What are the reasons for your overall impression? (250 character limit) "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." (Basing this on Memorial HS only): School is dated and rooms are shabby, poorly lit and badly ventilated. It's all functional, but the environment is depressing and institutional. It's depressing walking into the building, and my kids feel it. .. == First sight: smelly hall way, very old lockers which doors are sometimes not closed. == Bathroom: too small space, "not kids-friendly" toilets

1) lack of air conditioning and modern HVAC systems. 2) lack of sidewalks around and near some elementary schools 3) assuming a relative lack of hardwired , modern IT, communication, and security systems.

1) Lack of space (work spaces seen in hallways for example) 2) Not all are ADA compliant 3) Lack of lighting in some areas 4) Some lack appropriate width of walks along street (City issue that the schools should address)

1. No airconditioning combined with policies that prohibit opening doors plus windows that barely open, means kids puking and fainting with heat during hot days where it might be 97 deg F outside and 100+ deg F inside. 2. Need wheelchair accessibility that doesn't make kids wheel down driveways (no sidewalk) to building. 3. crammed so many kids into schools to over capacity forcing staff to use broom closets for offices. 3 kids in school (current and former students) A lot of old, out of date buildings and equipment. A lot of older facilities have poor air quality, plumbing issues. I've known people who have gotten very sick in our school buildings. Some have died. A lot of the classroom space is overcrowded and very old. At least at Hamilton Middle and West High School (where my kids go) the focus and prioritization of the curriculum and academic material (which I agree with) over the physical facilities may have caused aging buildings and infrastructure to be ignored. A lot of the facilities are dated and it is time to modernize our schools. a lot of the schools are old and have not had any improvements made to them. and at capacity. A lot of things are old and out of date. The roofing tiles on Huegel for example.

A lot of things in my kids' school look old, based on aesthetic design things and based on the condition of the structure, i.e. there are areas that are extremely dirty, and some knicks/dents in walls/floors/counters. A majority of the school buildings are outdated and worn down. Landscaping/school grounds need upgrading in many places. Most learning spaces are not designed for modern learning where collaboration between students and staff is a must. A parent of two children since graduated especially at Lowell and East High School. A+ Accommodating most students and cutting back in a time of economic down swings is what we are all doing. It's good to teach students to be thrifty when they need to be. accounts from teachers Accumulated wear & tear adequate facilities. some very good some in need of upgrade. After having been several of the buildings, visible lack of care can be seen. After having elementary aged kids spend 6 years in the splender of Olson, the dreariness and discomforts of Toki are striking. How about air-conditioning to start? Working classroom computers? After traveling around to different parts of the country, I am amazed at how poor our schools are compared to other states. Our elementary schools do not have air conditioning, updated technology, and sometimes not even heat. age and general condition of facilities Age of buildings Age of buildings, accessibility (ADA non-compliance), outdated infrastructure, poorly designed/inflexible classrooms (especially shortage of outlets, lack of sink/water source in many cases) Age of buildings, inadequate space for certain functions, run-down appearance Age of buildings---underwhelming physical plant for schools that are supposed to be so great age of schools Age, upkeep of the facilities. Aging building, with old classrooms and classroom furniture, including rusty desks; unclean facilities, including strong smells throughout the school, particularly when it is hot, and unclean restrooms; poor ventilation, poor or non-existent air-conditioning and poor heating; poor condition of sports and recreational areas; limited or non- existent separation of spaces (eating in the classroom, library or even the gym instead of a cafeteria doesn't appropriate); poor condition of library; Aging buildings, cramped bathrooms and common areas (cafeterias, theaters/auditoriums) Aging buildings, poor outside "curb appeal," subpar athletic facilities. Aging facilities Aging facilities - old HVAC systems. Some buildings should be completely gutted - Modern schools use space differently. Also technology infrastructure upgrades are needed.

Aging facilities with little upkeep improvement. I can only speak for the schools I've been to but Midvale's playground is atrocious and unsafe. The 4K classroom is in a basement room that has one door and no windows - what if there was an emergency? The kids could conceivably be trapped - with NO EXIT. Apparently this is ok with the fire dept - i checked but it is not safe. In general out of date access to technology. Aging facilities, lack of adequate space, poor aesthetic quality. Aging properties. Dripping faucets. Unkept gutters. aging schools not maintained Aging schools which are in need of many upgrades and/or renovations. aging structures in need of rennovation or replacement Aging structures, furniture. Overcrowded classrooms. No air conditioning, inadequate staffing to thoroughly clean buildings daily. Many buildings not ADA accessible. Air quality, ventilating systems, drinking water quality, seating arrangements are archaic All 3 building that my kids go to look dated. While the flooring is clean it has cracks. The bathrooms are disgusting. I don't think the smell can come out of the tiles! In particular Jefferson has terrible set up for classrooms - the sound is too much to help kids concentrate. All 4 Madison schools that my children attended seem outdated, dark and dirty. With my health issues, not every school was accessible. very frustrating! Thankful for good staff with positive attitudes who made the best of things and helped make things work for me. All buildings are old, and some such as Hamilton and West are pretty crowded..others may be even more crowded All high schools and several other schools are quite old. All of the buildings where my children have attended or currently attend seem very outdated, use space poorly, are generally very worn/dirty looking simply due to lack of necessary upkeep. All of the facilities my children have attended were constructed 40 plus years ago. I'm familiar with previous referenda that sought funds for maintenance that was overdue. All schools are not wheelchair accessible. People who have visual disabilities are pretty much at a loss. Temporary disabilities like crutches really are on a case by case situation at the mercy of discretion. East has a severe rodent investation. All sites I've seen are well maintained and clean. All staffs are ver friendly and school provides a very good environment for children. All the buildings I have been in are at least 40 years old, and some are even older. I know West High has only one elevator for the entire school, and has no access to the 4th floor for disable students. This is illegal and wrong and I am sure will be met with a law suit sooner than later. All three of my children's schools look exactly as they did twenty five years ago. (Although none of them appear on this plan) They look run-down and outdated. Meanwhile their peers in every suburb have new or newly renovated schools. It's time Madison kids get a better learning environment. Although basic structural needs appear to be met, over crowding in some schools is a real issue and areas of the schools need updating/renovating. Although buildings are kept very clean, it seems that many of the facilities are aging and in need of updating and maintenance or repair. Although facilities are clean, due to the hard work of district custodians, there are so many buildings in the district that are simply old and worn. Although many facilities are getting old, the ones we frequent and/or visit are well-maintained and seem adequate. We are more concerned about TECHNOLOGY PLAN and such relationship to facilities, curriculum, teacher/staff development. Although some are old, that is to be expected in an urban school district and most faciities seem to be well- maintained. Although some schools are old they seem clean and well maintained. Although the schools work, and faculty does their best to make do- the schools are old and dumpy - and not in many instances not condusive to learning Always seem safe and well maintained An "overall impression" is perhaps less than helpful. Some facilities are excellent; others are inaccessible, aging and overcrowded. The presence of some up-to-date facilities does not raise the quality of the ones that need attention. Antiquated layouts, accessibility issues, rundown facilities appearance Appearance and function of facilities Appearance and not enough room to accommodate all teachers and student needs. Appearance, condition of desks, HVAC issues appearance, inside and out. Appearance. Appropriate learning space is fundamental to student engagement. If they are not engaged, they are not learning. We are not housing student, we are educating them to be successful. This sets the standard of their expectations for life As a 2013 alumna of Memorial, the poor condition of the school building was always a source of frustration for myself, my teachers, and my fellow students. We faced chronically broken water fountains and bathroom stalls, missing ceiling tiles, and outdated equipment. As a coach, I feel the facilities are very poor. Many things don't even work. Doors are broken, showers don't work, I see cockroaches often in the coaches and locker rooms. I see trash and food laying all over the place. Hence the cockroaches...and ants.

As a former teacher, parent of children in MMSD, and a university faculty who consults with MMSD and supervises preservice teachers in our schools, I have been in many of our facilities over the course of 30 years. Many schools have limited learning space, spaces, are generally depressing, and furniture/facilities are outdated. The chairs, desks, tables in many schools are dilapidated and physically uncomfortable if not physically damaging to student who must endure them for 6 hours/day. Teachers often have to buy or find their own furnishings. I taught at Memorial High School and the facility has changed only minimally from 1980s. A few bathrooms have been remodeled - but many in this and other schools look and feel like those on institution wards.

As a parent of a recent East High graduate I have sat through numerous and wonderful events in the East theater. The theater is in great need of renovation. I am willing to have my tax money go toward this project.

As a parent, I notice that the bathrooms are in embarassing condition in many buildings. Parking lots and exterior well being ( things the public sees) seem to be ok, but the insides of facilities are lacking. Cabinets are warped, missing handles, faucets drip, drinking fountains are out of order, underspray, and over spray, permanent cabinets are chipped and worn so that clothing gets torn by rubbing against it. Some buildings have partition walls that worked at one time but are no longer efffective. Rooms have water stains on the ceilings and are painted in hideous dark blue and purple from the 80's or such....dark, depressing colors. Permanently affixed seating is broken and creaky. In general, the appeal of the interiors of our older buildings is lacking....cobbled together modifications to bring buildings up to code with no money spent to make it look good in the process. Sennett is ridiculous....interior rooms with no windows and limited ventilation when the temps reach 90 in the fall and spring.. a building built for air conditioning that was never installed?? Allis need some type of lift or elevator for staff and custodians, and Kennedy could use one too. As a parents of kids who have attended Van Hise, Hamilton, Lowell, Olsen, and West I've seen first hand the overcrowding and decrepit conditions of many schools in the district. I've also seen the incredible facilities in many neighboring communities. As a past student of the system and now a parent of students in the system I have seen very few updates over the last 30 yrs. As a PST who supports staff throughout the district, I visit many schools throughout the district. Many schools need more space; overcrowding is common in many of our schools. Many of our schools need physical updates as well. As a PT, I have worked in many different buildings. I think the biggest issue I see that the facilities vary so greatly from school to school and in particular for me, the facilities for PT and OT. As a teacher I have experienced lots of issues with poor school facility maintenance such as: leaking roof/ceiling classrooms and hallways that go uncleaned for days hodgepodge repairs/updates--like painting classrooms in the middle of the week in the middle of the school year where we were forced out of the room for a day bathroom stalls that are missing locks weedy school yards and sidewalks potholes in parking lots ice covered playgrounds mismatched flooring throughout school buildings-some classrooms with shiny new floors, others with stinky old stained carpet holes in window screens outlets that spark As an alumnus of Madison East High School, I have to say that the theater is in absolutely horrid condition. As an OVERALL perspective, our schools seem clean, and well kept Asbestos in walls and ceilings, curtain-like partians between rooms, Outdated and unappealing to the eye, classrooms are extremely small Asbestos tiles, leaking roof, poor heating/cooling systems Assessability in many buildings is nonexistent. Space for kids to move about in the classrooms is tight. For children who need ways to be ready for school having a place for them get ready in the morning is nonexistent.outside play area are only for elementary kids At first glance, many exteriors look fine from the street, but once inside the buildings, many things are in apparent need of refurbishing. Sadly, some of the things that have been "updated" have been done with materials that while cheaper, are much less durable than original materials that lasted a long time but the new ones will need to be replaced in much less time. At midvale it's mainly a poor play surface ((pot holes, etc..) and the equipment needs some paint.

At my school there are some problems with lighting going out or not being in one stairwell that is closed off to students. Many different parts of the building are extremely cold or extremely warm. Also many classrooms ban food because of "mice problems", I'm wondering why that hasn't been fixed yet in the time the school has been open. Some ceilings have problems as well. Some bathrooms are poorly lit and smelly. At our school, Van Hise, there is not enough space for our kids and the building is very outdated. Our enrollment continues to increase, but we have no room! At West High door; hardware/closures not adjusted, hangers holding up gym unbalanced ceiling fans loose/disconneced making it DANGEROUS for anyone standing underneath, not enough water coming out of faucets in restrooms ESPECIALLY during cold & flu season. At West High School the overall floors, walls and desks are dirty. Attended West High back to school night and was shocked at how dreary the classrooms looked. Text books were so battered and uninspiring. It brought me down!

Based on age and comparable buildings. Seeing buildings in Rockford that are the same age and purpose yet are falling apart. The building were built for a purpose and common wisdom at the time. These needs did not forsee the electronics revolution or changing teaching stiles. That being said they seem to be sound. Based on comparisons to facilities in other districts - specifically, high school facilities (performance space, athletic space, classroom space). Based on events that I have attended at the facilities. Based on the 3 schools my kids have attended:Kennedy - OK for it's age but stretched because of student load. Allis - much older and much more in need of major work or replacement. I feel like the families of kids that are in that area think MMDS doesn't care about their kids. Lowell - old as well but seems less run down -still needs major updating based on the times I have been inside a couple schools recently they appear to be in good condition. Based on visiting Middleton HS, it's kind of hard to see it otherwise. Based on what I've seen. Based on where I work (mmsd school) and also the mmsd school that my son attends my overall opinion is somewhat poor. Based only on visits to Van Hise, that school seems in ok condition--could use a makeover, but everything seems to work as is and good enough to get the job done. However, more space is needed. Students eating lunch at 10:30 is not ok and the amount of time given for lunch is not enough. Basically safe and adequate, but not newest and best. Bathroom facilities are broken/missing/worn past useful life (no locks on doors, non-functional toliets, lack of soap and dispensers, faucets that are broken or worn down to their base level, lack of paper towel dispensers). How can a student focus on their education when they do not have appropriate bathrooms that feel safe?? Exterior pavement area of many buildings are broken/crumbling/unsafe. Uneven and missing pavement causes an unsafe condition for both disabled and mobile. Building are not accessible for those with impaired mobility Classrooms and general areas of school buildings appear old, worn and poorly equipped when compared to school buildings in adjoining communities/districts. Bathrooms and fixtures are old. Bathrooms are disgusting - cockroaches in the urinals, no locks on the stalls, people smoke weed in the bathrooms, etc. Desks are in disrepair, dust everywhere, handrails on stairs at West High School are too low, continued heating problems at West even after expensive overhaul; teachers wears coats because rooms are cold. Bathrooms are terrible, overall impression is many schools are old and not well maintained. I have no safety concerns though, as hose recent upgrades have been great. Bathrooms at all three of our daughters' schools were pretty beat up and out-dated. Cleanliness has progressively gotten worse over the years as budgets were cut. Bathrooms at Kennedy are in disrepair. Faucets don't function well. No handicap access. Furnace ductwork is old and causes allergen issues with students and staff. Bathrooms at Madison West are terrible. Some faucets don't work, at least one bathroom is always "out of order.'' Bathrooms have toilets that don't work, stall doors don't lock, faucets drip , rodent infestation , old. Bathrooms in West are in poor condition, Hamilton and Van Hise have overcrowding problems. Bathrooms leave a lot to be desired at hue gel and memorial schools. Trash bin site at hue gel needs to be revised. Interior ccourtyard is a depressing eyesore too. Bathrooms look terrible. Old sinks. Bathroom stalls too small. Lack of light. Bathrooms need updates and changes in overall use of them. Should be more gender non specific rooms for use. bathrooms without locks Beautiful buildings with wonderful historical value. Wonderful learning environments. Because the focus of the district has been on important issues such as academics, graduation rates and minority disparity, facilities have been neglected for too long. Becoming run down. Never clean. Been in many schools as a sub. Conditions vary. Been in several and look better off than districts. Been in several buildings. Been inside the schools. Cracks in floors, dingy walls, outdated facilities. been there & things look OK although visitors can't see the infrastructure Being in the facilities. Volunteering within the facilities. Comparing it to other facilities. We have good schools! Not perfect. It doesn't need to be perfect. Being inside my child's elem and middle schools Besides the brand new schools, every building is in need of some major repairs and spaces are outdated. Besides the fairly new schools, most seem to suffer from significant wear and tear over the years. Better than any I have seen Broken and small desks, broken bathroom stall doors, broken toilets, sinks without hot water, and small classrooms that were used as offices in the past that do not allow for collaborative learning or team teaching because of a lack of space.

Broken bathroom faucets, towel dispensers, door latches in every school I have been in. Broken door jambs, lots of cabinets that are warped, broken hinges, missing pulls, old fountains that over spray or underspray. Those crazy faucets that you have to hold on while trying to wash your hands, Old chalkboards instead of white boards, no smart boards. Heating and cooling problems (unreliable temperatures). Public perceives that schools have air conditioning. No alarms on fire only doors in older buildings. Broken Bathrooms, shoddy playgrounds, paint peeling, rooms repurposed in non permanent ways Broken doors, windows that don't open, sweltering/dangerous conditions when it is hot out Broken seats, unsafe environments for students to learn, no good space for ACT or standardized testing broken sinks and toilets in restrooms; cracked sidewalks and parking lots; old, faded signs; elevators not present in all buildings; windows that don't open and close properly; poor heating, cooling and general ventilation issues Buckets collecting rainwater. Poor temperature control. Many of the schools are in need of basic repairs let alone major renovations. Building has not improved since I wAs i. High school to my children attending now. building is dated, poorly laid out, overcrowded Building is somewhat dark, computers do not always work well, playground for kids outdated and some equipments is somewhat unsafe. Building I've entered and seen are not in disrepair. All areas are in use, as far as I can tell. Building seems fine. Playground is terrible - way too small and in disrepair. Buildings and furnishings are old Buildings and grounds seem generally in good condition. Buildings and outdoor spaces are not accessible for children and their families. buildings and playgrounds in disrepair, lack of security precautions Buildings appear very old both inside and outside. Lighting is not good. Buildings are aging and heavily used but staff keep them in good shape. Buildings are aging. Many do not have well functioning heating (too hot or too cold) or air conditioning. Many buildings are in need of updates. Buildings are becoming outdated and are far behind ADA accessibility. Much of what is spent is spent on retrofitting old things and buildings. buildings are clean but looking tired. Many are over 50 years old and look like they have not been updated, very few modern classrooms especially at the elementary school level, technology is lacking. buildings are clean, however, the buildings are old, out of date, and in need of updating. Buildings are clean. Security has improved. Schools have green space for children Buildings are dated, not up to par with facilities in surrounding districts. Buildings are dated, some are overcrowded. Buildings are functional but not equipped to deal with 21st century technology which disadvantages our students. Buildings are getting old buildings are getting old. Buildings are getting run down Buildings are in good repair. No obvious lack of facilities or equipment. Buildings are largely functional Buildings are maintained well for how old they are Buildings are mostly old with limited to no air conditioning. Could use some minor updates. Buildings are not modern, some classes are overcrowded, temperatures not well-regulated at certain times of year (too hot or too cold). Compared to other schools in other cities, these do not seem like buildings that were built with children, and especially not technology, in mind. buildings are old buildings are old and cramped in many cases but seem well cared for and not crumbling. Buildings are old, but seem safe and clean. The main problems we see are space and lack of air conditioning. It is brutally hot at the beginning of each year in the small classrooms. Buildings are old, have mold, bathrooms are not maintained and not updated to handle new technology Buildings are old. Lack of technology. Buildings are old. Students at Kennedy have very little space for activities, after school events, meetings,etc. Our son is sharing a locker this year because there are not enough lockers for all kids. buildings are older and run down Buildings are too small to comfortably house the growing populations of students. Classrooms are overflowing and spaces not designed to be used as learning spaces are being utilized as such. Some schools do not have adequate bathroom facilities for the number of students and learning time is sometimes wasted due to students waiting in line to use the bathroom. Sandburg school does not have a separate cafeteria, requiring students to eat in their classrooms. The library at Sandburg is used as a classroom in the afternoon and both art and music teachers are forced to travel to classrooms. buildings are very old with space being used as best as it can be. Large spaces such as gyms and lunch rooms are small for amount of students/or are the same space. Storage space seems limited thus clutters classrooms. Buildings built in the last 30-40 years seem relatively solid, but MMSD has many older schools that are very worn, dirty and broken down looking. Quite frankly, they are an embarrassment. Missing tiles, stained ceiling panels, cracked walls, bathrooms that look like they belong in a prison, heating systems that either freeze or sweat out teachers and students, are just a few examples that come easily to mind. Buildings feel dirty, many cracks and missing tiles in flooring. Lack of insulation means you can feel temperature drop as soon as heat cycles off. Mismatched flooring. Lack of an obvious front door. Everything just feels worn out. Buildings have doors that are not secure and classrooms that are crowded and create a poor learning environment.

Buildings have excellent custodial care. Many issues have to do with basic infrastructure which are not visible. Buildings have not been rehabilitated over time to accommodate students with disabilities, embrace new energy- efficiency technology, or promote technology/teaching advancements in classroom environments (e.g. infrastructure for computers and promethean boards)

Buildings have not been updated structurally for handicapped access, elevators,etc. Buildings interiors are in need of updating of wiring, lighting, mechanical, space, storage, technical, etc. for current and future needs. Buildings I have been in are in good shape. buildings in poor repair, grounds unkempt, poor energy conservation Buildings interior look nice but are old. Cafeteria and gym are small for the amount of students that are present. Equipment is outdated (except for iPads) Buildings look dated and don't have air conditioning, which could be used during summer school. buildings look old and run down Buildings run down. No A/C. Our facilities are embarrassing compared to others Buildings run down. Sidewalks and steps at many school are in disrepair. Many school do not have air conditionining and these same schools often house summer school. Buildings seem old, equipment seems old, athletic facilities seem old Buildings seem short on natural lighting and innovative space options Buildings seem to be in good shape for the most part. Solid. Buildings seem to be in good shape. Some are old, but well maintained. Buildings that lack air conditioning are not up to par in this day and age. I've attended mscr classes in four mmsd schools now, and all of the gyms leave much to be desired. By participating in my kids' school events and MSCR activities in a variety of MMSD buildings, I can see that upgrades are needed. c Can only speak of Huegel. Poor lighting, outdated and worn carpet in library, inadequate gym space, dated space in general

Capacity at many schools is exceded therefore hinders the learning of children. Ceilings, floors, lockers and window coverings are torn and run down. The overall look of some classrooms is not welcoming and or safe. There is limited space to move around with the number of desks (students and teachers) in a given room. Ceiling and flooring tiles with asbestos. Non energy saving components like toilets and sinks. Original windows. No AC in ES. Horrible furniture -ruins clothes, heavy and illfitted. Mice in building. Some schools still have original playgrounds oenemann no MS field resources. No room for private meetings or small group work. No close parking spit for handicap parking! Ceiling stains. Overly hot rooms in same building as overly cold rooms.

Certain areas of the building I know best (Lowell Elementary) are in need of updating of finishes and/or layout (e.g., "auditorium" works very poorly to house larger groups; cafeteria is cramped and a bit chaotic, library needs better design and updating, playground very old (and given that Lowell is on a small city block, playground included, it really needs play space that is efficiently designed and works well to promote physical activity). Certain buildings smell like mold when you walk in. Tiles on the ceiling coming off. Carpets are dirty. Holes in walls. Certain facilities need some upgrades. Memorial High School needs new tennis courts, first and foremost. Chavez is a beautiful school. Chavez is a newer school. Chavez is in good shape but they are running out of room it seems Children at Franklin, Randall, and Hamilton. By condition, I'm thinking of maintenance of facilities, NOT adequacy. Class rooms are small and some combined. That's about it Class sizes are to large and buildings are too small. Students are crowded and it is not conducive to a quality learning environment. Equipment is outdated. Seems there are too many head people and not enough hands on staff now. This makes space an even bigger issue. Class sizes are too big. Not enough teachers to help the children one-on-one. Classroom desks and equipment on average are dated and tired. Classroom spaces are often small; students do not have adequate scientific laboratory space, areas such as East High library are surrounded by 1970s type paneling that is drab, East High and Memorial are drab throughout, and would benefit from just a small amount of refreshing Classroom visits Classrooms and hallways look good, clean, serviceable. Classrooms are cramped and students are not given the same opportunities for learning when they are not given ample space, not able to use their library as they should because it is being used as a classroom, they have to eat, have music, and other such classes in their classroom. Families have to give up half a day in order to attend a music concert of siblings because we don't have space for parents to fit in one space. Classrooms are generally clean and safe...hallways, etc..., seem dark, dirty, and have old pipes, etc.... Classrooms are old and dated; do not support the current focus on technology use and interdisciplinary opportunities. Classrooms are small for class sizes, small lunchrooms schools looking delapidated Classrooms are the size of closets. Old bathrooms, no storage

Classrooms at East High, where my daughters attend are shabby. Theater/auditorium is woefully inadequate Classrooms seem to have needed technology. Schools are clean. Theatres need to be updated. Classrooms seem very tight on space (Van Hise). Playground/external of Midvale always looks under construction/broken down. classrooms too small,out dated...lack of spaces for flexible use ranging from performances to small group use Classrooms too small. Lockers too small. Seating not conducive to community learning. Technology not appropriate/up to date. Heating, cooling, and air quality insufficient. Lighting and environment uninviting and institutional. Food choices terrible. clean and safe appearing. minimal weather issues. core classroom supplies Clean and safe. I say somewhat because of the lack of storage atarquette Clean but outdated Clean facilities, but obvious space issues Clean facilities, somewhat dated, some rooms are small, nothing that I've seen appears to be deteriorating to where it is a danger (I've only been in a couple schools) Clean no leaks smells good. However big mouse problem at east. Clean, but old and worn. Clean, don't need repair, etc. Clean, healthy, and cheery environments by and large clean, well maintained clean..maintained well...improvements are made Cleanliness, well built, no obvious defects Climate: lighting, air temperature, etc. Coming from an international background where schools are increasingly of an aesthetically pleasant construction, the schools in Madison are lagging behind. They are cheaply constructed, stark and dark buildings that look tired and prison like. The dedicated teaching staff make the best of the situation, but wouldn't it be nice if our teachers and kids had a nice learning environment? Coming from private to public school was a rude awakening as far as facilities. Even Janesville has updated their schools. Ours are embarrassing. compared to other cities, these schools seem awesome in many ways, including structually Compared to other schools in Dane county the Madison public schools are outdated, run down, and an embarrassment. Compared to suburban schools they are in poor condition. Compared to the newer built high schools in the area our older schools such as West, Memorial etc need improvements ( which I know a West just had some major improvements). Compared with neighboring districts, such as Monona Grove. Poor sound systems for school events. Compared with other schools I've seen Chavez seems accessible and clean and updated. Compared with surrounding area school districts it is clear that improvements have been made to buildings and facilities, but MMSD facilities remain dated. Additionally I work in an office within an MMSD high school and it is very apparent that the facilities need updating based on day-to-day issues. Comparison to other school districts in WI- buildings, grounds, facilities and technology Comparison to some of the newer schools I see when we attend sports events in other towns. However, I value our older buildings; just think more could be done on their upkeep. Condition of building is mostly adequate at Midvale Elm., though seems a bit overcrowded. Condition of buildings & classrooms Condition of Madison East High School during registration week--some areas just appeared not kept up. Based on all of my high schooler's teachers warning about the mice problem at East High School during the first week of school. Inability to control classroom temperatures during first month of school at East. Previous visit to East and Memorial High Schools earlier in 2014--again some areas not kept up. Condition of O'Keeffe Middle School during 2013-2014 school year. condition of the bathrooms, poor presentation of the main entrance of the school Condition of the rooms, out dated fixture, old mated carpeting and poor ventilation. Could use some upgrading, but wish more parents got involved to help the upkeep. Cracked ceilings, floors. Windows leak. No AC. Crestwood is in rough shape Cracked tiles, mice throughout buildings, windows not sealed properly, hot in summer/fall, stairwells slippery, bathrooms for students broken, lack of water fountains. Classrooms lacking water. Cracking and breaking concrete on stairs,Exposed pipe insulation in bathrooms. Dated schools,Feel sorry for the janitors..All due to [Name Redacted] Massive cuts! Cramped conditions for classrooms. Sometimes creative use of rooms to accommodate classroom space. cramped space and huge disparity between east and west side schools. Creepy basement with tiny gym at Randall. Band shed at Hamilton with moisture issues, still using original chalk boards in many buildings despite allergy/dust issues, cracked vinyl asbestos tiles on the third floor at west high, bathroom stalls that are child sized and do not provide privacy for the adults working in the Doyle building, impossible parking at every district building within 5 miles of the Capitol, student restrooms at shorewood with perpetually running plumbing Crowded - bathrooms need upgrade - more room for students to have lunch crowded and cramped. Crowded but up to date equipment. Older buildings have mixed impacts. Crowded classrooms, computer resources in some schools. Crowded classrooms, limited maintenance Crowded classrooms, no elevators, older lockers, etc. Crowded rooms; children sitting in hallways doing their work, taking tests. Drab, gray colors. General "messiness" because of lack of storage space and custodial attention. Crowded schools, old equipment

CROWDED!! Buildings seem old and out of date, sometimes uncared for and unappealing and unwelcoming. Crowded. Lack of wheelchair accessibility. Crowding Crowding in some schools; many need updates. Crumbling stairs, chipped and peeling floor tiles, dirty floors, outdated and smelly restrooms crumbling walls; locker rooms that don't work; bathrooms that don't work -- just a few I've noticed at West. Dark halls, inadequate ventilation and pour cafeteria spaces Dark, dingy, horrible bathrooms, dividers for classrooms....bad seats in auditorium...horrible

Dated buildings, "tired" halls and classrooms, not a lot of tech/wired-ness, cramped, heating/air is really bad Dated buildings, not up to standards of neighboring communities. Very poor curb appeal: shabby/dead landscaping, trash dumpsters at the front of buildings with black streaks where janitors have dragged garbage for years, terrible asphalt in parking lots. Worn out floors and wall tile with multiple un-matching patched areas, non working plumbing fixtures. Locker rooms that just plain stink-have never been renovated; worn out playing fields, tennis courts, etc. Overcrowded schools. Old/dreary libraries. Dark gyms. Really old playground equipment lacking mulch. Dated classrooms, carpet, lighting, heating, flooring, etc. Dated facilities. dated structures, no air conditioning, small room sizes with cramped conditions for students Daughter goes to Chavez. Moved from other district with much older leaky building. Decent upkeep at Lapham, somewhat dated, but seems to be somewhat good condition as far as I can tell as a person who just jumps in and out deferred maintenance issues abound, zero investment in upgrading our facilities, furnishings, etc. for many years begins to show Deferred maintenance on buildings and associated school grounds. Older schools do not have modern amenities such as air conditioning. Deferred maintnance Depending on the facility, they APPEAR to be in good shape in regards to overall maintenance. One big exception is the MSCR Administrative Office building in the old Hoyt School. It is in terrible condition, from rotting eaves and soffits, single pane glass, leaking roof, windows with literally no paint on them, poor heating and cooling. There is literally no more space to house staff and interns and no more space to house growing programs. An 850 sq. ft. classroom holds only 10 people and the small gym holds only about 20-30 in any given fitness class. MSCR desperately needs more programs space all over Madison. It would seem that MMSD should consider adding community programming space (1,500-2,000 sq. ft) at any school building scheduled for an addition. depends on the school...Stephens Elem is fine. Memorial High School has some poor looking classrooms as does Jefferson. For example, ceiling tiles that are water damaged, visible rust... Depends. The older schools are in greater need obviously then the newer built schools. Desks and chairs are old. Ceiling tiles are stained and falling out. Bathroom tile is yellow and brown. (in the school my child attends. Despite school buildings looking old, they appear to be kept up and maintained. Deteriorating walk ways bricks falling pff walls, Sub stanard rooms, No AC in many of the buildings. Athletic facilities that aren't equal across the district. Deterioration of interior and exterior. Lack of updated technology infrastructure, lighting, and HVAC. Also well behind in terms of accessibility. Dingy conditions commonly in bathrooms, sinks that require one hand to keep them on, too few stalls/too few bathrooms, lack of air conditioning, noisy heating, poor temp control, poor ventilation, old internal paint jobs, parking can be dangerous, rusting lockers direct observation of multiple sites on a somewhat frequent basis - more than 50 observations in a single year. Dirty and some are old dirty bathrooms,not every classroom has real walls Dirty classrooms, no air conditioning, poor air ventilation. No area for food other than gym. Dirty gyms, small spaces, lack of eastside facilities to use for MSCR classes, bad air circulation in schools dirty walls /floors torn room dividers Discussions I've had with parents of students, articles I've read, and my awareness of the lack of updates and maintenance at the neighborhood school I visit when I vote. Disrepair Doesn't seem to have had ANY update since build in the 60's. Carpet is aweful in the library, bathrooms are in need of serious improvement, the cafeteria is ALSO the gym? COuld use a REAL gym with updated equipment. Lights in building are old and flashing fluorescent, very non-conducive to learning. Don't know many of the schools. Lake View seems ok. Drinking fountains by LaFollette gymnasium not all working. Too hot in LaFollette school gymnasium. LaFollette parking lot in dire need of repairs. Lighting in Memorial parking area horrible. Not enough parking at Memorial near gymnasium we use. - because football games held the same night. Driving by I see many schools in need of windows with screens. I teach in a building where the windows don't open. The heat does not work. Doors are broken. Faucets are broken. Due to declining funding for public schools, I think there has not been funds for infrastructure improvement. The two schools I am most familiar with - Midvale and Lincoln, were built some time ago (in the 60s?). Besides regular maintenance and upkeep, I doubt there has been much in the way of improvement. I know Midvale is crowded and I expect we'll find that at Hamilton too. Dungy interiors, broken concrete outdoors, inconsistent air temperature

Each school that I have been in has some form of neglect...windows, roof, ceilings, lack of space, heating/cooling East High - broken clocks, broken lockers, theater in deplorable condition (broken seats, etc), the whole place has the overall feel that no one cares. East high and Mendota elem and blackhawk. Classrooms and facilities like theater spaces, athletic spaces. It's obvious east high auditorium extremely limited and uncomfortable East High auditorium is outdated and in desperate need of refurbishment East High auditorium. Air conditioning not available in most school buildings. Buildings are old and not updated for smart classrooms and interactive learning. East High classrooms still leak (it was that way back in my day in the 80's!) The Theater is just a disgrace! Those chair were there when my bother attended in the 70's I haven't been in a classroom during the winter - so I don't know if there are still 'cold wings' and hot wings like there use to be East high has many needs, especially in regard to the theatre. We produce so many amazingly talented students and productions with so little. People have donated, but it's not enough. The arts are dying and our job is to foster a whole child, which means utilizing a space that looks and feels like the embodiment of a true production of hard work. Kids, teachers and parents deserve a better and safer Margaret Williams Theatre! Please make a dream come true East High is worn out. East high needs its theater renovated. It is in terrible shape. MMSD can support the arts in our schools by making this renovation a priority. Thank you

East High needs to have their theater renovated. They have a top notch Show Choir, Theater group and Band that perform there, and need a space that can accommodate them. They've needed this for a long time already! East High school has a crumbling parking lot. The classrooms are very small and cramped and do not accommodate group work for classes of more than 25 students and students with wheelchairs have difficulty getting into many classrooms. Desks, tables and chairs are in terrible condition. The building is not well wired for the use of modern technology and our English department does not even have a computer lab for research or word processing. Finally, our theater is an embarrassment! East High school has poor temperature control, poor bathroom facilities, awful sports facilities (notably outside fields) and a poor theater/performance space East High School has some of the most talented performers . However the theater is horribly uncomfortable and the stage and equipment is anything but adequate. East High School is a shame, particularly the auditorium. Our experiences at Lowell Elementary and O'Keeffe Middle School were more positive, but East High has come as a shock. The parent orientation in the auditorium was a depressing introduction to the school ---- the library also makes me sad to see how inadequate this population has been tended to. East High School needs community support. We do not serve weathly families like the west side and fund raising from people who live pay check to pay check is not possible. Look at East if you really live up to what Madison is supposed to ne known for. East high school theatre and pool East High School, Sherman Middle School badly need updating.

East High School, where I have had multiple children attend, while sparkling clean, is old, dilapidated structurally and inherently unsafe for teens due to multiple areas where it is impossible to have a direct line of vision to supervise teens. It has been added on to and added on to and needs attention - and it is not even on the list. Handicap accessibility to the Spectator Gym is virtually non-existent. Elementary School gyms and some middle school gyms are hard, concrete floors rather than wood with some give for impact of athletes. East High School's Auditorium hasn't changed much since I graduated in the early 80's! It is long overdue for renovation -East always seems to be the last to have funds spent on it. If this counts outdoor spaces, also, the soccer field at East is the worst in the area and reflects very poorly on our school. East High theater could be a wonderful facility for the district and the community. The theater is in dire need of upgrades and repair to realize it's potential East High Theater is the center of the east side community and is in shameful condition. East High Theater: Speaking as a parent of 2 EHS students and a audience member on untold number of occasions the seats are a very real pain. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events.This could become a much welcome community space for all grade levels k-12 as well as a potential income producer for nominal rental fees. East High's auditorium is terrible in general. East High's auditorium is truly pathetic, there are rodents in the school, some of the lights in the field house need to be replaced and East in general is falling apart. East High's Margaret Williams Theater is an embarrassment. The rest of the school's not in great shape, but those chairs? That stage surface? The acoustics (which are wholly unsuited to the spoken word or to music, leaving the space useless)? Come on. East HS facilities compared to other HS in the district. East HS is a shambles. Just take a look at the horrific Margaret Williams Theater where you can't hear the performers. East HS is old. There is no other way to describe it. It is a beautiful old building and it really needs a lot of work to make it usable and suitable for students to use. East HS theatre space is abominable compared to the other schools in the area. If it remains, we will be open enrolling to a different HS b/c performance is a key element in our students' overall experience. East is in deplorable condition. Classrooms don't have adequate chairs, desks or tables. The roof leaks and water pours through when it rains. At least half of the building is so poorly climate controlled that students can barely concentrate during hot or cold days. The lack of compliance with ADA is appalling and shameful. Students with disabilities are denied independent access to instructional space because the building is so outdated. East seems somewhat dingy and uninviting. East side schools - Lapham, O'Keeffe, Marquette, and East high school all appear to need repair/upkeep in certain sections of the buildings. East side schools are all order buildings, that were built for a different generation of students with different needs, and keep being adapted to refit the current needs. East for example feels confusing, and dark and tacked together.

