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Facilities Needs Summary | Summer 2017
In the summer of 2017, Bray Architects completed their comprehensive facilities needs study of the district. You can find a summary of their work here. This study informed the survey that followed and, more broadly, the decision to explore a referendum.
Facilities Needs Survey | Fall 2017
In the fall of 2017, we sent a survey centered around our facilities needs to everyone in the district. The survey asked respondents to prioritize our many facilities needs and to indicate the level of referendum they would support. The results of that survey are here.
Fact Sheet
We have put together a two page document that summarizes a wide range of information related to the referendum. This fact sheet looks at our journey, your investment, the community's priorities, and projects by building. The document also compares this referendum to the last.
Tax Impact FAQ
Click here for answers to common questions about the referendum's tax impact.
Absentee Voting
To absentee vote in person, you must go to your municipal clerk's office. For Franklin residents: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Absentee voting ends on March 30th. For Greenfield residents: 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Absentee voting ends on March 30th. For Hales Corners residents: 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Absentee voting ends on March 29th. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID.
To request a ballot online, go to www.myvote.wi.gov. All the way to the right of the site's top menu is Vote Absentee. Click this menu item and follow the directions to request an absentee ballot. Check out our video on requesting a ballot online (http://bit.ly/2pBaXer), which walks you through the process step by step! Please note that you must request your ballot prior to 5 PM on March 29th and that completed ballots must be received by 8 PM on election day.
To request a ballot in writing, access your municipal clerk's contact information. Franklin: http://bit.ly/2udD9cN. Greenfield: http://bit.ly/2IFtFdv. Hales Corners: http://bit.ly/2GhfSvk.
For more information on absentee voting in each municipality:
Franklin - http://bit.ly/2udD9cN
Greenfield - http://bit.ly/2eoOBq4
Hales Corners - http://bit.ly/2uasY8L
Whitnall's Facilities Needs in the News
Look to our Whitnall in the News page for media coverage of our referendum journey.
The Journey
August 2015
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Facilities Needs Advisory Committee formed. Committee tasked with reviewing past referendums for areas of improvement.
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July 2016
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Facilities Needs Advisory Committee presents their recommendations for future referendum success to the board.
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August 2016
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Board approves district requesting proposals from architectural firms.
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October 2016
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Finance & Facilities Committee reviews proposals and interviews firms.
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November 2016
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Board approves Bray Architects for architectural services.
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December 2016
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Bray begins study of facilities needs.
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January 2017
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District holds focus group meetings centered around facilities needs.
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April 2017
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District holds "Community Update" meetings to inform and listen to stakeholders.
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July 2017
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Bray presents completed facilities study of all four buildings to the board.
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October 2017
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Facilities need survey is sent to all stakeholders.
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November 2017
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The results of the facilities needs survey are presented to the board.
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December 2017
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Board approves resolution for referendum to be placed on April 3, 2018 ballot.
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January 8, 2018 |
The winter Whitnall Window goes out to all residents and is released online. The newsletter introduces the referendum logo and question. The newsletter also provides a history of the referendum, a breakdown of projects by building, and directions for those seeking more information. |
January 15, 2018
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District seeks input from stakeholders on how to best communicate referendum information by holding a public communication meeting. |
February 12, 2018 |
A mailer with all of the referendum information goes out to all residents. |
February 15, 2018 |
District holds a referendum informational session followed by a tour of Hales Corners Elementary. |
February 20, 2018 |
District holds a referendum informational session followed by a tour of Whitnall High School. |
February 28, 2018 |
Superintendent Dr. Olson drops in at Hales Corners Library to offer information and answer questions related to the referendum. |
March 5, 2018 |
District holds a referendum informational session followed by a tour of Hales Corners Elementary. |
March 7, 2018 |
Superintendent Dr. Olson drops in at Greenfield Public Library to offer information and answer questions related to the referendum. |
March 8, 2018 |
Superintendent Dr. Olson and Director of Business Services Mike Williamson drop in at the Hales Corners Culver's to offer information and answer questions related to the referendum. |
March 12, 2018 |
The spring Whitnall Window goes out to all residents and is released online. The newsletter has two pages dedicated to referendum information, including an introduction of the virtual tour videos and highlights from the tax impact FAQ. |
March 22, 2018 |
District holds a referendum informational session followed by a tour of Whitnall High School. |
March 26, 2018 |
A postcard goes out to all residents reminding them to vote on April 3rd. The postcard also offers guidance on absentee voting. |
April 3, 2018 |
Voters approve the referendum! |
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