A two-question capital referendum that will allow the Three Lakes School District the use of over $20 million in general obligation bonds for needed facility improvements and repairs has been approved by voters as of last Tuesday.
“It is with our sincerest appreciation and utmost gratitude that we thank our citizens for their support in the capital referendum,” said District Administrator Teri Maney. “Both questions passed, and we look forward to the physical improvements that will be made to our Sugar Camp and Three Lakes facilities.”
The first referendum question was for the authorization of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $18.9 million for the purpose of school building and facility improvement projects that include district-wide renovations, capital maintenance, building infrastructure, safety and security, site improvements, and the construction of additions at Sugar Camp Elementary. The Sugar Camp additions would include classrooms and a cafeteria/multipurpose room.
The second referendum question asked voters to authorize general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $2.7 million for the purpose of a facility improvement project that consists of athletic facility and site improvements.
This project would include track replacement, field improvements, a concessions/bathroom building and a parking lot expansion, as well as other updates.
Both questions were roughly 64% “yes” and 36% “no” — or 822 to 442 votes and 830 to 430 votes, respectively.
“The Three Lakes School District has built a tradition of academic excellence, athletic achievement, and productive citizenship,” added Maney. “We are extremely proud of the past successes, and we look forward to continuing this course in the future. Our legacy stands strong and true.”
There is no set project deadline or date, but the district is now moving forward with the stage of discussing design plans with Nexus Solutions, which the district has hired to complete a detailed facility audit and create a maintenance schedule. The district anticipates this step in the process to take from six to eight months.
“The design and planning will get underway very soon,” said Maney. “We look forward to sharing the process with our public as the project is developed. Hopefully, we will be able to see the planning turn to action in a relatively short time. We will continue to communicate with transparency and timeliness as the project develops.”
More information about the Three Lakes School District referendum can be found by visiting threelakes.referendumfacts.org.
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