The polls open in 24 hours. NCSD residents will head to the polls to vote on two school district referendum questions. We hope everyone takes the time to learn about our district needs and why we're asking for approval of the operational and debt service referendums. Please visit our school district website at www.northcrawford.com, click on REFERENDUM INFORMATION, and view a variety of documents regarding the district referendums. Of particular interest is the Community Presentation Powerpoint, the Referendum Frequently Asked Questions, and the Referendum Newsletters. If you have any questions concerning the referendums, please reach out directly to Superintendent Brandon Munson at (608) 735-7203, or via email at bmunson@ncrawford.k12.wi.us. #TrojanPride
Our final Frequently Asked Referendum Question for the weekend. What if the Debt Service Referendum doesn't pass? #TrojanPride
Even though Daylight Savings Time has come to an end, the operational and facility needs in the school district have not. This morning's Frequently Asked Referendum Question. What if the Operational Referendum does not pass? #TrojanPride
This afternoon's Frequently Asked Referendum Question. How were the costs of the capital improvement projects determined? #TrojanPride
Happy Weekend!! This morning's Frequently Asked Referendum Question. How was the list of capital improvement projects for the Debt Service Referendum determined? #TrojanPride
Today's Frequently Asked Referendum Question. What is a recurring operational referendum?
The North Crawford FFA is running a clothing order until November 10th! Anyone interested in ordering FFA clothing please check out the online store at https://northcrawfordffa22.itemorder.com/shop/home/ to place your order. The FFA appreciates your support.
Peanut Butter and Jelly; Apple Pie and Ice Cream; Peanut Butter and Chocolate; Batman and Robin; While all of these things are great on their own, they're even better together. Much like our upcoming district referendums, while each is great on its own, they're so much better together. Maybe this is best demonstrated by a Venn Diagram. Only voting for the operational referendum will mean the district can continue employing quality staff and offering quality programming, but at the cost of an aging facility. Only voting for the capital improvement referendum (debt service) will mean quality facilities for years to come, but at the cost of having to cut quality programs and people. Voting for both referendums means quality staff and programs, in a quality facility, for generations to come. #TrojanPride
Today's Frequently Asked Question deals with our Operational Referendum. Why do we need it and how will it be used? As operational expenses continue to rise every year, for the past four years, the State has not given public school districts any new money through revenue limit authority, resulting in a gap of funding. The last two years that gap has been filled with Federal Covid relief money, called ESSER. As that money is expended, the district is reliant on the Operational Referendum to fill that gap. Without an Operational Referendum, the district will be forced to make significant operational cuts, on the backs of programs and people. #TrojanPride
Reminder to North Crawford residents that the district will be hosting a final Referendum Open House tonight in the cafeteria of the school from 6:00-7:30 p.m. This will be the final in-person opportunity to learn and ask questions about the district's upcoming Operational and Debt Service Referendums. Tours of the building will also be offered during this time. #TrojanPride
Your monthly internet bill; the cost of filling your gas tank weekly; a Snicker bar a day; your monthly cell phone bill; a can of soda a day; your weekly grocery bill. What do all of these things have in common? For the average tax payer in the North Crawford School District, all of those things listed are significantly more expensive than the tax impact most people will see as a result of our district referendums. Many of those things are necessities in peoples lives, just as passing our referendums is a necessity to the school district. #TrojanPride
Please be sure to RSVP for our Thanksgiving lunch by November 7th if you plan to attend. Elementary students were sent home with an RSVP form to complete, or you can RSVP by email to Jen Kapinus at jkapinus@ncrawford.k12.wi.us
North Crawford is 2 of 81 next week. School districts across the state, large and small, urban, suburban, and rural, are going to their communities to ask for help. Whether it's to exceed the revenue cap for operational costs, or to borrow money for capital improvement projects, 81 referendum questions will appear on ballots asking residents to support the future of their districts. #TrojanPride
October Growing Awards were given as part of our Elementary Behavior Bash yesterday. Help us in celebrating Skyler for his hard work on Dreambox for the Growing Minds Award, Jackson for being a role model for kindness and behavior for our Growing Hearts Award, and the entire 3-4 football team that showed strong leadership through the Growing Community Awards.
The Ridge and Valley Conference recently released the Fall All-Conference Teams for football, volleyball, and cross country. Congratulations to all our Trojan athletes who were recognized by the conference coaches for their accomplishments on the court, field, and course. Also a huge shout out to their coaches and teammates who pushed them to excel. #TrojanPride
The third and final edition of the Referendum 2022 newsletter has been released.
This edition of the newsletter summarizes the two district referendum questions.
To access the newsletter, click the link https://www.smore.com/u0ycg. #TrojanPride
Halloween Fun in room 181!
Last call for FFA/Spanish Club fruit orders, If interested please get in touch with Ms. Wick or Ms. Knutson before noon on November 1st! https://sales.minntexcitrus.com/
Don't get spooked by our upcoming operational referendum. The district is asking voters for the authority to exceed the revenue limit in the amount of $900,000 on a recurring basis to address operational needs within the district. Our communities value excellent staff, first-rate teaching, quality curriculum, top-notch facilities, and an exceptional school district. The operational referendum will ensure we have the resources to work towards all of those goals. #TrojanPride
Please use the link below to check out the November menus!
https://www.myschoolmenus.com/instance/1170/district/1168
