Education

Facility plan in works for La Crosse schools

Published

3 years ago

January 4, 2021

The La Crosse School District is ready for another study of buildings that could be improved or maybe eliminated.

At a meeting Monday, the district discussed developing a long-range facilities plan aimed at identifying the oldest and “least efficient” buildings.

An architectural firm is already conducting that study.

The goal is to put needed improvements to a vote through a district referendum in April of next year.

A public survey would be conducted later this year to find out whether taxpayers approve of proposed changes.

The school district has done occasional downsizing of property, such as in the 1980s when several schools were closed including Hogan, which became the district’s headquarters.

Brad Williams

A native of Prairie du Chien, Brad graduated from UW - La Crosse and has worked in radio news for more than 30 years, mostly in the La Crosse area. He regularly covers local courts and city and county government. Brad produces the features "Yesterday in La Crosse" and "What's Buried on Brad's Desk." He also writes the website "Triviazoids," which finds odd connections between events that happen on a certain date, and he writes and performs with the local comedy group Heart of La Crosse. Brad been featured on several national TV programs because of his memory skills.