East side schools are old. Okeeffe does not have a computer lab big enough for each kid to have their own computer in the classroom. Classes are not wired appropriately for technology, bathrooms are old and cramped and smell bad no matter how well the janiotors clean them at East. Many schools not compliant with ADA. East theatre needs renovation

East's theatre [Expletive Redacted]. A rainy day can drown out a performance and the leaks can ruin sets. The sears are uncomfortable plastic, many of which are broken or missing. The two study hall rooms they turned the back if the theatre into are just as bad. There is room for a projector in the back of the classroom and a screen to come down, but neither even exist, making presenters take a cart and project on the side. Demetral is rarely taken care of. I tear up my knees when I play goal because the entire area right in front of the goal is just pebbles and gravel, and you can't play on it when it rains because it becomes a pool for days. The fields are little hills, not flat like they should be. The track is made of dirt and gravel, and when it's too cold to have practice outside and commute to Lussier, but we're forced out of the Field House because girls soccer or baseball or softball or some youth area wrestling group only leaves us enough time to stretch, warm up, and cool down and not do any actual practice, we can't even practice short distance, because trying to start like we're supposed to in blocks would result in pulled muscles and a face full of gravel. Elementary and Middle schools with overcrowded classrooms locker rooms at West High school Elementary schools seem overcrowded and run-down and lack evidence of any recent investment in the buildings or facilities. Entrance doors that are falling apart, cracked and falling apart concrete, playgrounds that are horrible, brick work that is crumbling, leaking roofs, uneven HVAC across buildings, need for electrical upgrades, nasty restrooms, accessibility issues at many schools. environment at east high Even though some of the schools are old, our custodial staff does a good job keeping them clean and safe. Even though the building somewhat looks old, it Is adequate. Even though the buildings are old, it is obvious they have been maintained Every school I have been to is different. Overall, the appearance and cleanliness depends on the location of the school. The schools are dated. Every school I have visited has very poorly maintained exterior and grounds. While I know that there has been some investment in capital improvements (such as HVAC and Windows) I bleivee there is a significant backlog of needed improvements that is not being addressed Everything appears to have been built in the seventies Everything in the old schools my kids attend; Lapham, Marquette, O'Keefe. Seems outdated and not renovated since a long time. Bathrooms and water fountains seems like they should be updated using energy efficiency. Furniture in class rooms seem old. Not having a permanent lunch room w tables and chairs at Lapham is just weird to me. To set up a lunch room with tabels/benches every day in the gym seems like a big waste of time. Who does that work anyway? Not enough lockers and not big enough in middle school. My kid still has to share a locker in 6th grade. Everything is old. Parking lots are inadequate. Not enough security, especially in high schools. Overcrowding is common in several schools. Lunch facilities, do not allow students to get their lunches quickly and have adequate time to eat. Everything looks good in general, classes are well kept, if a bit cramped. Everything looks old. Space is limited in the 3 schools my children have been in. Everything seems in reasonable repair. No roof leaks, clean and functioning. Everything seems old, rundown and poorly maintained. None of the schools I have been in seem to be in very good shape. Everything seems outdated and in various states of disrepair. Everything that's necessary seems to be there. The environment appears clean and orderly Everything works, everything is as clean as you can expect, everything is pretty tidy. Experience visiting my kids elementary, middle, & high schools. Experience visiting O'Keefe, Lapham, and East High exterior of buildings appear in good condition. Interior of buildlings unclear by looking at schematic drawing. Actual images may be helpful Exteriors are historic and beautiful w/ lots of character/style, but interiors need to be modernized, especially lockers (pretty dilapidated), classrooms (multimedia, monitors/screens, computers, etc.), and gyms/cafeterias (eating conditions seem poor) External appearance, noisy, aging air conditioning units. Extreme overcrowding, heat doesn't always work in some classrooms, toilets leaking. Extremely warm buildings without AC. No adaptive entrance to my building (Franklin) and we have a wasp problem. Facilites are old and money has not been available to update them. I have toured MATC and UW Madison and am shocked at how much money has been spent on those facilities by comparison. Facilities appear clean for my visits

Facilities are crowded, out dated, parking is difficult, and it is difficult to maintain a comfortable temperature Facilities are dated and don't reflect current best practices in terms of design and sustainability. Facilities are dated but what exists is in good condition. Van Hise is extremely cramped. Facilities are deteriorating due to age and classrooms are small relative to class size.

Facilities are in run down condition compared to facilities in other districts like Verona, Waunakee and Middleton. Even Tomahawk WI has nicer better kept facilities. Bathrooms are in very poor condition. Desks and tables are very old and in very poor condition. My experience is mainly West HS, Hamilton MS and Randall Facilities are not modern could use updates. facilities are old and well used Facilities are old, and maintenance has been deferred. Students have to begin eating lunch at 10:40 or some absurdly early hour. Library facilities are outdated. Athletic facilities are ancient. MMSD has been systematically been underfunded by the State for the past few years. facilities are old. some with no AC facilities are outdated and lack enough technological tools (computers, iPads, etc) to keep pace with the 21st C. Facilities are very out of date. The classrooms are full and that means that multiple teachers are using the same space during different parts of the day and sometimes the same space at the same time! You have some schools where music, reach and art are all taught in the same room. You have some schools where there are TWO classes in a room, not even meant to teach art, at the same time. Air conditioning is necessary when our summers are now reaching over 90 on a daily basis and most schools have none. Facilities are well maintained, painted, clean, and functional. However, in case of Hamilton the school is overcrowded, so an expansion would be very justified.

Facilities could be updated, especially in the elementary school level, but they seem to be functional and clean. Facilities do not support the needs of superior students as well as not supporting those needing special needs assistance. Facilities have generally seemed in good repair and adequate to the needs of the students during the 10 years our daughter has been going to MMSD schools. If I were going to go for improvements, it would be for equipment (books, gym equipment, science equipment, musical instruments,computers) instead. Facilities I am familiar with are well maintained and do not appear to have major structural problems, although they are crowded. Facilities I have been to are aging and need some modern upgrades. Facilities look and feel outdated. Security issues need to be addressed to ensure our kids are safe in school. In addition, there are frequent thefts at the schools and no way to catch and deter the thieves. Facilities look dated, cobbled together. Facilities look outdated and need improvement. Facilities look worn out. Too many kids in each classroom, need for more space. Facilities seem adequate for instruction - but certainly not state-of-the-art. Facilities seem dated, cobbled together. Facilities seem in need of modern updates Facilities seem to be mechanically sound and well maintained during visits for events. Facilities seem to not have been updated in a long time. buildings look fairly worn down from the outside. I had several conversations with families where children attend our school and they say that capacity is limited and facilities are oudtated. Facilities' staff does not take care of the facilities it has. Specifically, I'm talking about the gyms. Once, the weather changes or it rains, the gyms are used more often. Since kids wear their street shoes on the gym floors, dirt is tracked into the gym. You can see the dust and dirt on the floor. The dirt is ground into the finish and removes the finish. As a result, the wood is exposed to more wear and tear. This will greatly reduce the life of the floor. The floor should be cleaned every day. The schools have floor cleaning machines so cleaning takes only 15 minutes. I'm talking about Hamilton and Toki schools. Also, the kids should not be allowed to enter the school through the doors in the Hamilton gym. Facilities within the system are maintained in a clean fashion, but items are not repaired. Facilities are not comparable to those in neighboring districts. West High School locker rooms and Memorial Locker rooms are in extremely poor shape, broken tiles, faucets not repaired, rust on lockers, etc. Facilities,why receiving heavy usage are well maintained with upgrades being done more frequently rather than in one massive renovation. Faded/peeling interior paint in areas like cafeteria. Falling ceiling tiles, asbestos floor tiles which are cracked, classroom paint colors, mouse droppings etc Family experience Feedback from friends and neighbors that have children attending Madison schools. Feels like a jail. Filthy I mean Filthy. Dust dirt and debris. Unflushed toilets, overflowing trash cans. Non function restrooms and toilets for weeks or even months at a time. First hand experience in the district as an athlete, a coach, and a resident. In particular, it is embarrassing that West HS is the only school in the city/conference without a Field House for practices. The sharing of the main basketball court for ALL of the h.s. sports teams, the arts programs, and adult MSCR is an absolute disservice to everyone who has to use it. Also, the Freshmen/JV Baseball Field at West HS is simply atrocious, and borderline dangerous. first hand visual of the facilities which are embarassing First year at this school for my son. First, in the year 2014, we should have ALL of our schools accessible to every child! I can't believe that this is even an issue !! Second, I have been in only a few schools but have seen the overall look and condition of some of our schools and it seems that there have been no renovations and/or updates. As much as we require from parents and property taxes, our schools should be more up to date. firsthand experience First-hand experience as a student and now a parent; second-hand experience from my children. No air conditioning, leaky ceilings, inadequate theatre space Fix the toilets in West High School. Seriously I don't want to take a two minute walk to take care of my basic needs and come back to be marked tardy. How long does it take to fix a bathroom? We have A/C and yet our bathrooms don't work, not to mention how dirty and old they are. On the other hand, we have water fountains that don't even work in some halls. These are our basic needs so why are you spending thousands of dollars on A/C when we don't even have a place to [Obsenity Redacted]? Flooring looks worn. Classrooms and hallways could use fresh paint. For a daily use facility i feel this is the best you will see. It would cost too much to keep the places immaculate especially on a daily basis. For example, Jefferson middle school is not an adequate environment for testing students and with all the testing going on, the 'open classroom' concept needs to go away. There needs to be classrooms with doors that close and lock. My second concern with Jefferson is that if something tragic were to happen at the school, the students and teachers and staff are not safe due to there not being many classrooms with doors that lock. And, the 'visitor' entrance is no where near the main office. A person gets buzzed in and is on the opposite end of the building from the office basically free to roam where ever. It is simply not an adequate building for testing students nor is it safe in today's world (as sad as that is to write).

For Hamilton/Van Hise they need either two cafeterias rather than sharing one for both elementary and middle school. They could also use a track for gym class, extra rooms for instruction, and an improved library. For the amount of use and in comparison to some other districts I have visited, most schools are in reasonable shape; however, they are aging, showing signs of [over]use and probably have significant deferred maintenance and other non-visible infrastructure issues, based on their age. For the most part the facilities seems to be in good condition, with the exception of a few. former employee who has been in most district buildings Frank Allis is not handicap accessible and very difficult to get around in general. Franklin and Randall (where my daughter is enrolled) are both aging building with no air conditioning.

Franklin school had a number of dingy classrooms with limited window views. Randall had charm, but no unified interior design. West HS is often not 100% clean, washrooms are poor, and has no overall interior design. Free program with an educational curriculum. Vegetable garden with the school. No class in the afternoon though. No foreign language program. From appearance of my child's school and the others that I pass, they all seem to look good from the outside. From being at schools for events. From experience while our children were in school. From my experience in school buildings for community events, I find that many buildings are run down and at times unsafe. From my recollection in high school at LaFollette, the schools were not in great shape. There was a ton of stuff that needed to be tended to. However, the lights turned on, and things rarely fell from the ceiling. And only once did the building catch fire (that I was aware of). Yes, money needs to be spent to make the schools better, but it could be a whole lot worse. From some of the schools i have visited they seem to be in good work condition. I must say some schools do need repairs done to their furnaces and air conditions. From the little I have seen, it appears that budget cuts have impacted basic maintenance and upkeep. From the ones I have been in, I feel like they need to be updated.

From the schools I've seen, they seem to function well with what they have. A few schools are older and could use improvements to meet the current needs of the students and staff in their schools (for example, in one school I went to, the layout of the school prevented classrooms of the same grade level to be together). From visits to schools and from hearsay. Many facilities are "old" and/or not enough space. From what I've seen, things seem a bit run down/shabby compared to schools my children went to before we moved to the Madison area. functionality & safety of current structure seems fine as far as I am aware Furniture in bad shape. Old building. Needs renovations. General age and appearance of multiple facilities. general appearance and poor athletic facilities General appearances, my children's instructions to me as to which bubblers are OK to drink out of and which to avoid, comparison to other schools I have visited. General impression from attending (as parent) Lakeview and Blackhawk. Hearing about deferred maintenance in PTA meetings, seeing electrical infrastructure not current General wear and tear is obvious in all schools I've been in generally clean, but paint, plaster, floors all need updating generally run down due to lack of maintance and upkeep. not adequate for modern technology and increased student population. Generally things are ok but in some cases very old and needing replacement/painting/updating/etc. Some playgrounds in particular need replacement. Generally things seem to be orderly and in good condition Generally well heated or cooled and clean Generally, our buildings are adequate but they have fallen into disrepair and are not up to date especially West High. The athletic facilities are the worst in the conference. It is hard to keep the building clean with a very small crew Get a perspective...see big picture. The schools are marvelous if you compare nationwide and globally. Our expectations o needing more space are relative. When City pushes for multi dense housing as they have been...this is what you get...over use of everything schools and roads included. At time you require density you need plan for these issues. Forcing affordable housing does not allow tax base to increase and support neccesary services at correct pace to keep up. Its not politics its simple economics ignored.. Go into any school in a neighboring district and you will clearly understand why. Or just go to Olsen and take a look around and then go to pretty much any other elementary school in Madison and you will see how RIDICULOUS the disparities are. Go to West High. We are just now seeing some investments being made. Our kids are telling us that the bathrooms need to be fixed with stall doors replaced. going to see an event there last year Gompers facilities, resources and appearance Gompers needs some new, safe playground equipment. The equipment there is from the 1960s. Also, some rooms should have some sort of air conditioning.

Good buildings, many are outdated in terms of accessibility for people with disabilities, in need of upgrades. good facilities and good teacher Good school maintenance. good. Grounds and interiors are well-kept (clean, landscaped, etc.); minimal graffiti and other signs of wear and decay on building exteriors, play equipment. Gym is like a dungeon. No room for school get togethers. Programs are done in shifts. Classroom temperatures are impossible to regulate. Bathroom facilities need updating. had 2 children go thru MMSD k-12 Had a daughter who attended East. It's facilities are out-of-date and many seem to be on their last legs. hallways, classrooms, and fixtures seem old and outdated. That's not a terrible thing as it probably isn't poor enough to hinder learning, other than on hot days in rooms with no AC. Hamilton - Teachers having to share classrooms in order to deal with overcrowding. West - bathrooms and locker rooms disgusting and some not even usable. Hamilton is old and not updated as far as I can tell Hamilton is overcroweded and outdated, West is even worse Hamilton is terribly over-crowded. Hamilton Middle School is extremely overcrowded. Some of the flooring is starting to deteriorate and windows are poor. Have been in some of the schools, especially East High School. There are ways to keep old buildings up to par! This has not been the case at East. People on the north side compare our schools to the new facilities in Waunakee, we lose! Have been inside several schools over the past few years and have witnessed the neglect that time and use can emphasize. Have children who attend and the buildings are just as they were when I grew up ages ago. have not seen any new additions or construction at schools (except Leopold - 7 yrs ago?? & west high AC project) Have not visited all the schools on the list so how can I have a well formed impression? Have you been in some of the schools they are dated. Have you been to east high school. The theater is an embrassment to MMSD as well as it's sports facility! Have you seen them. They are filthy, old, infested with bugs and vermin. They are not up to par with today's educational needs. Haven't heard of any updating of the East High stage/auditorium. Having a child in elementary school these past 5-6 years, I see the lack of proper HVAC, poor lighting, old windows, limited improvements in the school over this time. I have also been in other MMSD schools through the MSCR program and had the same impression of other schools. Having been in newer schools both in Florida and around Madison Madison's schools seem old, outdated, dingy, and pieced together. Having been in some of the newer MMDS schools, it is obvious the older buildings do not have the same updated furniture. The buildings do not have elevators and have no extra rooms. Having visited many of the schools, they generally look somewhat run down. Having visited the schools and the district's reports. Having worked in another area school district, the buildings were much nicer at all levels. Attending athletic events in MMSD schools and then area districts, the other schools always look nicer, gyms, cafeterias, bathrooms, etc. I now work in a school with torn, bubbled carpet and a front door covered with pealing paint as well as a cafeteria that makes feeding kids extremely difficult. Having worked in several buildings they are functional and attractive and well kept generally. Hearing and air are lacking especially in extreme weather conditions. Heaters out of date, no air conditioning, shared classrooms or teachers on carts, forced to break ADA due to lack of money, facilities don't keep up with suburban offerings, too many students in schools or classrooms. There are still 'boilers' in some schools! Heating and AC facilities are very old, do not work properly. Roofs in many schools need to be replaced, bathrooms are old and dirty. Windows are old and not energy efficient. Subdivision of classrooms in many schools were done without thinking how this affect the ratio of heat vent per room. In some rooms you have 3 heat vents while other rooms have one. Heating and AC is outdated. The noise and temp conditions make learning hard. Plus many of the rooms and lockers are quite worn

Heating and cooling are extremely variable. Some rooms within a school are saunas and others iceboxes. Rooms with multiple lightswitches are configured so as to make no sense: sometimes a set of light switches appears to make a useful changes, other times it does not. Teacher chairs and desks are not ergonomic and cause back and wrist/hand pain. There are too few rooms for uses such as testing and sensory regulation. File cabinets are rusty, dirty, do not lock, and often do not close properly. Window shades are not always functional. Heating and cooling issues are a major issue. Some schools have general repairs that need to be made have done for years without being completed (i.e. damage flooring, burnt ceiling tiles, etc) heating and cooling systems needs to be updated, as well as accessebility Heating dated-overheats the facility. Chips on doors; old wall separators between classrooms; bathrooms old and missing doors on the bathroom stalls. Tables that are damaged & dangerous; ceiling tiles with damage; Need larger or new cafeteria in middle/grade school. Kids eat lunch at 10:30. Carpets with stains. Heating in buildings is very erratic, schools cannot support the technological needs, and some buildings are discernibly crumbling. Heating is inconsistent; AC non-existent in most schools; wiring for computers; classrooms in spaces not meant to be classrooms is the worst; compared to the new buildings, the old ones are pathetic! Heating systems are outdated ,bathrooms are old High school is old and outdated. Weeds and lawn not maintained Horrible bathrooms conditions broken stall locks, paper towel, soap dispensers. Poor heating quality, very hot in most rooms with uncontrollable thermostats. Missing screens from windows. Old and broken furniture such as shelves, desks tables, chairs. Walls in classrooms have paint chipping off.

HS locker rooms are disgusting, particularly West. Hallway lockers old, dirty as are some building's hallways. Classrooms could benefit from storage areas as they are packed to the gills with supplies and look very junky Huegel and Spring Harbor (where my children attend) are both older schools in need of facilities and technological upgrades. Spring Harbor does not have an elevator. Huegel elementary: library looks cobbled together, carpet is terrible, gym doubling as cafeteria, just not enough room overall. Huegel is the only school I have been inside, but it is clearly in need of rehab. The lighting and flooring in the library are particularly poor. Huegel school seems like it's generally solid, but vastly in need of updates. Other schools I've been in seem a bit newer and in a bit better repair. Huge space and safety concerns, lack of air conditioning, space for eating, meeting, classrooms, etc... Hugh school locker rooms run down, buildings that n general seem worn HVAC / air comfort systems inadequate to maintain comfortable temps year-round, non-compliance w/ ADA & ADAAG, classroom sizes seem inadequate for class sizes HVAC and heating systems don't seem to be doing their job. It's hot in the school year-round ... the school's are clean and well-maintained, but things just feel old. HVAC at my daughters school is spotty HVAC problems at Memorial. Drinking water tastes terrible! I actually don't feel I have enough info to answer this question, but my general impression is that many of the schools are outdated and could use some upgrading but that they are safe and fairly functional. I am a retired teacher who still subs. I have seen buildings that need some help! I am a teacher at Emerson. We have a lovely old building. We are also overcrowded, bathrooms are in bad shape, boilers are old and very unpredictable, water pressure is poor, grounds are in bad shape. I am an East High parent. The school itself (people, not necessarily building) is fantastic! The physical facilities leave much to be desired - especially the theatre. I am an MMSD teacher who has had the "pleasure" of working in rooms with leaky roofs, windows that don't open and ceiling tiles falling. I'm currently at Hamilton where we have 850 middle schoolers passing in the halls at the same time...looks like the New York City subway. It is extremely dangerous...an accident waiting to happen. I am aware of some pressing needs but I have not been in schools lately. I am both an employee and a parent so I've noticed issues in various buildings for many years. I am familiar with East High School and Lakeview elementary. I am familiar with Midvale Elementary and I think there needs to be more classroom space and classroom space for more than one 4k classroom. The playground is also in need of repair and updates. I am familiar with the high schools which are all very outdated structures. When we travel to other schools in the districts, ours always look the oldest and most outdated. The district has not devoted sufficient resources to replace or remodel the high schools as their useful life was reached. I am in a number of the schools throughout the year. The district needs to invite the public to see the buildings since 70% of the city does not have children in school! Don't clean the buildings for these visits. Let them see it as is. The school buildings are so old and have lacked upgrades and replacement of so much over the years. It has finally caught up to the district. This needs to be pointed out to the public. I am in favor of expanding our Madison Schools

I am in the schools a lot with my kids and the building seems to be functional. Hamilton is very crowded though. I am new to the school so I haven't been here as long as other people. I am particularly concerned about East High School. I have walked into classrooms with buckets catching water from roof leaks. I am shocked by the state of west high walls ceilings and temperature even After repairs were done. Just the minimum to make functional. Cosmetically and comfort wise still ancient looking. I am the librarian at Van Hise and my daughter attends Hamilton. It is so overcrowded at Hamiliton (currently 860 students - not updated currently in your information about the capacity) that my 7th says - "mom, when we pass in the hall we don't fall on the ground, we fall on another person!" Indeed it is a fire hazard and the class sizes have swelled to 30+ students - not safe or helpful for the teachers to serve all the students. Van Hise currently has 417 students (also not listed correctly in your information about remodeling). The class sizes are too big. The LMC houses the LMS, another reach teacher, 2 bilingual resource teachers, a TAG teacher, a schools of hope coordinator as well as doubling as a computer lab. It is extremely tight in here! I assume they're not dangerous because students still go to school there, but I understand they're older buildings so they probably need updates. I attended East High from 2004 to 2008. I took pride in going to school in a historic castile-like building, but it was also embarrassing how outdated many parts of the building had become. Students joked about East being neglected, "ghetto," and the worst high school in the district. Although it was a joke, I think it affected the students general sense of worth and motivation. I attended Madison east and found that overall the facilities needed improvement. I attended MMSD schools 30 years ago, facilities show their age. I attended mmsd schools and I know they need updating. I attended MMSD schools, and now my daughters do. Some of these schools look EXACTLY the way they did 30- 40 years ago. I believe there is some need for modifications in some schools. Few if any are new and there are updates that are needed. I can only comment on West High, as that is the only public school my children have attended. There are many negative things to say about facilities at West and I won't produce a laundry list, but the big ones my kids report are the bathrooms (from plumbing to no doors on stalls) to the very real problem of poor air quality in the pool area. I give pool air quality a Grade D. Check it out sometime. It's a serious health issue and is not being addressed satisfactorily, in my opinion. I can only speak for Van Hise/Hamilton - it is very crowded and run down - despite attempts at painting lockers and some walls. The florescent lights don't have covers on them (and one fell down when kids were passing), the Segoe side of the building is not truly accessible for those parking on that side and going to Van Hise. There are many rodents in the building - in classrooms, materials - to the point of having to get air tight storage bins for science materials, etc. The 'breezeways' in both schools are very cold in winter and hot in summer - and I'm sure it impacts the energy bill at the schools. The proposal is a band-aid and will help - but there are still so many issues that need to be addressed. I can only speak to my children's school, which appears to be in dire need of new gutters, and perhaps windows also. I feel like it's probably pretty sturdy, but could use updates with more modern materials. And I hope there's no asbestos! I consider good condition to be having a building that allows students with needs to be able to access any room in the building, where cabinets have doors and those doors are not broken, where I have enough storage space to hold 200 three-dimensional projects for my students as they work on them. I do not see a lot of wear and tear, looks pretty good, although I am only there maybe a few times a month, not a daily basis. I don't have super high standards with building condition as long as it's clean and safe. My experience is with Schenk, which has minor issues such as needing new faucets in the bathrooms. I don't know anything about the schools except for what you have written about. It sounds pretty grim especially considering we are in Madison of all places. I don't notice anything obviously wrong, however that does not mean there aren't areas/schools that need improvement. I don't see crumbling infrastructure, but I do see buckled tiles and I have heard of some teachers having mold related issues.

I don't see Madison East theater. I am a past parent of east students and I find this unbelievable. It is terrible shape and totally neglected in this plan...and it has been discussed for years. Please relook at this and the need. I don't think any remodels have been done in 25 years or more at many of the schools. I feel like the cleanliness of the school could improve I feel strongly that the safety of the schools NEEDS to be updated. It is much to easy to gain entry into my kids' school. There needs to be double entry with a visible vestibule that does not get opened until the office sees/contacts the person wishing to come in. Safety needs to be a paramount concern for all the schools in the district. Sadly this is a necessity in our world. Secondly, restrooms should be more prevalent in the classrooms. I have found that some of the teachers limit drinking water so bathroom breaks are infrequent because the facilities are too far away. Water is a fundamental need for our children's bodies and if we could make using the bathroom less inconvenient for staff and students alike, we could encourage more water intake. Dehydration leads to poor learning and kids feeling poorly. I feel that the Huegel is geneally well kept up for its age, but it is clearly an old shool, and the population is clearly putting stress on its size. The playground also clearly could use some renovations. I feel that the school that my sun attends is well maintained and functions very well. No visual needs are apparent to this dad. There is room with staffing of teachers. Focus on better teachers, better math then confusing common core methods rather then buildings and you have my attention... I feel that there is some updating that needs to be done, most pressing would be the oldest schools. Sometimes that bathrooms aren't fully functional, the heating is very spotty and seems to be uncontrollable, rooms don't have complete walls or doors which makes for a stressful learning/teaching environment for many, windows don't always open or close as they should. I feel there is over-crowding and too many children for the space. Also, I feel the playground could use some series refurbishing...when it rains (basically the entire spring and most of the fall) it is a mud pit where my children play. I go to East High School, I see a lot of cracks and leaks and poorly-mended mats and broken equipment and bowling-chair theatre seats. I go to school there I graduated from West in 1977. My children now attend West. Nothing has changed physically, its only fallen into disrepair! For example, The bathrooms/locker rooms near the swimming pool are a joke. 2 of the 12 showerheads are so full of minerals they don't work; several tiles are missing. Some kid is going to cut their foot. There are no athletic facilities. The desks and chairs are falling apart. I grew up here. I lived east growing up, west as an adult. I know the ages of the buildings and have been in numerous. It is only natural that we need to look at updates etc given the age of our community and influx of populations last 20 years I grew up in the MMSD facilities. I could understand how someone with physical disabilities would have a significant burden in getting around with ease. I have a 2nd grader at ORE. My impression is there is enough space but possibly not in the configurations hoped when higher numbers happen in a certain grade level. Elevator was recently added increasing accesibility to the 2nd floor. I have a child at Madison West High school. The athletic facilities are non existent (football, soccer, baseball, etc.) or abysmal (the pool). The locker rooms and team rooms are in poor condition as well. I have been a staff member in three different schools in the past 29 years. Overall, the schools I worked in had adequate space except for Midvale which (after some minor remodeling with SAGE $$) had very small classrooms in the basement level. It is not an accessible building for students/staff & parents with mobility challenges. It should get the elevator and classroom expansion in the plan. My own children attended several MMSD schools during the past 20 years. Hawthorne (prior to first remodel), Midvale, Huegel, Chavez, Toki and Memorial. All of the schools were reasonably clean and well-maintained. Midvale received all new windows several years ago and electircal upgrades. I have visited several schools aroudn the city for meetings. Some clean and some very dirty. Shades are broken and ripped. Window screens are ripped. Exterior improvements hide a lot of the faults in many of our schools. I have been in a variety of schools as a sub and find that most rooms can accommodate well the students in them. However, I know that there are overcrowding issues and accessibility issues at some schools and these things definitely need to be addressed. I have been in almost every school and each looks quite used and useful! I have been in Easst High and the auditorium is long overdue for an update I have been in Lapham, Marquette and East H.S. and all are very dated facilities and in need of updates. I have been in many buildings. They are NOT up to date in any way, shape, or form. There is not equity across the district. I have been in many of the schools in the district. I have been in many schools in MMSD in my role as a consultant/ advocate to children with disabilities. There is a huge equity problem between schools. My answer is based on my children's school, which although is always clean, lacks many basic things: no freezer in the kitchen, rooms re- purposed out of necessity, paint peeling over the entrance doors, tables/ equipment stored in nooks and crannies, etc.

I have been in multiple MMSD schools on the east and west sides. When compared to outlying schools such as Middleton, Sun Prairie, or my old high school (Whitnall in Greenfield, WI) the MMSD facilities are lacking. For example, most of the showers at West High do nto work. The looker rooms are dark and dirty, the pools at the high schools are terrible. I realize the budget constraints and I have been impressed with how quick other updates such as smart boards etc. have been installed. I realize it all comes down to budget. I have been in my daughters' schools. I have been in numerous schools and they appear clean and nicely kept up. I have been in schools in other districts and they are quite impressive compared to some of Madison's schools. Overcrowding is very obvious in Madison. It's a shame when specials teachers aren't able to have their own space and are limited to using a cart to move materials around. I have been in schools in other districts, they have beautiful theaters, sports facilities and hallways that don't rain on you. I have been in several schools across the district. Many of them are run down, have poor ventilation and not enough space to effectively teach our students. Not to mention I feel that it is UNHEALTHY for anyone to be crammed into classrooms and expect them to learn and thrive.

I have been inside about 10 elementary and middle schools in Madison. All of those building are very dated in structure and furniture inside the building. The teacher desk and student work spaces are 30-50 years old and in very rough condition. Some of the schools are not very welcoming or friendly in their appearance. I have been teaching in them for 20+ years, and know how dated some of our building are - while they are not always aesthetically pleasing, they are functioning. I know how overcrowded some buildings are, which makes the custodial job of upkeep even more difficult, I have been to Olson Elementary School...all schools should be up to the standards this school is privilege to have. I have been to some of the schools, and the building structurals as well as class rooms were fine. I have experience at Sandburg and East high. The bathrooms are old and many times not functional. There are times when students are unable wash their hands properly. There is limited time allowed to seek out another washroom with adequate equipment. Additional there have been reports of leaking roof. I was also very disappointed with the theater. East is a very large school. The theater is small and very outdated . We are proud of the arts programs provided and would love to see this updated I have experience with Glenn Stephans elementary. I have not personally witnessed anything broken or lacking with the building. I have had children attend Elvejhem Elementary, Sennett and LaFollette, and in addition have played MSCR sports at all of the high schools and several elementary schools in Madison. In all facilities, I have gotten the feeling of old design and substandard maintenance. And specifically, Sennett Middle School seems to have so few windows that it might be able to do double-duty as a bomb shelter.

I have had nothing but good experiences with the teachers and staff at Chavez Elementary, and the school seems to be in great condition ... my only issue is with the parking, which is not functional at all, and the rules are not enforced. The "pick up" line is terrible every day, and no one is out there early to stop people from parking in the line, blocking everyone. If there is space later, I will more clearly spell out the problems ... not least of which is people making left turns out of the very clearly marked RIGHT TURN ONLY exit. This causes huge delays, and will only be more miserable for staff and children having to wait outside during colder months. I have had students in Leopold (very overcrowded) Cherokee and West, all very old buildings with horrible athletic facilities I have had three children plus several exchange students in the Madison schools. Following many activities in school buildings around the district, I have seen many of the facilities first hand. I have limited exposure to the facilities, however, from my visit to East High last week to purchase a Bucky Book from the Year Book Club; I observed the building is functional, but needs continual attention to maintenance and renovation simply because of its age. I have not heard of a problem before. If we have a new superintendent now for over is i two years with a number of associates to assist. Why was this not address previous mentioned? I have not noticed unsafe or poor learning conditions in the schools. I feel the biggest problem is overcrowded buildings. I have not seen any problems with the facilities that I have visited. I have not seen immediate safety concerns and the facilities are able to accommodate learning opportunities in my sons' schools, but they are both also older buildings that could use some TLC as far as appearance. I believe electrical outlets will become an issue as the schools become one to one. I have noticed that East High never has hot water to wash hands, the bathrooms are usually in disrepair, the floors are showing age from wear, and the classroom furniture is antiquated and miss matched. Combine these factors with the lack of quality computer labs available for student use, an inconsistent heating and cooling system, and a dirty campus, amkes one feel as if this school is in poor condition. I have only been in a few schools - they all seemed to be in reasonable / good condition. I have only been in a handful of elementary schools and each high school. Very out of date, poor air circulation, horrible acoustics, and unappealing asthetics. i have only played sports in the gyms at the area high schools and several elementary schools. They seem to be very hot. The lights in some also seem to turn on/off at different times during an event I have only really experienced West High School, as my children went to Queen of Peace, but it West has updated the heating and cooling systems. It does need a new pool and cleaner/nicer bathrooms. I have only seen a few schools, so I don't have a large sampling to base my opinion. I have only seen a few schools. Those have been in pretty good shape, but not spectacular. Falk playground needs serious work I have recently been inside of both Whitehorse and Lafollette and found the areas I visited up to date. I have recently stepped into seven schools... Each is freshly cleaned from summer but did not have designs that matched STUDENT LEARNING NEEDS...Where is the interactivity space? The space to collaborate? The furniture that is conducive to successful teaching? I felt like I was stepping back to a factory model of instruction and industrial learning. I have seen first hand bathrooms falling apart, overcrowding of classrooms, flooding, heating issues etc. I have seen leaky ceilings at East High and Sandberg Elementary, so much so that buckets are visibly present in hallways and computer labs. Rooms at East High are ridiculously hot on the West side of the building in spring and fall and there is no air conditioning. The Randle and Barrett Rooms at East have many broken chairs and desks and the theatre is a disaster and a disgrace.

I have seen many leaking roofs, compromised windows, broken toilet seats, outdated cooling systems, etc. I have seen only a few of the older district buildings (Franklin and Randall), and not in great detail. However, what I've seen is largely well-kept and maintained rooms and buildings, especially considering the buildings' ages. I have seen schools in other communities within Wisconsin and states outside of Wisconsin - the worst MMSD school is in better shape than the best schools in other districts/states. I have spent a lot of time in my sons school (van hise) and although the classrooms feel comfortable and the hallways have been brightened up with some fun paint colors there are still things that need to happen. The bathrooms very much need updating. Some of the electrical outlets I don't event recognize. And they need space, they need much more space. I have spent extensive time at East High School and the facilities appear old and shabby and in need of more upkeep. I have spent time in Elevehjem, Sennett, LaFollete and other schools in the district. I have spent time in several schools over the last five years because my child has gone to summer enrichment courses all over the city. I saw well maintained, cared for facilities everywhere. I have taken MSCR classes in several buildings and they are generally old and worn looking. I have taught two MMSD middle schools and my children attend MMSD schools. Some of the basic issues: windows, don't open, holes in screens, drafty. Lockers won't shut at all. Small spaces for learning. Overcrowded schools. No AC. Principals and Custodians try to mask the issues and do a great job of trying to create a nicer place, visually, for kids to learn...but look closely and ICK! I have the opportunity to visit almost all MMSD schools through my work so my impressions are formed first- hand.

I have two children in MMSD and have spent a lot of time in the schools. I have also been involved in other schools, where custodial staff service huge facilities and closet-like spaces are used for offices. Because an increasingly large number of children with learning or behavioral differences is attending our schools, I am sensitive to the need for adequate, appropriate space for children with all abilities to learn, play and grow. I have two kids who have gone to Franklin, Randall, Hamilton and West High I have visited East and feel the Theater is lacking, I was alos discouraged to See the Machine shop in such bad shape. however I am encouraged after seeing the wood shop Teacher who posted the job pay scale on the walls. we need to offer more of these to our East High. We have a real issue finding skilled people to work in Manufacturing. I have visited Glendale, Hawthorne, Allis, Schenk and Nuestro Mundo elementary schools over the last six months. One school (Glendale) is well equipped. Nuestro Mundo is also fine. Allis and Hawethorne are especially in need of updating. I have visited Midvale, Lincoln, Memorial, West, and Hoyt. They seem clean and orderly, and in working condition. I have visited several of them. They appear clean and fairly well-maintained. However, I have not been inside any of the schools during class time. I do not know if the amount of students warrants bigger buildings, if everything is up to code nor if everything is accessible to the all students.

I have volunteered in my children's schools for several years and I have attended functions at other schools. Classroom temperatures are either too hot or too cold and that cannot be controlled by the teachers who have to work there. Student desks, chairs and tables have been around since the schools were built over 50 years ago. Teacher desks are just as old and dilapidated. They should not have to work or learn in such conditions.. I have windows that do not open. Windows with no screens. Inadequate storage. Small rooms. Insufficient funds. I spend, personal funds to support the needs of my class. I have worked for the Madison School District and I am very familiar with most all the schools within our District, both inside and out. I strongly believe that budgetary cuts and misplaced budgetary priorities that have led to staffing shortages and deferred maintenance are the obvious culprits. At some point in time it catches up to us. Things are only going to get worse unless these issues are addressed I have worked in a couple different schools, and the state of the facilities does not seem equitable. Older buildings need more attention and periodic maintenance. I have worked in over 25 buildings. I have yet to see the actual parts that are broken down, so the facade of what my kid needs every day seems unaffected. But since the problems at Huegel are more internal or include the HVAC/ventilation then it's not something right in front of my face.

I haven't been in all the schools however the ones I've visited for meets and games appeared to need work. My son is at East which is where I've spent most of my time, so ceilings,walls, lighting landscaping all could use work. I haven't been inside any schools since 1996. I haven't seen anything that caught my attention I haven't seen leaking roofs, broken windows, nor graffiti-ed walls in the schools I have been in. That isn't much to base a judgement on, but the facility conditions are really the only point of judgement I have outside of my daughter's schools. I haven't seen many schools, but I know our school has many items "stored" in hallways due to lack of space and features (like stairs) that are not repaired until the situation becomes critical. Overall cleanliness is mediocre at best. I haven't spent much time in many schools, but the ones that I have been in have looked ok. I hope that all of Madison's schools are safe, but I know that while some are new, some are old and need updating. I know how crowded Sandburg school is. Also, East High Schools orange bowling chairs in their theatre are embarassing. Many of the schools, especially on the East side, are very old and in need of renovation. i know of falling ceiling tiles, regularly burst pipes, outdated bathrooms, asbestos tiles, poor lighting, ineffective HVAC systems... I know O'Keefe and East. Lot's of room for improvement, but could be much worse. I know that many of the school buildings are old and in need of updates. I hear it from other families, and I read about it in the newspaper a couple of years ago. I know that there are crowding issues at several schools, making them increasingly unsafe environments for kids. Simply maintaining older buildings without updates for technology or even access for technology is not in the best interest of the students. I know that we have been continually deferring maintenance I know there have been efforts to upgrade old buildings, and new buildings are, for the most part, state of the art. I know there's a lot of deferred maintenance, heating/cooling systems in the old buildings are inadequate for keeping rooms comfortable.. I also know staffs are doing the best they can, and overall buildings are safe and adequate (except for access concerns). I knowthere is overcrowding and the sharing of limited cafeteria space at some schools. I like it. But I feel as if it could be more bigger due to the amount of kids who are in there for big events.

I live near Emerson Elementary and East High School. Recently, neighbors organized to repaint the rusted faded playground equipment at Emerson. I go to East HS fairly often to swim, although the pool itself is well taken care of other things are not - for instance, there is a shower in the women's room that has been leaking for two years (yes, I've called the school. no, nothing was done). The locker room is sad. The fences on the fields along Johnson and Packers are rusted, sagging and bowed outward. I was shocked that no one cared about the leaking water, water is not cheap! Definitely not as cheap as a quick repair like that. And also, shocked that school district can't deal with the playground equipment! It was rusted! In addition to how it looked is that not a safety concern?! I live near Midvale school and have not seen any major improvements in the 40 years I have lived here nor hear about any structural impovements in other schools I live on the east side and all of the buildings are old. Some rooms are overly warm and others cold. Upgrades are definitely desireable. I live on the East Side and most of the schools I've been in are old. Some have problems with plumbing, lighting, heat and air. Many rooms are without updates.

I live on the east side and the school facilities there are older, dated, and in some cases not well maintained. I look for good bones, and not decorations. I don't believe new & improved is always better.

I looked at the maps in several schools and most need ADA compliance or additions for space, not full on repairs. I moved from Chicago to Madison when I was in 10th grade and while Madison East was much better then my CPS school, it could still use some updating. I pick up my granddaughter at Van Hise. It is full of student activity all day. Rooms have multiple uses during the school day and teachers sharing space to accommodate the learning for full classrooms. I rate Chavez b/c it is in great condition, but Memorial High school is in very poor condition -so it's tough to answer the question in general. Memorial is old -we use the locker room and pool and the locker rooms and bathrooms are terrible. I realize some of the buildings are old and need ongoing maintenance. I also realize some of the schools are overcrowded and need relief.

