building a new cafeteria/multi-purpose room adjacent to the playground will provide more learning space and improve the flow of students through the school. A 3-stop elevator will also provide accessibility. Est. Cost: $2,637,600

Technology Plan Infrastructure Upgrade As more students and staff are given access to devices as part of the district’s 5-year technology plan, projects in the referendum will replace server and storage systems and increase bandwidth across the district, empowering students, staff and families to engage in continuous learning. Est. Cost: $2,000,000

Renovations East High Auditorium The East High Auditorium was divided and modified into a learning space in the 1970s. Since that time the 600-seat space has declined and as such, it limits the school’s ability to support fine arts that give students a well-rounded education. Renovations will transform the space into a working theater that can be shared with and collaboratively supported by the community. They include updated seating, the addition of a soundboard, a stage extension and accessible dressing rooms. Est. Cost (Net): $3,634,000 (an ongoing fundraising campaign through the Madison Community Foundation has raised $200,000 toward the project)

Huegel Elementary Huegel received a grade of “D” in the district’s annual Facility Condition Index (FCI) report for the overall condition of the building. Several renovations will improve the building’s condition including enclosing the Library Media Center and replacing windows, ceilings, the HVAC system and more. Est. Cost: $2,005,410

Jefferson Middle School Built as an open-concept school, the lack of permanent walls in many rooms creates noise and distractions. Jefferson received a grade of “F” in the district’s annual FCI report for the overall condition of the building. The building’s HVAC system is especially in need of replacement. Renovations will create conditions much more conducive to teaching and learning. They include the following: partitions, interior circulation, elevator replacement, an electrical system upgrade, new windows and exterior doors, new ceilings and LED lighting, restroom renovation and more. Est. Cost: $8,074,640

Mendota Elementary Mendota, one of two schools next on our list to receive building upgrades through our operating budget, received a grade of “C” in the district’s annual FCI report. Improvements to the building will include a drainage issue correction, HVAC upgrades and new ceilings and lighting throughout. Est. Cost: $3,432,730 Total Estimated Project Cost: $41 million

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