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Board outlines referendum outreach; panel events, radio spots and neighborhood meetings reported
Summary
Board members reported outreach ahead of an upcoming referendum, including panels with League of Women Voters and Chamber of Commerce, neighborhood meetings, radio segments and scheduled community sessions; they noted low in-person turnout but good online engagement.
Board members described outreach efforts to inform voters about an upcoming La Crosse School District referendum, saying they had participated in League of Women Voters and Chamber panels and recorded radio segments to share information. Dr Engle and board members noted neighborhood meetings and targeted sessions; attendance in-person was described as modest, while online participation was stronger.
"It was a great discussion with a lot of really good questions," the board chair said after describing a forum hosted by local civic organizations. Members discussed public concerns raised at sessions, including construction timelines and school safety. Administrators listed upcoming outreach events and multiple referendum information sessions to be held in neighborhood locations in the coming weeks.
Board members agreed to continue in-person outreach at community events, including a plan to staff an informational table at a Logan–Central athletic event to distribute referendum materials and answer questions from residents.