I see facilities in need of major work at our East Side schools. HVAC in particular is in need of serious updating. I see floor tiles that are broken, old or in poor condition at Lake View and Sherman. Lake View has terrible sidewalks up to the entrance of the school. I see graffiti on the walls and stalls in the bathroom. There is no air conditioning, and sometimes kids can't attend school in the summer b/c of that. I worry that old buildings might contain harmful toxins unless updates are being done I see the best that's being done with the current situations/circumstances, but there's always room for improvement. I see very old facilities in some schools. What I see inside is probably very different from what I see outside. Roofs are leaking, mice and ants are getting in to classrooms, blinds are broken, floors are cracking and carpets in some rooms are still from the sixties. I can't imagine how gross they are. I substitute teach in the district and there is a wide gap between what some schools have as far as facilities and resources. I taught in 2 buildings, have visited many others and my husband teaches in one building. It's hard not to compare when visiting other districts as well. I taught in 3 different buildings in the district plus my children went to VHE, Hamilton and West. I know upgrades need to happen. I think a lot of the schools are older, and just need to be updated for the growing population of students and teachers. I think buildings are old, need fixing I think MMSD is doing a good job with what they have, but some schools are overcrowded and there isn't space for all parents to attend school events, you end up standing in the hall. I think our schools appear more run down that neighboring districts which doesn't help us to recruit and retain families in Madison. I think that Lafollette is in good condition. The lighting is good in the halls and everything looks like it is in good condition. I think that the insides of schools have improved over the past few years. However outside facilities are old (ex. fading paint, weeds, cracks in playground surfaces). I think the buildings are adequate, not brand new, but they appear clean and in good repair. I think the schools are doing GREAT with what they have, and I think that student experience is still maintained at a high level. But, every student should have access, and that some students cannot attend their neighborhood school or fully participate in school experiences because of accessibility issues is a huge problem, and that is what causes our schools to be in "somewhat poor condition." I think there is mold or something similar in the duct work. I travel between schools in the mmsd. They are in horrible condition. Poor heating, cooling, creaky floors, smell, at one school there were leaks in the roof. I feel bad for the students. I understand that the more Urban schools have trouble with facilities because of funding and space issues, but MMSD facilities are a joke compared to other Big 8 schools

I understand there are no working locks for privacy in bathrooms, and gross bubblers terrible heating air issues. I visit a large number of schools in the district, and there are very distinct differences between schools. The differences include access to technology, air-conditioning, wheelchairs, playground structures. Unfortunately, it seems that the conditions relate to the number of low/non-low income students attending the school. One comparison would Chavez/Olson Elementary compared to Midvale/Lincoln. I visit other school districts in our area and in almost all cases MMSD has much poorer facilities. I also visit similar sized districts in Mpls area and Chicago area and we are disadvantaged. I Volunteer at Kennedy Elementary 20+ hours a week. I am in a wheelchair and the absence of an elevator makes it hard to work with students in classrooms on the second floor. I was a member of the "Coalition of Older Schools" back in the 1990's. MMSD just has a lot of older buildings that could use improvements and the facilities budgets have been starved for many years due to limited resources and the need to spend precious $ on other educational needs. The couple of maintenance referendums that were passed helped some, but a lot of building deficiencies remain. I was a student at East High School in the early 70s when the the theater was chopped up into three rooms. The theater is in need to upgrading - not only to support the size of the school population but to enrich community events. I have attended events with my children and see the plastic chairs that replaced the wooden seats many years ago - many that have been removed (broken) and left with open spaces. I was a substitute teacher several years ago so I saw many schools. Many schools seemed tired and in need of basic upgrades. I think our students should have space that inspires them and makes them think they are worth it. I was absolutely SHOCKED the first time I saw the locker room at Eas High. It was old, the floors slippery, and the bathrooms were gross. Love the convenience and idea of a pool at a high school. I do wonder if West's are unrenovated since the 50s too? I was at Jefferson last night for the parent back to school night. I have no idea how the children can concentrate during the day with the open classroom floor plan. By the end of our short time there, I had a blasting headache from all the noise and trying to concentrate on what the teacher was saying. I was on the committee that reviewed the building a few years ago (with [Name Redacted]). We met with building/engineering staff and assigned a grade to each building. It was apparent that we have a lot of work to do. I went to East - and as an alumna I know the terrible condition it was in while I was a student there and I can only imagine the further degradation it has endured since I have left. Do something. I went to East High School and certain parts of it were very out of date (the theatre, the sports fields, the pool). Some parts were decent (computers were semi up-to-date), but some inexcusable things happened (history department running out of paper) I went to MPS schools and graduated 25 years ago. It doesn't appear much has changed in the way of space, gym floors, poor air circulation, small lockers (not suitable for winter gear), cramped classrooms with strange pipes hanging from the ceiling, bathrooms are outdated, no place to sit outdoors, lack of green-space, exterior structures dull and poor lighting, old gym floors. I went to my son's school 35 years ago and it looks almost exactly the same; very little building improvements have been done in the last three decades and it is bursting over capacity! I work a building that needs upgrading. It seems to have been neglected for years. I work at 3 elementary schools. Sandburg School is extremely crowded and it is difficult for teachers & support staff to provide interventions and learning. We have students with disabilities and bathroom facilities are very tight when a wheelchair, walker are in the bathroom. It is also important to have a small room for occupational & physical therapy. Currrently the room is being used by multiple groups and there is a lot of equipment stored in the room which is not safe. I work at Memorial High School and my office is currently about 55 degrees. My class is 80 degrees today, but tomorrow it may be anywhere between 55 and 85. I used to teach in a makeshift room that didn't have real walls. My daughter attends Heugel and I know there are issues with that building as well.

I work at Memorial, and the custodians do the best with what they have. However, the leaking roof, battered paneling, and the mice I could do without. Also, it would be nice to have paint choices for the classrooms that are more cohesive. Spartan green next to fuschia, teal and hospital yellow is not inspiring.

I work in a building that has a lot of issues-- including lack of walls. Memorial High school is also aging-- my kids have complained about rooms that are freezing, or too hot. They also say the bathrooms are in disrepair. I work in a school that has cracked cabinets, broken floor tiles, inadequate furniture, limited storage space, and a portable classroom structure for a music room. I work in a school that is old, outdated and dilapidated. Paint improves appearance but can only help with so much. Many schools in the district are in similar shape. Overcrowding is also a big issue. I work in a school where we have to dodge water leaking from the ceilings in our classrooms on rainy days. There are generations of mice and roaches residing in most of the older schools, Finding mouse scat and roaches in drawers and cupboards is a constant cleanliness issue. I work in a very old school (Lowell), and the needs are obvious -- everywhere from lack of accessibility, dangerously hot exposed radiator pipes, totally inadequate climate control, windows which fall out when you try to open them, and drinking fountains that do not function at all. I work in an MMSD school (Allis) and it is not disability friendly, many of the rooms are too small, and it is getting old and run down. Also, the front of the building/curb area is so out of repair it is unsafe. I work in one of the buildings and I see how much needs to be fixed or replaced. I work in one of the schools and my daughter goes to another. Most of the schools I have been in are in pretty good condition. The parking lot at La Follette HS is in pretty rough shape, and some of the halls and classrooms at Memorial HS are pretty grim. Other than that, most of what I see is decent but not great. I work in one of the schools within the district and have personally experienced and been exposed to the following: flooding/water damage, monthly heating and cooling failures, chipping floor tiles that are known to contain asbestos, dangerous wire-woven ceiling tiles that have literally fallen during class time (luckily not hitting a student). I work in the buildings.

I work in the district and experience the conditions firsthand and hear that other schools have similar issues. I work in the school district and am a parent of child at East High School. I can not tell you how appalled I am every time I enter the the East High theatre. I have taken my students to the theatre for field trips and have been to many performances there. East High School is in desperate need of a new or renovated theatre. Please, please consider putting funding into this project. There are so many of our youth that are gifted in the Arts and a proper facility to perform could change their entire outlook of school and life. I work(volunteer) in and visit many Madison schools so I know first hand many of the poor conditions and shortfalls. I worked in a number of MMSD buildings. I worked in an older MMSD building. There were always problems with heating and pipes throughout the building. It seemed like they could never get fixed. i'm a student a hamilton and i think that more classrooms should be added and there is are 2 big feilds that you could expand out into and don't even get me started on the hallways! it's a crowded mess so crowed infact that your just pushed along especially when the eighth graders are coming in from lunch I'm an alum who has been teaching in one of our buildings for nearly 20 years. School facilities have been neglected for nearly that long due to ever-tightening budgetary belts. Some school needs have reached critical level I'm an East HS parent and the theater is a pit. Painful to sit in, poor lighting/acoustics, not readily navigated by elderly when they come see grandkids perform. LONG OVERDUE for attention! I'm familiar with only Orchard Ridge and Toki. Both are very run down. I'm going from what I've seen as a parent with kids that have been in 3 of the schools. They aren't state of the art. Neither are they dangerous or inadequate. I'm not that impressed by super new and fancy facilities--if it's adequate for learning, it's fine with me. But some of the facilities in MMSD are below adequate for learning--for example, 30 kindergarteners in the same room, in what is supposed to be a SAGE school, because there's no other space. I'm only aware of the schools my children attended. The buildings seem well maintained, but there doesn't seem to have been many recent improvements I'm primarily in the school buildings as a participant in MSCR leagues. My experience is therefore typically during after school hours in the athletic facilities. I'm thinking of our far west side schools: leaking roofs, buildings with insufficient heating/cooling (kids told it's okay to wear coat, scarves, etc., in classroom due to extreme cold) I'm upset that Sandburg elementary has had issues for the last eight years . They are to small and there are 45 kids in one kindergarten room, the fifth grade was moved to the kindergarten wing and the little ones in the fifth grade area where there is no small toilets. Everyone is eating in their classroom. It's a mess and has been this way to long. I'm very familiar with many of the parochial school facilities and the MMSD facilities are much superior. Impressed with quality and high tech classes like shop and mechanic classes but simple things like bathrooms are in desperate need impression that funding has been tight for many years and in an effort to maintain basic academics, it's been tough to keep up with facility depreciation. Also, the entrance to West High was falling apart until private funding helped repair it. Improvements in the structures would be good. Improvements in help for kids that need to see the school psychologist, making sure the have more time to meet you he needs of the children. In all of the schools that I've been in, the classrooms are clean and well put together and the facilities (gyms, art rooms, music rooms, libraries, etc.), are very nice. In comparison to similar public school districts in other cities where I have taught (Minneapolis, Chicago), MMSD facilities seem outdated and inconvenient. In comparison with other countries and places I have lived in, the state of affairs of public education in America is in crisis. In sweden all kids are guaranteed access to the internet, given computer equipment and classrooms are of the 21st century. Madison schools, including playgrounds and classrooms have a 1950's vibe too them. Everything needs updating. Particularly the schools on the East side and the older schools built in the 50's seem to need a lot of work. There's not even A/C and the teachers do not even have supplies supplied to them. It is a crisis. In general the building where I work, and those that I visit do seem to be structurally sound and not falling apart. But many of the buildings are older and so there are some maintenance needs that probably could be taken care of, and they do appear a bit dingy/run-down just because of age. In general, the schools that I've toured seem to have facilities that aren't in terrible shape. My daughter's school is in medium good shape. In my daughter's school last year, all winter long the kids in her class were roasting and the kids in the class next door were freezing--the heating system was out of whack. In my experience, the schools are in good shape though accessibility is limited In our school the wood veneer of doors and cabinets are broken and some windows are cracked. Pieces of the tiled floors and walls are missing. Paint is peeling in the cafeteria and gym. In some schools you can see the physical age of the school. In floors and tiles if kept well I think this is sometimes charming and adds character. Some items however are damaged and dirty. Many of the shades at West High School are broken. Most exteriors could use a power wash. Hamilton Middle school is missing enough meeting space for student small groups and staff meeting areas. Teachers have their materials on carts and go to available rooms. Overcrowding also leads to extreme temperatures in the heat. My daughter says "West may not be pretty but its beautiful on the inside" In the buildings that I've been in temperature control was terrible. Energy use is excessive. HVAC systems need attention with updated building automation. IN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES AT EAST HIGH, YOU WILL FIND THE FACILITIES ANTIQUATED. CLIMATE CONTROL ISSUES, DEPRESSING LIGHTING, POOL PROBLEMS, OUTDATED AUDITORIUM. I REALIZE THAT GREAT THINGS HAVE BEEN DONE IN POOR SPACES, BUT OVERALL:VERY OPPRESSIVE FOR A PLACE FOR KIDS. I KNOW THAT THE SPIRIT OF THE SCHOOL IS TO RISE ABOVE EVERYTHING STACKED AGAINST YOU, INCLUDING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, BUT THIS SCHOOL NEEDS TLC. I'VE ALSO BEEN IN THE SUN PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL, AND THOUGH IT HAS 100 YEARS OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT ON ITS SIDE, THE BUILDING'S MESSAGE ISN'T JUST ACCEPT THIS VERY OLD MANY TIMES "REMUDDLED" DEPRESSING FLAWED BUILDING BECAUSE YOU HAVE SO MANY POOR STUDENTS. In the schools every day with my children. In the schools where my children have attended and where I have visited for various activities, the schools are showing their age. Restrooms, air handling, pool facilities, and so on are below par, especially in comparison to area schools. in the winter I find it odd how lunch and recess is handled. I love like expect the option to let the kids run in the gym when the weather is too bad. Inadequate bathroom facilities, 3 stalls for approximately 100+ children, broken tiles in hall, and ceiling tiles in classrooms which are dirty, computers from 2010, and overall not cleaned enough each night Inadequate computers and technologies for the students, lack of funds for after school programs, and crazy fluctuations in heating and cooling when I am in the building. Inadequate maintance, inadequate space. Inadequate furniture. Inadequate Internet access in all classrooms for all students. Inadequate bandwidth. Inadequate space. Inconsistent heating/cooling, mice, broken pipes, broken lights and ceiling tiles.

Increasing class sizes indicate a need for additional classroom space. Also, summer school programs should be held in air-conditioned facilities. It is difficult for students to concentrate in a hot environment. Incredibly surprised by Lakeview's budge allotment. Reasons: All East schools are older and need TLC as they look like they've been neglected. Industrial look, lack of art and color.

Infrastructure is old--schools with boiler heating do not have ability to have A/C, and in some schools, no elevators exist for accessibility. Also, items/equipment inside schools (e.g., cafeteria tables, computers, chairs, etc.) are old or in disrepair. Finally, our school does not have adequate space in the makeshift lunchroom. Insufficient classroom space, insufficient cafeteria space, insuffcient gym space, poorly-ventilated gym, aging plumbing, no air conditioning. It appears that the district takes maintenance seriously and has worked to maintain the older buildings to the best of their ability. It appears that the infrastructure is quite old and needs updating. It appears that updates haven't been done in recent years. It could be worst but its definitely not top notch It depends on the school you are looking at. East High is quite run down and dated. Lapham Marquette is pretty good, but not great. It depends on the side of town. Many of the East side schools have been neglected. The West side schools seem in better shape. It is my observation that many MMSD schools/facilities are older and could be deemed slightly out-of-date structurally. Realizing that addressing these challenges could become costly, time-consuming and labor- intensive, there are some minor issues that could be taken head-on in the immediate future. For e.g., at Shorewood Hills Elementary School, it was brought to my attention that it would currently be impossible to bring in a garden bar to supplement the students' hot lunches. Supposedly, there is not enough space and/or other factors, such as a lack of sinks, that hinder implementation whilst meeting health codes/following guidelines. Something as small as this has the potential to improve the children's health and development, behavior, brain functioning and academic performance, and even improve the school's image/reputation all at the same time. It is very outdated. The sound system is bad and it not appealing to look at. It looks and feel really outdated and small. It looks like most of the schools do not have too many overcrowding issues and most money is being proposed to accessibility with a few upgrades. It reminds me of the State Highway's, you can't wait and wait and wait to "resurface" our roadway system or "remodel" or "upgrade" our buildings. From the exterior to the interior, wood, windows, heating, etc. Now it seems to be "catch up" time and that costs more money. It seems like some buildings could use some maintenance, but they're not to the point of being shabby. It seems more like a sad state of affairs for many of the schools that I've visited. It seems that general upkeep has not been done for many years so now we have to play "catch up". There are so many needs not included in this plan that need attention as well. It seems there are a lot of work arounds to accomodate using older buildings. Class space / airflow / heat cool . layout seems to be not ideal. These buildings were built in a different time and could not anticipate the uses of the modern classroom. It small, too many kids It sounds like there may be some room for improvement but you don't hear as many horror stories as other cities our size or bigger. It varies widely- great facilities at new schools, many schools in disrepair. West High is in the worst situation that I've seen. It's clean, no visible damage to tiles or walls. Classrooms look well supplied. It's clear that there is overcrowding at several schools and some students are learning in less than ideal situations. It's supposed to be a great district but the older schools are dumps compared to neighboring districts--Held open house at my school in Madison one night, then went to son's open house in Monona the next night---It was like the Flintstones vs. the Jetsons

It's very clear the buildings are still in good condition, but that crowding is occurring in many schools. In addition, the drop in school budget means that the # of students/classroom has risen over the years, and that of classrooms, materials, library facilities, and outdoor equipment have suffered in terms of updating materials, adding appropriate materials; teachers buying their own materials has taken more of teacher salaries; materials are more scarce. Classroom crowding is increasing, even in SAGE schools, and low income schools. I've been in them and other facilities in other counties. I've been a parent of a child in MMSD and also a teacher in the system. I've been in (in order of frequency): Midvale, Hoyt, Memorial, Lincoln, West, Shorewood, Stephens & Leopold for my children's school, summer school, and MSCR activities. They all seem clean and orderly and have separate facilities for lunch, music, art, gym, etc. I see many of these improvements involve handicap accessibility but since my family members are not handicapped I hadn't noticed their shortcomings in this regard. Some shortcomings I see are the lack of classrooms with windows at Midvale - my daughter attended 4K last year in a basement classroom without windows which was unfortunate. My rating in question 1 should be "Somewhat Good and Somewhat Poor", because I see good and bad but that's not the same as "no opinion". I've been in a number of the schools. They are old, tired, and dated. Surfaces are stained. Rooms don't function well for their intended purposes. I've been in Franklin/Randall several times. There are several rooms that have lights and ceilings in bad condition (cracked or missing light covers, falling ceiling tiles), cracked walls, old bathrooms, etc. I've been in many of the district schools 10years ago. No major improvements have yet occurred, but were needed in many of those locations. I've been in many schools that need lots of work. I've been in quite a few schools. I've been in several schools and some are in great shape and others need more help I've been in the buildings. They're falling apart. I've been in them. I've been inside a few of the schools occasionally and have noticed buildings that are quite old but usually look well maintained. I've been inside a number of these schools. I've been inside many schools to give presentations. The buildings seem outdated and old. Everything from the paint colors to the lockers seems run-down. I've been inside of several east side schools as a volunteer and a visitor. The buildings are not new but they seem well maintained and clean. They seem more crowded in the last few years. I've been through many of the class rooms in the mmsd and some were better than others however all were terrible compared to schools my swim team and drama club visited. I've been to 7 or 8 facilities personally. My son has attended 3 of them. Buildings are old and not necessarily up- to-date. I've been to about 8 of our facilities and my impression is that overall they are acceptable.

I've been to the newer schools with good facilities; the older ones not so much. hard to give overall answer.

I've had kids at Huegle, Midvale, Lincoln, and Hamilton. All facilities seem generally well cared for and the hard working staffs are making the best with what they have. That said, when you go into other district schools or the new schools, there is an obvious difference. I support the renovations of these schools.

I've had kids in the district for 13 years and have seen little in the way of improvements at any of the 3 schools they've attended. When we have traveled to other districts for sporting events you can see the difference. I've heard first hand accounts of how overcrowding is having an impact in so many different schools. I've heard people complain about poor conditions and read an article from local news about it. I've lived in Madison for over 10 years now and it seems that no new schools have been built during that time and I haven't seen a lot of physical improvements at existing schools. I've mostly heard about inaccessibility at Randall and it's antiquated mechanical systems. I've only been in a couple of MMSD schools. My kids go to Sandburg, which is so cramped and crowded that they have kids taking classes in closets and the classes eat lunch in their rooms. I've only been in a few buildings as a parent and student but buildings are getting old. They still look the exact same as when I was in school in the 1980s. I've only been in a few of the schools and have used them for MSCR purposes only. I've only been to Chavez, and it always look great!! I've only been to one school, Crestwood Elementary, and it appears well maintained. I've only really experienced our child's school and it has good physical environment. I've only visited 2-3 schools in the district, but of the facilities I've seen, they look pretty good to me.

I've really only been inside one school - Elvehjem - which seems to be well-maintained and reasonably modern. I've visited probably 10-12 schools in the district. They all seemed in reasonably good condition to me. Jefferson and Memorial HS look very old inside and appear that no updates have been done. I wonder if the band and music rooms ever were updated. Jefferson is not a well planned school for learning but I feel Muir and Memorial are great.

Jefferson Middle School and Memorial High School both seem run down. Classrooms seem "make-shift". When sitting in on my daughter's class during parent day at Jefferson the make-shift room dividers did not keep noise from other classrooms out. Teachers are working out of hallways during their preps. Yikes. Jefferson middle school doesn't even have walls worthy of supporting class. Too much noise and poor ventilation. Jefferson middle school doesn't have walk that go up to the ceiling. My daughter says she can hear what goes in other classes...for how much we pay in taxes, this should gave been taken care of years ago. High school locker and bathrooms are terrible. The pools need to be updated. Jefferson Middle school has a horrible noise pollution problem with the "open" classroom + cubicle walls for many of the classrooms. The language classroom near the cafeteria is also too loud to hear even when the door is shut. Not enough classrooms for teachers to have their own space, 7th grade teachers rotate through the building. At Muir parents had to raise money for the LMC renovation a few years back. Why is that not planned for in the budget? Memorial looks old, some rooms too hot to think. Bathrooms at Jefferson and Memorial are beaten up, sometimes the stalls do not lock. Not enough space for all Memorial kids to eat lunch in their classroom, why not??? Old theater in both Jefferson and Memorial. Jefferson Middle School has flexible walls, many teachers don't have offices and must move from classroom to classroom. Jefferson Middle School has kids hiding under desks for Code drills, with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows facing a busy street with no window coverings. The classrooms are separated by temporary room dividers. Overall shabby. Crestwood elementary has had frequent floods, roof leaks, etc. Jefferson Middle School is a difficult learning environment, to say the least. With dividers instead of walls, the school is loud and distractions are constant. I don't know how kids with any kind of attention issue are able to learn at Jefferson. Jefferson MS Jefferson space needs are readily apparent. The lack of walls and quiet space is detrimental to a learning environment. Just a general observation of the school. Just at LaF the bathrooms are awful, the tennis court is dangerous and I have not seen much better at East. Of course the newer buildings are in better shape. just based on my child's school (Lapham). Just being in the school with my kids. The buildings seem pretty old and classrooms seem crowded Just from what I have seen Just one example...... The boiler at Midvale needs to be replaced. Most days in the winter, it is so hot at school, I never know how to dress my kids. Just our experiences driving by and playing at the playgrounds. Just taking into the account the school I am most familiar with, Thoreau, I see areas that could really use simple but effective improvements. Just the appearance of the buildings I have been in. Just walking through the hallways, bathrooms, and locker rooms at the schools. West HS in particular. Kennedy is in need of compliance with the ADA. Roof needs replacement. School sign is falling down. Playground equipment is is need of updates.

Kept clean most of the time, attention is paid to upkeep of current condition and design is mostly adequate. Kids go to Olson (new). Toki in ok shape. Kids have to eat on classroom instead of eating on dinning room,dinning room used as a Gym. Kids in 3 schools, and while all could use improvement, they are all in decent shape know not all schools are accessible and some schools lack air conditioning Lack of accessibility and inadequate space at schools Lack of accessibility and room in all schools!

Lack of accessibility for all students. Learning spaces overcrowded. Specials teachers having to be "mobile". PE spaces being turned into classrooms - causing overcrowding when attempting to teach in a safe environment. Lack of accessibility in our school and general need for updating. lack of accessibility, crowding in some schools, poor ability to maintain, older buildings that could use renovations, gyms that are small, athletic facilities lacking. Lack of accessibility, poor set up for technology, limited space Lack of ADA accessibility. Cramped facilities. Outdated facilities that do not appear to have been remodeled for many years. Lack of adequate classroom space for growing enrollment Lack of adequate space, lead pipes in some schools, lack of accessibility lack of air condition in some classrooms Lack of air conditioning in many schools that reduces the ability to effectively teach and learn. Lack of air conditioning, bathrooms and green space. lack of air conditioning, inadequate parking

Lack of air conditioning, water fountains that do not work, ancient finishes and furniture. Certainly new is not necessarily better, but some of the older things are very worn. Overcrowding - kids sharing lockers in middle and high school, short lunch periods held at strange times of day, teachers crammed in strange spaces as offices. lack of cafeteria space, locker space, small library Lack of custodial staff to keep the schools,bathrooms, grounds clean. Small repairs are not made which lead to bigger problems. The heating / AC systems at Memorial HS do not work. lack of knowledge of mental illness in children lack of money to keep the older buildings up to date They are in bad need of maintenance Lack of proper storage, peeling paint, ceiling titles that are broken stained or missing. Noticed at East High School where my child attends. Hawthorne Elem. where curriculum is stored in crowded classrooms, or is being thrown out because of a lack of storage. lack of space buildings and furnishings are from 1970's classrooms are disorganized and filled with stacks and piles of junk Lack of space at my child's school; much needed repairs and updates across the district; lack of accessibility at many schools. Lack of space in some schools; lack of accessibility in some schools; disparities in school buildings- some school buildings are new and meet the needs of their school very well while others are very old and do a disservice in not meeting the needs of the school (space, temperature control not working well or working differently in different parts of the building, accessibility, location of offices, etc.) This effects children's ability to learn and thrive and teachers'/staff's ability to do quality work. Lack of space lunches, meeting and program offerings, i.e. concerts, plays, etc. Lack of space, old/noisy furnaces Lack of space. Outdated heating/cooling. Lack of dedicated cafeterias and kitchen. lack of space; aging interiors Lack of updating in facilities I've seen that are more than 10 years old. Junk everywhere because no convenient storage space. Technology cords hanging everywhere. Lack of light in spaces like libraries, making them unwelcoming. Lack of updating that has occurred over the years have provided dated learning facilities and equipment/furnishings. Lack of updating. Lack of space. My children's school, Huegel, always seems to be kept very clean, though. Lack of up-to-date technology access in the schools. Need to update East high school theater. The theater theater is profoundly out of date and beat up, especially since it is the primary meeting space for the entire school.

Lack of windows, fresh air, overall beauty inside especially - needs more green space inside, updated pain jobs, ... Lafollette high school seems modernized but east seems like it could benefit from this century. LaFollette is so unsightly from the outside....old. Faded. Lafollette parking loop is confusing and clustered. Structure just seems cold and unforgiving. Auditorium is antiquated. Lafollette parking lot very poor condition. Lake View has a beautiful outdoor space and small, warm atmosphere. Our school could really use an elevator though, as our child is in a class with a child who is using a wheelchair. Our school has a great staff and reputation that will likely draw more families and increase the need for additional classrooms. Lakeview elementary has fascia that is falling off, cement paving walkways that are uneven and cracking. School flooring is very tired. East High school theater auditorium is a disgrace. Landscaping Lapham (the only facility I'm familiar with) seems to be in fine condition overall. lapham school seems to be in good repair. Large schools, overall nice education facilities Last time I walked into one of these schools. Dismayed. Leaking school Temperature control - some parts of the bldg is too hot and others too cold tennis courts are in bad shape

Leaky faucets,and ceilings, no locking mechanisms in some bathroom stalls, really old playground equipment, building spaces too cramped for day to day used never-mind emergency procedure spaces like tornados! leaky roofs, broken window shades, poor air circulation, uneven heat, trailer classrooms leaky roofs, out dated classrooms, inadequate air conditioning and heating, inadequate handicap access Learning spaces are combined when they once were in separate rooms. Bathrooms are smelly and not clean. Buses are beginning to get more and more crowded. less about the building and more about he fixtures in them. The buildings are generally dark Libraries seem outdated. Also, I think having 2 classes being taught in the same room would be distracting to students and teachers, however, I have not experienced it yet. Limited (no?) handicap access at shore wood. No air conditioning. The gym and cafeteria are very loud and reverberating, although the foam in cafe made an impact. Book room, music room very sad. The dark windows installed last year did make an improvement, though. Limited bathrooms, outdated furniture, electrical outdated Limited exposure. While some things appear worn, for the most part things look ok. limited funding for maintenance and improvements, lack of interest on part of administration and school board to prioritize repairs. All the schools my children have attended were older buildings, while I love the character, problems with heating/ac, poor or limited maintenance, uncomfortable conditions exist. limited space Limited space and lack of appropriate accommodations for the students and staff within each classroom and building Limited space and older buildings Limited space, resources, asking families to contribute a lot limited windows at memorial Limited wireless internet and other technology; old buildings; no air conditioning in many schools; worn auditorium/theater spaces; old locker rooms; and outdated playground equipment Lincoln and Leopold are both cared for well. Tthere are things that could always use attentio, but overall the maintenance does a great job Lindbergh Elementary has an attach basketball court that is not functional. Pot holes. Also shortage of staff..My 2nd grade student has 2 teachers in her class this year and then my 3rd grader just transition into the "new" classroom. We need more teachers there. Lindbergh elementary seems well maintained. The basketball hoop area on the playground needs help. Little or no upgrades, old furnishings, lack of multi media rooms and equipment, sparse grounds and lack of outdoor recreational facilities, outdated libraries. Any enhancements made have been due to the sheer ingenuity of principals and staff to secure grants etc. Kudos to them! Little to no air conditioning at my sons' schools (Gompers ES/Black Hawk MS/East HS); most schools are more than 40 years old Live next to Glendale and daily see the apalling condition of the so-called playground. Local school look ok from outside Locker room facilities. Broken or non working showers, same with hand dryers. Old/ rusty lockers not safe for little users. Locker rooms at West high are terrible/nonfunctional, very limited athletic facilities at West high. Grounds at most school are tired and worn. The schools are older worn, dirty Lockers rusty, wood deterioration, and a cafeteria so small my child has to eat in his classroom. Looking at out school I have been to in the area Madison schools need a lot of work. looking at the elementary, middle and high schools that my children attended Looks dusty and need to be updated Looks good when I am at basketball games. Seems to be better than when I was in school. Lots of deferred maintenance, visible and otherwise. Lots of experience in MMSD buildings. Lots of leaks, inconsistent heating/cooling, shades fall down, "temporary" walls everywhere and are severely damaged, door locks that don't work. Lots of old buildings but my kids have generally had decent facilities Low or outdated levels of technology, broken floor and ceiling tiles, reading books are outdated and do not reflect today's student body Lowell and O'Keefe seem well maintained for their age. lowell doesn't have accessibility. I know East high's theater needs renovation. Lowell Elementary is nice in general, but the cafeteria and basement space is dismal and small, with little light. The playground is uninspiring and the furniture is older. The library seems outdated. Lowell has small "cafeteria", winding maze of hallways and stairs, poor AC & ventilation, unimpressive library room, flooring is poor Lowell, O'Keeffe, East: gorgeous architecture that makes a kid proud to walk the halls. For East--theater desperately needs to provide acceptable place for present high-quality program; music wing leaks; metals workshop on the verge of unsafe.

Madison East High School has to be the most unkept building in the district. There are mice everywhere, no heat in some rooms and no air conditioning in others, and the walls, floors, and ceiling are just in disrepair. That's not even to mention the Margaret Williams Theater, Barret Room, and Randle Room. No one in the school likes to sit in the uncomfortable chairs in any of these rooms, and the Barret and Randle room cannot be used for anything but study halls. The theater needs to be renovated. The stage is in poor condition, the seats are in disrepair and some are even missing. This is not an ideal situation for any sort of theater or school. Madison East High School is lagging behind other schools in nearby districts regarding fine arts and performing space. Many facilities have delayed repairs, maintenance and improvements due to lack of funds. These delays will be more costly if not taken care of, and the facilities will deteriorate further. Children and staff are exposed to safety risks due to some of the conditions. Madison East High Theater Madison East HS has numerous issues that need to be addressed. The school is old and only band-aides have been added to fix certain issues and ignoring other expensive issues has gone on for years. Madison east seems so marginal and rundown compared with other schools.

Madison West and Cherokee MS are in need of significant upgrade in facilities. Compared to newer schools in suburbs, lacking updated facilities including athletic fields, gymansium, auditorium, class room and technology. Madison West is our current school, and the indoor facilities have undergone some very nice changes in the last 2 years, including the geothermal project....However, the athletic facilities keeps this from being the most robust impression possible...... main areas such as libraries, offices, and meeting areas are outdated. Shelves falling apart Mainly, it is the theater, one of the major public faces of east, which gives this impression Majority of school are built in the 1950s. The city has not made buildings/capacity an issue for some time. Majority of the buildings are very crowded. Rooms are being used for multiple purposes, teachers do not have meeting spaces, support staff do not have offices, hallways are crowded, lockers are doubled up, kids eat lunch in their classrooms or at 10:30 in the morning, to name a few. Unexcuseable that buildings do not meet ada code. Electrical and/or wireless services need to be updated in many buildings before the tech plan can be updated. Make shift classrooms in hallways and cafeterias. Outdated play equipment. Cracked concrete. Many are lacking ADA accessibility, some have security issues and severe overcrowding puts pressure on facilities. Many areas of Madison's high schools are run down. The locker rooms and the pools look the same when I went to high school 25 years ago. Peeling paint, outdated showers, flooring, ceilings etc. Jefferson middle school needs walls for their classrooms. It's ridiculous that you can hear what's going on in other "rooms." Not much to drywall, tape and paint. Madison needs to stop wasting money. You have some schools that are new and offer mandarin, have state of the art equipment and some schools that are lucky to have basic needs met. Fair for all...not just certain schools. Many building seem outdated and overcrowded. many buildings are old, and not handicapped accessible Many buildings are 40+ yrs old and are rapidly approaching the end of their useful life. Specific areas of concern are rest rooms, cafeteria/gym, classroom temperature and lighting controls and more infrastructure to support integrated use of computers and personal tablets. Many buildings are old and are not accessible or able to be efficiently upgraded for technology. Many buildings are old, and reflect old visions for educational service delivery. They are not energy efficient. Compared to MATC or the UW, MMSD facilities are ramshackle. many buildings need repair and updates many school playgrounds are old, falling apart and unsafe! Many classrooms are in need of updating. Many classrooms that I've been into at VanHise/Hamilton are totally crammed with books, supplies and teaching materials, etc. It feels claustrophobic in these rooms! I can't imagine trying to learn or teach in these rooms all day. Many facilities are in great condition, while others are in need of improvement. many facilities are obviously older, and look as if updates are overdue. I can see within my daughter's school that classrooms are tight for the # of kids and materials needed. Many facilities are overcrowded or have lots of structural needs. Many little things in need of repair (window shades, ceiling floor tiles) have been neglected for years and leave a very run down look to many schools. Many neighboring areas have new or renovated schools. The MMSD schools seem older, with somewhat older layouts. That being said, they are functional and mostly not in disrepair.

Many of our school buildings are aging, and showing signs of that age both in the buildings themselves (heating and cooling are always hot-button issues, excuse the pun) and in things like the furnishings contained within the buildings. I worked as a substitute in this district for two years and had the chance to work in almost all of the elementary buildings at some point. I actually grew up in this district, and when I subbed at my old elementary school I noticed that the carpet in the library and multi-purpose room were the exact same carpet I sat on over 20 years ago...and that carpet was old even then! I think there are many schools that are in similar situations. Many of our schools facilities are outdated. For example, the East HS theater is an embarassment. As we try to market our school district with Sun Prairie, Monona Grove, Waunakee, Middleton, etc., we at least need comparable facilities. Right now, it really is not close. Many of the buildings are in need of upgrades and they are not yet 21st century ready. There are large discrepancies between the newer buildings and the older facilities which create equity issues. Many of the buildings are older and naturally look less polished. Many of the buildings are quite old, but clearly lovingly maintained. They could all use updates and possibly some major repairs or investment in HVAC, especially for energy savings. Many of the buildings have been around for years and there has been very little new construction in the district in the past few years. With the multitude of schools in Madison, it is hard to keep up with all of these needs but that does not stop these schools from having needs.

Many of the buildings look dated. The East High theater lacks space and is very old. Compared to more modern schools, it is very small and dated. Every year my daughter has a recital for Virginia Davis (local east side dance school) and they pay good $ to Sun Prairie high school for the space. I would love to see East getting the cut instead of the next town over. Also, It would be great to see science labs in all buildings. Many of the classrooms at Jefferson MS are cobbled together with temporary walls and space is very tight. Windows would be nice, too. Auditorium at JMM is a horrible but thankfully not as bad as East's. Pools at West and JMM are antiquated. Gym space at JMM should be twice the size. Facilities at MMSD are the worst in Dane County. How do you expect to attract families to district? Many of the facilities are not ADA compatible, and there is a general sense of disrepair in many of the older buildings. For example, the East High theatre is majorly outdated and the pool and locker facilities at East High are downright dangerous (and embarrassing). Many of the facilities are overdur for overhaul - old, dingy, cramped and embarassimg Many of the facilities at East High and Sherman Middle Schools are outdated. Temperature/climate control is nonexistent at these schools. Many of the facilities have not been remodeled or updated since they were first built. Many of the older buildings are still in decent shape. Many of the older buildings have air flow, heating and cooling difficulties we have windows that cant be opened or closed we have shades that havent been replaced, cant be used Many schools have 1 or 0 staff bathrooms many buildings have not been kept clean, have mice or other bugs Many of the older facilities need to be upgraded. Many of the schools are in fantastic old buildings. My kids currently go to east and the school could really use some renovating. Many of the schools are in need of major improvements both structurally and aesthetically. I attended the same elementary school in the 70's my children now attend and very little has changed. The school is in need of major changes if they are to keep pace with the expectations of today's world. Many of the schools are old, inefficient, and not designed for the modern classroom.

