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Downloadable Resources

April 2025 Referendum at a Glace (1-pager) - What if it passes? What if it fails?

OASD Community Presentation (Slide Deck) - April 2025 Referendum

Community Newsletter (Mailer; Delivered beginning February 26 ) - April 2025 Referendum

Videos

Check out the video resources below and stay tuned! We are preparing more informative videos to help you understand the referendum.

30-minute Referendum Video

This presentation is designed to help Oshkosh community members make an informed decision about the future of education in our area. The information provided in this video is the same content presented during our community information sessions. Watch at your convenience, stay informed, and vote on April 1!

3-minute Referendum Scope Video

Superintendent Davis provides a 3-minute overview of the OASD's April 2025 Facilities Referendum that will improve student safety by addressing aging buildings, improve student services, and save money on operations through westside building consolidation.

South Park Building Needs Video

Principal of South Park Middle School, Joe Pitsch, discusses the safety and ADA accessibility concerns and limitations of the aging South Park building, and what a modern facility would mean for future middle school students on the westside of town.

Oshkosh North Auditorium Video

Oshkosh North High School Choir Director and Music Department Chair, Bridget Duffy-Ulrich, describes the current state of the Oshkosh North auditorium space and the impact a new performing auditorium could have within Oshkosh.

Pre-Kindergarten Center Video

Beth Schendel, Principal of Oshkosh Early Learning, describes how a centralized pre-kindergarten center would transform early childhood education by creating dynamic learning environments that empower every child to explore, discover, and grow. By bringing educational services under one roof, the center would increase efficiency and consistency while providing students and families access to specialized spaces, innovative resources, and tailored supports that build a strong, comprehensive foundation for lifelong learning.

Oakwood Renovations Video

Oakwood Elementary teacher Emily Paternoster discusses the current design of open-concept classrooms at Oakwood, where portable dividers separate learning spaces instead of permanent walls. She describes how students share this environment, creating challenges that impact student focus and safety and require careful coordination. Emily also explains the building's accessibility limitations, including stairs connecting the two levels that mean wheelchair users must navigate outdoor ramps to access areas of the school.

Air Conditioning Impact E-Cook, Lakeside, and Read Video

Kim Lotten, a fifth grade teacher at Emmeline Cook Elementary School, discusses the current classroom temperature conditions during warmer months and the impact on student learning. Kim provides insights into the challenges teachers and students face in maintaining an effective learning environment when temperatures rise, and what temperature-controlled classrooms would mean for educational experiences at Emmeline Cook, Lakeside, and Read Elementary Schools.

Referendum Message from Board President Wyman Video

OASD School Board President Beth Wyman explains how the April 1 referendum is part of our district's long-term facilities plan that began in 2017 with extensive community input and why investing in education is critical not just for our students, but for the strength of our entire community and local economy.

School Debt Levy Explained Video

Superintendent Bryan Davis explains how the April 1 facilities referendum will invest $197.8 million in Oshkosh schools without increasing the current school debt levy. Learn how strategic debt planning allows for substantial improvements to student safety, services, and operational efficiency through westside building consolidation - all while maintaining current debt levels.