Referendum 2025

On April 1, 2025, voters in the Oshkosh Area School District will decide whether to approve a $197.8 million capital referendum. This referendum focuses on the district’s facilities consolidation plan, prioritizing student safety and improving learning spaces while maintaining a $0 tax increase to the debt levy. If approved, the referendum will allow the district to:

  • Build a new consolidated middle school at the Shapiro site (close South Park and Perry Tipler, reducing from three to two westside middle schools)
  • Additions and renovations at Franklin, Carl Traeger and Oakwood Elementary Schools (close Roosevelt and Shapiro, reducing from seven to five westside elementary schools)
  • Convert Perry Tipler Middle School into a pre-kindergarten center and recreation department
  • Add an auditorium at Oshkosh North High School 
  • Install air conditioning (AC) at Emmeline Cook, Lakeside, and Read Elementary Schools (as well as Franklin and Oakwood)

Needs and Impact: Hear from Our Teachers and Leaders

OASD School Board President Beth Wyman smiles in a classroom with a graphic stating %22Vote on April 1%22 to her left and the vote on April 1 icon on her right.
South Park Building Info Video
PreK Center Info Video
North Auditorium Info Video
Kim Lotten smiles with a Vote April 1 Referendum logo to her left, and text that says %22Air Conditioning - Referendum 2025%22 below the icon.
Teacher Emily Paternoster smiles next to the vote on April 1, 2025. icon
Debt Levy Impact Info Video
OASD Referendum Overview April 1

Why We Need These Improvements

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IMPROVE STUDENT SAFETY BY ADDRESSING AGING BUILDINGS

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IMPROVE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

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SAVE MONEY ON OPERATIONS THROUGH BUILDING CONSOLIDATION

Information Sessions

The district will host multiple information sessions and engagement opportunities. We invite you to stay engaged, learn more and get your questions answered. 

SEE SCHEDULE

Schedule a Presentation

If you would like to schedule a presentation with your community organization, please reach out to us!
 

Contact Us

920.424.0395
referendum@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

Learn More: Click on Images below for Details and Resources 

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