Welcome to the PASD facility planning page! Find background information, important dates, answers to frequently asked questions, and more here.
Facility Planning Survey
Thank you to everyone who completed the community survey on facilities! Your feedback is valued and appreciated, and makes an impact as we continue planning.
At a glance
- 618 respondents completed the survey (up from 2024).
- The majority of respondents said the district should pursue a building referendum.
- Weighted results showed 59% support for a $12M referendum and 49.2% support for a $15M referendum.
The top three projects identified as highest priority were:
- Balliet Demolition, Middle School Classroom & Cafeteria Addition (estimated cost: $9.9M)
- High School Cafeteria & Kitchen Renovation (estimated cost: $3.2M)
- Air Conditioning (estimated cost: $2.3M)
You can review a summary of the survey here.
Facility Planning Workshops
Thank you to the staff, families, and community members who attended our March facility planning workshops! We hosted two community workshops and one for staff, and received more than 100 responses sharing project priorities.
Read the Facility Planning Workshop summary
Watch a recording of the presentation
Background
Our focus will always be our students and giving them the best education possible. Part of that focus includes ensuring our facilities meet student and staff needs. Over the long term, we want to remain good stewards of our facilities and our finances — two pillars of the school district’s strategic plan.
To accomplish this, the Pardeeville Area School District has enacted a long-range facility plan: a process used to make decisions through community and staff engagement regarding current and future facilities and sites.
April 2025
PASD went to referendum in April 2025 for both operating and facilities (two questions on the ballot). Voters approved the operating referendum but not the facilities referendum. While the district continues to look for opportunities to address facility needs, we are grateful to the community for supporting our operating referendum — thank you!
To learn more about the 2025 referendums, visit the 2025 referendums page.
May-August 2025
The district and facility planning partners met with the Board in June, July, and August to discuss next steps, as well as to revise the project schedule. The Board agreed on potentially targeting November 2026 for a facilities referendum.
September-December 2025
Dr. Gus Knitt was named Interim Superintendent and became engaged with facility planning efforts. A Parent & Staff Survey was conducted in October, asking for feedback on facility needs, the district itself, and more. GROTH, Findorff, and Dr. Knitt presented on facility options and survey results to staff in November.
January-March 2026
Amber Denure was selected as the next superintendent. Potential projects continue to be explored, and Findorff, GROTH, and the district are preparing for community and staff facility planning workshops in March. In these workshops, attendees will be asked to participate in a prioritization exercise to share their feedback on what facility projects the district should focus on.