Many of the schools are over 50 years old. When Madison was a smaller city, the schools seemed adequate, but now that the city has grown, some are struggling to serve the children that attend them. Heating and cooling seem to be big issues these days. Children spend seven hours a day at school and they should be comfortable. Many of the schools are overcrowded. Many need improvements for accessibility. Many of the schools are quite old and not lovely to look at, but seem to function. Many of the schools are showing their age many of the schools do not have air conditioning and are very old buildings that are in need of repair Many of the schools I've seen have outdated flooring, older carpeting, and many of the rooms still have old chalkboards. Lighting is poor in many of the schools and roofs (LaFollette) are leaky. many of them look run down and out dated. Many old buildings - the teachers do a good job of hiding how old everything really is many old buildings, not enough money for proper upkeep Many old schools only in fair condition Many older buildings are in need of update. Need to be accessible and improve ventilation systems. Many playgrounds and sidewalks are in horrific condition. Windows don't always work. Boilers make classrooms too hot or too cold. There are gross inequities in facilities from school to school. Many rooms at JMM have no windows and ceiling tiles with stains on them. Also at Crestwood, shades are very old and dirty. THey often are off the windows and have fallen. Many school buildings are old, but in decent repair considering age. Probably many systems about to go though.... Many schools are functional, yet aging and not energy efficient in terms of cooling, heating, lighting or water conservation; playground / blacktop areas in disrepair Many schools are old and need maintenance Many schools are old and without important updates. Many schools are overcrowded. many schools are older and have not been kept up to date. Renovation or repairs delayed. Bldg codes not updated. Plus outer grounds given minimal notice. West High-after upgrade to htg/ac system-major field used by entire school basically ignored Many schools are outdated and not keeping pace with the quality of our staff and student needs. Dark, old, and cavernous buildings need a face lift and update. Many schools are over crowded and do not seem to meet code at all levels. Many schools have dirty, unkept appearances. Many of the problems I've seen in schools are doors that have shredded wood, moldy smells in some rooms with sinks, and windows that do not open. Lack of havoc throughout the district is appalling.Too many years of understaffed Building Custodians, and lack of money to fix our children's day 'homes'. Many schools have limited wheelchair accessibility. Severe overcrowding at some schools. Many schools have no air conditioning, making learning difficult in the fall and last part of spring. In most schools the heat is also sporadic, meaning some classrooms are very hot and others cold. In general the furniture is very old and not in great condition. Many schools have outdated facilities. MMSD buildings seem old and run down. many schools seem outdated. some seems dark and not welcoming. Many schools were built over 30-40 years ago with little to no renovations Many things are constantly broken, heat never works correctly, building is very old with few/no upgrades, tiles, wall pieces, etc. are broken/cracked, everything just looks old Many things just seem very outdated as far as the buildings go. It looks like they haven't been updated in a very very long time. Things at MY grade school in a suberb of Madison over 15 years ago seemed newer Many upgrades have been done over the past 15 years, but the new buildings have everything while the older buildings do NOT BEGIN TO HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY THAT THE NEW BUILDINGS DO!!! Meeting spaces and classrooms at East High show extreme amounts of disrepair. Teachers set mouse traps to catch mice. This is a health hazard and outrageous conditions for our students to have to learn in. Memorial Building in general- bathrooms! Memorial finally got some decent bathrooms. Jefferson classrooms are appalling. What student can learn in that open classroom environment? No walls! Seriously, tear it down and start over. Memorial has a lot of shabby areas. AV systems have not improved for 30 years. Some lighting is terrible. Pool is dangerous will improper ventilation - kids get sick or lung damage from inhaling chlorine. Speaker system does not work. All-school assemblies in big gym are unintelligible. Can't see projector images, can't hear speaker clearly. Memorial has classrooms that woefully inadequate as compared with Middleton, Verona and Sun Prairie. The fine arts wing has spaces that are not designed for full instrumental ensembles. The spaces should be twice as big and fitted with acoustical shells, small group practice spaces and adequate storage. The same is true in many of the academic areas. Memorial has had a number of issues with water damage and inconsistent temperatures from one room to another.

Memorial High School for example has many ceilings without tile; with water damage and just look foul. There was extensive water damage to the school last year and the roof is in need of repair. Adequate ventilation is missing in many areas of the building. Memorial could use a ceiling uplift. There are classrooms without walls or ventilation. Jefferson needs current classrooms with walls. Stephens needs ventilation. Memorial High School has the same seats in their auditorium that my husband sat on 30 years ago Memorial High school is in need of upgrading. The school seems dark and dirty. Memorial HS is an older school. Its facilities for the most part are fine, however in past years the ac sometimes doesn't work in the dance room where Adult tap takes place during the summer. I did not take the class this summer and am unaware if this issue has been resolved. But other than that, it's fine. Mice in buildings, toilets and bathrooms in disrepair, cracked tiles everywhere, accessibility issues throughout the building, heating system is constantly broken Mice in the hallways at East HIgh; room temps ranging from boiling hot to freezing cold in the same building on the same day; unkempt grounds; general air of worn-out-ness and dilapidation. Mice, flooding, bathrooms Middle class does not have reasonable elementary and middle schools to go. Like Fitchburg Madison school district area and Toki middle school area. If financial approve, a lot of middle class household with school age children are moving out these arears. Costly school transportation to mix Randon elementary and Frankly elemantary. Useless mix the midvale elementary and Lincon elementary. A lot of midvale middle class household moved out. These school district polices just force middle class out of the area middle schooler start at 7:30 when there is scientific evidence that teenagers need more sleep. the district comes up with all sorts of logistics reasoning for such an early start time ignoring the negative impact on kids health. Minimal exposure, but from what I've seen, the facilities lack the necessary resources to accommodate all students. The lack of air conditioning as well the dated and often worn looking buildings, inside and out, should not be a reflection of the educational achievements. Kids and teachers should feel like they are valued and are surrounded by state of the art resources

Minimal service is done to improve buildings. Even newer buildings like Chavez have major problems such as mold. MMSD should not only look to improve buildings but look to make them environmentally friendly and perhaps LEED certified. Schools like the local real estate/building market focus on the bare minimum for maintenance. Environmentally friendly and well designed (renovated)?buildings aren't cost prohibitive. Hire industrial designers, architects, and not building contractors for design work. An example of overall impression, the playground at my sons school has had a broken metal cargo net for 3 years! Missing ceiling tiles, floor tiles chipped or missing, cubbies where the kids hang their things are falling apart, lack of adequate electrical outlets, window screens bent allowing bees and wasps to get in, heating system grossly inadequate leaving some areas of the building extremely hot and others extremely cold.

Mixed bag. Some areas of the school are in great shape, other parts are highly neglected. For example, we have a wonderful cafeteria, but the front steps to the school are falling apart. They are installing new wireless internet upgrades, but basics things, like student desks, have been in use since the 1950s and need replacing. Mixed quality. Need to upgrade some facilities while others are cutting edge. MMSD facilities are mostly fine in an absolute sense (students can learn fine in them in most cases), but not so good in a relative sense (Middleton, Waunakee, etc. have much nicer and newer facilities, and facilities matter in efforts to retain "market share"). Mold, dark buildings, leaky, asbestos etc. More rooms More seems to be good than is inferior. Nothing is always 100% the best. most are older buildings that are mostly maintained at a reasonable level, although they could be cleaner and cared for to a higher level generally. most are very aging buildings, nothing like the newer schools built in the outskirts Most buildings are old; rare to have air conditioning in a school; old colors (such as lime green); some have only stairs (no elevators); some stairwells have unsafe spacing between railings (i.e. children could fall through, and have). However, buildings look clean and are kept up well. Most buildings are older, some need updating. Heating/cooling issues are always something I hear students and staff talking about. Most buildings are older. Most buildings are overcrowded and very outdated. Most buildings have not been updated in quite sometime. Most buildings seems to be functioning and inviting but need structural and mechanical attention along with updating to accommodate all students . Most facilities at my daughter's school are run down or antiquated. Most need major improvements to structures. Not enough classrooms and I prefer my son to have a break from class mates and not have to eat in same room. Most of the bldgs I've been in are from the 50s/60s & show some wear, but are kept up well. Some design aspects (halls, room sizes, etc.) seem cramped. Most of the buildings are older and have not been kept up or modernized.

Most of the buildings are older, and out of code. But I live on the East side. West side might be in better shape. Most of the buildings are simply old and, while they've been maintained, few have been given the serious overhauls they need to support the number of students and staff that use them every day. Most of the buildings I've been in are old, but well taken care of. Most of the buildings on the east side are quite old; lacking in any accessibility for people with mobility issues. Poor air circulation. Most of the buildings that I have seen look good Most of the facilities are relatively well kept, though there is room for improvement all around. A few - such as the East High theatre - are in significant disrepair. Most of the learning environments and the common facilities are either not functional or are not conducive to an ability to take pride in MMSD schools. The bathrooms are disgusting, heat/cooling inconsistent in the schools that have them, and much of the furniture is uncomfortable and archaic. Most of the ones I have been in (East High, O'Keefe, Marquette) seem dated Most of the school facilities are old. Building structures are old, no AC, equipments are old and outdated.

Most of the schools appear run down on the exterior and interior. Many areas are outdated. My daughter was in a class last year at East High where her teacher caught almost 100 mice. This is also an unhealthy environment. Most of the schools are old but well maintained. Most of the schools are older so more and more difficult to maintain Most of the schools are very old. The floors and bathrooms in most elementary schools are in need of modern day upgrades. Most of the schools I've been to are old, old, old and look that way. Notwithstanding, my child's classroom (a converted music room in Allis) is still a nice learning environment thanks to the teacher putting forth a lot of effort and the principal for providing supplies/equipment necessary. Most of the schools lack a modern feel. Some schools almost have a dilapidated look to them. Everything from the building itself to the furniture it it. Most of the schools that I have been in, seem to be clean and have everything in working order (although they appear a bit dated). Most of them don't have air conditioning and if they do, it's only in one area of the building like the library. Some of the bathroom stalls need a little work, but for the most part, the schools are operable. Most of these schools have been the same since I attended them 20 - 30 years ago! Most recently, my experience has been at East High School, where snow and rain cause roof leaking, and the theater and gymnasiums are in grave disrepair. Most school are 50 years old or more, mbey building some more modern facilities for the children. Most school buildings are old and out of date, nothing like the newer school any of the local communities (such as Verona, Monona, SP, McFarland, etc). Especially the high schools on the east side of Madison. Most school buildings are run down, carpeting, ceiling tiles broken or missing. i have seen mold in various schools. Most schools that have been around before the 80's need a face lift. Most school need more space and updated items like aircondition or the 4k program in all schools. And enough help for bi or tri lingual kids to get assistance. Even to lerb thier language to. Most schools are adequate. Some need repairs or updating. Most schools have comfortable classroom space and warm dry buildings. However, The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. Most schools have not been updated, beyond cosmetic touch-ups, in years or decades. Athletic facilities are deplorable. Madison West has virtually none and JMM's facilities are inadequate. Most schools I have been in seem adequate though definitely older-looking and could probably use improvements. Most schools I have been in seem fine, just outdated. Most schools I have visited in Madison are overcrowded and the lack of accessibility is glaringly obvious. Comparing these schools to those I have visited in neighboring communities, Sun Prairie, Monona, Verona etc. I am particularly struck by the low quality of facilities at Madison. Most schools look outdated or broken down. Most schools that I've visited are using outdated technology and are overcrowded. Often support staff is only given access to rooms that are cramped and moldy. Most things are in good condition but there is also a lot of work that needs to be done. Mostly I think they are great... but there are certainly needs as well. For example, the EAST High Theater is in the spotlight throughout the year -- and it's current seating and accessibility is in need of great improvement. To restore this theater to its historic beauty would also be fabulous. Mostly I'm thinking of Toki Middle School - it looks old, appears worn down and seems small for the numbers of kids that go there. mostly the kids have space that meets their needs, materials that are relatively recent, etc Mostly they are just older buildings and i havent been in all of the schools but if afforadble these schools could use some air conditioning. They are kept nice and clean from my experience. Much too small facility, overcrowding, no air conditioning, yet the building gets much to warm in certain rooms in the winter as well. Generally the building is outdated and old. Multiple visits have shown me how outdated, and ineffective the school buildings are. I've been to three elementary schools in Madison, and have seen nothing but decay. These buildings have truly outlived their useful life and are woefully inadequate for today's student population. multiple visits to high school facilities and most middle schools My 3 children have attended three of the districts schools. I have always felt that they were safe and healthy environments. My ceiling leaks every time it rains. The students chairs and desks are in poor shape and I'm told we don't have the department budget to replace. Despite an overhaul of the heating/cooling system over the summer, some rooms are unbearably hot, while others are freezing. Sinks in my wet lab science room do not work. ...To name just a few. Students notice and it affects their morale. My child attended a school that was overcrowded, also I've volunteered and worked in several schools that have significant needs for upgrades and improvement. My child attends Madison East High School. Bricks are falling off the building. The auditorium has plastic bucket seats, airports have better seating. The school is either freezing cold or boiling hot depending where you are in the building. Not enough desks or books ever!, My child attends one school for class and another for extracurricular activites. It makes me sad that kids are eating lunch in their classrooms, that there is no separate rooms for music, or even a separate cafeteria. In a separate school my child attends for extracurricular activities--that school appears to be maintained--but I have no feedback for how it meets the class needs during the day. My child has attended Franklin, Randall, and Hamilton. Also, I've used the pool at Lapham and West.

My child has started at East High this year and I am amazed at the physical state of the school and facilities. No sports field on site, the halls are damaged and resources don't come close to matching a school like Memorial My child is now is high school so I have been through all 3 levels of schools and they all have been good. We also participated in many MMSD programs and sport over the year so I have been to many of the school so I am not judging my opinion on just the 3 school she has attended. I also would like to include that I am close to someone who works in the school system and I believe the district would have enough money if they were not buy computers, laptops and Ipads for students. don't bother thinking I am incorrectly inform I know for a fact this is happening. There is no reason an elementary school needs 250 ipads to reading and writing that is what teacher and parents are for. my child said, "its good" My children are 2 and 5 (but not in time for K this school year) -- so much of my information comes from other parents with school-aged kids and friends who are teachers. In general, there's a feeling that the buildings -- indoors and out -- need updating to fix problems and to just renovate aging and worn spaces. My children attend East High School which is not maintained well. There is no football stadium and we have to travel to LaFollette for games. The Margaret Mitchell Theatre is a disgrace. My children attend Lowell and East, both have major project renovation needs - Lowell auditorium, library, playground, and East auditorium need to be updated My children attend Madison Memorial and Thomas Jefferson schools. Memorial is fine, Jefferson is a travesty. the open floor design is a nightmare for any kid who has problems concentrating. Not to mention the lack of windows. it is more like a noisy prison than a school. My children attend Van Hise Elementary and while it is clean, it is visibly worn and in ill repair. Doors, windows, and other building materials clearly have not been given priority by the district. My children attend West High and Hamilton Middle school. The school room are very outdated and shabby looking. And also very cramped. Some classes are so full that not each child gets to sit at a desk. This does not foster learning. My youngest attends Midvale. This school is not accessible to children with disabilities. If her cousin went to Midvale, she would not be able to climb the stairs to the art room and library due to her medical condition. Does that mean she would be excluded? My children attend(ed) East High, which is an old building with limited facilities. It compares poorly to suburban school facilities. My children attended East feeder schools Blackhawk and Mendota. Mendota is simply old-fashioned and needs an upgrade. Air conditioning would be nice. Blackhawk is nice. East needs a new theater. My children attended East High, Sherman Middle School and Sandburg elementary. All three are in ned of updates. My children attended Madison schools and while I appreciated the education they received, the east side schools were all in need of upgrades. my children attended West High - very poor condition. My children complain about how much repair work is needed in the schools. My children go to Kennedy. We have been over capacity in the past and it has caused challenges. The school is not ADA compliant My children go to Sandburg Elementary and the overcrowding has gotten so out of control. We have music on a cart, the 5th graders have to use the libraty for classes half of the day, kids eat lunch in their classrooms, spaces that were formerly closets and storage rooms are now classrooms. It's despicable. My children go to schools which seem to have very nice facilities, but I also know a lot of private time goes in to making them nice. I assume other schools that maybe have less resources my need updating. My children have attended 4 different MMSD schools now (due to a move) and we have had the chance to visit one more. While I find the facilities to not be "top of the line", I also don't think that they are in "bad shape", especially after relocating to the US from a country with a much poorer economy and schools in a much worse conditions (yet, providing quality education). My children's 3 schools (Emerson, Sherman, East) have mostly great teachers but each school has some building issues that need attention, particularly East (Theater, plumbing, lighting, grounds).

My children's elementary school is so crowded that many of the classes have 2 classes in one room. This pretty much defeats the advantages of the smaller student to teacher ratio that is mandated for a SAGE school. My children's school is extremely overcrowded and has not been updated in a long time. My child's classrooms are nice: not fancy or anything, but functional, well lit and inviting. Same goes for their music/library/art spaces (Lapham and Marquette Elementary). I have only been in a handful of other schools but they seem similar. My child's school is old but well kept. Surely improvements could be made but I feel it is a safe and clean environment My child's school seems clean and in good enough condition but very crowded. My child's school seems old and outdated, but in good repair. My classes are in Warner Park, and it is clean and nice. My daughter attended an aging, over-crowded, and outdated middle school. The building (Hamilton) was not conducive to learning, and she did not perform well. Now, Hamilton is a far cry from the terrible schools I saw in Louisiana, but we can and should do better here in Madison. My daughter attended Midvale for 3 years and just switched to Lincoln. I don't think the facilities at either school seem particularly run down nor were her classrooms crowded. My daughter attends Huegel Elementary and my son attends Memorial High School. I also work at Huegel Elementary. At Huegel, our heating system is currently not functioning at all--our boiler doesn't work. In the winter, there is no way to regulate the heat--we are freezing half the time and way overheated the rest of the time. In the summer, it's a furnace. All our mechanical systems are in terrible shape, and the students (and staff) suffer. At Memorial, students go to school with holes in the ceiling. It's not ok. My daughter attends Olson School, which is very new.

My daughter complains that her rooms are very hot in the warmer months. Will you be looking at mechanicals? My daughter goes to east high and has been involved in the music program. I am embarrassed of the condition of the theatre. The capitol city of Wisconsin should have schools we can be proud of. Not only is the equipment sub par but the seating is so uncomfortable for people of all ages. The theatre at East High is well overdue for a renovation. My daughter goes to Franklin Elementary, AfterSchool at Randall Elementary, and attended MSCR camps at Hoyt School during this past summer. All of the buildings are older but seem to be in impeccable shape. Everything is very clean; bathrooms, classrooms, hallways, etc. and seem to be in good working condition. We are always very impressed. My daughter goes to Jefferson. The setup for some of the classrooms is less than ideal - they could use real walls. Other parts of the facility seem ok. My daughter goes to Kennedy. The moring drop off is out of control. People park in the only drop off area available. If I let her out down the street, people don't stop for kids at cross walk. My daughter goes to Sandburg and many students have to share lockers and eat in class. Plus, the bathrooms need to be updated, every bldg has a mice problem. My daughter goes to West that is very old and needs some major updates, however, I know there are many nicer newer schools in the district. My daughter has attended GES and now BHMS,8th. I have also been employed at BHMS for 16 years. Our ceilings, furnace, floors and bathrooms are falling apart. We also have a poor gym floor. Today my students spoke of ways to have a quality education. My daughter's school is in good shape. My daughters school is very overcrowded. My daughter's school looks really dated. My daughter's school seems very clean and well maintained. My daughters went to public school in Madison. My experience is in the near west. Schools are crowded and the facilities are old. My experience is with Leopold. All major needs seem to be provided for. Smartboards, big enough classrooms; nice library and computer lab; good size gym and cafeteria; front office is prominent. Wish there was air conditioning. My experience with Orchard Ridge is the it's undersized and old. There isn't enough cafeteria space for both schools My friends who are teachers report overcrowded classrooms so bad that teachers have to double up and team- teach two classes worth of children in the same room. They report no AC and no air circulation, bad heating and freezing classrooms, and moldy carpets. My impression is from short visits to some of the schools but I do not have intimate knowledge of the total system.

My impression is informed by parent nights or dropping of my kids at Hamilton Middle School and West High.

My impression is limited to near east side schools which are old, but seem to be in reasonably good condition My impression is that maintenance and cleanliness at Midvale-the only school I have experience with-is fine for an older school. My impression of the MMSD facilities is based on the inconsistencies between buildings (accessibility, maintenance repairs, overall conditions of areas accessed by students). My biggest concern is the number of students unable to attend their homeschool based on a lack of accessibility or family members who shy away from events for the same reason. My impressions are based upon my personal observations of the schools I have visited. My impressions are limited to West, Hamilton and Shorewood, all of which are in decent shape. My impressions are mostly based in my kids and my experience at east high school. This school needs major renovations and I feel like it has been neglected for far too long. As one if the oldest facilities, it needs a new roof, updates to restroom facilities and a new theatre just to name a few things. The building leaks all over and needs attention. My impressions come from personal use as a city resident, athletic coach, and recreational sports participant. ADA enhancements are very important and should be a top priority. However, I must stress that the athletic facilities at West HS are atrocious. It is the only school in the city/conference that does not have a dedicated Field House for practices. Stevens Gym (the main basketball court) must be shared amongst all the West HS sports teams, other West extracurricular activities (ie. band concerts), as well as adult MSCR sports (ie. basketball, volleyball, etc.). I do not understand why MSCR sports get preferential treatment at the HS, and are not instead diverted to area middle or grade schools. The West HS Freshmen baseball field is also an embarrassment and borderline dangerous. Outdoor storage (football, tennis, baseball) is lacking; poorly planned and executed even worse. My kids attend Crestwood/Jefferson/Memorial. Jefferson construction and classroom arrangement is pathetic and conducive to learning. Memorial is a mess, disorganized and as Jefferson really ugly and unkept. The windows look so old and filthy the ceilings look old and frequent areas (plumbing etc) do not work well. And the pools at all four HS are awful, poor ventilation and NO SEATING for meets. MMSD has the worst schools I have been in, and I've been in many many in the area and Milwaukee are. West Bend was worse...but just surpassed us with a new facility. My kids attend East side schools and the ones they have been in are not in good condition. Outdated, too cold or too hot, run down. My kids attend school on the East side. All of the facilities they have attended from Elementary though High School leave a great deal to be desired, but especially East High. The building is decrepit, dark, and dirty. There are problems with rodents. I am concerned about the quality and healthiness of the learning environment that kids are placed into. Demetral Field is an embarrassment and a disgrace for a high school in the 21st century, with busted equipment, unkempt grass, dog feces, and broken glass. My kids complaining about leaking roofs, rats, broken stuff. In general there is always something that needs to be fixed. My kids go to Kennedy and I see the outdated windows. I suspect that keeps the energy bills really high. I also think it needs elevators to accomodate the handicapped. I also know that the school is overcrowded. We need more space for the students. My kids go to LaFallotte and Sennett and they seem acceptable to me, especially for a public school. My kids go to West. Horrid athletic facilities. Building is ancient. My kids have complained about the lack of working bathrooms in Toki. Also the schools are very behind in technology and having technology in the classroom. The rooms and hallways are crowded.

My kids have gone to Lapham/Marquette, Lowell, and East High. The buildings are well maintained for classes but, at East High, the athletic fields and theatre/auditorium are a disgrace. What signal does that give the kids? My kids' school is in very nice condition but I've heard of other schools having the kids eating lunch in their rooms because they don't have big enough lunch rooms/gyms and I think that is awful. My kids schools are in fairly good shape -- not luxurious, but very serviceable for the purpose. My kids' schools are very clean and the classrooms are well kept. My kids talk about holes in the ceiling at their high school. In my daughter's elementary school the facilities are old, falling apart, heating system is antiquated (no air conditioning, beastly hot in summer, cold air blows in winter or hot hot boiler air). Overall facilities need major upgrading. My kids went or are going to Orchard Ridge Elem / Toki MS / Memorial HS. My biggest concern for ORE / Toki is cleanliness, halls and bathrooms always are a mess. For Memorial it is overcrowding. my kids went to leopold, cherokee, and west. slowly, but surely i have seen improvements, but have a way to go. My kids went to Lowell and are now at O'keeffe. Lowell is a lovely old school, but the cafeteria is crowded and the playground is sadly all cement and not very nice. O'keeffe seems good. I haven't been in a lot of the other schools on the improvement list. My kids went to Olson. It's a new school. Limited experience with other schools. My main concern is East High School. There are mice in many of the classrooms but worse, the theater is in horrible shape - it actually rains on the kids (through the ceiling) during performances and practices. My main experience is with East, Marquette, and Lapham. East in particular needs updating in the parts used both by students and the public. My most recent experience has been with East High. The theater there is the most glaring example of a place in need of serious upgrading. It is such a shame to see what the kids have to put up with -- and it is an awful place to be an audience member! My neighborhood school, Midvale Elementary, has no accessibility! Because of my arthritis I no longer can go to the annual plant sale. It's a great school in a wonderful neighborhood, I can't imagine having to go someplace else because of a disability. My neighborhood schools have unsightly restrooms, outside entrance stairs that are crumbling and unsafe, the field has no drainage so kids can't play on it after a rain and there are rodents and cockroaches in our high school. My observations of my childrens' schools. My oldest daughter attends Thoreau Elementary, which appears to be in reasonably good shape from a facilities standpoint. I have had relatively little interaction with other schools. My only exposure is Thoreau School and it seems to be in good shape. My overall impression comes from regular visits to Midvale and Shorewood Elementary schools. The current infrastructure in both schools seem to be in decent working condition, not great, but not poor either. That said, these observations do not speak to the space and accessibility constraints that seem to be motivating the improvement plan. My overall impression is based on multiple visits to Kennedy Elementary school, several visits to LaFollette High School, and a single visit to Whitehorse Middle School. All three were built of materials compatible to their usage, and have held up well generally. Occupant loads and room usage has changed over time, though, so some spaces are just too small or have an inconvenient traffic pattern. my own kids attend the schools

My parents graduated from East in 1954. My siblings and I graduated from East in the 70s. My three children graduated from East in '05, '10, and '13. It's a beautiful building with so much history, but so much is old and in need of repair or replacement. My 78yr. old mom's signature is still engraved in the theatre's stairwell. She scratched it into the wall when she was in a play in the 50s. The theatre was named after her drama teacher. I love the history, but have you sat in the seats? Have you been on the stage? Have you been to Monona Grove's or Verona's HS theatres? It's hard to believe that the East High communitiy has had to put up with our rinky dink theatre for soooo long. Please add the Margaret Williams Theatre to the MMSD building renovations list. My perception is that unless it has been an emergency, no money has gone into renovations for as many as 30- 40 years in some of the buildings. The three I am most familiar with--Huegel, Toki, and Spring Harbor--aall seem to have last been updated in the 1990s. My personal observations of the buildings I have been in recently.

My recent experience is mostly with older buildings (Franklin & Randall), but they seem reasonably well kept up My responses are mostly about Huegel. Overcrowding, looks old. My school is consistently having issues - with heating, with furniture, with landscaping. My school needs a second gym. My schedule, students recess and lunches are are not ideal because of this space issue My school was remodeled 6 years ago. I don't have much experience with other facilities. My son attended MMSD schools and I got to see first hand the condition of the schools. I also participate in many MSCR sponsored activities, which take place in MMSD facilities. My son attends Memorial HS. The exterior of the building looks awful. His science classroom is outdated and his math classroom is too small and crowded. My son goes to Franklin and the building is definitely showing it's age. I have visited several other elementary schools and they appear similarly outdated.

My son goes to Memorial and in the winter, the temperature in his classrooms varies by up to 30 degrees. There are ceiling tiles that are moldy and falling down, not to mention the appearance of having patchwork tiles in classrooms, offices and conference rooms. The building has flooded the past two summers and had black mold last summer. Many of the bathrooms are outdated and one has been closed since the start of the year. My son goes to Sandburg and there is no room for everything they need. My son is in 4K at Monona grove nursery school My son used to get homework on school day and weekend. This way he read and complete his work on weekends. My son used to practice at several different MMSD schools as part of the NESYB (basketball league) so I got to see some questionable gym, lighting and general maintenance needs.

My son went to Chavez which I thought was in great condition. Toki appears deferred both inside and outside. My son's attended East High and based on their experience, the entire facility is completely inadequate, overcrowded and other than the historic facade, it should be replaced. Honestly, it's embarrassing. My sons recently graduated from West. I teach in Verona. West is a very old school compared to a lot of the facilities in Verona. My son's school had some recent improvements but the school still has a old feel. Overall the school is more than sufficient and does not feel overcrowded. My son's school Lake View is in excellent shape, however a couple of the other schools we have been to are showing age and perhaps need updated facilities, like plumbing. my son's school seems to be well taken care of even though the building is quite old. My wife is a teacher and parking is a huge problem. People shouldn't have to expect a certain number of tickets per year just to get to their job. My wife works at O'Keefe Middle School and the temperature in her classroom is often on the verge of unworkable. It has been below 60 degrees in her library at times. My son attends East High School. The auditorium is embarrassing and many spaces seem extremely outdated. Need for updated everything need more room in the high schools need updates and or improvements needing to eat lunch in a classroom because of space limits lowers a student's ability to learn across the day; only by being fully accessible are we fully sharing the load with our students with disabilities as much as we can. I want us to help the weakest of us, the most. needs paint, old fixtures, floor tiles peeling, bathroom doors broken, buildings are not accessible Needs work and long overdue Neighboring districts have newer high and middle schools, more windows, hard wired for technology. Jefferson built in open classroom era no longer works well for today's class sizes and mix. Schools like Leopold too crowded for too long. New school olson elementary newer buildings are great, but some of the older ones really need updates Newer buildings look great. Older buildings need maintenance i. e. paint chipping, blacktops on playgrounds have holes and cracks. Nice, well-kept building. No A/C or Heating in many rooms, few/no separating walls, few/no smart boards, few/no proper tools for students enrichment No a/c, little gardening work...

No A/C, old student furniture, little technology (most classrooms still have chalkboards!), terrible playgrounds No A/C. No air condition for most buildings which is why I don't send my daughter to summer school No air conditioner for kids during summer No air conditioning No air conditioning Dated structure that needs updating No air conditioning Drop off/pick up areas Bathrooms no air conditioning at Huegel school No air conditioning in Sandburg school. Remodeling needed. No air conditioning in some schools. Some schools are very old and need updating No circulated air, not enough room for creative learning, old equipment such as desks and lockers. no dollars for upgrading. I'm sure newer schools are better, but not in my area. no elevator for special needs, office is old fashioned & dark\confined, (kennedy specifically)

No pool in any school. No heating and Air at most. Out of date equipment. No parking. No smart boards etc no space for tutoring due to all classrooms and cubbies full for programming No updates in years. No visible signs of disrepair, hazards, etc. Level of mantenance appears to be good. no walls at jefferson very old feeling in the 2 schools my kids go to. Not adequate space for current numbers/people wanting in to various schools and the run-down feeling inside the buildings Not all buildings accessible Air conditioning lacking in some buildings East Theater BAD Not all facilities are accessible to everyone in the school community (neither buildings nor playgrounds) and my child's school does not have enough classrooms. Not all schools are equal. some seem very crowded and have had to be very creative with use of space to changing needs and population. Not all schools are handicapped accessible which is very important. Need air conditioners so all year round school can be considered. Not all students needs are being met with the current conditions at our schools. Not bad for an older school, but not impressed by lockers that don't close - also no elevator in our school - has affected our family greatly this year. Not clean Not enough room for all the students at Sandburg school. Art and music have to be carted from room to room and the kids have to eat their lunch in the classrooms. No proper lunch room, pre-package foods, and too much time in one room. not enough space for kids and for staff to meet with kids not enough space in classrooms Not enough space to have 4k, No elevators in school, dated equipment, small class rooms, lack of technology, no air conditioning in class rooms Not enough space, over crowding. Not handicapped accessible. Classes are getting crowded due to community growth in my district Not is disrepair, but some schools are dated / inefficient and crowded. Not much in person experience yet, our son is too young, but parents of older kids have given us a very favorable impression. Not only are the buildings themselves in disrepair and out dates, but most important, the teaching methods are not keeping up with our changing world. Our kids are falling further and further behind even the small towns around the city. Not up to date and broken down Nothing noteworthy (and that's the point, right?) Nothing seems to be well cleaned. I think there isn't enough custodians or they are stretched too thin. Very old fixtures at school on north/east sides of Madison.Needs major revamping and proper upkeep. observation Observations during bi-weekly parent volunteering Observations from time spent in the buildings. Observations of deferred maintenance, small or insufficient numbers of classrooms, insufficiently numbered/sized/updated common spaces (like auditoriums, cafeterias, libraries). Observed water leakage at Lafollett high school. poor condition of sinks in bathrooms for hand-washing. Reported problems take years to resolve. Observing my kids schools : 1)- very old facilities, old to the point that even when clean things look dirt; 2) not accessible - daughter had classmate temporarily (for months) in wheelchair at Midvale - student could not access lunch room, library, music room! Of the schools I have been in, they seem average or as expected.

Of the three schools my children attend it seems as if the HVAC system is awful. The 1970's "open classroom" school limits teaching and learning. The fraying patchwork of technology in classrooms is disheartening. Often the various buildings have major reparation needs. Some of the buildings are "classic" which is cool, but they are also outdated and cramped Often very hot on warm days, crowded. O'keeffe needs air conditioning. The learning environment needs to be comfortable. Meal areas need to be happier, healthier, and better. Old Old Old & run down Old / outdated buildings and equipment. Old and crowded bldgs. Very sad that some bldgs have few walls/ doors. Not conducive to learning. Old and not kept up. Old and out of date Old and outdated buildings Old bathrooms, old furniture, poor condition of walk way leading to the school, no A/C. Old bathrooms, older rooms and windows. Old beat up walls, lockers, benches, railings, outdated colors. Wet, stained ceiling tiles. Old building that were well constructed just have aged over time.

Old building, not updated Lunchroom situations at all schools are too crowded forcing early or late lunches Old building, poor control of safety on surrounding streets, outdated plat equipment Old buildings in need of renovation. Crowded school conditions. Poor drainage around buildings.Crumbling playgrounds. Old buildings without disabled access Old buildings without windows/ air conditioning/ adequate heat Old buildings, no air conditioning, missing newer technologies old buildings, broken things inside building, non-functional water fountains, poor ventilation, no kitchen facilities, not equipt for technology Old buildings, classrooms that are too small, not enough "open rec" space for students. old buildings, lack of updates, no air in the summer heat, very cold in winter months, items taken away because they get broke, well replace with similar things but use better quality or unbreakable materials, ie mirror in bathroom, broken so just take out, no replacement, Really? just replace with mirrored plexiglass, come on think outside the box...dirty bathrooms that my some wont use...I can go on! Old buildings, no storage in classrooms, furniture that's falling apart or broken, unsafe/old playground equipment. Old buildings, non efficient air conditioning, lack of room with large class sizes. Old buildings, Old infrastructure. old buildings, old wiring, modifications/remodeling have been spot fixes not complete overhauls Old buildings, out of date technologically. Inadequate sizes for classrooms. old buildings, outdated flooring/fixtures/bathrooms, poor playground equipment, crumbling concrete and peeling paint. Old buildings, outdated technology, no a/c, inefficient ise of space for 20th century learning Old buildings, poor accessibility, old playground equipment old buildings, too crowded because of changes to population density; not equipped for healthy food. Old buildings, too hot or cold, dingy. Suburban schools tend to be much nicer and newer Old buildings. Bathrooms in disrepair. West High - toxic air in the pool area. Generally, dusty and run down buildings (high schools anyway). Old buildings. Inability to navigate if you have a disability Old buildings. Lack of space. Poor HVAC systems. Old buildings. No air conditioning. No real dining facility. Old buildings. Not enough space. Mice a problem. Filthy restrooms with broken toilets. Desks and chairs falling apart. This is speaking to West in particular. Old buildings. Overall, many appear "dingy" due to lack of maintenance. Some seem to have dated materials e.g. Formica wall panels. Also Lots of "patches" in floors, tile walls etc. where different colors/styles of materials were used for repairs. Old but well maintained buildings, good custodian staff that keeps buildings clean and high functioning. Classroom technology, bathroom appearances, cafeteria and more are dated, but seem to work fine. old carpet, hot classrooms, horrible ventilation, just an old look to everything Old condition of my children's elementary, middle, and high schools Old desks, cracked tile, no AC, chronic umbing problems Old facilities being held together by an overworked custodial staff old funiture run down carpet old lockers/benches Poor lighting old flooring carpet and tile lack of technology No air conditioning Many others. Old heating systems that heat rooms unevenly. NO ability to cool off rooms on hot days in our building. Temps in room over 90 degrees. Downtown, some rooms with ceiling in need of repair. floor boards ripped off wall, lots of cockroaches in the spring, Not enough space or time for kids to eat in our building.....they literally get shoved out the door so that the next group can come in. old heating systems, leaking ceilings, broken tiles Old heating units, leaky ceilings old lockers difficult to accomodate current student supplies, old playground equipment, inadequate lunchroom, inadequate setting for indoor recess Old overcrowded buildings poorly maintained, often ill-suited environments provided for learning, bathrooming, lunch and specials classes old playground equipment, antiquated flooring, lack of solar panels, old windows Old playground equipment, overcrowded elementary school Old playgrounds, retrofitted spaces Old restrooms, old auditoriums, poor heating, and no air conditioning Old school but everything is in working order Old schools that have not been updated. old schools that haven't been updated. children go to spring harbor. we love the education, but it's outdated. Old schools with old furniture! The area schools are brand new gyms, auditoriums, science labs! Hard to work on the achievement gap when our schools are missing so much! Also, no air conditioning in most of the schools. 98 degrees in a classroom makes learning very difficult!!!!! old structures. broken bricks on facades. bad playground surfaces.

Old tables. Holes in the ceilings. Broken blinds. Inconsistent heat. No air conditioning. Poor playground upkeep. Old technology or lack or technology in every room. No air conditioning or good heat. Old tile, old sinks, no locks in bathrooms, dingy paint in classrooms old, crowded buildings Old, dated, not up to date with technology and accessibility old, gym floors not swept, hot during summer old, nonrefurbished buildings; landscapes that need sprucing up; lack of accessibility. Old, not clean, not enough space, outdated equipment and learning materials. Old, not updated, the same as it was 20-30+ years ago old, out of date, worn, orange carpeting; cramped, crowded, small space; poorly ventilated Old, outdated buildings Old, outdated facilities. One example would be the wood paneling in La Follette HS. Not having all handicap accessible schools. Playgrounds in poor condition and black top full of potholes. Inconsistent heating in the schools (some rooms hot and some cold in the winter). Only have air conditioning in the newest schools. Outdated wiring in the older schools. Old, outdated, and unable to handle the current capacity of kids. Old, outdated. dingy, smells, overcrowded, airconditioning/heat, facilities, grounds - etc. Old, run down looking out of date and at times systems not working (heat, air). Old, run down, dark, dirty, out dated bathroom and gyms and teachers don't have updated rooms and tools to teach. Old, small for too many student. old, tired looking, poor lighting, poor access Old, wasteful bathroom fixtures Old, worn buildings. Older bathrooms for kids and teachers that can have poor odors. Older facilities Older buildings Too little space No air conditioning at many schools Older buildings = more problems. Older buildings and grounds need to be made safer for the students Older buildings are charming (and bring back fond memories) but clearly are not accessible for all children. I would also rather see additions built than new buildings, where capacity issues are involved. Older buildings are not accessible for people n wheelchairs or who have mobility issues. older buildings but still useful Older buildings have leaks, and little/no air conditioning for adequate climate control Older buildings have some issues that stand out visually: one middle school had ceiling tiles that would fall to the ground or on staff materials, leaks and run down conditions, High Schools seem like they are always in a construction phase.... Older buildings likely needing updates Older buildings often require frequent repair. Older buildings that do not have central air. Older buildings that need ongoing maintenance and retro-fits. older buildings with deteriorating infrastructure. inadequate space compared to surrounding districts. athletic facilities lacking. not accessible. Older buildings with older facilities (bathrooms, furniture...). Not even comfortable drinking the water. older buildings with smaller than needed spaces. Always seem to be scrunched in at school events (Franklin and Randall). Also need to be ADA accessible. Hamilton also sorely needing more space for kids older buildings, ever shrinking school budgets Older buildings, lack of technology in classrooms, no AC Older buildings, well maintained, but facilities are dated. Older buildings, which I would like to keep, but in need of improvements Older buildings. Older buildings'environments create problems for students and staff from no air conditioning to huge swings in temperatures and continuous band-aids for wi-fi bandwidth. Why do some staff, departments have Interactive Whiteboards and others do not? Inequities abound throughout the district. older gyms, hallways, locker rooms older schools Older schools appear "lived in" but not shabby. Things are in good repair and kept clean, polished, painted, Not fair to compare them to new shiny buildings. Older schools are generally in much poorer condition than newer ones (and certainly the suburbs). This impression includes both repair and facilities for education (from theaters to labs). Older schools like West are really run down. My son (sophomore) comments on cold or hot classrooms without heat (winter) or cooling (sep & may). Other, newer schools like LaFollete look like they have really good facilities. Older schools without updated facilities and amenities Older schools. Not very organized Oldness of buildings and equipment in schools such as furniture and carpet. Olson Elementary is a new school; however, the school is not large enough such as the cafeteria area. on the surface they look fine One of my children attends East High School. Most areas of this school are outdated, run down and dirty. The other child attends O'Keeffe Middle School. This facility is also very old and outdated. One of the biggest needs I notice are the outdated/poorly maintained restroom facilities at every school built before 2000. From the recommendations I do understand the needs for building secure entrances to schools that do not have them. one of the biggies is technology. other districts and states are way more advanced as far as having available tech resources. we should not have chalkboards in our schools and we still do. my principal mentioned having white boards in place of chalkboards but I have not heard more bathrooms are broken- not working properly- doors don't shut-students are uncomfortable- sinks splash water and students make a mess and get in trouble for it- not fair playgrounds are in poor conditions and have not been fixed- not enough woodchips on ground parking at some schools is just awful for both parents and teachers camaras are not properly situated- not enough copy machines and work rooms for teachers- color printers are always running low and we end up using black and white- not cool at all. not enough staff support for students in need- not enough staff supervising lunch periods and recess periods not enough books in our libraries for all learners not enough resources for teachers furniture is old and broken. distribution of furniture at some schools is brand new- other school furniture is really old and ugly- that is so inequitable Ongoing maintenance seems to be done, major projects over summer and breaks and staff seems to keep up with daily/weekly maintenance Only exposure is at Midvale Elementary and Memorial High School. They both seem in good condition, but are definitely dated in some aspects. Our children's school, VHE, is over capacity. Having a double-sized kindergarten class is ridiculous, but there is no space available for another room. (Taking over the art room is NOT a viable option.) A city assessor was in our home and told us nearly every house he visited in our neighborhood was being bought by families with young children because of the school. Enrollment is only going to increase. Let's keep our great school great by giving them the space they need! Our elem schl is dated, few updates. Crowded classes, gyms, lunchrooms, etc.

