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MMSD referendum team outlines design concepts, schedule and budgeting approach for five new schools

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District staff and consultants updated the Board on design progress for phase 1 schools Sherman/Shabazz and Blackhawk/Gompers, described community engagement and programming work, and said cost-estimating for all five new schools was done up front so budgets for later phases are preserved.

Madison — The Madison Metropolitan School District on June 9 heard a detailed update on design, procurement and community engagement for the district’s multi-year referendum program, including concept designs for Sherman/Shabazz and Blackhawk/Gompers, an early-phase schedule and a budgeting approach that staff said budgets all five new middle schools up front to avoid running out of funds later.

Scott (staff member) opened the presentation by describing the referendum’s goals and the district’s decision to bring on an owner’s representative. “In November, we passed a historic…

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