The referendum referred to is to be held on Nov. 6, 2007. It is for
the District's future land needs, a complete long-range facilities
plan estimated to cost $119.3 million. It includes new school
buildings; two land purchases; and the expansions, renovations,
repairs, and additions that are required at all District schools.
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From Greater Milwaukee news
West Bend School District targets young voters with YouTube
By MITCH MAERSCH - GM Today Staff
September 20, 2007
WEST BEND - If there ever was a sign of the times, how the West Bend
School District is informing people about its referendum could be the
blinking neon version.
Superintendent Patricia Herdrich has become the latest star of
YouTube. The district's referendum information session is on the video
clip Web site that presidential candidates have even embraced.
The presentation is split into several segments. It details the status
of the district's facilities, present and projected growth in the
area, the plan to upgrade the facilities and how to finance the
project, including the tax impact.
"We wanted to post the video, but could not work the size of the
presentation's file onto the Web site," Herdrich said.
So it was divided into parts.
The clips give district residents who aren't able to attend
information sessions the opportunity to be informed.
"We know a number of families work second shift. We wanted to ensure
everyone had access to the presentation, if we could. This is also a
tool the 20-, 30-somethings will look to rather than mainstream media.
Generational information sources will hopefully reach everyone in our
community," Herdrich said.
Board members support the move.
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