What is the challenge?
East Troy Community School District does not have sustainable, predictable, stable funding within the state established revenue limits, causing large-scale facilities repairs/replacements to be deferred.
A solution is necessary to properly maintain and upkeep the buildings.
What has the East Troy Community School District done?
In Spring 2022, the East Troy Community School District collaborated with Performance Services Inc. (PSI) to conduct a facility study. The study identified 113 projects categorized by priority levels. Andy Daniels and the PSI Team assessed and reprioritized projects during a meeting with the Facilities Sub Committee in July 2022. Following further analysis by ETCSD staff, board members, and administrators, the list was narrowed down to eight high-priority projects, focusing on safety, security, and infrastructure. It was understood that the eight projects were to be fluid based upon completed projects, changes in urgency, and additional circumstances.
In fall of 2022, the Board of Education after much discussion made the decision to put forth a 3 year non-recurring operational referendum question prior to moving forward with any large scale identified capital needs. Following the passage of the April 2023 operational referendum, in July 2023, the Facilities Sub-Committee met to discuss maintenance and capital projects after a successful operational referendum. They reviewed PSI's high-priority list, distinguishing between immediate needs and desires, and initiated plans for a project focus group.
Subsequent meetings in September 2023 led to the establishment of a Community Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) with approximately 25 community members. CFAC meetings from December 2023 to February 2024 focused on assessing facility needs, financial status, and developing possible scenarios to share with the Board of Education for discussion and consideration.
CFAC feedback was reported to the Board at a recent meeting and discussed at the Board workshop. In response, the Board’s requests at the last workshop were:
- Invite CFAC to help limit the developed CFAC A-F scenarios to 2 or 3 scenarios for the Board to consider.
- Offer tours to anyone interested in building tours related to identified capital improvement projects.
- Continue developing pros and cons associated with repairing and replacing pertaining switchgear at MS/HS, generator, HVAC, and roofs.
In response, the district is recommending a community engagement action plan to respond to the Board’s requests while continuing to engage the community in this project.
How is the district moving forward?
MAY-JUNE 2024
- CFAC reconvenes in May.
- Update the district website with information.
- All East Troy School District residents will have the opportunity to submit their responses to the community survey until June 24, 2024. Paper copies of the survey will be mailed in early June, 2024 with a landing date in mailboxes of approximately June 10.
- Surveys may also be completed online at www.feedback2000.com. To obtain a survey code, please contact the district office at 262-642-6710.
JULY 2024
- Board of Education considers the community survey results and other community input toward formulating a resolution.
AUGUST 2024
- Board of Education decides on approval of the resolution (if pursued).
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