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The Princeton School District Administration and School Board have been evaluating the District’s operational and facility needs since November/December 2025. The current operational referendum, approved by voters in April 2022, will sunset in Spring 2028. This process has included reviewing short and long-term challenges, discussing potential solutions, and determining the value of outside expertise to help guide the work.

After meeting with multiple firms, the District selected Nexus Solutions to support a transparent planning process focused on engaging staff, students, families, and the community.

The facility assessment is a comprehensive review of the District’s buildings, grounds, and major systems — from site conditions to rooftops and everything in between.

The process will:

• Identify and prioritize facility needs

• Develop realistic cost estimates

• Evaluate potential funding options

• Gather input from staff, students, and the community

This information will help the District and School Board develop a practical, responsible long-term plan focused on Princeton’s highest priorities.

The next phase of the process will focus on gathering information, engaging the community, and communicating updates throughout the planning effort.

Upcoming steps include:

• Staff, student, and community engagement

• Facility and operational assessments

• Community surveys and feedback opportunities

• Regular updates posted to this website

As part of the process, approximately 400 randomly selected community members may be contacted to participate in a survey. If you are invited to participate or provide feedback, we strongly encourage you to do so. Community input will play an important role in shaping future decisions.

Operational Referendum

An operational referendum asks voters to approve additional funding above the District’s annual revenue limit to support ongoing operational needs such as:

• Educational programming

• Student services

• Staffing

• Class sizes

These funds are used within the annual operating budget.

Facility (Bond) Referendum

A facility referendum asks voters to approve borrowing for larger capital investments such as:

• Building improvements

• Safety and security upgrades

• Infrastructure repairs

• Major equipment and systems

These projects are typically funded over time through borrowing, similar to financing a home or major renovation.

Like many districts across Wisconsin, Princeton continues to face increasing financial pressures related to both operations and facility maintenance. Wisconsin school districts must receive voter approval through referendum to exceed state-imposed revenue limits or borrow for major capital improvements.

State funding for Wisconsin schools has not consistently kept pace with inflation and rising operational costs, creating increasing financial pressure for many districts across the state.

As a result, many school districts have turned to operational and facility referendums to address:

• Aging facilities

• Deferred maintenance

• Educational programming needs

• Rising operational expenses
  
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The District has partnered with Nexus Solutions, a Wisconsin-based firm specializing in school facility planning, funding strategies, design, and construction management.

Over the coming months, Nexus will work with teachers, staff, students, families, businesses, and community members to better understand:

• What makes Princeton special

• What is working well today

• Where challenges and opportunities may exist

No final decisions have been made regarding future projects or funding. The purpose of this process is to gather information, evaluate needs, explore options, and help the District make informed decisions based on facts, practicality, and long-term value.

Nexus is conducting the facility assessment and early planning process at no upfront cost to the District.