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Kenosha schools staff outline options to complete controlled‑entrances after failed referendum; borrowing and scope reductions discussed

Kenosha Unified School District Board of Education · August 27, 2025
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District staff reviewed options to install controlled entrances at seven schools after a failed referendum, including a focused security referendum, staged/revised projects without borrowing, or borrowing under the revenue limit; staff estimated the original group cost at about $12.5M and suggested a revised scope around $10M with varying annual debt service impacts.

District facilities and safety staff presented a detailed informational briefing on options to complete controlled‑entrance projects at seven schools left undone after the failed referendum. The listed schools include Bose, Curtis Strange, Forest Park, Jeffrey Harvey, Whittier and Lance Middle School.

Staff explained that a controlled entrance involves major remodeling to funnel visitors through a single main path and often requires redesigning interior layouts. The…

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