Our Kids deserve facilities that are more modern then what they currently learn in daily. We need more smart technology for our children. State of the art labs for engaging and hands on learning environment. Our kids go to Franklin-Randall. Although the buildings are old, they seem to be well maintained. That said, the heat on the 2nd floors of Franklin is almost unbearable.

Our kids go to Leopold and it seems to need minor updating, like the bathroom sinks, which are difficult to use, even for adults. My daughter tells me they are often out of order. This does not promote handwashing. Our neighborhood school is in good condition, but East H.S. definitely needs improvement.

Our older schools need attention. East High School has leaking roof, outdated heating and cooling systems. Our particular school needs something done to it to accommodate the growing number of students. But, there are other schools in the district that are in good shape. Our School (Huegel) while well cared for, shows its age. Old flooring, threadbare carpets, and aged infrastructure. Our school (VHE) is overcrowded and underresourced, others don't meet ADA standards.

Our school doesn't have heat, tiles are falling off the floor, ceiling tiles seem to be stained with mold, bathroom faucets don't work, bathroom stall locks are constantly broken, classroom sinks are rust stained and clogged. Our school is clean and safe and welcoming but the building is old, not air conditioned, and dated. Our school is clearly showing signs of aging and we are one of the MMSD school's with no a/c. Our schools are old and beautiful. There's extra maintenance costs that goes along with that. Our schools are older and they seem to have not had proper maintenance over time. Our schools need some serious rehab .... broken floor and wall tile, lockers are bent and broken, bathrooms and carpet are disgusting, classrooms have old disgusting furniture. West HS seems to have a vermin problem that is still unsolved. Our son attends Schenk and seems like the facilites are ok. Although the only complaint would be that the elementary and middle school share the same cafeteria. Makes it hard as our son doesn't eat lunch till 12:40 this year! Our son is in the newest building (Olson), which skews my rating high, but I've also seen other spaces in different contexts & know there's a reasonable need for improvement. Out dated facilities without sufficient room for students Outdated Outdated and crowded facilities that are no match for the competing sparkling new schools of the suburbs in Sun Prairie, Waunakee and Verona Outdated appearance and resources Lack Of proper walls and multiple heating and cooling issues Outdated buildings Outdated buildings and HVAC Outdated buildings, lack of wheelchair access/accessibility. Outdated cla Outdated classrooms; poor technology resources; the playground equipment is depressing and in need of serious updating; overcrowded conditions Outdated decor, breaking furniture, cracked cement, limited disabled access, pee smell in many bathrooms indicate very old tile, lighting stinks Outdated facilities at Franklin and Randall, including bathrooms, lack of elevators/ramps Outdated facilities, crowded schools that lack many of the amenities found at newer suburban schools. Outdated facilities, worn out classrooms, some schools have portable or no walls between classes, lack of lunchroom space, falling or stained ceiling tiles, outdated bathrooms, let's put it this way- I wouldnt want to work or go to school everyday in the buildings I send my children to everyday. outdated in function and aesthetics Outdated playgrounds, bathrooms, no air conditioning which is so important for both students and staff to perform at their best.

Outdated restroom facilities, poor heat control in classrooms, old/make-shift desks and storage for classrooms Outdated signage. Recently attended a Back to School Event and had a hard time finding rooms as signs were not clearly posted for parents to know where to go. Outdated space planning and usage versus student needs. Both of my children have also had classrooms without dedicated lockers. outdated technology, restroom and locker facilities, at times maintenance and cleanliness inside and outside Outdated technology. I feel like the buildings are old and not kept up well. Outdated, dark, some accessibility issues. Outdated, rooms are cold in the winter and hot in the summer, bathrooms are dirty and locks are broken outdated/minimal storage, lack of walls for student concentration in classrooms, ridiculous lunch times for 6th graders due to lack of space to hold lunch for all students, lack of flexible rooms/spaces for kids that need to exit the classroom because they are disruptive. Outdates. No AC. Outside appearances of most of the buildings that I pass on my commute in the city, show generally good condition. I believe that the grades (A, B, C, D, F) chart is an excellent tool to inform taxpayers and families about the internal and external conditions of all buildings. I was not aware of the poor conditions of select schools. Outsides of schools are dated and aged by weather conditions. Insides are old and dated. Over capacity classrooms; O'Keefe and Marquette sharing cafeteria; not enough time to eat Over crowded

Over crowded, not enough desks (my 5th grader is back at a table w 4 kids and no place to keep her supplies) Over crowding and updated repairs need to be made Over crowding at hamilton middleschool Over crowding is the main reason. Children have to share cubbies, classrooms struggle to keep the teacher to child ratio in line. Over crowding, too many students in classrooms, aging facilities, absence of tech in all buildings. Over the past 8 years, I have spent time mainly at our east side schools and all feel very worn. I know there have been mice problems as well.

Over the past couple years I have been inside several Madison elementary schools and they all seem great. Overall appearance with lack of updates. Overall impression from visiting schools Overall our impression of franklin/randall is wonderful! Everything positive is due to staff. The buildings have always seemed outdated and dingy and before the huge community effort to raise funds for new playground equipment I would say they were the worst outdoor play areas I've ever seen. Overall outdated Lack of air conditioning Lack of space Overall the schools are in good condition, but some schools need more space for the academics and activities to support their students. Overall the spaces are functional, but they are aging-cracks in walls. Overall things are as nicely kept up as they can be. there is obviously deferred maintenance.

Overall, I think the infrastructure is outdated. It may be functional (or cobbled together), but it certainly appears to need some updating. The classrooms are probably least in need of this, but I've been particularly aware of the state of the gathering areas both inside and outside at our elementary and middle school. It's okay to make things multi-use, but then truly their needs to be a reasonable way to transform them. Overall, most of the facilities are in good condition, but a few places, like bathrooms, need to be cleaned or redone more often. Overall, the school district is providing a quality education but it is pretty obvious walking into some schools that space is an issue. And any issues are disproportionally affecting our children of color.

Overall: buildings are old, outdated, cracked tiles in the floors/steps, ceiling tiles need replacing, sinks/faucets need updating, heat is never consistent (either blowing out cold air or burning hot), drafty windows. Need air conditioning as there is little air circulation when the weather gets warm. The furniture is literally falling to pieces! Chairs are broken or have splinters sticking out of the seats! Table edges are peeling or missing! Bookshelves are in need of repair or replacement as the shelves are bowed or broken. Everything is mismatched and the best furniture is from rummage sales the teachers pay for out of their own pockets! overcrowded Overcrowded Worn out Overcrowded classrooms, alternate facility usage not for originally intended purpose. over-crowded classrooms, many schools have limited playground areas for children, especially for bigger kids (i.e. Allis, Nuestro Mundo, Glendale), several school-based 4k classrooms do not have bathrooms or even enough space to accommodate 30+ students a day (early childhood needs space!), classes being conducted in bookrooms, etc. overcrowded, inconsistencies in technology and facilities, lack of dedicated lunch room, no space for arts programs, Overcrowded, not enough resource space Overcrowded, out of date appearance. Over-crowded, small libraries, Overcrowded. Many updates needed to create a positive learning space (lighting, play spaces, etc). Overcrowding and dated condition of rooms and equipment. On the bright side, instruction space is clean and generally functional. Overcrowding and dated structures Overcrowding and lack of a music room (and decent music program) at Sandburg. Lunches are served in the classroom. Overcrowding and lack of accessibility overcrowding and outdated security Overcrowding and some aging facilities, or buildings with particular problems Overcrowding at Hamilton in particular, lack of technology accessibility in elementary schools, not currently ADA compliant. Overcrowding at Hamilton. Overcrowding at Van Hise and Hamilton. Rundown facilities at West High School (e.g. swimming pool). overcrowding in many elementary schools and poor heating in some buildings due to ventilation. Overcrowding is an issue, but these schools don't appear to be in bad physical shape. Overcrowding issues due to lack of space seem to be the biggest problem. Lack of airconditioning is also an issue a few days each year. Overcrowding issues, roach sightings in my child's HS, inadequate ventilation in many classrooms. over-crowding of schools- especially Hamilton.- safety hazard old -run down buildings Overcrowding, lack of space for classes and storage, insufficient kitchen facilities, insufficient accessibility options for students with disabilities. Overcrowding, many facilities are old. Overcrowding, not accessible so students can not attend their home school, not enough supplies and materials for all students. Overcrowding. The experience of attending school should be comprehensive. Art, Home Ec. industrial arts, PE are very important at all ages. There should be at least adequate space. Eating lunch in ten minutes is not acceptable as well. Overcrowding. Old structures with small rooms and no air conditioning. No parking for drop off/pick up (on busy street). Overuse and/or lack of cleaning and maintenance personnel Parent and teacher conversations, MMSD report. Parking lots in need of repair, landscaping, general overall appearance of the exterior of buildings, many of the buildings have a "tired" look inside and out, especially when compared to the new/newer buildings being completed in surrounding communities.

Partitions serve as separating classrooms instead of having an actual classroom with 4 walls and a ceiling. The temperature control is very poor. No conditioning in summer or very good heating in winter. Some rooms only have a small fan, provided by the teacher himself. How does this affect the learning and progress or students? Parts of older buildings are maintained and repainted but others are not. Pealing wood, broken doors, falling ceiling tiles, dust, grime, broken tiles, smell Per experiences with Lincoln & Wright & Midvale. Midvale having the largest problem in my experiences with over-capacity (lack of space). personal experience personal experience while at a couple of the facilities. my daughter's feedback when talking about her school. personal experience, but in the past Personal observation Personal observation at a few schools in the district.

Personal observation at many schools. While some schools are dated, things appear safe and in working order Personal observation. personal observation....especially the East high auditorium condition Personal observations of older buildings that appear to not have been updated recently. Personal observations of Shorewood elementary. Physical looks and first impressions Play grounds need to be updated at some schools. Classrooms are nice. Teachers do a good job with what they have! Playground concrete needs to be redone Plumbing does not work well and the bathrooms need more improvement. Air conditioning should be available in all rooms. Pools at East and West - outdated; no seating; poor air quality

Poor accessibility. Classrooms have aged furniture in poor conditions. Rugs and shelving need replacing. Doors do not lock. Radiator heat not easily controllable throughout building . Front door not wheel chair accessible Poor auditoriums and inadequate lunchroom. Teacher decorated environments are great. Lavatories are outdated. Poor building design (Memorial HS) and heating/coling issues. poor conditions of the bathroom The pools are not conducive to the needs Gymnasiums are too small Lunch room does not have enough space Some classroom a do not have enough desks Some doors do not close properly Paint is chipping Tiles are falling off Windows do not open and no air Poor facilities compared to other schools in Dane Co. Lack of accessibility. Lack of climate control. Old buildings. Lack of space. Poor heating conditions, old furniture, outdated colors, broken lockers, poor bathroom facilities, etc Poor HVAC at our school makes for hot classrooms gyms and hallways. Our kid complains about being hot while in school. We encourage drinking lots of water while at school. Poor lighting, cramped spaces, unwelcoming decor, Poor temperature control, excessively hot in winter and in spring. Very limited space for art. Very old bathrooms Limited space for classrooms and lunch (so children are made to eat lunch at 10:30, then go 4 hours without food) Poor ventilation and heating/cooling issues. In general old buildings with minimal updates poor ventilation systems, poor cooling systems, age of buidlings Poor ventilation, poor lighting, poor heat/cooling control, windows that do not open, shades that do not work, floors that are constantly buckling, door locks that jam/stick or do not work, furniture that is older than God, plumbing fixtures that are constantly leaking, wasteful plumbing fixtures, paper towel dispensers that fail to function, inadequate parking for staff and students, musty/moldy rooms especially in lower levels of some buildings, inadequate electrical outlets for a modern building, Poorly maintained, many areas needing repairs due to age and repeated use. Not keeping up with modern technology and design. primarily old buildings overall with minimal new maintenance Primarily the age of the buildings, especially the elementary schools.

Primarily the older schools closer to the downtown area, seem to be ignored often in these renovation plans. Probably maintained as good as our home. Older, but nice. Quite unsustainable still. Too 20th century. Both in facilities and in staff awareness of how to use those facilities sustainably. Raised in the district and teach in it now... hasn't been much change. Randall and Franklin are old buildings Randall and Franklin have outdated lunch rooms/gyms and classrooms get very hot in the Spring and Fall due to lack of A/C. Also, no elevators. Randall Elementary needs wheel chair access and an elevator. Rats, chipped everything, gum, not all air conditioned, old (and some gross) bathrooms, many gross bubblers, cramped space Reading the attached facilities improvement report, AND comments from my daughter who attends Memorial HS. She noted problems with the heating system--many rooms cold in winter, yet not enough ventilation and overheating of other rooms, flooding in some rooms last year, bathrooms in disrepair, and the generally run- down condition of the building. It is not even on your list for improvements, so those that are must be in worse shape, but I am wondering when the High Schools will get attention? Every child in the district will eventually attend one of them. Reading this report Being in schools Talking with teachers Talking with parents Reasonable O&M has been shortchanged over the last decade or so and it shows. Referring to LaFollette and Glendale schools, where my children attend. These aren't brand new buildings, but they seem functional to me. Regarding Marg. Will. Theater: very outdated theater. The programs that our teens participate in should have environments that inspire these creative and talented teens...these are programs that for many individual students ensure school participation and eventually graduation. So incredibly impt in inner city schools where we have lower grad rates esp for some of our lower income student populations. Just as impt as athletics or any other endeavor our teens may be inspired to participate in school activities. Relative to other school districts in Wisconsin. Relatively clean, adequate Restrooms, but need more equipment (IE. weights in all sizes) Retired teacher, have been taught in or visited many schools. 3 children who attended MMSD schools. Roofs leak, lab spaces are poorly designed and cramped, Promethans are only in some classrooms while others still have chalkboards with cheap whiteboards sitting in front of them. BUT. Our custodians and maintenance staff do regular cleaning and bend over backwards to take care of things right away for us, our walls are freshly painted each year, and even though our school is old, it still looks like it's cared for. rooms are too small Rooms in basement/lower level are being used for classrooms; playground is in disrepair Routine failure of HVAC systems. Water fountains that haven't worked properly in years. Ceiling tiles that are broken, missing and stained from roof leaks. Run down, old, outdated, not kept up, not from lack of trying but lack of funds. Run-down buildings, old furniture, lack of a/c and uneven heating, lack of accessibility. Apart from smartboards there has clearly been minimal investment in architecture for decades. Hamilton is grossly overcrowded - the crush in the halls is hazardous. Randall is better, but still overcrowded. run-down, aged, dated, non-functional. Rundown. Not enough room. Overcrowding. running water in buildings, poor HVAC (too hot in winter, swelter in spring. fall), parking lots are pot holes, lack of accessibility, poor lighting, not enough space Rusty plumbing, decrepit playground, horrible ceiling tile, old doors /fixtures, inadequate bathrooms for kids and staff Sadety Safe, clean, well maintained Safety, convenience aspects like parking, access, signage, and overall space. Why are schools using a cafeteria as a gym space? Why are libraries so outdated?

Safety: exposed concrete under swings, chips in concrete on stairs and sidewalks Inefficient from and energy consumption standpoint, windows and glass doors are porous, furnaces/heating and cooling systems are outdated and in some cases, replacement parts for existing units are no longer available. At my school some of the "blowers" in classrooms make loud noises that disrupt teaching and learning. Access for those of different abilities is limited as related to entrances/exits, restrooms, classrooms, drinking fountains same furniture, fixtures as when I was in school (many years ago). Buildings are chipped, lack technology I see in other districts Sandburg and many other schools are badly overcrowded. Sandburg Elementary has been overcrowded for years. This year is the worst with multiple teachers sharing a classroom space, music and strings on a cart, REACH on a cart, eating in the classroom, classrooms with 30 students, and students doubling and tripling up for locker space.

Sandburg School is overcrouded and there is talk about adding more DLI students from Hawthorn. We don't have enough room for the 400+ students that we currently have, how can we add more? Sandburg students eat lunch in the classrooms, art and music and strings are on wheels and the teachers go to each class room. The teachers lounge might have to become a classroom. The kitchen is so small that there is no room for a freezer. The principal has given up his office to help special kids. We have a class meeting in the library. The gym space is often used for storage which is unsafe for the kids and the gym teacher can't do some activites due to lack of safe space. The only room for picture day was half of the gym,. Bottom line is that Sandburg needs more space. The population of the school keeps growing and we have 3 classrooms that have 25 - 34 students and 3-4 teachers share the rooms. We have utilized small rooms that used to be storage space for classrooms. What happened to the standard that a school needs X number of square feet per child in a classroom? Sandburg needs more space. Also - is this survey available in spanish? Sandburg-overcrowded, music class was held in a trailer out back O'Keeffe - was ok, no glaring negatives East - the theater is a travesty, uncomfortable bowling chairs, many broken, bad acoustics. School buildings are tired looking and do not have the full space needed for the students. The play grounds do not meet State safety requirements as there is insufficient fall material under climbing structures and the black top play areas are broken with lots of trip hazards. School facilities - fair condition School facility conditions vary widely throughout the district. Factors that influence the overall facility condition include age of the building, planning and design, current student population exceeding space, and suitability of space. For example, Randall Elementary has "character", but lacks accessibility and adequate gym facility. School have old technology in classrooms, looks dated. School is clean and i never hear any complaints about the school building School is clean, and seems well maintained. I only have experience with Leopold. School is old, which adds character, but doesn't have modern amenities which would likely make it more comfortable to learn. For example, air conditioning. School is over-crowded, no A/C School is overcrowded. Not easily accessible for those with physical challenges. School like West High appear not to have been updated in generations. Overcrowding has led to overuse and shabbiness, most notably in the cafeteria at Van Hise/Hamilton. I have heard of mold and rodent issues at Hamilton. School my kids attend (Franklin & Randall) are beautiful buildings - we love the character they have! But the location on the offices, non-obvious primary front door leading to the office poses a safety risk. Also, bringing hot lunches in from elsewhere creates enormous waste. School report cards School staff are definitely doing the best they can with what they have. school visits School visits, over crowding reports schools are clean, but Toki and Memorial seem to need updating Schools appear outdated. Classrooms don't appear to be updated or conducive to learning. I attended the East High back to school night this year. It's been 30 years since I attended East and it looks like the same desks and class room furnishing are being used. Not to mention the theater is in horrible condition. Schools appear to be crowded, both in the individual classrooms (too many kids for the space) and for the number of classrooms in the school compared to space for subject matter classes, support space, and storage. In addition, smaller issues, like drainage spouts, plantings, broken tiles and such do not appear to be maintained to a degree consistent with anything above basic up-keep. And finally, HVAC control (or even ventilation in the late spring/early fall months) is not sufficient to maintain a comfortable temp, and can be very distracting to students and staff. Schools are clean and well maintained inside and out... probably more of a shout out to your custodial staff than the age/structure of buildings... but the buildings aren't very modern. Like old character but need tech updates and AC Schools are constantly being repaired, and there always seems to be a handful of things that are broken. Schools are old and heavily over utilized. Tiles are cracking & stained. Schools are hot in beginning and end of year with non functional windows. Bathrooms have broken fixtures/doors. Schools are old and in some cases very over crowded. Most Madison schools don't offer the advanced technology that newer schools offer. Schools are old and need updating. Schools are older and in somewhat disrepair (drinking fountains, locker rooms, lockers, ...) Schools are overcrowded. Many of the schools are outdated having been built decades ago. You can't let your house go into disrepair. Why, then, have our schools been neglected? Schools feel mostly like cinder block basements, not engaging places to learn. Schools feel old, stuffy, and slightly crowded. Equipment is typically old. Schools have dirty or peeling paint, class sizes are enormous while class rooms are tiny, restrooms are of the 1930's era (even in schools built in the 1960's), PA and heating/cooling systems are mostly nonfunctional. Schools in the East High Attendance area are dated, and portions of East High School, like the theater, are embarrassing. Schools seem a little out-dated but appear to be in good condition Schools seem clean, they just look worn down. Schools seem outdated Schools seem run down. Hear staff talking about many building problems Schools seem to be in good condition Schools vary, but there are numerous space issues, plumbing and heating issues. Classes are meeting too often in spaces that were not meant to be used as classrooms. Schools/Classrooms are overcrowded. Seeing my kids' schools and brieflyvisiting other schools, it seems the buildings are a little out dated but not in terrible shape. Seeing the insides of the buildings. Seeing the schools where my children go firsthand seems in good repair, but somewhat dated Seems like there might be mold in my sons school he gets very sick through the year and has a hard time being active in class due to an allergy.

Seems to be no staff dress code. I was amazed at what some teachers and principals feel is appropriate clothing. Seems to be some upgrading needed! Sennett Middle School has several issues. We have rooms with no windows that reach temperatures of upper 70's to 80 degrees in the spring and fall. Kids can't learn in that environment. Other rooms have no walls just a curtain. Students with any ADD issues can't learn. Many times it is hard to teach in that environment. I can't hear the responses of my students because of activities on the other side of the curtain. Our boiler is decades old. In some rooms it is summer like temps and in others it is freezing. If you increase the temp in one room the other room goes even higher. Sennett Middle School is my knowledge base. There are rooms without walls or doors. There are groups of rooms where students are expected to learn yet they can hear everything going in the adjacent rooms. The environment is not supportive of learning. That along with poor air quality....one room has caution tape on the entrance because of mold. Apparently the teacher in that room thought it was her, had sinus surgery and had been taking sick days only to find out her room has mold. There is fear this is the case in other rooms around the building. The heating/air flow makes no sense. In some rooms it will be 80 degrees while it's 60 in others. Again, this is not an environment supportive of student learning. Serious space issues, no AC, exterior doors don't latch (security issue), bathroom doors don't latch (privacy issue), library used for too many purposes (including class space) Several of the schools are aging and need more care. Several schools have HVAC problems and accessibility issues. Overcrowding at some schools that don't have enough extra space to accommodate it. Shabby exterior. Obvious updates long overdue. Shower and locker rooms at West high school are atrocious! They seldom have warm water!!

Shower issues (showerheads not working, etc.) in mens' & womens' lockerrooms. General bathroom state of disrepair and overall inadequacy of bathroom fixtures. Poor air quality & water quality in the pool area. sidewalks in front of Allis deplorable; building just old sight Simple Appearance and No More. Simply not enough space to accommodate the number of students. Small and ill equipped classrooms for digital lessons. Horrible dated mismatched and broken furniture. Peeling wood on doors. Round doorknobs. Too Small classrooms and too large classrooms. Middle school science in rooms without even one sink. Decaying storage or no storage. Small classroom sizes for kids in the upper levels (4-12 grades). Lack of instructional space for support teachers to provide instruction outside of the classroom. small classrooms for the number of kids, small desks for high schoolers! poor lighting, too hot! out dated equipment. (not sure if this is the right venue for these comments..) Small classrooms with larger class sizes than in the past, multipurposing the gym and needing to turn it over very quickly to accommodate shedules, old bathrooms, broken lockers, no space for indoor recess times-students having to walk the halls.

Small things like leaks in ceilings, flooring coming off, no locks on bathroom stalls, windows that won't open. So many schools have been neglected and look they are in a state of disrepair. So many windowless basement spaces in use. Lots of inventive uses of what seem to be storage spaces. No air conditioning. some are in very poor condition, leaky roofs, lack of space for folks to work out, lack of gender neutral restrooms, dilapidated buildings, uneven heat, lack of air conditioning and in general no real ongoing long range look at our needs. The buildings in general are poorly kept up (long long wait for short supply of those who can make repairs) not because we don't have good workers, we do. Walk in to most any building without knowing where the office is and imagine what a parent sees. Lack of accessibility in most buildings. Some are just older and outdated...nothing against the school itself. some areas are great, others are very tired some bathrooms at East for one. And as a parent of 2 kids who went to Sandburg -it's about time!!!!! It was crowded 15 yr ago. Some schools just look a little shabby even tho Maintenance does what it can. some buildings are old and need repair and renovation some buildings are very old some buildings are very old, facilities are outdated or unkept Some buildings lack air conditioning. My daughter went from Olson Elementary to Toki and Toki's lockers need to be enlarged and the floors redone. Some classrooms are extremely inconvenient to teach in - small space, no walls, no windows, cramped quarters, etc. Not enough space for every adult and own desk. Some dated things. e.g. No warm water in bathrooms at some elementary schools. Kids don't want to wash in cold water. Some facilities are very accessible, but many aren't. Over all the cleanliness and other aspects of the MMSD facilities are fine as far as I have seen, but my disabled husband has a hard time making it to my child's classroom for conferences and other school activities. some improvement needed but overall nice. I would recommend cosmetic and lighting changes in the entry, really the gateway, to East High School. Very dark and uninviting and relatively easy to improve. Some of desk in the rooms are out dated

Some of our athletic facilities need moderate to a lot of work. The heating and cooling systems are out dated. Some of our schools are run down and from the outside appear outdated or unkempt. For example, playground falling apart - minimal landscaping, etc. I feel in particular some of the schools on the North-Side or neighborhoods with higher percentages of poverty are not getting the extra funds needed compared to some of the schools on the West Side that have stronger PTA's therefore, more money and parent volunteers. I believe ALL schools in Madison should have the same welcoming, friendly, and updated look to their schools. Some of the buildings are old and out dated. Need new windows, heating systems don't work well. Some rooms are hot, some are cold. Some buildings have infestations of mice and mold in the faucets in the classrooms. Many of the windows don't operate well and are very drafty in the winter. Some buildings don't have adequate space. Some of the buildings have crumbling bricks. The floors are cracked. Many are not handicapped accessible. Classrooms are crowded. Decide is dull.

Some of the buildings look old and dated on the inside. Shorewood Elementary's boiler or furnace does not exhaust properly and emits a horrible smell/fumes that is surely unhealthy for kids and teachers alike. Some of the buildings seem old or run down. Some of the facilities are aging and difficult to upgrade and maintain. Some of the facilities are old and have had little to no updating, so there are some roof leakage problems at times and poor heating and no cooling (bad for summer courses). The bathrooms are rather small (too long of a wait during large functions) and do not always function well (i.e. sinks not working). Some schools have crowded classrooms. Some of the newer facilities, such as Olson, are in terrific condition. Some of the older buildings need work. For instance, at present, my school has NO heat. When the heat does work, it is either too hot or way too cold. I often have to open my classroom windows in the winter as it is boiling. Some times we have to wear coats in class! Some of the older schools appear to be a little run down. Some of the school maintenance projects have been on hold and need to be upgraded, capacity issues at many schools, accessibility issues at many schools. Some of the schools are dated, which seems inevitable. Older schools seem harder to keep looking good.

Some of the schools are outdated and worn. The halls look dark and dingy and not an inviting place for kids. Some of the schools I have visited are new or newly renovated and look fantastic. Some of the older schools need attention and definitely need to be improved. Some outdated facilities. Some school hallways are very outdated, there is no AC in some schools! That is not acceptable. Some schools are clean, have good climate control, etc., but others struggle to keep a comfortable learning environment. Some schools are dirty and cluttered. Some schools are in good shape and some need major repairs. Some schools are in very good condition and others are very old and run down. Some schools are modern and well designed for children's needs. They are also well supplied. Other schools are very old, not air conditioned, have very uneven heating systems, have poor bathroom facilities, crowed lunchroom conditions and limited playgrounds. There seems to be great disparity between physical plants around the district. Some schools are old and gave small gyms and not enough space Some schools are older and haven't been made physically accessible. Some children in some schools have lunch at a ridiculously early hour, before 10:30. In addition to crowding and physical improvements I am even more concerned that special education teachers to not have the assistant they need to really teach. Also I have more specific comments to make about Velma Hamilton & Van Hise, as I live on Waupaca Court & have been negatively affected, being blocked from getting into my own street or leaving my street. Some schools are older but overall maintained pretty well Some schools are overcrowded, some schools have outdated facilities, some schools have very poor athletic facilities. Some schools are overcrowded. I don't believe maintenance has received very high priority due to budget cuts in recent years. Some schools are severely overcrowded. Others are showing the wear and tear of years of hard use, patchwork improvements and insufficient funding for updates and repairs. And we have not had the resources to equitably invest in improvements for the arts, music, theater across the district. Some schools are straining for space and require a lot of creative planning to fit all of our needs. Lots of schools are using rooms for many purposes instead of having enough rooms for all of our needs. Lots of spaces seem very dated and in need of a facelift. Some schools are very outdated and there's some disrepair. some schools have facilities (grounds, theaters, classrooms, equipment) which are now outdated Some schools have not changed in Years specially highschools. Some schools have not had renovations/updates in decades. Asbestos is present in the schools. Children are expected to learn and thrive in sub-par conditions. It's illogical and disingenuous. Some schools have several levels of stairs. Some schools such as Franklin only have boys bathrooms on one floor, girls on another making supervision of 5 year Olds a challenge for one teacher. Classrooms have no storage options or sinks, and certain floors have only one water foutain where the line is so long, much instruction time is lost due to waiting for kids to get drinks or for kids to return from another floor from bathroom use. Some piping is wrapped in material (possibly asbestos?) Where children can come in contact with it. Some schools have significant needs (everything from painting in hallways, removal of old equiptment, to playground equitptment) and they are often supplying those needs through school community resources instead of through the district. Some schools have worn flooring, inadequate heating and cooling and very little outdoor space that gets used appropriately. Some schools look great others are more dated and crowded. It comes down to new v old. That's all. Some schools seem newer with more modern features and technology, while others seem more run down and limited in poorer condition. Some schools do not have the same access to technology, like smart boards in classrooms. Some schools, like Glendale, are clean and beautiful. Other schools, especially the high schools, seem very worn. Landscaping is a joke and it would really help to look more inviting. Most schools do not even have air conditioning. Some seem crowded but they seem kept up overall. Some need updating Some things seem broken and it seems hard to get help to get them fixed. some windows boarded up. No stall doors in some of the girls' bathrooms at West H.S. Son attend Jefferson middle school Space is an issue, but structurally they seem sound. Space needs are being met, schools are relatively safe. Space seems very limited, buildings seem old and outdated Space to small no elevator Spaces seem ancient, never updated, and some not up to ADA regulations. Spaces seem cramped and outdated Spending on facilities has long been a low priority in MMSD. Buildings have few advocates. Teachers and staff the most important, but even custodial and maintenance staff have been low-balled. Limited general cleaning and upkeep makes some buildings unsightly at times. Groundskeeping is almost never done. My father-in-law from Boston was almost unable to walk on the asphalt/playground at Allis to walk my child to school when he visited. Spending time at the pools found in other districts had shown that not only are our performance venues sub-par, but our pools & school hallways are aging, and not gracefully.

Stained ceiling tiles (due to leaks) beat up lockers, poor heating and cooling in some rooms, just to name a few. stained ceilings, cracked floor tiles, cracked ceramic tiles on walls, poor condition of asphalt, aging outdoor play equipment, no a/c in most buildings, etc Stephens is kept clean and organized Stories of overcrowding. Strong smell of spoiled milk by the dumpster, bathrooms often not cleaned very well, not enough storage, so things are stored in the hallway. Structure seems old, lacking modern handicap options.

Student at West High School complains of mice, cockroaches, appalling bathroom conditions (i.e. stalls without locks, bad odor, holes in the walls) and unsanitary eating areas. Students eat on the hallway floors. Student health and safety is not threatened. My kids (I have 4) have not complained about being uncomfortable due to poor facilities (too hot or too cold). student in MMSD schools 1987-2000 Student spaces appear in good order; aged but still servicable

Students at East High School are getting the worst of the materials. Teachers are repairing broken desks and tables with duct tape. Many of the clocks in the school haven't worked in years. Because of the enormous class sizes, some students aren't even able to sit. There isn't enough funding for students to take any books home, so they have to read in class instead of doing enriching activities. East deserves it the most. Stuff gets used and old like everything

Surprisingly little wheelchair accessibility. Several library spaces I've been in for meetings are fairly run down.

Surrounding communities have new schools, 21st century layouts, proper ventilation, daylighting, and A/C. Taking MSCR classes at schools Taught for 38 years. In the schools I taught there were deteriorating conditions for the rooms, bathrooms and common gathering places!

Teachers at the Van Hise Elementary school have put a lot of efforts on educational environment so they made lots of fun signs, directions, decorations of kids's activities and others. However, the size of the space is not enough for all the kids and encouragement/supports from MMSD to our school will be appreciated. Teachers in school are providing extra attention to my daughter Faareha do understand better the language,culture Technology lacking all over. teh aged look of equipment and hvac / plumbing equip qnd fixtures Temperature issues, crowding, not enough chairs/desks Temps can't be regulated, electrical is lacking, personal comfort maintenance ignored, ie heat, lack of access to water, walls are leaking, roof leaks, no ac in computerized areas killing machines, rooms that were storage are now classrooms. (yes closets). Windows leaking, heat vents blowing cold air instead of warm, pa systems not working (emergencies?) Terrible upkeep, dirty, much deferred maintenance. terrible, unorganized,not friendly,don't do what is in the students need to get the best interest. That's just from being in some of the schools. The "creative solutions" currently being utilized are really stop-gap measures being taken until the facilities can be brought up to the level necessary to handle classroom and student needs appropriately. the 3 schools my child attended were overallin fair or good condition. Of the 3 East needs constant attention and is behind in some areas The actual buildings are in bad shape. Not enough room for students in lunchroom at memorial so kids walk to fast food. the athletic facilities are very outdated. The classrooms are hodgepodge at memorial The age and appearance of the schools that I work in or visit on a regular basis is showing the lack of money invested over time to maintain the facilities. For example, during the winter of 2013/2014 the heating system at La Follette and Memorial both failed. With 3 boilers at LaFollette, one would think that heat would not be an issue. But, on several occasions 1, 2 or 3 boilers were down. I am not as familiar with the heating issues at Memorial, but I know there were serious problems there as well. LaFollette was in beautiful shape when I started 6 years ago. At the beginning of this school year, the floors looked like they had been stripped and waxed without using wax. I was a janitor in a commercial facility; I would have fired myself for the job I saw at LaFollette. The age of facilities and the general impression when entering a building. In many cases they appear dirty (esp fieldhouses) BUT my impression is that its not lack of effort on custodians' part, rather that there are not enough of them! I agree more $ is necessary to expand and/or repair facilities and support the effort, but, once that's accomplished, how about investing in their maintenance w/ enough custodial staff? The age of the bathrooms in particular at many schools The age of the buildings. The age of the schools for one. The fact that the district keeps cramming in larger numbers of students in to the same number of schools, that has an effect. The air quality is terrible and rooms are either too hot or too cold. There is no way for teachers to control that. Putting band-aids on all of the maintenance issues is not a solution. Buildings are simply old, run down and not conducive to the technology needs of our world today. the appearance and feedback from my kids. also compared them to schools in Sun Prairie, which are vey nice The appearance withing the building, the lack of upkeep - outside. Many building look way old. The athletic facilities at West are in disrepair or non-existent for many sports. The pool, the non-existent track and the lack of equitable facilities for women are some of the worst. Compared to other Madison high schools, West seemed to have been neglected which is simply unfair. The athletic facilities at West High School are either nonexistent, horribly outdated, or several miles away from the school requiring parents or students to drive to practices and games. The bathrooms are dirty with sinks not working and some of equipments i.e. desks are old. The bathrooms are too few in number and in horrible condition. My kids refuse to use them. instead wait until lunch time and go at the food court at the mall The bathrooms at Jefferson and Memeorial are just sad. The bathrooms are dirty, old and the lockers need to be changed. They look at least a hundred years old. The bathrooms could use upgrading. Not all of the sinks at the Memorial high school work. The air conditioning does not work well. The athletic fields are not in the best condition (other than the football field), and the grounds are not as well kept as they could be. The bathrooms, hallways, flooring, carpeting, lighting fixtures and much more at Huegel, in particular are all way outdated. Much of this is worn out and dingy. You only can clean this material for so many years without it all needing to be replaced. Many of the doors and locks do not even work very well. This is not fair to the students, for one. The biggest issue for me is the Theatre at East High School, somewhere there is a bowling alley missing their seats. The boiler in my school is currently non-operational. Any carpeting is so old and worn. The building at Glendale is in great condition, but the playground could you some work. The building I am associated with is too small for middle school students. It looks old, feels small for bigger MS students, and makes it difficult for students to take pride in their school - especially hard when they see some other schools that students attend. The gym is so tiny, it is next to impossible to host events - completely unfair to its students. The building is in need of repair, air and proper heating. The building is old and disrepair. The building is old and not big enough to suit our needs. The building is older and could use a little remodel. Some of the bathrooms are dingy and dirty and the floors probably haven't been replaced since the school was built. The building is very dated and things like carpet have holes in them. Air flow in the building is very poor & it feels like a dungeon in there. The building seems to be holding up ok structurally (not that I'm an expert) but there are just far too many kids in it! The buildings and facilities appear old, dark, and unwelcoming. The outdoor playgrounds at some schools need significant renovations. The buildings and facilities seem a little on the old side but everything seems in relatively good repair The buildings are are old despite being kept clean, they can't meet capacity due to population growth in Madison, some classrooms are very small to move around, no proper storage areas for teaching equipments and supplies, offices and storage areas turned into classrooms. The buildings are dated and look old. I have been in my children's school and had doors not stay open, sit in chairs that are wobbly or broke and seen cracked ceilings and water damage. It is difficult to be in the building on hot days because there is no air conditioning and on cold days my son has to carry a sweatshirt with him because some rooms are hot and others are freezing. The buildings are doing well for how old they are. They are not doing well for the demands of today. The buildings are getting old (some are very old) and need to be maintained and updated. Bathrooms and locker rooms are especially dirty and disgusting and not very accessible. All facilities appear dirty, like they're not being cleaned well. The buildings are heavily used and maintained as much as possible. The buildings are in Ok condition for their age, but many aren't modern by any means and are being pushed past a work bike capacity. The buildings are just older, some of the school have holes in the ceilings... the buildings are just too old and lack modern green technology. The buildings are kept up to date. The janitors are assiduous in their work. The buildings are mostly outdated. Heat is uneven throughout the buildings. The bathrooms are in horrible condition in every building I have been in, except Olson. It is obvious that there hasn't been any money invested in our public schools here in Madison. The buildings are nice and seem well cared for - just cluttered sometimes. I think the taechers rooms should be neater. the buildings are old and it is a well publicized fact that they do not address needs for all students The buildings are old and need improvement. The buildings are old and need lots of maintenance. The educational needs are changing so rapidly, it is hard to keep up with technology demands. The buildings are old but I do see that they are clean and improvements are being made. Glenn Stephens made improvements this summer and it looks great. I think the high schools seem to be the worst as far as age and upkeep. The buildings are surely showing their age. Cosmetic clean up would help.

