Lakeville officials thank voters after "Growing Together" referendum; projects to be planned with construction targeted for 2027

Lakeville Public School District officials thanked residents for backing the district’s "Growing Together" referendum and outlined planned middle-school improvements, saying staff and architects will begin planning and that construction is expected to start in 2027.

"Thank you to the Lakeville Area Schools community for your support on the Growing Together referendum," said Presenter, thanking voters for the investment. The presenter added the community’s vote "will create more opportunities for students and help ensure every learner has the space and resources they need to succeed."

Staff member described the scope of projects the referendum will fund, saying, "These projects will improve learning environments across our middle schools from expanded classrooms and flexible learning spaces to updated arts, STEM, and student support areas." The staff member said those improvements "will positively impact students every single day."

On the timeline, another staff member said, "Over the coming months, staff and architects will begin planning these improvements, with construction expected to begin in 2027." District speakers offered repeated thanks to the community as the remarks concluded.

The transcript did not specify a referendum dollar amount, the official vote tally, or formal board actions taken during this set of remarks. Officials framed the remarks as an update and a thank-you; they described planning and an expected construction start but did not provide further implementation dates, budgets, or contractor information in the recorded remarks.

Next steps the speakers identified are planning with architects and preparatory work by staff; the district did not state procurement or permitting timelines in these remarks.