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2020 Referenda - Future Ready

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 After four years of dedicated effort and construction, the transformations of our four comprehensive high schools are complete. These future-ready learning environments will continue to shape our students' experiences for generations to come.

Our goal all along has been to listen to the community, respond to your input, and encourage people to participate in the process. We are so proud to be a part of a community that believes in the value of providing an innovative, equity-driven educational experience for our students in well-maintained facilities.

While work for the 2020 referenda is now complete, the work doesn't stop here. In 2024, the Madison Community passed the 2024 referenda. Stay involved and up-to-date with the latest developments.

View Updates on the 2024 Referenda

View Finalized Photos from the 2020 Referendum

Students in a renovated music room at La Follette
Main entrance at La Follette High School
Updated commons area at La Follette High School
Updated cafeteria at La Follette High
Newly renovated auditorium at La Follette High
Hallway in La Follette
Welcome center at La Follette
External view of La Follette
Renovated library at La Follette
Athletics entrance area at La Follette High School
Walkway at West High
Main Entrance at West High
Auditorium at West High
Exterior view of West High Gym
Library at West High
Renovated hallway at West High
New workout room at West High
Swimming pool at West High
New gymnasium with big windows
Library filled with tables and chairs and bright windows
Cafeteria space
Rooftop garden
spacious hallway
rooftop garden
spacious hallway
bright and colorful, spacious hallway
Exterior view of Southside elementary
Renovated cafeteria and commons area at East High
Newly renovated commons area at East High
Main entrance at East High
Library at East High
Renovated music room at East High
Science classroom at East High
Exterior view of East High
Renovated music room at Memorial High
Renovated Choir room  at Memorial High
Football and Track at Memorial High
Recording studio at Memorial High
Renovated classroom at Memorial High
Auditorium at Memorial High
Renovated classroom at Memorial High
Renovated room at Memorial High
Bright and spacious atrium at Memorial High
Bright and spacious atrium at Memorial High
Common space with tables and chairs at Capital High
Renovated science lab at Capital High
New daycare room at Capital High

See the 2020 Referendum transformation through photos and videos

$317M — Most pressing building projects in support of our academic vision

See the Journey…

To see updates on the construction projects initiated by the 2020 referenda, including progress, changes, and future plans, please visit our comprehensive archive here. This resource provides detailed information on the developments from the past four years, reflecting the impact and outcomes of the approved measures.

See 2020 Referenda Construction Updates

$33M — Continue our momentum in equitable opportunities, rich programming and retaining high-quality staff

$6M year 1, $8M year 2, $9M year 3, $10 M year 4
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Allow Madison’s public schools to continue and grow strategic equity projects aimed at disrupting societal and historical inequities and eliminating disparities based on race and socioeconomic status.
Part of a $33 million operational investment

Rocket Ship

Allow our schools to preserve vital student programming in the arts, music, science, technology, athletics and more, giving Madison’s future citizens and leaders a wide breadth of foundational experiences.
Part of a $33 million operational investment

Blue Ribbon

Place and maintain highly qualified educators in our classrooms, with a focus on teachers of color and avoiding teacher layoffs that result in increased class sizes.
Part of a $33 million operational investment

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