Design and Construction Updates

Thank you for visiting our Design and Construction page, where we will share ongoing updates as the referendum projects move forward.

On November 3, 2020, the Mauston-area community voted to approve a $54.8 million referendum. The referendum allows the District to borrow funds to build a new elementary school to replace West Side Elementary; safety and site improvements, building systems updates and capital maintenance at all schools; construction of an addition and remodeling at the High School, including technical education areas and classrooms; construction of an addition and remodeling at Grayside Elementary School; and remodeling and updating Olson Middle School and Lyndon Station Elementary School.

Process

Since the referendum passed, the district has moved into design planning with our architectural and construction partners, PRA and Miron Construction. Staff members have been involved in this process by going on tours of neighboring schools and by participating in user groups. We appreciate their valuable input during the design phase.

Project Timeline

Construction of the new elementary school to replace West Side will begin in the summer of 2021. Mauston High School and Grayside renovations will span the summer and fall of 2021. Most of the other renovation work is planned for the 2021 and 2022 summer months to help minimize disruptions to teaching and learning. When work is done during the school year, we will keep the lines of communication open with staff, families, and the community about safety and any potential impacts to building access.

The graphic is the proposed design and construction schedule. These timelines may be adjusted as the work progresses and we adapt to current conditions.