The buildings are well maintained and kept in good repair. The only reason I could not give them a higher rating is that it is clear that there is not funding for updates or renovations when things simply get old and run down. The buildings are well-maintained and typically are inviting for students. The buildings especially on the East Side are old, and there is just not enough room. They need updates, air conditioning, and some need additions. It's not fair that most the schools on the West Side are much newer and in better condition. All kids deserve a decent environment to learn. The buildings generally feel old; the bathrooms in particular look worn down. Not having air conditioning in the elementary schools makes the days uncomfortable in at times. The buildings have had little repair or renovation for many years. Many buildings have windows that are nearly inoperable. Simply replacing some of the worst of these could help the district save a tremendous amount in heating and cooling. Many of the buildings seem dirty and run down. The buildings I have been in are kept in good condition. Some need some ADA updates and space. The buildings I have been in look to be in good condition. The buildings I have been to have been always in shape and well used inside and out. The buildings I have visited need updating regarding accessibility, security, elec. pb, and hvac. The buildings are generally of good quality and modernization will extend the life of these fine structures. The buildings I've visited seem to be clean and generally well-kept. The buildings lack the abilities to handle the infrastructure that is needed for 21st century learning. The heating & cooling systems are often not functioning properly, the desks are from the 1970s and many of our areas are in dire need of repair and refurbishment. The buildings look dated from the outside, but are in fairly good condition on the inside. Many schools lack air conditioning, but it is not often needed. However, the first few weeks of school are hot. The buildings look shabby, the grounds look shabby, some schools do not have proper ramps for accessibility - just a lump of black top slopped on the ground to form a ramp, the classrooms and hallways look dingy and lack color, and most schools do not have air conditioning. The buildings need interior renovations; tile, painting, plumbing repairs, etc The buildings seem old and the layout is not very practical for many of them. It's not clear where the front door is on many, and the main office is also often difficult to find. The buildings seem overcrowded and are well-worn. Some doors don't close reliably. The buildings seem to be maintained well, but there is not really enough physical space to cater to the needs of all the students and staff, and the layout is a little weird for the purposes of quiet in the LMC. The buildings seem to in okay condition, not great, but not terrible. The buildings seem well built, but old enough to need major repairs The care the staff has taken of the existing facility and able to use existing space to meet needs though educationally inappropriate. The ceiling is falling apart at JMM , water damage, mold. Ceiling tiles are cracked. Walls are a mess. The ceiling tiles are old, there is dirt around the heater vents that dates back to the Cretaceous period (seriously: Duct work needs to be cleaned out!). I recently visited the Edgewood School campus and immediately got depressed because of how nice their school looked. I know they have money, but the state of our schools depresses me and makes me feel poor, other-side-of-the-tracks, and, in general, not as important as any other institutions. The ceilings at East High School sometimes leak. The temperature at East High School seems to be constantly an issue in both winter and summer. The theater at East High School is in deplorable and frankly embarrassing condition. The classroom structure is old, bathrooms are old-clean but old. Air circulation is poor and heating/cooling systems are inconsistent and inadequate. Classrooms are small for active learning and the kids in high school don't fit in the desks, there are not enough desks in a classroom for all the kids. The classrooms are too overcrowded. The cleaniness of the hallways and bathrooms look like they did in 2002 when I went The cleanliness is not the problem, it's the structures all appear to need repairs. Desks and chairs are very old. The schools all could use some nice signs out front (maybe they're there and I don't see them). Biggest issue is they are not truly handicap accessible. West High has one small, slow elevator that does not go to the top floor (physics classroom) or the band/orchestra rooms. the computers are old and classrooms are small to the amount of students. the playground is terrible and in need of pavement and some new equipment. The condition of furniture, flooring, ceiling, windows, and cabinets are very aged and have not been replaced or have been replaced in a way that looks inconsistent. Also, major reworking of school or major remodels to modernize has not been part of the plan for years.

The condition of some schools is amazing while the condition of others is really unacceptable. It seems as though the newer schools have been kept in great condition while the older schools just haven't been kept up. The condition of the schools are not universal. While some are in good condition many are in poor condition with outdated equipment and supplies. The condition of West HS, where I work, and the condition of Lapham, where my son goes to school. Of particular concern is that we don't have a functional PA system at West. Techs have been working on this for nearly 4 years, and they can't seem to fix it. If there were a code red tomorrow, parts of the building wouldn't know. The conditions are pretty good. Some buildings are old, however, and could use a lot of work. The custodial staff does an amazing job with what they have, but we still have inaccessible schools. This is a problem for people with mobility issues (parents, grandparents, staff and children whether a developmental disability or a temporary injury). The dated appearance of the schools I have visited. More importantly the crowding of children and staff into what I would consider support spaces (broom closets) not learning spaces. The East High Auditorium has broken seats. Band concerts are a nightmare. The East High School Theater is in shameful condition and has been for years. The East High School theatre needs to be renovated. At some schools, the heat doesn't work very well. At some schools there are leaks in the ceiling. The East High theater is in terrible condition. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now itΓÇÖs time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan. The East High theater is in terrible condition. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now it's time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events The East High theater space has been neglected long enough. The roof leaks, which will only accelerate and compound the rot, plus the seats were salvaged bowling alley seats, punishing for grandparents. The East High Theater was bad when I preformed on it in plays, choir and guitar concerts in the 60's. Now it looks like a group at the bowling alley with orange plastic chairs, horrible acoustics and an original stage with bare bones technology. Disgraceful. The equipment is all old - desks, cabinets. Many of the schools do not have air conditioning or windows that open very well. The equipment is not very good, and many schools use outdated materials The equipment on the playground at Lindbergh Elementary is bordering on dangerous. the extent of my knowledge is the locker rooms and pool at East where I take my son to swimming lessons. The locker room is in rough shape The exterior of most buildings looks awful - as a student or parent as you enter our buildings it looks like we don't care about our appearance. The entrance on the Mineral Point side of the building was enhanced a fair amount in the last year or so but the other main entrances look bad. All athletic facilities are SEVERELY dated, tired and in need of upgrades. The facilities appear to be well maintained and safe for students. The facilities are aging and need help. The staff does and excellent job with what they have. The facilities are in good shape base on our community and its surrounding area. no need to change anything except repair to existing damages The facilities are old, out dated and in need of repair and updating. Classrooms are crowded and without necessary fixtures and furniture. Peeling paint, lack of storage and outlets make halls and classrooms appear unkept. The facilities are very clean but there are cracked, worn, multi-repaired areas.

The facilities aren't prefect, but they're serviceable. Not perfect is fine as long as the building's aren't neglected. The facilities at East High have been overlooked for far too long. Particularly the theater! We need to improve these facilities for the pride of our students! The facilities could use modernization. The facilities could use some improvements. Getting very old, but still work for what they are used for. The facilities I spend time in tend to be in good working order -- they are a little worn and torn compared to schools I visit in other communities The facilities I use for MSCR sports are in very good condition and serve the needs well. The facilities I'm familiar with because of adult classes I'm enrolled in appear to be adequate and reasonably cared for. The facilities in the building I work in are not current. The facilities I've seen are in good conditions yet. The facilities lack basic safety and security. They are not pleasant to visit and lack natural light. The facilities look like they are falling apart The facilities that do exist seem somewhat dated and antiquated. Other facilities are only shared with Madison Memorial and do not exist at West. The facilities that I have visited, are older buildings that are in acceptable condition but are look "worn and tired". The facilities, in general, seem to rarely have up to date technology, and seem to use practices that are decades old. The facility is a little old at Shorewood, but seems to be decently upkept. The fact that some of our schools have absolutely no air conditioning is horrible to me. A few of our gyms, specifically O'keefe have no grip whatsoever. Playing in them can and will be a safety issue. We have such good staff, it would be nice if all of them could work in nice schools The few buildings in MMSD that I have been in over the past few years are dated and in poor condition compared to surrounding school districts. The fine arts facilities need updated space and equipment .

The freshman baseball field and facilities at West HS is worse than any little league or public park diamond I've ever seen. The players spend more time taking care of both (raking leaves in the spring, picking up litter, raking the infield, mowing the grass, etc.) than everyone else in the school district or city of Madison combined. While the players take pride in their team and school, the field and facilities are a disgrace. The furniture is often in need of repair or updating, the floors chipped linoleum, the windows in need of repair or updating. the griping of the people who run the schools plus always putting off maintenance for the Union. The grounds are well maniqured floors are kept clean in the hallways The halls at West are dirty, crowded, shabby. Hamilton and Van Hise seemed clean. The hallways look very old. The classroom my daughter attends seems a bit small for the needs of the class. I saw on one visit a section of the ceiling that was open, exposing pipes and wiring. There was a section of the hallway apparently dedicated to storing things that should be otherwise kept in a storeroom, presumedly because that storeroom was repurposed for a classroom.

The heating and cooling systems at Marquette and O'keeffe are downright oppressive. To see staff wearing shorts in February out of necessity is sad. Small classrooms with no windows. Embarrassing theater at East High. The HVAC systems serving Franklin & Randall Schools are in dire need of complete overhaul. Rooms are either too cold or too hot and change dramatically from day to day. When you add large class sizes to outdated HVAC you end up with classrooms that are not conducive to learning.

The increased "bully" incidents at my child's school. Supposed television watching instead of actual educational teaching due to the "new discipline protocol" that is consuming many teachers teaching time! The inequity of some buildings leaky, asbestos, roaches while others are state of the art. The information provided suggests the needs relate to overcrowding more than building decline. We need more information. The inside build space seem like it can be updated. The interior of the building (hallways, classrooms, restrooms, etc) need to be renew. The interior of the facilities I have visited look data and aged. You can definitely tell which schools in the district have been built more recently.

The interior of the schools always seems clean and well maintained. The exteriors usually seem to get less attention, and often have stinging nettles in the summer, as well as run-down equipment on playgrounds. The interiors of Gym (eating area) and the library interiors look very old. The kids at Sandburg not only eat lunch in classrooms, but part of their library has been converted to classroom space. And art and music are taught from mobile carts at some of these schools. I cannot imagine that for our kids. It means the opportunity for strong arts/music programming is not equitable across the district. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." The learning environments are not enticing or welcoming to make it a fun and enjoyable environment to spend 9 months of the year for our children who are also our future. The library has become a pullout space/ dumping grounds for students with behavior troubles because there aren't any other ΓÇ£emptyΓÇ¥ rooms. The majority of classrooms are separated by partitions instead of walls; noise carries and students and staff struggle to focus.There are few designated Special Ed. rooms/spaces so accommodations are being made by using staff office spaces (which should be secure and student-free) are used as classrooms and pullout spaces. The lighting in some facilities isn't great, the buildings are aging, and the spaces seem sort of cluttered, especially elementary classrooms at Falk (which is where I have spent the most time . . .) The limited amount of noticeable upgrades, remodeling, and new construction. Plus the poor conditions during the summer at sites without Air Conditioning; hot environments are not conducive to learning. The limited number of schools I have visited are newer facilities. The look of the building inside/out and after 5 years seeing no improvement in one school other then a fresh coat of paint. Seeing kids getting hurt or injured due to failing pavement and unmaintained fixtures. Kids unable to use playgrounds or certain areas due to no money to fix even the small stuff. Go into schools that you went to school at 20 years earlier and see the same problems that never got fixed. Teachers unable to close or open blinds due to them falling apart. Windows unable to close or open. When they do fix one they can't because the school is filled with asbestos. The Madison East theater is long overdue for a renovation and modernization. The maintenance staff do a good job, but the buildings themselves (Van Hise and West are the two I know best) are at least in part outdated. Single pane glass, lack of reasonable comfort controls and lack of effective stategies for hot days degrade the ability of the kids to focus at the beginning and end of each school year. The classrooms seem overcrowded at times as well. The maintenance staff is amazing and things are always clean. However, many schools in the 60s got multi- purpose rooms instead of gyms, the hard floors are totally inappropriate and unsafe for phy ed by today's standards. The auditorium at East was gutted and needs to be redone. The major of the buildings are old & in need of updating. I think the custodians for the most part do a great job, but we need some major money to bring our buildings up to date. The Margaret William's Theater at East High School has broken chairs and poor lighting. It gives a very poor impression. A number of classrooms also look old and in need of updating.

The Margaret Williams Theater at EHS is the victim of a horrendous 30-40 year old remodel which left it with poor acoustics and very uncomfortable seating. And no character. It needs--deserves--attention now. The Margaret Williams Theatre at East High School is not an adequate venue for the students performing. A renovation is long overdue in this space. The middle school (Toki) and HS (Memorial) are completely run down. Kids can't fit their backpacks or winter coats in their lockers. Let's not even start talking about the run down bathrooms - they won't use them unless absolutely necessary. The MMSD building I spend time in are older and mostly well-kept. There are some deferred maintenance issues I see such as mortar cracking between bricks on outside walls and cracking/broken tile in bathrooms, as well as broken latches in bathroom stalls. The moldy smell the instance you walk into shorewood... If tested in the entrance, it would fail an air quality test. the new buildings like Olson and Chavez are great, but it is sad that other buildings like Huegel don't have the technology updates The one I see is well cared for, though it is obviously old. The only facility I regularly use is Hoyt. It is a very outdated building, but is kept clean and orderly. The only requests being made are for ADA accessibility and building additions for real and "potential" capacity issues. The open classroom at Jefferson is a learning disaster---super distracting even for kids not attention-challenged. All of the schools our children have attended, with the possible exception of Stephens, have needed repainting and repairs. The outdoor appearance of the school is absolutely georgious but once in the hallway you can see the wear and tear and where it needs help The overall look of the interior facilities like the bathrooms & gym facilities. The physical plant is quite old and it becomes difficult to maintain, resulting in a generally "shabby" look. the quality of facilities appear very good from the outside. The MMSD spends millions each year and has a high budget overall and per student based on high revenues and taxes. MMSD has a large staff with high skills and commitment. beyond schools, public facilities in general in Madison Wi the standard is high. I expec some MMSD schools are worse off than other schools. The reductions in maintenance of the facilities, in order (in part) to maintain programs and services, since revenue caps were put in place have taken their toll. The regulation of temperature is awful, the classrooms do not have up to date equipment and furniture, and parts of the older buildings (like East High and O'Keeffe) are in constant need of renovation or repair. The results of the facility condition survey certainly suggest so, I have lived in Madison for 30 years and have personal belief and observation that the facilities are declining, and I have 3 children that went through Madison public schools. The rooms and fixtures are visibly not up to date.

The rooms are undersized, the desks are ancient, the science labs are ridiculous with no space for computer based data collection or small lab groups (memorial in particular) or adequate safety zones or fire egress pathways, the bathrooms are hideous. Using any type of modern square footage per student measure almost all of the labs for science at memorial should have fewer then 20 students in them and many far fewer than that.

The school are quite old and lack proper space for getting the most out of our children. Crowding is a problem. Sports are a important part of education and most have poor facilities, making the Sport club system seem more attractive. The cost to those that can't afford club sports is a lot greater then the fee's associated them. The entry point of these school should be a lot more attractive, some are quite uninviting. The school doesn't meet technological standards of other schools in other states in terms of classroom smart boards. Also, the sidewalks and steps outside to the school are dangerous and the gym is small. The school also needs a way to prepare fresh food for lunch for students instead of serving them airline food. The school I currently attend always has roof leaks, there's gum everywhere in certain areas of the floor, and lockers don't work sometimes The school I have seen is clean and may need some updates, but in general, the school works. The school I'm most familiar with is Crestwood. The building is in generally good shape. The school is outdated inside and out. A/C is a little better but still warm. The fact that there are no onsite athletic fields is annoying as well as having to go to Memorial - it's still not a "home" field. When will the field be fixed? The gym is bad too The school is small and not controlled. The school my child attends is older, it is well maintained but it could use some updates. The school that my child goes to is an older school and needs general upkeep.

The school where I work is on this list & could use the improvements, but it is a comfortable, pleasant building with lovely grounds. The school where my daughter goes to school is similarly pleasant, clean, welcoming at first impression yet in need of some upgrades if you look a little more closely. There is a disparity among the buildings so I hope these projects go through to help some schools improve their physical environments.

The school with which I'm affiliated has heating that doesn't work, no a/c (altho' there is summer school there); many screens / shades missing, the playground is unsafe (even, cracked) and most importantly, is inaccessible to many students & parents who need accommodations due to a physical disability. Custodians have several flights of stairs daily to move lunches up and down, creating a high turnover of a key position. The schools (especially at the MS and HS level) are looking dated. I do like the new entrance at JMM. The athletic facilities are clearly not up to par across the board for our high school.s The schools appear clean and I don't see paint chipping or poor maintenance. The schools are aging and haven't really been updated plus as things age they just wear out. The schools are crowded and no reserved place given to a critical component of educating our children - after school programs like ACE and SAFE HAVEN. I feel there is a discrimination in play here.

The schools are good looking and well attended. There must be some very good custodians working for MMSD. The schools are in good shape for their age, it is apparent that the district values pay for quality staff over buying the newest fad in teaching technology.

The schools are kept clean. You can tell most of them were built before ADA and when the schedule was different for the calendar year. I think all the schools should have at least one elevator for students & faculty who may require ADA access and for the custodial staff who need to clean and move furniture and other things around. I also think all the schools need more parking. There is plenty of green space at most of them. The schools are kept very clean, my experience has been positive, hte condition of the buildings themselves is genaerally safe. The schools are not maintained well enough and is particularly an issue at East HS. The schools are old and dirty. The bathrooms and public areas haven't been improved in over 30 years. Tiles are falling off walls. The offices area's are crowded. The schools are old, look dirty, bathrooms are falling apart in many places. The schools are outdated. The mint green tiles in some make them look like a hospital. Our elementary school has the odor of the boys bathroom throughout and water pressure is minimal. Furniture looks to be second hand and mismatched. LaF high school was a cool 50 degrees for most of last winter. The lack of accessibility at many of our schools is an unacceptable barrier. The schools are run down and look drabby. Students should be proud of where they go to school it will help them be more successfull. The schools are somewhat dated but they are still functioning as needed The schools are starting to age. While still in good condition overall, there are improvements that could be made to keep them in good shape for the long run. I do understand there are some crowding issues as Madison is growing. The schools are very dated making it difficult to keep up with technological advances and student growth. Many of the buildings are just old and run down. The over the years as class sizes have grown space has become a premium. Spend the money to fix the schools, but make logical improvements stop the band-aid approach that has plagued the district for decades. The schools do not have the physical space for all the children. While clean and clearly cared for it is cramped and crowded. The schools have resources for sports. However, East High School's theater is in poor condition. The schools I am familiar with were not designed for the needs of students, community or staff in the year 2014. Schools are over capacity, the restrooms and entrances need to address the needs of all students and staff (disabled included). There is not adequate space for class rooms, specials, or Occupational or Physical Therapy. East High's Theater is an embarrassment.

The schools I enter are older and could use some modernizing but they do not seem to be completely degraded. The schools I have been in (BlackHawk, Gompers, East, Glendale, Sennett, LaFollette, Lowell) seem to be in good condition. The schools I have been in seem to be in pretty good shape. The schools I have been in, seem to be in good working order. The schools I have visited are reasonably maintained and clean, but many have not been updated for modern needs. Essentially they are dated. The schools I went to, the same one's my father taught at, were in much better shape with up to date technology and equipment. My elementary school was even air conditioned, and this was in the '80s. The classrooms look cramped, and technology appears dated. Other schools I've visited in the area (McFarland, Cottage Grove) appear to much more up to date. This opinion is primarily based on the school my child attends (Elvehjem) which isn't even in the list of schools seeking renovation. I'm kinda shocked to hear that there are schools in even worse shape. The schools in this district (save for the school in the Hawks Landing neighborhood) are very dated. The schools I've attended has been perfectly fine, but many of the facilities are extremely outdated and some are falling apart. The schools Ive attended have not had any major renovations since the time they were built the schools I've been in are generally fine, with a few needs for updates such as technology and bathroom facilities The schools I've been in are well kept up - which is not to say that they are not in need of upgrading. I'm sure they are. The schools I've been in look run down. My son complains that his classroom doesn't have heat.

The schools I've been to are in decent shape. Of course most are getting older and do need some upgrading. The schools I've seen (Stephens, Jefferson, Memorial) look "tired" and crowded. Colors are drab, things look worn. Jefferson's "no walls" set up makes things feel so crowded. Things are stacked here and there. Stephens has a courtyard that seems unused, overgrown. The schools I've visited are well maintained. While it is nice to have improvements one must keep in mind that there are necessary cost constraints everywhere these days. The schools I've visited seem run down and worn. The schools look clean and don't look like they are falling apart from the outside. The schools my children attend (Midvale/Lincoln/Hamilton) are in good shape and a pleasant place for them to attend. The schools my children attend have been well maintained. They are older and I know there are issues I cannot see (roofing, heating/cooling). Improvements could be made but I do not think the schools my children attend are unsafe. The schools my children attend, Jefferson Middle and Memorial High, are run down. Jefferson has serious problems that are not being addressed by any plans I am aware of. The schools my children have attended appear to be in fairly good shape. The schools my children have been in look like schools from low income neighborhoods. The maintanence is not up to par. The schools my daughter attended look worn and in need of updates. In particular, East High needs attention, particularly the auditorium. It is uncomfortable and outdated. Backstage conditions are terrible and probably unsafe. The schools my students attend look old and run down, lacking air conditioning and proper heating in winter. Paint and teacher's hardwork can only do so much. The schools need more adults on hand. More supervision, better plans to get children home safely for the kids who live too close to bus.

The schools overall seem like they are fine - but they are getting older and need ongoing care and updating. The schools provide a very safe learning experience for children to feel comfortable in. I do think there needs to be improvement towards the tools that students can use to improve productivity and collaborative learning. My recommendation is writing centers that focus on exploring artistic and creative learning that benefit there future writing processes The schools seem to be old and overcrowded. The spaces are small for the number of students and they are often not accessible. They do not have updated technology. The schools that I have regularly been in or have visited have all seemed in good condition/repair and class sizes/rooms have been under 20 students for K-3 and under 30 students for 4-8 The schools that I have seen, look and feel old and outdated. The schools that I'm familiar with look good to me. The schools we attend are clean and well kept up but the older schools have "quality of life" issues that tend to not get addressed. Take for example many of the stall doors in bathrooms at Lincoln no longer close. There are many of these little maintenance items at Midvale and Hamilton.

The schools where I have been have some serious needs for renovation. The Lowell School library is not conducive to children. The carpet is stained and a tripping hazard. The lunchroom doesn't fit the needs of the kids, and it is claustrophobic, loud, and in the basement. East High needs a new auditorium for performance and for school events. The orientation for parents is held there, and it is a very sore first impression of the school. The staff is high superior in helping students than other school district in the area of Madison. The structures are solid and on attractive properties. The limitations of space and accessibility are able to be corrected within the existing properties. the surrounding of the school area looks clean and neat. Inside of the school is clean and and organized most of the time. The theater at East High School is falling apart. Compared to all other theaters in Madison schools, it is awful! Poor seating, acoustics, decor...everything. The theatre at East desperately needs updating. There are some class rooms with ripped carpet and very old equipment. Bathrooms should have touchless water faucets in all schools. The three schools I have spent time in: Randall, Hamilton, West, all seem to have a shortage of facilities for the extracurricular activities or these are sub par. The tiles are falling off the walls, and the school (Toki in particular) is BOILING HOT!!!!! It is not a good learning environment. The time I have spent in schools, people I have talked to and past district studies. The times I've been at the school, it was always in good con The two schools that my daughter has attended are older schools, but they seem pretty good , considering how old they are. The walls are cracked and dirty, ceiling tiles need replacement (most are either old, dirty, or broken), bathrooms need upgrading, rooms are either too small, too cold, or too hot,

The West High School freshmen baseball field is in very bad condition, doesn't have stands, and no scoreboard. The windows are old and do not provide good insulation during the winter. Playground equipment is old and rusty Cafeteria is overpacked and pretty close to reaching the maximum for fire safety capacity Bathrooms old and not really handicap accessible Classroom are small and doorways are not as accesible for wheelchairs Lighting fixtures old and not green and generate more overhead loss The windows do not seal. It's very cold in the winter. We need to wear winter coats in the classrooms. The screens are broken. Leaky roof. Wiring in the lights are very old. Lights are dim and don't provide enough lighting for learning, when they are working. Carpets and hallway sinks are on ugly orange!!!! We need more wiring if we plan to use technology in the classroom and not crash! We need more electrical outlets for technology, too. Broiler is currently broken and does not work. There are a few broken tiles on the floor and some windows that steam up but otherwise the rooms and hallways of the three schools to which my children go are well maintained. Some rooms are very hot while others are cold. The children adjust by wearing shorts underneath their snow pants. I think additions are a good idea for overcrowding. There are a lot of broken and old things. Also a lot of things are not even and have not been in good condition for years. There are a lot of older buildings to maintain, so resources are spread thin, and sometimes projects wait for many years. There are a lot of parts of MMSD schools that are in need of renovation and repair. There are a number of maintenance issues (roofing being the largest issue I have notice) There are alot of good people who work hard to get the facilities in good shape but buildings get old and difficult and more expensive just to maintain quality. There are capital needs to the facilities that are needed but they are keep very clean. There are disparities all over the district. Some schools appear newer and appear to have been upgraded, while other schools have not received the same. There are facilities that could certainly use updating but overall I don't notice a lot of issues (my girls have attended Huegel and Stephens). There are many areas that I see in the schools where my sons have attended where there are deferred maintenance or broken down equipment. There are many beautifully built schools, all over MMSD. But, many of these same schools, have the same problems: aging, antiquated, science labs, music facilities, and multi-purpose athletic facilities. Most importantly, we support and encourage the expansion of bilingual education. There also needs to be a greater emphasis on helping social and economically disadvantaged students. There are many cracked sidewalks and lack of updates in the buildings ~ e.g., some schools do not have elevators for student and staff accessibility. The furniture in some schools is very old and in poor condition. In addition, many schools do not have current technologies to facilitate student learning, such as interactive whiteboards and sufficient computers for student use. Many schools lack air conditioning and outside facilities are outdated and/or inadequate. There are many parts of our building (East) that are literally falling apart. There are many reasons for updating our schools. Many of the schools are overpopulated and need more space. If the schools look more improved this might make students be more excited to attend those schools and try harder. There are mice There are new buildings and old buildings. There are no schools in Fitchburg and instead of being able to attend schools within walking distance, my children have to be bussed to schools in bad neighborhoods. The schools are very old, crowded and there are no plans for updates. There are quite a few schools that are not ADA accessible. This means any child that has mobility issues and cannot use stairs is bused to an accessible school, costing the district more money. Sidewalks and playground blacktop are broken and uneven, causing our younger children to fall. Children also pick up pieces of blacktop and try to throw it to break it apart, creating dangerous situations. There are schools without a/c. Some buildings and playgrounds look like they haven't been updated in 20 or 30 years, and aren't accessible for people with disabilities. There are some buildings in good shape, and many that are old and outdated. Frank Allis, for example, should be bulldozed to the ground and rebuilt from scratch. It is a nightmare in both layout and condition. There are some improvements to some of the schools, new schools, temporary fixes, but there are many older schools who have not had the necessary updates needed. There are some older buildings that need updating.

There are some problems every year, but they are fixed and on't affect the ability to teach (most of the time). There have been no updates to the building since it was built; heating and cooling are random throughout the building,some areas are freezing while other areas are too hot; some classrooms have partitions for walls making rooms noisy and hard for students to concentrate or hear instructor, sports facilities have not been kept updated There is a great disparity between different buildings. The older schools appear to not have been updated in many years. Not only are they not as aesthetically pleasing, I understand that there are safety concerns due to outdated maintenance. There is a huge discrepancy between the newer and older schools. The older schools have not been properly maintained and upgraded. There is a wide variation of conditions, and it seems the schools on the west side have better facilities than those on the east or south sides. There is crowding and lack of dedicated specials space for the elementary children. More so I think that also the outdoor recess equipment also needs to be upgraded. There is deferred maintenance evident in schools. Many buildings look run down. There is insufficient ground cover (mulch) on many playgrounds, Crestwood's heating system is quite poor, the building is freezing in some rooms and really hot in others, much of the furniture is older. There is no AC. Some structures are falling apart and it's not safe for kids. There is no air conditioning at Black Hawk MS. As an adult, I have a hard time concentrating in 80+ degree heat. How can we expect kids to learn in those conditions? There is no air conditioning in Franklin, Randall and Shorewood at least. Going there on warm days is extremely uncomfortable, I can't imagine learning there! The gym/cafeteria/auditorium in Franklin and Randall are a joke. The acoustics are terrible, my son was asked to eat lunch ON THE FLOOR because there wasn't enough room for him to sit at a table. There are no ramps and no elevators. The play ground at Franklin is cement. These are OLD buildings. The school I went to 40 years ago was more up to date than these are. There is no classroom space for teachers or students and the landscape is poorly design There is nothing wrong with MMSD facilities. There is serious overcrowding at certain schools especially on the east and the south sides of our city. It is an impediment to educating our students as whole children when students are crammed into classrooms and cannot even access a different space in which to eat lunch and interact with classmates in other classrooms and grades. There is shortage of space available for small groups and special ed. students. I see lots of children and teachers working in the halls. The OT/PT room at Leopold is in the girls locker room in the gym. It is very noisy and inappropriate use of space for therapy. There is significant disparity between the effectiveness of facilities depending upon which side of Madison you happen to be on. There is too much variation to answer. Some are newer and well maintained; others are a disgrace. ALL kids deserve schools that are safe and worthy. There is water coming into the hallways through the ceiling every winter because of ice dams. Inconsistent heating throughout the building. Windows without screens and only one window in each room opens for air circulation. Shades covering windows are old, dirty and are difficult to go up and down. Playground needs updating for use by young children, since we added 4K to the buildings - also need more playground equipment that is accessible for children with special needs. Need more playground equipment that encourages peaceful playing, new blacktop, etc Also, my school needs a new parent/car drop off area. There isn't one at all and the parking lot is dangerous. There isn't enough space for the children to eat together so that they can actually have enough time to play outside and get their bodies moving, not to mention the fact that they aren't receiving vital nutrition necessary for learning brain function. There seems to be a big gap between different schools. Some are crammed for space, dated and in need of repair. Others are spacious, with new technologies and seem shiny and new. There seems to be a lot of disparity among schools with some being in much better shape. There used to be holes in the walls of the cafeteria at Kennedy. It was taken care of last year. Even though Kennedy is an old school, it is maintained well. These schools are VERY outdated, there is no air circulation for the kids when it gets hot and that is the one thing my kids are bothered with, how can they learn if they are bothered. I have not seen any text books for the kids one teacher even advised that my son look on google for answers. If you can't afford the new textbooks you surely can afford refurbished ones. How can they learn without the basics. They appear dirty, in need paint, excessively worn or broken doors, drinking fountains and exteriors. They are clean but have outdated technology, and space for all the needs of the students. they are clean, janitorial/maintanence staff does a great job. they are clearly old, outdated They are first rate as juxtoposed with facilities I have seen in other states. My children and I relocated from Florida and the facilities there are horrible. they are functional if somewhat dated They are not falling apart. The schools I have been in (Falk, Jefferson and JMM) are in pretty good shape. Jefferson Middle School needs permanent walls and it did not even make the list. Every year Jefferson asked for walls and they get turned down. Why is that? They are old, outdated, crowded, often dirty.

They are small, cramped, ill equipped. Schools are not accessible. They are not setup to educate our children. Our children deserve better. However, it will be too late for my children by the time anything is done. they are so old They don't seem dangerous, physically. They feel dark and dirty. The electrical outlits are old and scary. The ceiling shows watermarks from leaks. Some smell damp. They have newer equipment, They have the resources they need. Consistant with schools available in other districts They look outdated They seem like older buildings that have been well maintained but do not always perfectly match the needs of the school community. For instance, I find the windowless basement rooms for 4K at Lapham to be a little disappointing. They seem to be clean and kept up, but perhaps outdated. They were build in the 1950. there are numerous building code updates that would deem many of these facilities unsafe. Its time to rebuild/renovate. They're not in bad shape. Just when you compare them to schools like Verona and Waunakee Things always seem in disrepair, like they haven't been replaced for decades and people are just limping along with what they have. things falling apart, general disrepair Things in the schools are old and worn out Things just generally look in good repair... but old and somewhat outdated. Things look old..out dated or too small. We need ti make sure our schools are modern UTD and have enough room to teach our children the best way! Things simply don't work, things fall off the walls, things constantly needing repair. This is based mostly on the schools that my children & grandchildren have & are attending. I see some very nice improvements in those schools, but understand that all are not that fortumate. This is in regard to Hamilton specifically. There are far too many children in far too small of a space. Thoreau Elementary. Seems clean and neat and it isn't crumbling. Thoreau is kept clean and in good repair by the custodial staff. Though many buildings are old, they appear well-cared for, open, spacious, and inviting.

Three of the four schools we've been at need major updates and all four of the schools are not mantained well. Through the years I have noticed areas that need upkeep: cracked dingy plaster in stage room at Lapham, weird gaping hole in ceiling in lesser used part of Marguette, unappealing playground areas at Lapham and Marquette, too dark interior at O'Keefe Tight budgets have caused delayed maintenance. Tiles falling off walls, broken furniture, wobbly tables, cabinets with no doors, ceiling tiles missing, etc. Tiles falling, windows broke, shades broke, wifi weak, muddy, playground broken, lights hanging, Tiles in halls make it feel like a bathroom. Dirty sinks, floors, walls - just about everything! Run down and broken playground equipment. Time in schools and communications from my children: *Poor quality of East HS auditorium *Boiler room fire *Classrooms with minimum extra wall space *Overcrowded and shared cafeteria spaces *Testing rooms with uncomfortable florescent lights *Days that require students to have coats in schools *Closed off stairways That said, staff do their best to provide a clean and safe space. Time spent in Memorial High School I have found areas like bathrooms are severely degraded and in need of renovation. Things like sinks that do not work are not helping our students. Time spent in schools as a parent and commmunity member. Toki is in rough shape Toki is pretty old and appears to have some fairly substantial issues. Toki needs some serious updating too many kids squished in old outdated spaces Too much was let go in the past. When they finally remedied some of the problems such as roof work, etc., there were sometimes problems with the way the work was done. I think maintenance can never be deferred or you get into these nearly unsurmountable situations. too small for how big the district is Tour of facility Trash left on playgrounds, in hallways of schools after hours, no air conditioning making floors slick with humidity, questionable air quality/odor

Traveling for swim team. Other districts high schools/poor are nearly always more modern and of higher quality. Um, cause they are in VG condition. Undated claasrooms Unless it's a new building (w/in 20 yrs) it's had little improvement besides necessity Up todate. Some items Upgrade of AC at West Using bathrooms at the schools. And the pool shower room at West High. Otherwise not too bad Van Hise and Leopold look great, but Hamilton is getting crowded and security could be upgraded. Van Hise and Velma Hamilton shabby and overcrowded. How come West High not in plan? Crowded, out of date, worn to the bone, not accessible. Very inefficient lay out. Van hise and west high and Hamilton are badly in need of updating and improvement Van Hise Elementary, Hamilton and West are all in need of expansion and improvements Van Hise is chronically in over-capacity, and the building is not safe. Some parts of Shorewood elementary seem outdated and seem in bad shape. Shorewood's outdoor concrete surface needs repair. Van Hise specifically needs a larger library and air comditioning. The school is oudated in numerous ways. My daughter has severe allergies and asthma and needs air conditioning. VanHise, Hamilton, West. This is not louisianna. Facilities are generally in good repair but some problems - cleaning and maintenance behind so dusty classrooms which hurts kids with asthmas etc., and can have leaks that cause probs. West just got air conditioning which is really nice, and Hamilton looks good. I don't spend much time in the school anymore though, so don't know about any underlying issues. I know the West freshman baseball field is ATTROCIOUS, and Van Hise playground needed some work when we were there. But in general, otherwise, LOOKS ok. As I said, this isn't LA. Variation among schools from very nice new Olson Elem to not so new Mendota Elem. Mendota is not in terrible shape, but rather outdated (bathrooms) and the school grounds - especially play ground need a lot of attention. Velma Hamilton Middle school is nice Vermin, roaches, bathrooms that are broken, showers that don't work. The consistency of the heating and cooling is all over the place. The pool is one of, if not the worst, pool in the district. Very bare and institutal looking. Low quality everything. Very few amenities are up to date. Everything from athletics to theaters. Very few new facilities and overcrowding at most schools. Madison keeps growing and we keep stuffing students into old schools. Very impressed with the updates to West High School. Hamilton needs similar updates. But what about the bathrooms? They are in TERRIBLE shape, and are missing toilets, need non-touch sinks and soap dispensers, and need hand dryers. Very old buildings

Very old buildings...franks Allis is not handicap friendly (know this because I tried to take a stroller in there) Very old, moldy smelling. Also the lockers are too small for the amount of books the kids have. The school is too small for the amount of kids, needs updating! Very old, very small and no air conditioning. Very outdated facilities with inefficient heating and cooling, the grounds look old and tired. Very well maintained Viewing the visit to school Visited quite a few schools for many times.

Visiting and volunteering in schools, I have noticed the dilapidated conditions. Also, I have a child with a physical disability who had to have his friends volunteer to carry him, wheelchair and all, up a flight of stairs to his classroom. It didn't sound like a safe idea to me. He ended up hopping up and down the stairs on his good leg. visiting my kids schools. Visiting schools visiting schools and looking at the information provided here Visiting several schools visiting these facilities, they look good Visiting West High School Visits to classrooms and other school spaces

Visits to many of the schools, plus information/principal feedback on over-crowding and outdated structures. visits to or teaching in several schools Visits to schools attended by my grandchildren. Visual inspection, feedback from my child Walk through the buildings, then walk through a school in the surrounding area (e.g. Sun Prarie). Schools are over crowded, one elevator for one school (especially a big school such as East High School). Heating and air condition. Door knobs go missing. Walking in the schools Walking through classrooms there are a lot of deterating walls, desks, eTC.

Walking through Memorial H.S. and seeing broken ceiling fixtures, leaking ceiling...witnessing overcrowding at Chavez with some classes taking place in the basement and hallways...outdated heating system at Lincoln El and ORE...lack of up to date firing kilns for most (and particularly Elementary) Art teachers in the district... Walking through the school halls at West High, and when my son was at Cherokee Middle School the building seem dark and crowded. walking through various buildings and observing walls with cracks/peeling paint, wood doors with chips/hunks out of them, old style classrooms with chalkboards covered with posters/paint. cramped rooms-= not configured for today's tables.desk arrangements

Water stained/moldy ceiling tiles, broken tiles, messy and unpleasant bathrooms that are also in need of repair.

