Referendum: Student’s Frequently Asked Questions Answered
March 5, 2020
The vote for the NJSD referendum proposal requesting funds to build a new high school and make improvements to existing buildings will take place in early April this year, and some students may have questions. Below, we answer the FAQs. All answers have been compiled from the the referendum page on the NJSD website.
Where is the new high school located?
The district has purchased a plot of land on Winchester Road.
When will the new buildings open to students?
The new high school will open in the fall of 2023.
How will the parking situation change at the new high school?
Good news for frustrated student drivers: new and larger parking lots will be available for use at the new high school. The district plans to construct 1,200 parking stalls, almost twice the current amount at NHS.
What graduating class will actually get to go to the new high school if it passes?
Current 8th graders (Class of 2024) will be the first graduating class at the new Neenah High School. Current 5th graders (Class of 2028) will be the first freshman class at the new Neenah High School. Current 1st graders (Class of 2032) will be the first 5th graders who would go to the newly converted middle school.
What will happen to Shattuck Middle School after the referendum?
The district has not yet decided on what will happen to Shattuck Middle School. They are considering several options, such as selling the property with the building or demolishing the building and selling the land.
When will voting take place?
Anyone 18 and older can vote on April 7.
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Allison Rieckmann • Mar 30, 2020 at 10:04 PM
Articles like this are especially helpful for us as students to realize the importance of supporting our community: none of us who are here at the high school right now are going to be using this new building, but being informed allows us to recognize the importance of supporting measures like this that will benefit more than just ourselves, but the whole community. I think more questions could have been answered, as the article is rather brief, but does a good job to get students interested and informed to vote in the upcoming election.
Mackenzie McGregor • Mar 30, 2020 at 2:46 PM
I found this article very helpful in clearly laying out the intentions of the referendum. I was in favor going in to reading the article, however this is also a great read for those who are unsure how they plan to vote.
Kylie Brown • Mar 30, 2020 at 2:38 PM
As a student, I have been asked many questions about my thoughts on the referendum and frankly, I hadn’t put too much thought on it. Because I’m a senior, I won’t be able to take advantage of any of the new buildings, but after reading this FAQ, I am thinking about the benefits the referendum could have on future students such as my brother who is currently in 7th grade.
Davis Greene • Mar 30, 2020 at 2:09 PM
I believe many students need to read this in order to get a full grasp on the entire referendum situation. With that said, how will the vote be affected with the COVID-19 pandemic and the safer at home legislation?
Quinn Parker • Mar 30, 2020 at 1:14 PM
Thank you for the information! I am still left to wonder how much more I will be taxed in order to pay for this?
Michelle Miller • Mar 30, 2020 at 11:24 AM
Aside from the questions answered above, how will the new high school incorporate sports? Will there be a new pool and new fields?
Nathan Holzem • Mar 30, 2020 at 11:19 AM
This was very helpful and clarified what is going to take place, thank you.
Emily Stingle • Mar 30, 2020 at 10:06 AM
I found this FAQ helpful, especially as a student who is able to vote. Understanding the details and receiving answers to questions I have helps me to confirm my vote. I’m looking forward to seeing how the referendum positively impacts the district (if passed, of course).
Delaney Schilt • Mar 30, 2020 at 9:45 AM
Thank you for getting the information out! My little brother would be in the first freshman class at the new high school. I hope the referendum passes.
Delaney Schilt • Mar 30, 2020 at 9:45 AM
Thank you for getting the information out! My little brother would be in the first freshman class at the new high school. I hope the referendum passes.
Rachel Cortina • Mar 30, 2020 at 8:59 AM
How has the voting situation been impacted by the current global pandemic?