Sparta school board to ask voters for $87 million high school renovation referendum

SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -- The school board in Sparta voted to put a facilities referendum on the November ballot.

According to a school district release, the Sparta school board voted unanimously on Monday to ask voters for $87 million to renovate and add to Sparta High School.

The building project would involve, "construction of an addition and renovations to Sparta High School; demolition of a portion of the current high school building; renovations, site improvements and capital maintenance at District buildings, including ADA, safety and security upgrades; and acquisition of related furnishings, fixtures, technology and equipment," according to the release.

Informational sessions are set for the following dates and locations:

• September 25 - 6:00 p.m., Sparta High School
• October 15 - 9:00 a.m., Sparta American Legion
• October 21 - 6:00 p.m., Sparta High School

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