The planning process identified two equally important needs:

  1. OPERATIONAL: protecting the people and programs that support students each day

  2. FACILITIES: addressing priority facility needs that can no longer be responsibly deferred.

The District has responsibly used the additional levy authority approved by voters in 2022, focusing those resources on attracting and retaining high-quality staff and maintaining educational programming; the proposed operational referendum (question 1) would continue that work while strengthening funding for routine maintenance and financial stability.

For facilities (question 2), the assessment identified more needs than the District could reasonably ask taxpayers to fund, so the Administration and Board narrowed the plan to approximately $14 million in priorities, led by a new secure front entry, improved access controls and cameras, and essential mechanical, plumbing, electrical, roofing, accessibility, classroom, technology, interior, and track improvements. Together, the two referendum questions provide a practical solution for Princeton—protecting educational quality while investing only in the most necessary building improvements.

This community-based plan includes:

  • Operational Needs (Q1)

    Wisconsin school districts operate under state revenue limits that restrict operating revenue. Costs for staffing, utilities, transportation, maintenance, insurance and educational programming continue to rise, while available funding has not kept pace.

    • Our current $625,000 annual authorization expires after 2027–28.

    • The proposed, non-recurring referendum provides $575,000 in 2027–28 and $1.2 million annually in 2028–29, 2029–30 and 2030–31.

    • If approved, this would support staffing, educational programming, routine maintenance and District operations.

  • Safety & Security (Q2)

    • Office & Secure Entry Addition/Renovation

    • Office Expansion to Include Conference Room, School Resource Officer and Counselor space

    • Emergency Generator Addition

    • Clock, Bell, and Paging Systems Replacement

    • Card Access System Expansion & Door Position Monitoring Addition

    • Camera System Improvements

    • Technology Power Upgrades

    • High Priority Doors/Hardware Replacement

    • Accessibility / Code Compliance

  • Student Environments (Q2)

    • Classroom and instructional-space renovations, including 4K, Middle School ELA/flex space and Maker Space improvements

    • Ceiling and Flooring Replacement in High Need Areas

    • Locker Replacement in High Need Areas

    • Elementary Gym Bleacher Addition

    • Cafeteria, Elementary Restroom and Nurse-Area Improvements

    • Band/Choir Acoustical Improvements

    • Track Base & Surface Replacement

  • Building Infrastructure (Q2)

    • Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Upgrades, Including Replacing 1960 and 1991 Systems

    • Controls Upgrades to Lighting

    • High School Gym Sound System Replacement

    • Technical Education Exhaust Upgrades 

    • Roofing Replacement in Critical Areas

    • Address Leaks: Replace Skylights and Add Gutter Downspout System to Elementary Gym

    • Exterior Repairs: Masonry, Window/Door Sealants, Corner/Chimney, Foundation

    • Kitchen Equipment Upgrades