Voters APPROVE Madison Public Schools bond referendum!

Proposed Projects

Here in Madison, we take pride in maintaining our high educational standards and take seriously our mission to provide students with healthy, safe and inviting learning environments.

The Board of Education is asking Madison residents to consider three ballot questions that would invest in the district’s aging infrastructure. From increasing health, safety and accessibility and modernizing systems to replacing roofing and windows, these improvements would touch each building across the district. The questions build upon and complement each other.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EACH QUESTION?

QUESTION 1:

SAFETY AND SECURITY, HEATING AND VENTILATION, ACCESSIBILITY AND RENOVATIONS

Across the district, the following updates would take place at every school - Torey J. Sabatini, Kings Road School, Central Avenue School, Madison Junior School and Madison High School:

Upgrades to entryway security such as cameras, additional card readers and protective window film
Classroom heating and ventilation upgrades (includes new unit ventilators) and automated temperature control systems to improve efficiency and reliability, plus the electrical service and panel updates to support these enhancements

Outdated fire alarm systems, public address systems and building exit signs would be replaced to increase security communication and offer more peace of mind
Interior renovations to areas that haven’t receive attention in years, such as bathrooms, ceilings, lighting, flooring, classroom storage and doors
Following all state guidelines, specific building components that were made with asbestos -- such as flooring, pipe insulation, and ceilings -- would be properly addressed by a licensed abatement contractor.

Upgrades would replace broken and outdated wheelchair lifts by building ADA accessible ramps within Madison High School.

Improvements to common spaces would enhance the overall educational experience for our students.

Other updates would include:

Central Avenue School

Replace a boiler with a more efficient, updated model

Kings Road School

Increased Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility for students, staff members and visitors

Madison Junior School

Increased ADA accessibility for students, staff members and visitors

Madison High School

Increased ADA accessibility for students, staff members and visitors
Replace roofing that is beyond its life expectancy
Replace three boilers with more efficient, updated models

Bathrooms in need of attention would receive renovations to modernize the spaces.

Interior renovations would create inviting learning environments.

QUESTION 2:

ADDITIONAL HVAC, EMERGENCY POWER UPDATES AND WINDOW REPLACEMENTS

Across the district, the following updates would take place at every school - Torey J. Sabatini, Kings Road School, Central Avenue School, Madison Junior School and Madison High School:

Heating units that heat the hallways, some original to the buildings, would be replaced
Air conditioning in every classroom and common area
Emergency power upgrades to keep things running during an outage

Other updates would include:

Central Avenue School

Windows would be replaced with energy efficient options

*Question 2 can only go into effect if Question 1 is also approved by voters.

Roof-top HVAC units would be replaced.

QUESTION 3:

EXPANDING KEY SPACES AND RESTORING EXTERIOR FEATURES

Across the district, the following updates would take place at every school - Torey J. Sabatini, Kings Road School, Central Avenue School, Madison Junior School and Madison High School:

Exterior wall repairs
Exterior restoration of parking lots, sidewalks and concrete stairs

Updates of these common spaces would better support the overall educational experience:

Central Avenue School

Two additional classrooms to allow for growth while keeping class sizes in line with educational standards
Gymnasium addition includes a new gym with bleachers and two bathrooms
Athletic field updates and playground restoration

Kings Road School

Multi-Purpose Room addition and renovation

Madison Junior School

Athletic grass field drainage updates

Madison High School

Athletic turf field and track surface restoration
Gymnasium renovation

*Question 3 can only go into effect if Question 1 and Question 2 are also approved by voters.

Questions? Email vote@madisonpublicschools.org

MHS students currently conduct experiments in the courtyard due to poor ventilation in the science labs. Renovations and HVAC updates would transform these spaces and the resiliency of our facilities.

Additional classrooms would allow for growth while keeping class sizes in line with educational standards. Interior renovations would bring classrooms into the 21st century and inspire learning.

Replacing lighting, ceiling and flooring would breathe new life into existing spaces.

Interior renovations would create inviting spaces for students and staff.

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