2023 School Facility Bond Referendum Vote - Wabasha-Kellogg School District

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The Wabasha-Kellogg School District has spent the past year looking critically at the needs of the District's facilities. After an in-depth facility assessment, analysis of educational needs, and review of enrollment projections, a plan was developed to update the school to position the district for the future.

The Wabasha-Kellogg School District will ask voters to support a $16.2 million bond referendum on November 7, 2023.

WHAT PROJECTS WILL BE COMPLETED WITH THE BOND?

Update and Replace Building Infrastructure and Systems

A significant portion of the building’s roof is beyond its service life and will be replaced. In addition, portions of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system will be upgraded and/or replaced. The electrical system and elevator will be updated. The building’s fire protection system will be updated.

Update and Expand the Career and Technical Education Labs (Shop)

The high school’s shop area, now known as the Career and Technical Education (CTE) lab, is nearly 50 years old and needs to be updated and expanded to increase course offerings, improve educational experiences, and provide access to the latest equipment and technology.

Update Science Labs

The high school’s science classrooms have not been renovated since their original construction in 1974. They will be redesigned to allow greater flexibility for project-based learning activities and better access to technology. The lab stations will get updates to plumbing and cabinetry as well as modifications to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

Creation of Secure Main Entrances

The schools’ offices will be redesigned to improve operational efficiencies and route visitors through main offices to check in before having access to the school.

Add and Update Restrooms

The restrooms will be expanded and updated to address failing fixtures and meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) code requirements.

Renovate High School Classrooms and Media Center

The high school was built in 1974 with an open concept library and a large portion of space for lockers. Lockers will be relocated throughout hallways, allowing the existing locker area to be repurposed into an educational breakout space. The library will be separated into small group collaboration and project-based learning spaces. The music room will be remodeled to improve space use and acoustics while providing needed storage for equipment. The classrooms used for special education services will be renovated to provide space for both large and small group instructional space.

LEARN MORE

Community Informational Meetings

Monday, October 9, 2023
6–7p.m.
Wabasha-Kellogg School District 2113 Hiawatha Drive East, Wabasha, MN 55981

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
12–1 p.m.
Wabasha-Kellogg School District, 2113 Hiawatha Drive East, Wabasha, MN 55981

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting - Join link information coming soon!

WABASHA-KELLOGG SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSED PROJECTS

WHAT WILL THE BOND COST ME?
The below chart shows the additional tax impact of the $16.2 million bond for various property types and values.

*For all agricultural property, estimated tax impact includes a 70% reduction due to the School Building Bond Agricultural Credit. Average value per acre is the total estimated market value of all land & buildings divided by total acres. If the property includes a home, then the tax impact on the house, garage, and one acre of land will be calculated in addition to the taxes per acre, on the same basis as a residential homestead or non-homestead property. If the same property owner owns more than approximately $2.15 million of agricultural homestead land and buildings, a portion of the property will be taxed at the higher non-homestead rate.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TAX IMPACT CALCULATOR
CLICK HERE TO VIEW EXISTING DEBT

EARLY VOTING - STARTING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Absentee ballots will be available starting Friday, September 22 at the District Office, 2113 East Hiawatha Drive, Wabasha, from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and until 5 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023.

Additional times outside of normal business hours the District Office will be open for early voting:
Sunday, October 28 (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, October 31 (4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.)
Saturday, November 4 (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
Sunday, November 5 (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
Monday, November 6 (4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.)

WHERE DO I VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7?

Saint Agnes Parish Hall
120 West Belvidere Avenue | Kellogg, MN 55945
Glasgow Township, Highland Township, Minneiska Township, Oakwood Township, Watopa Township, Kellogg City

Greenfield Township Hall
66767 County Road 76 | Wabasha, MN 55981
Greenfield Township, Pepin Township

Wabasha City Hall
900 Hiawatha Drive East | Wabasha, MN 55981
Wabasha City Ward 1, Wabasha City Ward 2, Wabasha City Ward 3, West Albany Township, Lake Township

Polls will be open from 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

Email your questions to electionquestions@wkfalcons.org.

QUICK LINKS

Brochure
Community Survey
Community Survey Results
Executive Summary
Project Proposal
Review and Comment