Local officials and state lawmakers from the Kenosha area gathered earlier this week to urge support for a nonbinding, Kenosha County referendum on the Nov. 6 election ballot that calls upon the Legislature to close a loophole that allows large retailers to skirt property taxes. As business opportunities expand, especially throughout Racine County and Southeast […]
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In Photos: Unified Unveils 1st Look Inside New Schools
The Racine Unified School District Monday unveiled the first photos inside Knapp and Olympia Brown Elementary schools – both of which are brand new – and the new addition at Gifford Elementary that will expand the student body to a K-8 school. All photos are courtesy of the Racine Unified School District.
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Year-Round School Ends at Janes, Knapp Demo Approved
Students will no longer attend school year round at Janes Elementary and the 100-year-old Knapp Elementary is slated for demolition after the Racine Unified Board of Education voted on both measures Monday night. With a vote of 6-3, board members approved the district calendar for the 2016-2017 school year, folding Janes into the list of […]
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Community Members Needed for Superintendent’s Advisory Council
Racine Unified Superintendent Lolli Haws is asking interested community members to join the Superintendent’s Advisory Council to help improve education across the district. From RUSD: The Council is finishing up its second year of work which has included: Efforts to support the 2014 referendum communication campaign. Involvement in the research, planning and preparation to launch the […]
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Gilmore 1st Middle School to Get Laptops for all Students
Each Gilmore Middle School student could soon have a laptop and serve as a test for how to roll-out a district-wide laptop program at the middle school level. With curriculums moving away from textbooks and more into higher engagement digital channels, RUSD Chief Academic Officer Rosalie Daca told The Journal Times that providing a laptop to […]
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Racine Unified Referendum Updates: Case Field House, Giese ADA Compliance
Racine Unified is posting updates on its website about work being done throughout the district using referendum money approved last November. The Case High School field house was a total reconstruction. Crews took the area down to the studs and dirt floor before rebuilding boys and girls locker rooms; the weight room and gym with hardwood […]
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Construction Begins Next Month on New Schools, Gifford Addition
Construction gets underway next month on two new schools and the addition that will expand Gifford into a K – 8 facility. Racine Unified posted on their website the construction schedules for Knapp, Olympia Brown and Gifford. The projects are part of the $128 million, 15-year referendum voters approved last November. Repairing and rehabbing Knapp […]
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Check it Out: New School Designs, Construction Approved
The Racine Unified school board voted Monday to approve construction of two new schools and an addition on Gifford to expand the student body there to offer K – 8 education. All construction is expected to complete in time for students in Fall 2016. Described as a community school, the new Knapp Elementary will be […]
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New Laptops 1st Technology Purchase After Referendum
Students across the Racine Unified School District will have use of 5,000 new laptops, one of the first purchases using funds from the $128 million referendum approved in November. “This will be the first purchase with referendum funds to address the dire and critical need in our schools to provide our students with technology,” said […]
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Video: Trustees Talk School District Referendum
During the discussion in Sturtevant Thursday about putting an independent school district question on the April ballot, Trustee John Johnson questioned the timing even though he agrees with the idea. His voice was the only one of even quasi-dissent, and in the end he sided with the rest of the board for a unanimous vote. […]
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Do You Want Your Village to Explore an Independent School District?
Leaders in the villages of Caledonia and Sturtevant are planning to place an advisory referendum on the April ballot asking voters if board members should explore organizing an independent school district. Trustees will use the results of the referendum vote in each village to decide whether or not to move forward with separating from Racine Unified […]
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Referendum Could Pay Out for New School District
Now that the $128 million Racine Unified referendum has been approved, separating from the District might prove a little less financially daunting to those leading the charge for an independent Caledonia school district. Brian Dey, chief organizer for a new school district, told Racine County Eye after the Nov. 4 election that the referendum’s approval […]
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Sturtevant Fireworks Still a Go … for Now
The 2015 Sturtevant fireworks are still a go, but trustees next week will vote on whether or not to keep intact a village fund that supports the fireworks if the event fails to raise enough money to cover expenses. After residents voted down last week a referendum to add to the village budget for five […]
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After Referendum ‘No,’ Citizens Asked for Input
Sturtevant residents are invited to the village committee meeting Tuesday to participate in a discussion on how trustees should proceed after voters last week turned down a funding referendum for parks and the annual fireworks. Unlike at a board meeting, citizens during a committee meeting can participate in the discussion of agenda items. The Parks, Recreation […]
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Voters Say ‘Yes’ to Racine Unified Referendum
Residents of the Racine Unified School District gave district leaders Tuesday the go ahead to plan and pay for $128 million in maintenance and repairs through a 15-year referendum. The final tally was 28,645 “yay” votes to 22,247 “nay” votes. Voters’ approval means the district can legally raise the tax levy by $8.5 million each […]
