2024 Referendum
2024 Referendum
The Cumberland School District would like to thank our community for supporting the School Facility Bond Referendum.
Based on unofficial results, the referendum passed with 957 yes votes and 696 no votes.
The successful referendum is a win for our students, schools, and the entire community.
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- January 8, 2024
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- February 5, 2024
All tours begin at 6:00 p.m., starting in the cafeteria at the Cumberland High School.
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The Cumberland School District has spent the past several years studying the needs of our facilities and infrastructure. After an in-depth facility assessment, analysis of educational needs, and a community-wide survey, a plan has been developed to update the High School campus to position our District for the future.
The District is asking community members to vote on a $32.95 million bond referendum on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Shall the Cumberland School District, Barron, Polk and Burnett Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $32,950,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school addition and improvement project at the High School/Middle School campus to include: renovations and construction of academic spaces and support areas; partial removal of the current High School building; safety, security, technology, capital maintenance and building infrastructure improvements; ADA accessibility updates; site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment?
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In 2015, the District conducted a district-wide structural building analysis with an emphasis on the High School. In 2020 the District utilized our construction consultants, who conducted a facility condition and education adequacy assessment to find the highest priority of needs. The District conducted a community-wide survey in 2022 to see what the community would support. Along with the building analysis and survey results, we took into consideration similar school projects around the Cumberland area. (For example Shell Lake, Ladysmith, Grantsburg, Amery, River Falls, and Stillwater Schools.) Projects are reviewed on an average cost per square foot, with appropriate inflation factored in; and then applied to our project scope
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Career and Technical Education (CTE) continues to evolve. The High School’s shop and family and consumer science (FACS) areas require updates to provide relevant and effective educational experiences. The improvements are necessary to create future opportunities for additional class offerings and to enhance training spaces for students entering the workforce. The District has engaged in discussions with businesses to better understand local and industry needs.
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We have a 65-year-old building that is not performing and parts of it that are just not acceptable. The two-story academic wing has 65-year-old systems that are outdated and failing. In addition, the low floor-to-ceiling height space leaves no room for new ductwork, a poor exterior envelope that has little to no insulation, and asbestos exists throughout the two-story building. The cost to remodel the two-story far exceeds rebuilding new classrooms.
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Election day voting will take place on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Find your polling location by visiting our voting information webpage.