GREEN BAY, WI – (WGBW)- The Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) Board of Education will add a $183 million facilities referendum to the November 5th ballot. It invites the community to attend community information sessions to learn more about the referendum.
| Date | Time | Location |
| Tuesday, September 24 | 6:00 PM | Lombardi Middle School Commons |
| Thursday, September 26 | 6:00 PM | Baird Elementary School Commons |
| Wednesday, October 16 | 12:00 PM (Noon) | District Office Building Board Room |
| Wednesday, October 16 | 6:00 PM | Edison Middle School Auditorium |
According to GBAPS, the referendum seeks funding to enhance safety and security at secondary schools. It will address deferred maintenance projects at several elementary schools. And provide more appropriate learning environments for students and staff at consolidated schools.
The deferred maintenance projects at the elementary schools include HVAC, fire alarm and electrical systems, roofs, ADA compliance issues, and more.
In a press release, the Green Bay Area Public Schools said it will have paid off a significant portion of the November 2022 Referendum. Thus allowing the district to borrow funds, while maintaining the current mill rate.
Information about the referendum can be found here: gbaps.referendumfacts.org.
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