We are constantly told to do more with less. We have all gotten used to working in less than ideal conditions. We are parents at Sandburg elementary, where overcrowding is BAD. We are parents in the East Attendance Area; MMSD employees in the La Follette and West Attendance Areas, and have previously worked in a number of the schools as a substitute. We at East have have roofs that leak, rooms do not have even heat or cooling ability, plumbing issues exist, all rooms are not handicap accessible to mention a few.

We had problems at our school that resulted in kids needing to use outhouses on multiple occasions over the past several years. This was fixed, but it indicates a larger problem because it shouldn't have come to this - likely not up on maintenance like many schools in nation. East side schools are overcrowded and kids can't be shifted anymore. Overcrowding formula seems off. We are looking to improve overcrowding and ADA - seems inadequate. East High Auditorium WORST I've ever seen and my husband is a band teacher in another district so I have seen many. No AC is ridiculous in modern day.We are losing too many students to districts like Sun Prairie. People shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, but unfortunately they do. Security doors have shoved us back in terms of community engagement and warm welcoming feel more than they have increased security. Would like to see all parents have badges and/or more steps taken to make people feel welcome in their schools and proud of their schools. We are an educated community and our schools should be cutting edge, not falling apart. We have a lot of old facilities. When you go inside the underbelly of these facilities, many are in terrible disrepair (East and West High Schools, for example). We have an older district. Older bldgs with poor planning from the past. We have children, staff and volunteers that can not access their school due to injuries, or handicaps. Schools should be handicapped accessible. We have had 2 children in the school system since 2004. Both have attended Gompers elementary and one is now at Blackhawk and the other at East High. We have been very involved while they were at Gompers and noticed it is very hot in the school-in the winter it is warm enough that neither of them would wear long sleeves to school in the winter, and when spring comes with the hot and humid weather, the school is very uncomfortable, even with adding fans. I have stopped in at the end of school and wondered how the kids have been able to concentrate all day in the heat and humidity. The gym in Gompers and Blackhawk have had problems with leaking roofs. The Theater at East is in need of repair and updating. Last winter we set in our winter coats to listen to our son's orchestra concert. It was that cold. This also affected their playing-they had to stop numerous times to retune because of the cold. We have had SO many disappintments with MSCR progras we do NOT sign up anymore. We have no personal experience at this time but they look fairly uncared for on passing by. We have some fantastic buildings and outdoor spaces/facilities. Most are maintained as best that they can. Other buildings/facilities could use some work. Some of the alternative programs have less than ideal places to call home. The freshman baseball diamond at West comes to mind as something outside that's almost an embarrassment when hosting teams from other communities. We have some nice old buildings but relative to all of the new schools in the suburbs ours are a bit dingy and rust. We haven't find any problem so far. we moved here from Stevens Point. In SP, overall facilities better cared for- clean, more comfortable desks, and more space- very crowded at Hamilton and West. Did not have to share lockers. Locks in the the bathrooms here don't lock, but they are clean. No doors in the locker room bathrooms. That is ridiculous. . We play hoops during the winter season and the halls and gym area look fantastic. Wear and tear. Lack of environmental controls. Uneven heat throughout facilities. Well during open house at ORE my son was showing me a lesson on the group rug and he leaned back on the wall and a few tiles came off the wall. Walking into both ORE/Toki is depressing. While the buildings are clean, the tiles look old, grungy and outdated. well groomed and clean Well maintained, but things get tired. Well taken care of Went to school k-12 and seemed to have everything I needed for the most part. West athletic facilities need updating. The freshman baseball field/football field needs attention along w backstop and bleachers. Locker rooms are atrocious. West H.S. is a parking ticket waiting to happen. No parking available. No air conditioning in the school. Classrooms have not been upgraded in years. Locker rooms look like they're from the 1970's and the ofootball and baseball field is dog park for local neighbors. West has the worst sports facilities in the Big 8. The school is overcrowded and dated despite recent HVAC improvements. West high air quality in pool area is dangerously bad. Kids and adults have gotten very ill. West high just did a huge renovation project although some areas are lacking (bathrooms, pool) Randall is in good condition, Hamilton just ok West High Pool is a health hazard. It should be fixed urgently as it creates respiratory distress for athletes and spectators alike. MMSD should be held liable for health effects and costs incurred. All schools look somewhat shabby around the edges. West High School Baseball Field and backstop! This is the practice as as the freshman field. West High School is not accessible for individuals with mobility limitations. It is SHAMEFUL that in 2014 students who cannot walk up and down stairs cannot fully access music and science facilities. West high school is very old and has terrible athletic facilities. There is NO equity between the city schools and it is laughable when you compare West to a suburban school. Yet we expect our student athletes to dedicate the same amount of time and commitment as those other schools. Also, classrooms vary tremendously in comfort. Heating and cooling vary and my students have been very uncomfortable in classes. This greatly impacts learning. West High School looks dark, dingy. Stairwells are boarded up and blandly painted over. The wood is great but decay and drab rest of the building looks aweful. West high school needs to have upgrades, bathrooms, hallways. Too many kids in such old building West HS - pool access down cold hallway and not through locker rooms. Showers rarely work or get to temp in any locker room. Lockers too small or wire tied to use during community programs. Not enough custodial staff to keep community areas clean. West, for example, is the oldest City high school and its athletic facilities reflect that age. They should be upgraded so that West athletes, male and female, can compete on a level playing field with their counterparts in other MMSD high schools and in conference. West's PA system, West's field and tennis court. We've been on site at several of the MMSD schools, and while the facilities are generally clean, they do appear to be old and could use some updates. Also - at Franklin Elementary - some of the classrooms seem to be too hot or too cold, which isn't conducive to learning. What I have read about East HS, particularly the auditorium. It always looks like the west side looks better, ex: major new entrance to one of their high schools. What I have seen at my kids' schools is that the schools are well taken care of by maintenance staff. There could be improvements to HVAC, accessibility, etc., but that is not how I'm defining "condition". What I have seen of Chavez School

When compared to other buildings in the district, East High School is in desperate need of renovation. It's a beautiful building on the outside, but the inside is peeling, cracking, and just plain falling apart. Besides the fact that technology is decades behind surrounding districts, it's embarrassing how awful the building really is. When going to other school districts and seeing their schools, classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, etc. general appearance of most MMSD schools is just old and tired. When I am in the buildings it is very apparent that the facility is dated and has been neglected far too long. I am aware that comparing MMSD to outlying districts is not a good comparison but, really, look at what they have for their students and what we have for our students. When I am in the buildings they seem acceptable (comparable to other school districts I've visited). When I go to the schools my kids attend, I do not see obvious problems but at the same time, I see things that are outdated and could be improved; such as adding a/c since the climate seems to be changing and becoming warmer earlier in the year.

When I have been in them they have nice character general good appearance. The details, toilets that don't work, water fountains that are warm, ceiling tiles missing, you have to look closely to see. Oh and leaks. When I toured multiple facilities they were dirty and not maintained very well. When I visit brand new schools, I think how run down and out-of-date the older schools are. When I visit the schools they seem in fine condition When I visit various facilities, I see resources in disrepair, like broken lockers in hallways and lockers rooms, non- functioning showers in lockers rooms (East High). When I went to Madison East High School they were doing some renovating to the floors in the mall. For such an old school I thought it was better than West High at least. When my son was in elementary school (a few years back), there were buckets on floor during rainstorms; now that he's in high school, I'm aware of hot and cold zones in the building, lots of worn-looking rooms and hallways and also that lots of work is being undertaken. About 3 years back, I recall my son telling me that he would no longer swim in the school pool because the facilities were so "gross." This is the same pool he learned to swim in as a pre-schooler and the same pool I learned to swim in many years ago. It looks pretty much the same as it did then! When there are mice running away the building during college presentations it is a good sign that schools are in poor conditions. When walking through the schools, lockers are broken, chairs are broken and metal is sticking out of them. Madison East is basically the same as it was when I graduated in 1987. Whenever I visit area schools, I am amazed at how good they look compared to MMSD's -- broken floor and ceiling tiles, failing heating/cooling systems, ancient furniture, filthy carpet, dirty windows, overcrowded classrooms.

Where I work (East), the theater is horrible and an embarrassment, and the sound leaking through the walls in the English wing inhibits learning every hour--not an exaggeration-- and the girl's bathroom doesn't have covers on the sanitary trash cans and is missing a mirror and the soccer fields are dangerous and students have received injuries and the grounds near the entrances are bare dirt and weeds and the list goes on. That is just East. While adequately maintained, East is a very old building that has not received the care that would put it in the "very good" category While I love, love Franklin-Randall, it's clear that things like an elevator would make the schools more accessible. Hamilton is already over capacity and I wonder what it will be like when my kids get there. While many schools need updates, to the naked eye they look clean and safe and usually reasonably comfortable. I realize that doesn't address infrastructure needs that may not be easily apparent - like plumbing, HVAC systems, kitchen facilities, materials abatement, pest issues, or code updates. While MMSD does a good job, some of the buildings are older and they are so heavily used that updates will always be needed. While most of the buildings are older, the ones I've seen, for the most part, have been well maintained. While most school facilities seem functional and haven't fallen into major disrepair, many buildings in the district are ill-equipped to meet the needs of today's students - wiring concerns for technology based instruction, space issues with schools at/over capacity, accessibility issues, and lack of space for specials classrooms in some buildings are some of the major concerns that I have seen. While some areas are in fine condition, there are others that are not. Hamilton has some issues that need to be addressed. While some buildings appear to be fairly well maintained many have antiquated boilers etc. that are hanging on by the hard work of custodial staff and a few prayers. While some facilities are aging, they appear to be kept up. While the buildings that I visited were clean and kept - it is quite apparent that they are old and not adequately funded. From old libraries to a non-functioning bell that the school has no funds to fix. While the school my child attends seems fine I know through other parents that overcrowding is stressing other buildings. While the schools seem extremely dated, they seem fit for learning (with that being said, I only visit a few times a month and am not working there). While there are a few newer schools which are lovely facilities, there are many other schools which provide inadequate space or are not ADA compliant. In addition, there is a great discrepancy between the condition from one building to another. While they may not be specifically related to the building projects mentioned for each school in this survey, there are other concerns which I feel need to be addressed. While some schools have, basically, state of the art facilities, other buildings are showing a great deal of wear and tear-- from cracked floor tiles, peeling paint, and leaking roofs to playgrounds which are a disgrace. There is a lack of equity between buildings in this district. while visiting when dropping kids off, clean and maintained While well maintained, the buildings are so much older than those in surrounding areas. The schools I went to (1978 graduate) look so much the same as they did and therefore dingy as a result. The bigger picture, however, is that they don't allow the comforts of modernized schools concerning technology, heating & cooling systems, etc. At Sennett, we don;t even have walls and doors in most of our classrooms, which make learning noticeably more challenging. All of this creates inequity for our student learners. WHS is old, but the Ash street revival did wonders for the building. No parking for WHS kids. The freshman baseball field at West is embarrassing and unsafe. There is not another field in that poor of condition in the state of WI Why in the world isn't Jefferson Middle School on this list?! Unbelievable. If Jefferson is NOT on this list, these schools that are must be in TERRIBLE condition for space. Wide range of schools/facilities. Older buildings need attention re accessibility, security, functionality, aesthetics. Wife worked at West High! It's just run down.

Windows leak cold air, screens not always in, not enough wall boards for writing and posting. Age of technology. Wisconsin schools overall are under undue financial stress because of a continued lack of leadership by the State Government (Democrat and Republican). The decline in available resources is very evident. Wobbly tables. Uneven distribution of heat. (too cold in winter in parts of the building and too hot in other parts.) no air conditioning. bathroom doors don't lock. Cracks in tiles, raggedy rugs, ceiling leaks outside of gym, mice Work in the district and have had opportunity to be in many schools over recent years. When compared to surrounding districts, buildings are outdated, broken tiles (ceilings, walls, bathrooms), general outdated appearance. Worked at other similar size districts, mmsd is behind on technology and upkeep of basic maintenance (air conditioning, water pressure, etc). Worked in the District for 22 years, have been in most of the buildings Working in and visiting numerous MMSD buildings. Worn interiors at east side schools, unkempt athletic facilities. worn, outdated, drab facilities

You can see it everywhere from the building structure, the HVAC systems, and the grounds to name a few.

You can tell comparing it to how they use to be, that there is no upkeep on them. The East High theater is probably in need the most. The amazing talent at that school deserves a brilliant theater like they use to have.

Your focus is on building, but not on education. We need to create a learning environment, most of our schools do not have adequate heating and cooling systems. When it comes to meeting the needs of challenged students do we need to make those available at every school or can we do it at every other school. My house is not handicap accessible and if my mother comes to visit she enters through the garage and we do what we can to avoid the stairs. If we make certain school up to code but allow other to serve the needs of a majority I think we can trim cost. What about using contractors for the cleaning of schools. I think we would have better service and lower cost. I am not impressed with the staff that does this work currently. What questions or comments do you have regarding the plan for facilities' improvements? (limit 250 characters) "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." A change would impact many people for years to come. The theater is a place where memories are made. "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events."....To add to this...it is not just performances but award shows, etc and very uncomfortable space "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events."

"The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. The school has had several fund raisers to make improvements, however, there is never enough funds raised to complete an improvement project. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It does not reflect well on the Madison school district to have a school that has extremely talented students perform (e.g. Show Choir, Solo Performance) in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." $4 million should be included in the plan to improve the East High Auditorium. Private fund raising has not been successful and it is up to us taxpayers to provide a decent auditorium for our high schools. If it were a nicer venue, revenue could be generated by leasing it.

Again, I think they are minimal requests. I think all the schools need good gyms for appropriate phy ed to take place. The East auditorium is bordering on disgraceful. Otherwise, it looks good what is recommended. All fine, but I would add East High School's auditorium to the list of needed improvements. It desperately needs to be improved. Although the east high theatre needs a renovation, all of east high needs renovating or possibly it is time to just rebuild a new highschool. Any plan for Madison east theatre. It's an insult to those students. As a former theatre educator and a parent, the East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. It is the worst arts space in the city. As a graduate, 1981, of East High the theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. It looks like nothing has been done to it in the last 30 years. It is getting very run down. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. As a parent at East High School, I would love to see the theater at east being renovated as part of this plan/referendum. The theater is old and outdated with horrible seating. I have sat through many events in there feeling sorry for the students trying to perform and the staff who try and make this space work. A decent theater would benefit not only east, but all the surrounding schools who could utilize it. It is over due and deserved. As a parent of an East High graduate, I know from personal experience that much could be updated at this school. However I am most concerned by the Theater. Although called a theater, this is actually much more - it's the center of the East High community. This is where so much happens to bring students together, to celebrate their accomplishments, to entertain and share their gifts and talents, to meet with families, to learn about college prospects, to learn about other cultures, and so much more.... And I'm sad to say that this space is a dump. What kind of message does that give the East High students and faculty about their value. Please consider updating this space to reflect the value that MMSD and the east side places upon the students who attend East High. As indicated, East High is in need of a new theatre. The current theatre is in sure need of repair. My son performed many times in the East theatre and he had a hard time understanding how all the other schools had such nice theatres compared to East. These students work hard and deserve a wonderful, updated space that they can feel proud of. Please add this request to the spring referendum. Thank you. As previously stated I want to see a renovation of the East High theater. Thank you [Name Redacted] Bowling chairs? Really? "The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." Climate control at East High and Sherman Middle schools should be included. In addition, the East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and VERY uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. East High and the community it serves needs a new theatre/performance space. east high auditorium needs to be included in this plan. It already is a nuisance that East has no home fields for varsity sports and need to go to Lussier. auditorium is caliber of most elementary schools and needs to be upgraded to support the students best. East High is in dedperate need of new theatre updates. To encourage the arts and academics. I am a strong supporter of the arts and a believer in encouraging the arts omg with the core academics. I have seen the importance of a creative outlet. My daughter struggled in school until finding this outlet. She went from d and f grades to a and b grades since. East High needs help! Fix up the theater. And better lighting in hallways and common areas, please! East high school auditorium is great in need of repairs upgrades and seating. Seats are broken and in a bad state of disrepair. Please add ehs theater to the renovation plan so our students have a place to perform and appreciate student performance. East High School could use a renovation for the theater, as it is a wonderful opportunity to restore a great space to working order. East High School desperately needs a new theater. It is embarrassing and sends a very poor message to the students. The safety of it should be considered as well. Please address this facility in your plan. East High School desperately needs improvements to its theater. Please add the East High School Theater in the improvement plan. East high school has been trying to increase there theater for years, out of all the highschools they are in need the most. If you want to support the arts, this needs to happen. East High School has some of the most talented students and many graduates have gone on and have careers in performing. The theater they are forced to use is far from adequate and for the audiences it is horribly uncomfortable and prevents many family members from being able to attend. East High school is in desperate need of a new theater. Anyone walking into the space would agree it is an embarrassment, a disgrace, and a shameful space in this day and age. Entry/exit must be violate fire code, there is no ventilation, seats are broken orange plastic separated by worn metal bars, no aisles - that is correct - no aisles, bare cement floor, space that is inadequate to hold parent meetings much less concerts or plays. As proud as we are of Madison schools, Margaret Williams Theatre belongs in a dumpster and needs a complete overhaul. East High School music/auditorium facilities are in terrible condition East High School MUST have the theatre addressed. Groups have been trying to raise funds for years and need the support of the district.

East High School needs a refurbished theater. A group of parents tried very hard to raise funds to renovate but have not been successful. I would like to add the amount needed to refurbish. This school deserves better than what it now has. -Former parent of East High performers. https://www.facebook.com/RaiseTheCurtain East high school urgently needs a renovation of its theater. This would be a relatively low cost but very important investment.

East High School: THe theater is an embarrassment. They seem to have such talent in the teaching staff, but every time I sit in there I notice how many people are uncomfortable and distracted by the space. It is old, clunky, and it feels like there is no respect for the students that are working so hard. It has to be fixed. East High School's auditorium is in terrible shape. The East High theater is in terrible condition. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now itΓÇÖs time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan.a space to display their performing arts capabilities. East High School's theater is horrible and is in dire need of renovation. It has been for decades. It is also a fire trap. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have kids perform there and it is uncomfortable for parents and community members to watch performances. Have someone show it to you and/or sit through a show and see how ridiculous it is. It just reinforces the feeling that East is the "poor" school that is bad at everything. East High School's theatre is an abomination. Completely neglected and shows parents and students that the district isn't concerned about the arts. East high theater has long been a concern for the community and many have worked to get it fixed up. This needs doing! East High theater space is in need of serious renovation. Seating is terrible. East high theatre space is terrible and is sorely in need of an upgrade. It reflects poorly on the school and the east side community to have an inadequate space for the arts East High's theater/auditorium has been dreadful for years. Upgrading this theater should be a high priority, and I am distressed that this is not included in the plan.

East Hight Theater space is an embarrassment! Especially given the quality of the performances that happen there. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. East is the Grand Dame of madison high schools yet is showing its age. The once beautiful Margaret Williams theater was destroyed years ago when needed for classroom space. It is time to restore this space for our childrens' arts and music as well as our pride in our school community. Restoring the theater would honor our talented young performers! East needs a new theater. It's outdated and inefficient. East theater renovation needs to be included in Phase 1 East theater space is embarrassing, please add it to referendum Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan. East High has been struggling with an outdated theater for years. Renovation plans have been made and now all that is needed is financial support from the school district.

Hello. Please fund the remodeling of the theater at East High School. The space is a wreck and with the success of additional arts programming among those less fortunate, a revitalized theater should be a priority. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now itΓÇÖs time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan. How were the letter grades determined by the facilities plan and why aren't the schools with Ds and Fs being addressed? Why is long term plan addressing ALL needs (facilities committee recos, Energy, AC at a minimum in middle schools, playgrounds, technology needs, EAST HIGH AUDITORIUM, and other needed updates) addressed??? How is capacity level determined - seems wrong. Have you walked through all schools to see how being used, eliminating combined classrooms and ensuring all have rooms for specials? The East High Auditorium is a disgrace and it needs to be addressed. I'm appalled that it's not even mentioned. Has anyone talked to the staff at East to see how the size and condition of the auditorium impacts their programming? They probably can't even perform in the same way they rehearse because I can't imagine they could fit enough people. ALL schools should have a space where all families can attend performances and activities together - including at the elementary level. If families won't fit in the gym or another large space for performance or family night, that's a problem. However, The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. I am a parent of an East High School student. Our theater is a completely inadequate. The renovation for the East High theater should be a priority in the facilities improvement plan. I am concerned about the district never addressing the appalling condition of the East High Theater, year after year. As a parent of 2 EHS graduates, I can't believe how our theater is allowed to remain so decrepit . . . just compare for instance to the wonderful La Follette facility.

I am copying this from an email, but only because it accurately expresses my opinion: ======The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. I am filling out this survey mainly to ask that the district add the East High theatre to its renovation plans. East High is an historic building with an historic theatre that was turned into an ugly and uncomfortable study hall room. This is the center of the school where the community gathers for music concerts and theatre productions, awards ceremonies, cultural events, and public speakers. In its current state, it reinforces the students' and families' feelings that East High is just an underperforming school that is not as good as other schools in the district. The East High Booster Club has tried to raise money for the project, but the reality is that East High does not serve a very wealthy community and private donations have not been sufficient to jumpstart the project. Building facilities should be the responsibility of the school district. Please consider adding this renovation to your project list. I am very concerned about the state of the theater at East High School. I have been there for numerous events, and to be completely honest, it is an embarrassment. To have this space be the first space that incoming freshmen and their families see and experience is unfortunate. The seats are extremely uncomfortable for the length of the events there and it is an eyesore. Please consider adding this to the spring referendum. Thank you for your consideration. I am very disappointed that East High and specifically the theater project has not been addressed in this plan. The theater is in terrible condition. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. The school district needs to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan. My kids attend private schools - primarily because of the condition of the public schools in our district (Lakeview/Sherman and East). If these schools had a little bit of money to address some of these issues we would be more likely to attend and support public education. I believe East High school's theater should be included. It hasn't had a thing done to it for years. I believe the East HS theatre upgrade should be included in the plan. This has been a topic in the eastside community for sometime, there is community support and a renovation plan has been developed. It needs to be included in the MMSD facilities plan. I certainly do not know about all the schools in the district. I do know that some areas that need to be addressed are not. I do not know how many others there other than those I know of so it is hard to comment on the plan overall. The one glaring area not addressed that I am aware of is the East High Theater. It was gutted and subdivided while I attend East many years ago. No new stage fixtures were included. The new layout and seating was terrible. Little has changed. As I recall this was a WPA or similar project and has needed upgrading for many years. Funds must be provided for this project. I do not doubt the need for more space. But as we add space we cannot ignore maintenance and updates. Poorly maintained and badly out of date facilities such as the East High School theater send a negative message to our students. I generally support tax increases to improve our schools. But I would not support a tax increase for a plan that does not update shameful facilities such as the East High theater.

I do not see the East High theater on the list. How could that be? It's inadequacy has been a topic of discussion for many, many years and I assumed it would be addressed in this plan. It's not just a matter of improving a woefully inadequate space, but providing equity for the east side at least in the physical plant. I don't see anything in the plan for improving the East High School Theater that is outdated, with a stage that is not ADA accessible. The East community needs to have a performance facility that matches the other high schools. East's students need and deserve a better school. Please add this to your plan. I feel unable to talk about the current plans as I don't have children at any of the schools mentioned. I do want to add the auditorium at East High School for consideration. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan, and it makes sense to have it be a part of the more comprehensive plan.

I have and will continue to support referendums when it is determined the needs are great. I am asking that the cost of the East High theater renovation be included in the discussion of the needed improvements. The theater is in deplorable condition and frankly it is an unacceptable learning space for every student who attends East. Both my children attended East and there were many events, both music and sports related where the theater was the venue. The condition of the theater has been part of many negative conversations over the last 14 years my family has been associated with the high school. Please take action to address this important issue. I hope to see improvements made to the auditorium at East High School. Our Lowell elementary students have their music performances at LaFollette because there is not a suitable facility in our area.

I live on the near east side and there's a big conversation in our neighborhood about East High and the need to update the school. East is going to have a huge increase in student population in the next decade ++ and we need to be prepared. One great place to start would be with renovations to the theatre -- a space where students, teachers, families, and the community gather -- and a place that should be a proud representation of an excellent Madison school. Although this particular facilities improvement plan might not include East High, please consider adding this to a plan -- and soon! Thank you for your work and dedication to Madison schools! I REALIZE THAT SPACE AND ACCESSIBILITY CONCERNS PROBABLY TRUMP FINE ARTS, BUT EAST HIGH NEEDS TO FIX ITS AUDITORIUM, AND MAKE IT A CENTER FOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. I respectfully request that you add the East HS theater renovation to the referendum. Having attended many events in the theater between 2001-2007 when our 3 children attended East I think of it as the living room of East HS. We desperately need a new living room. Thank you. I support all midifications to enhance participation of children with disabilities. I think that remodeling the East High Auditorium should be a priority. I support the renovation of the East High School Auditorium. My three children graduated more than 7 yrs. ago, and the auditorium was in need of an update then. I strongly urge the district to go ahead with this project before another decade goes by. The students, families, and the community deserve a functional facility. East High School prepares students to go out into the world with an education rich in cultural diversity which is valuable for successful careers. Thank you!

I think East High School should be on the phase one of the plan. The auditorium is horrible and needs to be renovated. The sports facilities also are so far below grade of where other schools are. The pool is so tight they can't even hold meets with more than one school in an adequate way. The floors are cement, not tiled. The heating and cooling system doesn't work properly. When I attended the parent night last year the sound system was horrible and you couldn't even understand the speakers. I think the east side always gets funds last because of the high poverty and it needs to be addressed. Every kid in Madison deserves a school that functions well. I think east high school should get a look. The very outdated theatre is sub-par when compared to other theatres in the Madison high schools. There is a group that has advocated for renovation of the theatre, and community- wide financial support could help further that goal. The seats are uncomfortable, and the spsace is too small for a school of that size. I think it would be a shame to go through this process leading to a referendum without considering the needs of the East High Theater. I think renovating the theater at Madison East should be a priority. Because of a poorly planned renovation 40 years ago, the theater has poor acoustics, awful and less seating, and it's incredibly dated. I think that East High's theater should be added to the plan. That theater needs major work and would improve the community. I think you should consider including East high school's theater in the facility improvements. As a theater alum from 2005 I know the theater needed renovating even then. I want to know why the East High School Theatre is not on the list of improvements. This project has been fundraised and planned for years and is still at a standstill. I want to know how MMSD will be ensure accountability and transparency for how the recipients of the aid were selected, and who will be contracted to perform the work. Is there a plan in place to provide space for students while their normal facilities are under construction? I went to East High School and was very active in the theater department there. Due in large part to the experiences I had at East Drama, I went on to NYU Tisch School of the Arts- one of the most prestigious theater schools in the country- majoring in theater design. I am now an active member of the New York theater community. The East High theater was in terrible condition when I went there and I can only imagine what condition it is now. I owe a lot to the theater community in Madison and it is really a shame that the space they have is so inadequate. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now itΓÇÖs time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan. I wonder why there are no improvements at high schools. I know East best and there are many opportunities, starting with the theater, which is completely inadequate and an embarrassing place for public events. Including high schools may build broader public support too. I would like the East High School Theater project to be represented in the "plan for facilities' improvements begin considered" I would like to see East High School as part of the plan. For example, the theater is in need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. I would like to see East High students have a theater they can be proud of, invite community members to, and where they can better show off their talents and the school. I would like to see East High theater renovation as part of the plan.

I would like to see the East High Renovation Project included on the referendum. This project is long overdue. A new Theater/Aud would be a source of pride not only for Madison and it's public schools but for MMSD. I would like to see the East High School theater renovated to be a more inviting space for the community. Parents were reluctant to spend any time in the theater during my time as a student at East High School due to the uncomfortable seats and poor acoustics. A high school should be a an inviting space for the community, and the current theater at East is not at all inviting. I would like to see the East High theater added to the proposal. It would be a missed opportunity and a disappointment to leave this badly needed renovation of the district's major capital project plan. I would like to see the East High Theatre project included. I think the theatre is grossly inadequate and an embarrassment to the community. I would like to see the Theater Renovation Project at Madison East High School funded and completed .

I would really like to address the theater issue at East High. As a past parent of a student at East, and a proud community member of the Eastside, I am SO embarrassed whenever I go to a school or public function at the East Aud. It is not only acoustically horrible, but it is visually UGLY, way too small, and generally looks like it is on its last legs. I have been to every other high school aud. in Madison, Middleton and Monona- and the East aud. is nothing short of a travesty compared to these other facilities. We say that we value the arts in this community, but the condition of the East High aud. certainly leaves a different impression. I know money is very tight, but PLEASE consider repairing and upgrading this blight on our proud school district. I'd like to look at a few more issues, like the EAST High Theater (for example). These include accessibility and tech upgrades, as well as beauty and function. Public buildings, especially schools, should be city treasures and reflect a deep commitment to the public good. I'd love if the Margret Williams theater in east high school could be renovated, a school with such amazing fine arts deserves a decent theater I'm concerned about reports on the abysmal condition of the East High Theater and want it to be addressed in the current plan. Please provide funding for the already existing renovation plan for the East High School Theater. I'm upset the plan does not include restoring the Madison East High theater to a condition that sends a message to students and families that they are worthy of having a decent place to gather, learn, perform and celebrate success. Important needs are being ignored. The theater auditorium at East High being one of the primary examples of this. In addition to the improvements provided for in the plan, we very much need to completely remodel the theater/auditorium in East High School. It is almost unusable in its current condition. The School Board should try meeting there to see first hand how inadequate it is. This is unfair to the children who attend East High. They always seem to be the "poor cousins" who get neglected. Please fund the remodeling according to the plan that has been presented to the school principal & to the School Board. It will support the arts and provide a location for school gatherings that the students can be proud of. Is the auditorium at East High on the list or not? I am confused. It is very out-dated and the seats are uncomfortable. It doesn't contain a proposal to improve East High School's auditorium which is in very poor condition. Looking at the list - no funds have been allocated to the high schools - Specifically East High School I was a student at East High School in the early 70s when the the theater was chopped up into three rooms. The theater is in need to upgrading - not only to support the size of the school population but to enrich community events. I have attended events with my children and see the plastic chairs that replaced the wooden seats many years ago - many that have been removed (broken) and left with open spaces. Madison East High School needs a renovation in their theater and performance space. For a school with a wonderful music and theater program, the conditions they perform in are horrible. The audience has to sit in terrible chairs and the acoustics are very bad. Margaret Williams Theater at East High is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. My children benefitted from the upgrades in past years at Lapham, Marquette & O'Keeffe. It's time to update East High School. The condition of the school is an embarrassment for our community. I am in agreement with the push to update the Theatre at East. We have sat through many programs in the space that was terribly remodeled in the '70s to create classroom space. The students deserve better. ItΓÇÖs time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan. My primary concern is the Theater at East High School. As I said before it is uncomfortable, embarrassing and I believe a danger at times to the people on stage. East High School has thriving choral, instrumental, theater and spoken work communities that use the theater extensively! My son is in the orchestra at East High. It is shameful that the orchestra teacher has to spend time re-tuning kids' instruments in the middle of a concert because the stage area is so cold in the winter. Creativity and the arts are important in today's economy, and the state of East's auditorium is not sending that message to the students or to the community. My son was in theater at East. It was a joke how bad the theater is. I went to Middleton and it was completely different. Memorial is a "decent" theater, East's shouldn't be such a dump in comparison. My specific request is for the East HS Theater which could be a focal point for the entire East community. It could be our community theater. I also think our facilities need major upgrades. I am passionate about our schools and really want to have facilities at all of our schools that are well maintained and compete with other area school districts. We are already losing too many kids to the suburbs. I believe one of the factors is inferior facilities. We support the referendum fully. It is overdue.

No consideration is given to the condition of the East High Theatre. It is in dire need of improvement. The "improvements" made in the 1970's need to be corrected. Seating is poor, acoustics are worse, lighting is bad.

Our High schools also need improvements. East high school needs an upgraded auditorium and athletic facilities. I think this should be an integral part of the academic achievment plan. We need to offer activities that excite kids about being at school so they attend school. This should be a part of closing the racial gaps. Please add East's theatre for renovations to the referendum Please add renovation of East High theater to the plan. Please add the East High School Theater to the plan Please add the remodel and renovation of the Lowell Library and the East High Auditorium to the plans!!! Please consider adding renovation of East HS auditorium/theater to current facilities improvement plan. This venue is a disgrace and does not serve our EH students/families/staff, nor MMSD or community well. Please consider adding the East High theater to your plan. It is outdated and uncomfortable. We want to emphasize the arts, but the space is an embarrassment. Please consider renovating East High's theater. Please consider working on the Madison East theater. The kids work very hard on all the different shows, but the theater itself is not adequate.

Please do not limit the improvement plan by grade level. Some things at other levels are in dire need of repair or renovation. The East High School Margaret Williams Theater is an embarrassment. It is also a safety hazard. The seats that are left are not secured very well. My father was nearly injured when attempting to sit in on for a band concert. All he did was sit down and the chair snapped off. He is not a large man either.

Please don't forget the East High Theatre!! And additional outside/motion lighting along Lowell's playground fence (on Center Ave) is a safety concern. Pitch dark at night. Not sure if it's specifically addressed in the plan. Please help East to get a new theatre. Please include a theater for East High School in the improvement plan. The old one is gone and is now really a classroom with an old stage. Its disgraceful. Please include East High theater as an area to renovate, updating the systems and seating capacity.Its current condition is simply dilapidated, unsafe in some areas and inaccessible in Thanks Please include madison East high school auditorium on your plan. Please include renovation of Madison East's auditorium. At least replace the cheap chairs that contribute to poor acoustics.

Please include renovation of the East High School Theater / auditorium! It is an absolute disgrace to the students and community. And it looks like an accident waiting to happen... Definitely not good. Also recommend you get other bids for elevator at Mendota! If other projects are included then they should be noted in the plan. Please include the East High Theater in improvement plans

Please include the East theater renovation if there is a referendum. The theater really is an embarrassment. Seriously, those Brunswick bowling chairs are as uncomfortable as they are unattractive. I've sat in them many times for orchestra concerts, band concerts, show choir, school plays and a variety of other events. It just makes me sad that the talented students at East must perform in such an inadequate facility. They certainly deserve much, much better! Please put the East High theater renovation on the referendum. Please renovate the theater at East High School. Please renovate theater/auditorium at East High.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE ADDRESS THE HORRIFIC THEATER/AUDITORIUM AT EAST HIGH SCHOOL!!! It is a DISGRACE, and has been so for a very long time! Those students deserve FAR BETTER than what they have. Provide funds for East to get a new theater. The current theater is not suitable for performances and is embarrassing to the district to have such poor facilities. Also, add AC to all of East.

Replace the uncomfortable chairs in the room used for theater events at East High I only had one child pass through Madison school system but I remember that room in a very bad way. We have produced dramatic artists and whereas they have sometimes made small gifts back, it's our job as taxpayers, not theirs. Since all facilities are publicly owned by the community, why is it that only Franklin/Randall students reap financial benefits of renting out parking space during UW football games? This benefit should be evenly distributed across the district. Really! Also, the East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. Some essential facilities upgrades are unaddressed. East High's facilities, especially the theater, are atrocious and falling apart. We need more than elevators and ADA compliance. Students and teachers in Madison should have state of the art facilities and programs that citizens can be proud of. I believe Madison is lagging behind other districts in the area, and may actually lose students and staff to other districts who leave for better facilities. I commend the efforts to be effective, efficient and put student's and staff needs as the priority, but it is time for Madison taxpayers to invest in the community's future. My children have attended MMSD schools since 1993, with the last one to graduate from East in 2018. We believe that public education is essential for a strong community, and support the plans even though most of our children will not see the direct benefits. Maybe our grandchildren will. Improving the Margaret Williams Theatre at East High has been discussed since my oldest daughter entered in 1997. We deserve a safe, welcoming performing arts center in Madison. Thank you for re-paving the previously hideous and unsafe East High parking lot. Now we need to renovate the Theater. Our wonderful arts programs deserve a space that is a real theater and not a junk heap of plastic and concrete; this could be the focal point of eastside arts programs (beyond the high school) and could help revitalize the east side and encourage more families to move to and stay in our side of town rather than move to the suburbs. The Arts are very important!!! The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The auditorium at East is in shambles, it barely functions for large gatherings. It should be a focal point of the school yet it has not been maintained. Please consider these types of spaces for renovation, they are really classrooms as well! The board has been thoughtful about the facilities improvements. However, I would like to see the theater/aud at East High included in the referendum. It is a project that is long overdue. Our students and faculty deserve better.

The East High Margaret William's Theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. This theater was set to be renovated when our oldest child was in school in the '90s. I am not sure why it didn't happen then. Now our youngest is there and will not see a new theater either.There are missing seats and broken desks. As a theater it is lacking any modern ammenities or acoustics. The East High students are at a clear disadvantage by having a sub-standard theater. Some resource should be allocated here. The East High School "theater" (lecture hall) is an embarrassment. Chairs are molded plastic, uncomfortable to sit in for any length of time, acoustics are terrible, & atmosphere is non- existent. These performers & audiences deserve better. Please add this long overdue project to the spring referendum. The East High School Auditorium is in great need of renovation. We need an updated space so that the kids who shine in the performing arts have accessibility. This auditorium is their classroom. The East High School Theater is dreadfully outdated. Many talented students perform in this venue and it is inadequate and uncomfortable for both performers and attendees. Please renovate this theater. The East High School theater is in desperate need of a facility upgrade, the seats and acoustics are intolerable, it is impossible to focus on a performance of any kind in such a lack of comfort. In addition, there is only one wheelchair accessible seat, and the theater has antiquated curtains/weight systems The East High School theater is inadequate and in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is disgraceful to have our talented students perform in such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members who partake in these events. The East High School theatre is INADEQUATE and MUST be renovated. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is UNACCEPTABLE to have such talented students performing in an outdated and uncomfortable space! The East High theater is bad. I visited a rural elementary school in central Iowa this summer. I realized the theater is this little elementary school was so much better than the current theater at East High. The East High theater is in desperate need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is the most uncomfortable theater I have ever been in and makes it difficult for parents and community members to partake in events and support our talented students. This should be high priority if facilities are being renovated. The East High theater is in dire need of renovation and should be added to the referendum in the spring to be redone ASAP. The theater is small, not up to code and a good number of the orange plastic chairs are broken. It is a disgrace to offer this as a performance arena for both our students and visitors. The East High theater is in terrible condition with horrible acoustics and horrible seating. Its condition is an embarrassment and devalues our youth who attend the school. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now it's time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan. The East High theater is in terrible condition. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now it's time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater must be added to the facilities improvement plan. The East High theater is in terrible condition. Back in the early 2000's East's theater program totally changed my son's life. This is critical for East High. We really need the School District to add funds for East High theater renovation to the facilities improvement plan. You know we have an excellent renovation plan. Please add these funds!! The East High theater is in terrible condition. It is an embarrassment. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now its time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan.They deserve better. The East High theater is in terrible condition. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. I hope the school district can step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation should be added to the facilities improvement plan, to help us create a space where people WANT to gather, learn, perform and celebrate their successes. The East High theater is in terrible condition. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. 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The East High theater is in terrible condition. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now it's time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan. The East High theater is in terrible condition. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now it's time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan. The East High theater is in terrible condition. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now it's time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan. The East High theater is in terrible condition. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now it's time for the school district to step up and do its part. 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The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now it's time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan. The East High theater is in terrible condition. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now it's time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan. The East High theater is in terrible condition. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now it's time for the school district to step up and do its part. Funds for East High theater renovation must be added to the facilities improvement plan. The East High theater is in terrible condition. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. The facilities improvement plan must include renovation of the East High theater. The East High theater is inadequate and is in critical need of renovation to be of even limited benefit to the school and community. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members who attend. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Having attended events in LaFollette's theater, I know how theaters can look. The East High theater is an embarrassment to the school and I can only imagine the students feel the same way. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It has all the appeal, comfort and acoustics of a bus station terminal - East has some very dedicated teachers working with students in orchestra, band, choirs and theater and they need a reasonable theater to highlight the work of the students. I took a groups of my daughters' friends to a performance at West a few years ago and while they really enjoyed the performance by their cross town peers they were mostly struck by the difference in West's theater and East's. They all mentioned that it felt like they were taken less seriously, that there was lack of fairness and they got the sense that the school district didn't care about their experiences to the same extent that they did of West high students. They went on to list programs, classes and opportunities that students at West were know or perceived to have. Investing in East, working to make the space feel less tacked together, giving students a location to be proud of when inviting friends and relatives to performances would be a step in the right direction. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It has been put on the back burner for too long. It is a space that could be used by both school and community if brought up to standards. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The O'Keeffe Library leaks, has unsafe carpet(someone is going to trip and really get hurt one of these days) and the heating/cooling system never works right. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. In addition, having mice running about the school is absolutely unexcusable! The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. Anyone who thinks otherwise should sit (if they can find a seat that is not broken or in ill repair) for a period of at least one hour. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events.

