The New Glarus School Board is moving forward in planning a no-tax-impact referendum to deal with maintenance needs, safety/security, and space issues. Throughout the past year, the School Board and Administration has been working on a long-term facilities plan. Replacing roofs, updating the HVAC system, improvements to safety/security, and creating additional space has risen to the top of the list of priorities.

Roofs and HVAC equipment are at the top of the list of facilities needs because they have met, or in some cases far exceeded, their life expectancy. At the high school, the roof...