Fort Atkinson board awards High School Road Project to Wolf Paving, targets Aug. 14 completion

The Fort Atkinson School District Board of Education voted March 19 to award the High School Road Project contract to Wolf Paving at an estimated cost just under $440,000.

Administration said the work—curb and gutter installation, regrading for improved storm drainage, repaving portions of the roadbed, restriping and signage—is partially funded from the $22 million capital referendum approved in 2022. The referendum set aside $900,000 for traffic improvements at the high school; administration noted that, because of financing and arbitrage rules tied to the referendum, remaining funds must be used within a limited window or otherwise applied to debt service.

The district plans to lay gravel walking paths now to establish alignments; the city of Fort Atkinson was awarded a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant and will pave those paths when state funds are available. Administration said construction will begin after the school year and substantial completion is projected for Aug. 14, ahead of the fall football season.

Two qualified bids—Wolf Paving and Payne & Dolan Inc.—were received; administration recommended Wolf Paving. The motion to award was made by Miss Selli, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and passed 5–0.

Board members and staff emphasized traffic‑flow improvements, pedestrian safety, drainage upgrades and coordination to avoid impacting summer school and athletics. The board did not authorize any additional referendum spending beyond the scope described; any future allocation of remaining referendum funds will require separate board action.