The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. As a parent and supporter of arts education, I am dismayed that I have been waiting for so many years for theater improvements that have not materialized. Unfortunately, because of the age of my children, my family will not benefit from improvements. However it is critical to address the condition of the theater for future East High students and the community. PLEASE! The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in such a space and it may be uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events.

The East High Theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is completely inconsistent with the outstanding quality of the talented students who perform in this space. It is also uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is disappointing to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is sad to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to participate in events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. The amount and quality of the space suggests the east side is unworthy of an improved facility. Our students, parents and neighborhood deserve better. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. The plastic/fiberglass seats are broken, uncomfortable, outdated, and embarrassing for a district held in as high regard as Madison. I had to keep my winter coat during a performance there last winter. The arts programs at East are wonderful. They deserve a decent performance space. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to attend events. The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. it has not changed since I attended school there in the 80's The East High theater is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. The acoustics are awful. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events.

The East High theater is really a disgrace. It's amazing that the students, staff, and families take it in stride, but this theater is inadequate and needs a complete overhaul! Please add this project to the spring referendum. The East High Theater should definitely be included in this referendum. This facility is in such poor shape it demeans the work and efforts of the students there. Sufficient space is important but terriblely poor space is just as bad to the morale of the students and the eastside community. The East High theatre is inadequate and in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East High theatre is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The East HighSchool Theater is appalling, the seats are so uncomfortable I leave with a back ache anytime I need to be in the theater. It is so disheartening to not have the support of the district to improve this space. All the East performance groups should be respected enough to have a good space for their audiences. Have the administration and the school board hold their meetings in these seats...... The East HS theater has to be part of the referendum. It is a disgrace and inadequate. This theater is more than fine arts space. It is the gathering place for the entire East community and a potential state of the art learning center. Right now the condition of the theater sends a message to students and families that they aren't worth a decent place to come together, learn, perform and celebrate success.

The East HS theater is an embarrasment to our community. The facility is in dire need of rennovation. For a public venue to have such uncomfortable seats and worn out appearance is a discrace to our MMSD community. The east side is always allocated last for improvements..especially a high school. The arts are the only way some kids can express themselves. The stage , theater and seating at East are embarrassing. The theater is used for so many activities. The facility in most dire need of renovation, in my opinion, is the East High theatre. It is out of date, unsafe, and limits the quality of productions there The Margaret Williams Theater at East High has been an issue that comes up very often among staff and parents of East High students. The theater is very inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our talented students perform in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events. The Margaret Williams theater at East high is really outdated and needs major renovations. How can we compete with other schools in hosting competitions? The margaret williams theatre continues to be one of the major downsides of East High, and any sort of renovation should be included in this plan. The theatre is difficult to access in a wheelchair (both in terms of sitting space and stage access), and the terrible state of chairs in the theatre is not beneficial for anyone's posture. The acoustics also mean it can be difficult to use the space for what it's intended for, causing performances to move to other areas of the school (that should be used for other things). I realize a full theatre renovation would be very expensive, but I think that an overhaul of the seating, some easier access to the stage, and some small semblance of acoustical treatment would be in order, considering the total cost of this plan. The plan does not address the theater at east high school, which is woefully inadequate and an embarrassment to the school district. East deserves a better facility for performances, concerts, plays and presentations. I encourage all school board members and district staff to sit in one of those chairs for an hour (which is a short time commitment given the fact that some performances last 3 hours) and then tell me this upgrade isn't necessary. The plan fails to address one of the most pressing school facility needs in Madison: the deplorable condition of the East High theater. The East community has organized and developed a renovation plan. Now it's time for the school district to step up and include funds for the East High theater renovation to the facilities improvement plan. Otherwise the message being sent to East students is that they aren't as valued or worthy as students in other parts of Madison. The plan is well considered as a whole. But for several years we have been to events at East High School and have seen how poor the conditions are for the arts presentations in the auditorium. East has such a difficult time keeping up with the other schools in so many other areas and it is demoralizing to have such poor facilities for the students and the community. I would urge MMSD to consider adding into the budget the redevelopment of the auditorium and arts presentation facilities at East. The plan must include renovation or replacement of the auditorium at East High. Our high schools must support the career aspirations of their students as well as the needs of the entire school community. The plan should address upgrading the facilities at East, particularly the theater. The plan should include a new auditorium/theater for East high. The current theater is extremely sub-standard for the district's high schools. The theater at East High is in need of improvement. The seating is very uncomfortable, everything is very dated and in need of improvement.

The theater at East High is in terrible shape and is an embarrassment whenever community members come for a performance. It's ugly and uncomfortable and is not on par with the theaters at the other high schools. The theater at East High was last renovated the year before I attended...1971. The theater at East is in desperate need of updates. This should be included in the plan. The theater situation at East High School is unacceptable and embarrassing. It is too cold in winter, too hot the rest of the year. Sound quality and seating arrangements are abysmal. These items negatively affect the students. Please help. The theatre at East High School desperately needs to be remodeled and upgraded. It is a space used for multiple purposes and is inadequate for all of them. That should be a high priority item. The theatre at East is in terrible condition. The East community has developed a solid improvement plan for that space. MMSD needs to include funds in the facility plan for such improvement and uphrades There is no mention of fixing the theatre/auditorium and the athletic fields at East High. I think that should be a priority. My kids have been through Lapham/Marquette, O'Keeffe, and Lowell. When they got to East High, it was the first time I felt we were in an inner city school. The kids practice their show choir and their athletics in poor conditions. In many cases, they have to travel to other facilities to get adequate training opportunities. It is demoralizing to the kids and an embarrassment for the parents. Assemblies at East High are spent in highly uncomfortable conditions -- the seats are uncomfortable, the acoustics are inadequate. The soccor and football practice fields are so bumpy I have concerns about the kids injuring themselves. They cannot use the facilities at East for track and have to find transport to LaFollette to use their facilities. This cuts into their practice time by about half an hour. It tells the kids that their efforts don't matter to the district. I am very concerned about this issue. Two points: 1: the Margaret Williams theater in East is a disgrace. The seats are falling apart, the tech is woefully inadequate, and it is embarrassing to bring extended family members to see a concert or show. Our students at East NEED a functional auditorium. 2-the orchestra room at East gets engine exhaust venting from trucks unloading outside. This is not safe and requires action, even if it is just aggressive monitoring against idling engines Update East's theater We must add a theater to Madison est HS. We originally took this survey at the urging of our eastside neighbors who are rightfully horrified by the conditions in the East High Auditorium (and the vermin infested areas immediately surrounding the Aud). The concrete floored, poorly lit East High Auditorium should be a very high priority for MMSD, but take a look at the boys' and girls' bathrooms --- they are often barely functional. Our school are old, but they do not have to be so shabby. Classroom floors at the high school level are swept once a week, for example, --- I doubt that any other institution in the State that sees 135 people per day per room has such a poor standard of cleanliness. All because of cutbacks in staffing. Understandably you can not fix all these problems, but it's time to think bigger. Invite the public to tour the buildings! Let them see for themselves how disgraceful are the conditions under which students are supposed to learn. What about east high school's theater? It needs a total overhaul, there is little space for plays and the seats are uncomfortable or broken and missing pullout desks What are the plans to overhaul the East High theater? I know that parents and staff there have been working for years to raise money and develop plans to improve this space. What is the district doing to address this? What are the plans to upgrade other school facilities, such as the theater, pool and forum area at East. What are your plans for improving the East High School auditorium? What can we do to get East HS's Theater updated? What will be done about the theater at East High School? It should be an embarrassment to the entire school board. Use age surveys from past years indicate it is in use every hour of every day, and it is still more akin to a bowling alley. There was/is a group at the school ready to help fundraise to help the effort. It should move to the top of the priority list. When will East HS get a usable theater? When will the shameful condition of East High School's theater be finally addressed?

When will the theater at East High school be upgraded. It is unbelievable that so little has been done with it over the years when such great talent comes through that school. It is an embarrassment to our side of town. When will there be a much-needed renovation of the Margaret Williams Theatre at East?

While it's not officially being considered, the Margaret Williams theater at East High is a disgrace. It it so overdue for a complete makeover that I think it has fallen off MMSD's radar. It's no coincidence that East scored lowest on the state-wide assessment. A school's community is a reflection of the investment made in it.

Why aren't improvements at East High on the list? The auditorium / theater was in sad shape when my son was there in the 1980s. I can only imagine what it is like now. Milt McPike wouldn't have let this happen. why do some schools get a large sum of $/renovations and other schools get nothing? the overall differences between schools within the same district are surprising. East High School's theater is in horrible condition and I feel some resources should be used to update it so all those kids feels like they matter and that the community cares and that they are worthy of having nice things! Why does it not include the East High theater? Why has the theater at Madison East High School been allowed to fall into such a state of disrepair? TVs on the walls of East's hallways will do nothing to educate students. A theater would. Why is East high school theater auditorium not being adressed. Why is the East High auditorium not addressed in the plan? The auditorium/theatre is in horrible condition, and should be included in this plan. The East High community has developed a plan for renovation of this space, but it appears that this is being ignored. Please, please, add the East High auditorium to the Facilities Improvement Plan, and please fund this renovation! Compared to the auditoriums/theaters in the other MMSD high schools, East's auditorium is deplorable and send a message to students and families that this neighborhood doesn't deserve better. Thank you. Why is the East High theater not included? Why isn't a new theater in the plans for East High. The music program is vibrant and needs a new venue. When there are productions not all of the parents, relatives and friends can participate in the program. If the district truly wants parent involvement, this is one way to make it happen. Why isn't East High's auditorium/theatre space included? The current space is awful. It is a gathering place for the whole school and for arts/music activity. I have spent many hours in that space and it limits community involvement because it is hard for a grandmother like me (let alone all the kids who can't possibly be comfortable) from enjoying school activities. Would like a theater/auditorium improvement included for East High School! "The East High building is inadequate and is in dire need of renovation. Please add this project to the spring referendum. It is a disgrace to have our students attend school in a such a space and uncomfortable for parents and community members to partake in events." $26,000,000 is a band aid approach to fixing our schools. This plan addresses some of the needs which must be met- but does not begin to address the needs at the middle & high schools. $3.8 Million for an elevator at Mendota? There seems to be SO much money for accessibility. Must it cost so much? I definitely think overcrowded schools need space so kids have music rooms and a place to eat. Those should be top priorities. Not sure if ADA rules allow wiggle room on the pricetags for accessibility. . 1. Do the facilities improvements for school listed provide all upgrades needed, and if not, what are other intended upgrades/costs/timelines. 2. How will changing demographics /projected school age projections effect school capacity. 3. How would attendance area boundaries adjustments relieve overcapacity today and projected school-age population. 1. The plans on the website do not include the plans for the outside areas (e.g. where parking, sidewalks, etc) will be re-done. Does the budget include those parts and if so, then why are they not part of the planning documents? 2. Has the district asked for multiple bids for doing the work? 30 student in a 2nd grader last year. Obviously, we need more class room for Van hide elem.

A kitchen where one could actually prepare some food for the kids. It would be great to have a Place where to prepare some healthy and fresh food for instead of just delivering the often quite unhealthy and not so delicious looking pre-prepared micro meal type of lunch that most adults would not be willing to eat on a regular basis. A new library for VHE is a good start (theirs is small and limited) but does this provide all the space they'll need in 2 or 3 years? There are multiple staff members sharing a CLOSET for an office. Walking by, I honestly don't know how they even slide their chair back to escape their desk. Ridiculous. AC would be a great addition. Particularly for our students who attend summer months. ADA ? I'm tired of the concerns about how people feel. Student control is non-existent. Learning is probably at an all-time low. Making ADA improvments are law and doesn't effect 98 percent of student. Classroom size is unbearable. Madison is too small to be big. Good luck ADA and safety issues need to be addressed first. Money for new libraries is secondary. ADA improvements should be worked into other remodeling plans. It is not cost effective to do so much standalone ADA improvement. ADA needs need to be meet for non EEN students at those schools to have be educated in an diversified setting. It will improve understanding and acceptance of a peer population that is segregated from them. Adding a new library is a great idea. We also need another cafeteria with full kitchen to create healthier meal choices, and more bathrooms. You can't expand the capacity of teaching space without also adding more bathrooms and a place for kids to eat in a time-frame that makes sense. Adding capacity is critical, and ensuring that students have access to appropriate educational environments increases the likelihood of future school success. adding class space to Hamilton will not alleviate the crowed halls, having to share lockers, or having 10 minutes to eat their lunch at 10:30 am in a cafeteria so crowed it nears unsanitary. the new class space may cause imbalance in other areas. After the ADA and space issue are addressed, I would like to see improvement to athletic facilities and additional facilities built as needed for student athletes of all ages. After viewing presentation and discussion of the board I guess my greatest concern is that these measures work toward fixing an immediate need but are not in a context of a larger plan to consider the future of the MMSD student population numbers - which in my experience is a very moving target dependent upon who is looking at it an how it is measured. One big question I have is why 4K wouldn't be considered at Van Hise for example (since I know that school and realize it doesn't have it). If this is the future of education of offer 4K within MMSD why no plan for it at each school... and since we are remodeling can't we find a way to add a few more classrooms. Two classrooms only separates the two doubled classrooms it does not resolve the issue of specials being in closets or the hallway. Again, I just feel like the approach is weak a plan should be made focus each year on a smaller group of schools. Is this approach being used in order to get buy in from more people? A 7-year plan to focus dollars annually to a smaller group of schools seems to be an approach to consider. I'm sure you did. Agree Air conditioning should be added to all of the old schools during improvements. All proposed ideas seem needed and beneficial. I am somewhat opposed to the need to increase space at Hamilton because I think the district is too lenient in accepting intra-district transfers to this school. I also believe of all the middle schools they already get more community support and upgrades than any of the other middle schools. Maybe look at making upgrades at the other middle schools to bring down requests for transfers and increase space. Alleviating crowding is a good place to start, but it's only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to renovations needed to the schools. Although all schools listed need improvements, it is clear that some schools have greater needs and issues than others. These schools should have their issues addressed first - will this be the case? I also don't see a lot of details about basic renovations, which I know are needed at some buildings - the public should know those details also. It would be nice to see UW architecture students and Madison College construction and autocad/design students utilized to bring innovation, green build ideas and cost savings to these projects - are there any plans for that?

Although the physical facility is only one component in learning, well maintained and bright facilities do add to the overall experience. MMSD has spent too much time and money on ineffective behavioral kits and technology that is quickly outdated. If maintained, buildings will offer long term gain for all students and staff. Any school district changes if this plan is passed? I've heard Cherokee will take Hamilton students. Are people aware of the glaring disparity between city schools and athletic facilities? As well as the impact of crowding on building use? Are there any plans for additional schools to be built or the redistricting of schools to make commuting patterns and enrollment numbers more rational? Are there future plans to address any schools not currently on the plan? Isn't Leopold one of the most overcrowded elementary schools in Madison (Fitchburg)? Are there plans for more schools being built in the areas where there is community growth? are there plans to address needs at high schools as well? Are these improvements really going to solve the overcrowding issues? At Huegel Elementary there are on average 25 to 26 students in fifth grade classroom, while at Falk there are 14 students in a fifth grade classroom. They are maybe a little over a mile away from each other. I am certain this is the case at other schools- are we looking at school attendance lines before proposing these hefty totals? Also, I find it hard to believe that an elevator costs $3.8 million dollars alone, are there any other options? Are they going to be able to downsize the classrooms? Are they necessarily or just a patch to get us though? Are they practical long term? Or do we need to build new schools? Are we also planning for the future-- would hate to expand to serve current needs and then wish we expanded even more in the next decade. Are we doing enough to expand the facilities so that they will no longer be over-crowded? Would you want to walk through those halls between classes? Are you building anew middle school in ares that need it? Are you gathering input from current and past students?

Are you going to allow the staff at Hamilton/Van Hise to have a voice in the plans? They are the ones working in the overcrowded conditions and know firsthand what is needed. Until you add another cafeteria for Van Hise/Hamilton, there will continue to be space and scheduling issues. What do you mean that Hamilton intra- district transfers are being monitored? Just put an end to it! Why do students continue to be allowed to transfer in and come across town or even from the Milwaukee area when the school is so overcrowded??? Are you looking at which schools are UNDER capacity, and considering redistricting? Are you people insane? Where do you think all this money comes from??? Trees???? Are you projecting into the future, ie. looking at projected enrollment so that the space added is adequate now and in the future? As a parent at Shorewood, it appears to be noncompliant with the ADA (no elevator or ramps), lacking for space, and construed in a way to strain the limited custodial resources. I wonder whether the proposed plan will do enough to address SHES' space needs, provide convenient wheelchair access to all parts of the school, and provide a service elevator for custodial staff.

As a teacher in MMSD I am 100% in agreement that facilities need to be improved. However I took close to a $5000 pay cut and my own bills keep going up. I see the district advertising a lot of jobs on the internet for administrative positions paying double my salary - yet our teaching staff is continually cut and our work load is out of control. Teachers are at their breaking point for their work loads and taking second jobs to make ends meet. I think the district needs to look at their spending priorities before thinking about raising taxes. As always...the cost of the plans will far exceed the needs...and taxpayers are weary!

As I said, fix our bathrooms and water fountains before you get started on anything. That should be your priority.

As I stated earlier, why are we adding on to buildings rather than moving students around to even out capacity levels at schools? Why do costs vary so much for projects with descriptions that seem to be similar? (example - adding elevators) If Jefferson is in "F" condition, why is nothing proposed to be done about that?

As I tried to mention stairs at Sennett need to be expanded, in my opinion and today students there concurred.

As the district moves ahead to address these needs it will be important to look at the needs of the neighborhood s they serve. How might the additions and accessibility modifications benefit all members of the neighborhood not only families with children. By creating community spaces and access more people will be willing to invest.

As usual throw money at the problem- buts thats our school board who have no ideahow to run a business. Assuming the plan is approved for VanHise/Hamilton, when would the work begin and how long would it take until the new spaces could become classrooms again? Thank you to anyone involved in this plan!!

At first, I was unsure when I first heard about the plan, as any increase to my tax bill can be a hardship. But I have two children in elementary schools in the district and I want to have the best options available for them. At least for Sandburg Elementary, my impression was that the plan only addresses current needs (and maybe not even those) but not future predicted growth in enrollment. Bathrooms need to be included Be honest. Encourage principals and others grounded in the day-to-day take a stronger role in finalizing and selling the plan. BHMS has a second floor. How were schools selected? Black Middle School is in need of a great many things. Most important is window replacement. Blackhawk/Gompers need improvement. Sherman needs improvement as well. Madison schools should be an example of how to do it right. More should be done to improve schools or build new schools. Bring up to ADA requirements Build new schools. By what criteria were the schools that are listed the first to be chosen to receive repair? c Can crowding problems be fixed by moving students to other schools or building new schools? Did any of these renovations address the small cafeteria problems (kids have to eat lunch so early in the morning or late in the afternoon or in their own classrooms)? The cafeteria and crowded hallway problems won't be fixed by adding more classrooms, but a new school would fix the overcrowding problems in the classrooms, halls, cafeteria...everywhere.

Can the facilities get multiple bids, and it appears that all costs are more expensive due to union workers. is this a contract issue and the reason, the cost is so high? Everyone has taken pay cuts and benefit cuts the last few years. maybe we need again without always increasing taxes for those who may be able to afford it. Can we look at other buildings in the future? Like the Gompers building, which has paper-thin walls... Can we pay for it any other way than raising property taxes? Carpet that is over 40 years old needs to be replaced! Children need to have space to learn and feel comfortable. Asking them to spend the majority of their time is one classroom will not support a positive learning environment. Doubling up classrooms and over-crowding schools impairs the children's ability to have quiet areas to learn. Coming from the Building Services side of things, I'm wondering about additional storage space we are so short on and custodial staffing for the additional square footage.

Communication and dissemination efforts about what exactly the plan entails needs improvement. After searching the MMSD website, I am still unclear about what the plan and decision points are. If stakeholder engagement/community input is valued, this information should be communicated upfront and clearly

Curious why Mendota needs over $3million for one elevator project compared to other schools asking for less with more projects listed such as Shorewood is asking for $950,000 for two elevators and other improvements. Cut the vouchers for private school and use that money to improve public schools. DidnT see the plan Disruption during school year Do all the buildings need to be done at the same time? Can they be prioritized and staggered over time? Are their procurement savings if done all together? Do any of the plans address energy efficiency? If school entrances had foyers (double doors) I think winter heating costs could be less. (I know some schools have this, but the schools we attend.) Do everything possible to male it happen and glad to see imrpving the buildings for certain schools is in consideration. Do the plans address the need for air conditioning? Or at least improved ventilation? Some classrooms get oppressively hot in spring and fall. I've seen at least one classroom (at Schenk) with windows that don't even open. Do these plans also require more staff or will this allow current staffing levels teach more effectively? Do these plans for expansion really cover the current needs of the school? Or will they only settle the issue momentarily? We need a plan that will work for the next 5-10 years. Do these plans fully address the over-capacity issues? Do these plans allow for further expansion, if necessary (if this growth continues)? Do they plan to redo the bathrooms? Somehow help with the mice problem? Do they plan, to address the over- crowding and under used areas in elementary schools? Will they provide more 'creative' spaces for middleschools and highschools for performance and learning? Does additional space involve construction plans that can shut down certain schools? Where would those students be placed? does each school yet a similar dollar amount for renovations? Does increased space mean increased staff? Are there any buildings that just simply need to be demolished, as they're beyond repair/improvements? Does EVERY school need an elevator?

Does it really cost $1.2 million to change a couple rooms to be ADA compliant at Franklin? This is important, of course, but if there was also a way to increase the amount of time the children have to eat lunch, that would be a top priority for my family. I understand this concern is a space issue. I find it very difficult to expect young children to learn and grow when their stomachs are empty and they are rushed through a very social part of their day. Rushing them through lunch teaches them to eat and run, which is not a healthy behavior. While this is not academic, this is a life lesson they carry with them their whole lives. Does not address west High which is in terrible condition and crowded classrooms. Not at all accessible. don't need any tax increases Don't skimp. The area is growing and the facilities need to make the students feel safe. It is difficult to learn in a poorly suited facility. Don't spend all your money on what the building looks like... about 80% of the children at my child's school read below grade level. I would rather pay higher taxes for more teachers. East has been in need of improvements for a long time. East High school needs major attention East HS is not on the list for improvements. That is the school that I'm the most familiar with; I don't have much to say about the other schools but am interested in providing feedback about accessibility at East (my daughter had two stints in a wheelchair there). East HS needs a remodeled performance space ASAP. We have waited way too long. Our community supports funding this and we will all be voting yes. East needs help!

Essential work needs to be done. Too much patching has taken place over the years, and the needs are critical. even this survey stinks. You ask the same questions twice and give us multiple choice answers that are simplistic and unable to reflect what we actually think. You should have actual information and maybe look for a different funding source than just property owners. Everything Facilities are mixed; some are more up-to-date, others are not. Facilities improvement also includes outside grounds for athletics. Madison West, our current school, needs substantial improvements in their athletic facilities. This has been the case for many years, and never has there been any attention to this, despite much usable space available on West property. This needs to change. Other communities do this. Why not West? Facilities plan should address FUTURE needs, not just band aid current issues. Facility upgrades are needed on a periodic basis or the city will fall behind. financing options. Why can't we add a new game to the wi lottery system that directly benefits wi schools from the profits it generates for school improvements. I see the cost of everything going up yet wages for those at povery level stay the same yet are supposed to fund projects they cannot afford to fund when it is hard enough to pay just the costs of housing, utilities, food and gas. Fix the little problems such as lighting, closed stairwells, mice living in schools before you worry about other bigger problems that will take longer and cost more. For ADA retrofit - I will never understand why every single little item or room MUST be accessible. I believe reasonable accommodations should be made, but not ridiculous ones. If there is only one or two wheelchair bound students per school per year, couldn't less expensive alternatives be found than an entire elevator installation? Move instruction to a lower level. For the most part the crowded schools are the ones that perform really well (Shorewood, Van Hise, Hamilton and Franklin/Randall). People want to go to schools that perform well. Duh! Make people go to the school in the area they live in and that would help to reduce numbers instead of continuing to pour money into schools that are already doing well. For years people have been afraid to redistrict. Draw the new lines. I think that the time is now for looking at that option. It is painful, but it is cheaper. Forgot to say, that there inadequate spaces available for students with severe to moderate disabilities (sensory) needs, autistic, OT etc. at Hawthorne Elem. Franklin school would be getting an elevator, but that doesn't mean the whole school would be up to ADA code....more bathrooms need to be looked in to and some classrooms would still be inaccessible, specifically rooms 128 and in that wing. Get air conditioning in the schools!!!!!!!!! Get the old buildings improved immediately. Get the things done to accommodate children Give Sandburg the 8 rooms that have been requested. Move the playground to accomodiate. PTA should not have to pay for a new playground. Given increasing population, such as is demonstrated through new elementary schools in southwest Madison, at what point would a new high school for southwest Madison be considered? Glad you are making the facilities ADA accessible. Go Big...Upgrade the schools so we are all proud of the facilities good luck! Good luck! Good Luck! Good luck! I think this is really important. We need to prioritize education and the learning environment for kids. We need to invest in our future.

Hamilton is WAY overcrowded. How about moving K-2 van hise kids to Hoyt and just having the school be 3-8? Hamilton must either decrease # of students or add space to the school, period. The over crowding is unacceptable. Hard to see on PDF's what's actually being done. Has there been thoughts about allergies with food and need to keep the class rooms safe for those kids? What is the will be done if no room to expand for more rooms or to but in elevators? Have all options been considered? No one wants to think their school district is being "penny wise and pound foolish." Long term growth? Minimal disruption to student populations?

Have the staff in each of the schools slated for improvement been asked what they think needs to be done? Have you considered the use of portable classrooms? We do not know what the needs will be 20, 40, or 60 years from now. Portable classrooms--equipped with bathroom--are a cost-effective option that needs to be explored. They can be moved if necessary. Having observed the process for developing plans for Midvale, it is clear that the district is not following best practice for planning building additions, which in short is to reach out to stakeholders and seek input first, before developing any plans. Honestly, I haven't read it. I have to figure out where it is and how I missed it. :) hope district can get community behind need to improve schools and why transferring students to less crowded schools isn't a good idea Hope you get the money you need! How about potential business sponsorship or Volunteer sponsorship ..or Vote these wingers out!!

How about you go about cutting all of the frivolous spending that occurs in our schools instead of continuously raising my taxes? Concentrate on those issues that will benefit the most amount of people instead of always spending exorbitant amounts of money to cater to the minority. I'm all for ensuring that all are able to have a great education but not at the risk of bringing down the majority. Cost-benefit analyses!

How are they going to plan not only for the current space issues, but plan for the future space problems as well? Adding three additional rooms will not fix the problem as it will be full as soon as they are completed. How are we addressing safety and sustainability?

How are you going to deal with some schools sitting at 50% and some schools over capacity? Do you think eating in classrooms and music on a cart is appropriate? Dual imergant programs are great but not at the expense of other classroom space. Are tablets more important in the classroom then space and equipment? How are you going to make sure designers/architects really serve the needs of the school. How can they work with the teachers to address the problems through efficient problem solving? How can changes impact the potential closure of other schools? How can I have questions based on seven to eight questions that provide no details. I hope that you did not waste tax dollars on paying a consultant to design this survey. How can we inform the community about the conditions of our buildings? Arrange evening walk-throughs or community open houses. Get input from the community about the non-negotiables a building should have, have them rank them and then present the data from individual schools. How can we show the public ( not parents) what our buildings are like compared to Waunakee, Oregon, Belleville, McFarland, etc? We don't need NEW buildings, but we do need basic improvements to our GRAND old structures. How did you pick the schools for renovations?

How do they improve the safety of our students? How do they help teachers and staff do their jobs better? Beyond helping disabled students, which is long overdue, how do these plans help students learn and grow? How do you find more learning space in the existing schools? Shouldn't new schools be considered? How do you have the improvements ranked in terms of need, importance, urgency over other schools. Which schools will get done first? How does the plan align with the initiatives to solve the achievement gap -- the district's most pressing problem? How will new facilities benefit students in most need of improved services from MMSD -- low income and minority students in segregated neighborhoods? How long are the various projects intended to take? How long will it take to complete whole process? How much does the inclusion of families who live outside of the "normal" boundries of the schools contribute to overcrowding? How soon can you start? how the money will be spent on what exactly. When the money will be spent. How well does the plan at Van Hise/Hamilton address the over crowding issues? It is hard to tell what the actual needs are (the ones listed do not include the lunch overcrowding issue, what else is missing?) to what the plan is addressing. How were the funds from the 2005 maintenance referendum spent? How will security be addressed? How will the district plan for the longetivity of these improvements? Considering how long it's been since several schools have seen any kind of meaningful improvement, it's fair to assume anything the district does now will have to continue to work for each school for years, if not decades, to come. How will the money be allocated? Will schools have to ask for grants? How will the decisions on what to fund be decided? I hope monies are allocated to deserving schools and not globally. how will you improve the quality of care with children who have mental disabilities how will you increase the space? By adding additional buildings? Huegel Elementary needs more classroom space also. This year we have at least two teachers doubling up in one classroom space. Our enrollment boomed the past few years. Huegel needs more classrooms and a library renovation. Huegel: The increase from 2008-2014 includes a drop when Olson opened. Enrollment is increasing fast, esp. in younger grades, and even w/only 1 4K room (way below demand), we have 2 5K classes in the same room already--in a SAGE school. Need more capacity there. Also better ventilation, considering no plan to provide A/C and very limited windows, with a roof that's 100% exposed to sun, & a facility used sometimes for summer school.

I am concerned about athletic facilities at West. I would request attention to baseball equipment and facilities. I am concerned that by raising the floor in the Randall gym it is taking away the usefulness. This limits the activities that the students can do and there is no outside space really for physical education.

I am concerned that by the time these plans are finalized in fully implemented, the schools will already be reaching or exceeding capacity again. I would be more interested in a plan that provides modern buildings in new, strategically located sites, with a further plan of updating or replacing existing structures thereafter. I am concerned that the space being added to Hamilton/Van Hise is not enough to accommodate the growing number of students long term. I think it's a good plan to add a library and restore classrooms to their original use. I'm just not sure it's enough space. I am concerned that we are settling on short-term solutions for problems that require long-term commitment and resources. I am curious about future enrollment predictions--if they continue to be high, the proposal appears to be a weak band aid at best and not a real solution. Schools are old and improvements are already necessary. Some districts have grown so much that another school and redrawing school boundaries may be the only feasible solution. I am curious what schools are are on the 'short list' of ones to target immediately. I also am curious if this plan includes any immediate cosmetic improvements or is just focused on large scale remodel or additions to schools. I have a background in and currently work in design and construction, and am happy to help with any necessary planning and implementation.

I am elated that an upgrade is proposed for Allis Elementary. I wonder if Nuestro Mundo should be relocated to that school as a magnet to this Madison neighborhood in need of an economic boost and to save the lease costs paid to Monona Grove. I recognize Nuestro Mundo is in a lovely school and the program is working well in Monona. It's just an odd economic decision for property taxpayers to locate popular magnet school in another community. Schools increase the surrounding home values. A new school could be built to accommodate growing neighborhoods on the East Side and the present Allis elementary program would be dissolved into other neighborhood schools through boundary changes. Children from the South Side already ride a bus. That's just an idea for long-range thinking. We could pay more in taxes in the Allis neighborhood to increase our home values. That is a difficult option to take, but may be the best thing for MMSD and Madison.

I am extremely grateful for MMSD addressing overcrowding concerns. My rugrats go to Sandburg, and I know how much the parents, students, teachers, and administrators will benefit by your proposed plan. Thank you! I am glad it is finally being addressed in more than a piecemeal way. Schools should be accessible and safe to those with special needs. There needs to be adequate space for classrooms, PE, art, music, LMCs, psychologists, speech, occupational and physical therapist and social workers. And adapting with the idea that schools can be a place for other services too-social, medical, cultural etc. I am glad it is happening.

I am glad to see that Hamilton is at least planning to be modified. However, I do not believe the proposed improvements will go far enough. It is a safety hazard to have the amount of kids of that age tightly packed in such a small space. I do not believe a few more classrooms will be enough. Unfortunately the limited space is making a good school a very stressful learning environment for kids during a critical point in their development. Make the entire facility the middle school and utilize the MSCR building at Hoyt Park for the elementary school.

I am glad you are making improvements to the structural buildings. My focus for the past 9 years that I have had kids in the district has been the lack of challenging or gifted education. My experience has only been 'extra' work (not enrichment) for my "smart/motivated" child. I'd much see money go to that instead. I am happy this is being talked about with action plans. Thank you.

I am happy to hear that taxes would be raised approximately $50 per household for 5 years as I am a taxpayer. I am in favor of making more school tennis courts accessible to pickle ball

I am interested to know how learning spaces that facilitate learning within a STEAM (integrating science/health, technology, engineering, arts, and math) educational framework are part of the improvement plan. I am mostly concerned about the fairness of which facilities need updates and the potential for re- distribution of students to schools and that effect. I am nervous that the public will not support a referendum but it is VERY needed. It's such a shame that our state has cut education so heavily that we have to reach out to tax payers, which is always very challenging. I am always an advocate for enhancements to education, and that starts with the very practical concern of buildings and space. I am not sure if they address all the long-term needs but I am impressed with the innovative approaches proposed. For example, the plan for Van Hise/Hamilton address over crowding in a cost effective manner; however, it still does not address the problem with shortage of lunch space etc. I am not very familiar with the plan at all. I'd really like to learn more. Appropriate classrooms (with window(s) and adequate space) are needed. I am pleased the district is working on a plan. I feel that facility upgrades are already overdue. I feel this or a similar plan would be great for education! I am pleased to see MMSD addressing critical facilities issues in both the areas of overcrowding and disability- access. The latter in particular is long overdue, though both are important. I am relieved to hear that this issue is being taken seriously and with intent to take action I am still somewhat concerned able to inability of the visually impaired to get around in our schools in an independent fashion. I am sure Franklin/ Randall and Shorewood need improvements, but it's pretty hard for me to stomach no improvements happening at my child's school when we also need the space and are a much poorer area. I cannot imagine that having Franklin/Randall and Shorewood account for almost $3,000,000 is going to go over well with the achievement gap argument as these are not comparatively diverse schools. I am sure there are some improvement that are needed however, in these time everyone needs to spend wisely and cut back I am much more concerned with the simple teacher need, the materials to teach then large fancy room with wall projectors in every room. Fancy doesn't make it better. I am totally in support of providing children and teachers with the space they need. I am VERY apprehensive on spending $25 MILLION without know a breakdown of how our tax dollars will be used. Too many times, our school districts overspend on extravagant ideas and not effectively spending the money on essentials. Example. I was in the boys lockeroom at Lafollette HS after an adult volleyball game. and only found 1 shower head that effectively worked. How can we impress upon kids for good fitness and not allow them to shower to return to classes. That is where money should be spent rather than extravagant bells and whistles! I am very excited to see these improvement plans. Our children deserve a great place to learn and plenty of space and attention to do so. I am very glad that plans are underway to improve MMSD facilities. I am very happy to see this plan moving forward. There is a great need for the proposed improvements, and I think that if the plan is implemented it will have a significant positive impact on student learning in the affected schools. I am very interested in ADA issue (especially Lowell since my kids went there), but I don't have time to attend any meetings. Sorry. I am wondering how schools were chosen for the improvement plans. I am also wondering if there are schools that have additional space and are close to schools with proposed additions. Would redrawing attendance lines help? I am wondering how you came to your budget numbers. Who evaluated each school and rated which projects should be completed first. What are your long range school improvement and maintenance plans. If effective budgeting has been done. I am wondering if this is the only plan. It seems to just barely scratch the surface of what would be needed, while being absolutely necessary. I am glad that physical accessibility is a top priority. Is there a plan to rotate through the schools to provide physical updates over a period of time? I appreciate the difficult times a hostile state government has placed on reasonable planning. I feel it prudent to see what happens w/ the upcoming elections prior to committing to long term debt for larger programs. Sad kids are stuck in the politics. I believe based on the school my children attend that additional space is needed. I prefer this option to my children changing schools which would be disruptive. I believe boundary lines should be redrawn to balance enrollment and low income students. Before that is done I will not support increasing taxes. I do support making schools handicap accessible. I believe in upgrading all of the schools to make them ADA accessible. I DO NOT support any new building/additions until the administration revisits the entire district's attendance areas K - 12. I believe that all of our schools need to be balanced with racial and economic diversity. There is no reason why Falk and Mendota Schools (a several others) should be high-density poverty schools. I would like to see the district bring in UNBIASED consultants to looks at the entire demographics of the city schools. Where ever possible, we should look at stretching or adjusting the school attendance boundaries. I believe that addressing Madison's growth is essential. I support the plan and tax levy. I believe that an EXTREMELY URGENT NEED of MMSD is more space for instruction, more cafeteria space, and more space for students to keep their winter clothes. Our son (in the 1st grade at Kennedy) currently has to share a locker with another student because of lack of space and they have to have 4 separate lunch periods because the cafeteria cannot hold more students. This is in a school that is supposedly has capacity for 30 more students! I don't know why the overcrowding issues are not being addressed more with this plan, and this deeply concerns me. If we're taking the time to go to referendum, a significantly greater increase in the amount of school square footage available should be part of that plan.

I believe that most of the plans components are well intended, but the need for better athletic facilities is high. I believe the focus should be on the lower income schools first.

I believe this improvement plan is over-the-top, particularly with accessibility. Why go above requirements to accommodate a small minority, especially when performance is so low in many MMSD schools? Make sure each school meets minimum ADA requirements and then focus on critical issues, like performance. Ideally, use the money for improving performance, or, if the money must be used for facilities, use it for other obviously-needed improvements. Being part of the Allis district, IΓÇÖm disappointed to see the poor shape the school is in. If you want to improve performance, improve its physical image. It feels that MMSD doesn't care about Allis, and I can't help but feel it's because of demographics. It's one reason I and many other parents in our neighborhood wonΓÇÖt be sending my children there. These are my suggestions: 1) New coat of paint. Peeling paint reflects negatively on the school. 2) Playground needs new asphalt, game paint (e.g. hopscotch), landscaping, fencing/gates, and woodchip redo. The playground needs better oversight. Recently we almost stepped on a very dead animal that was lying next to the playground walkway. It had been there awhile. 3) new asphalt everywhere, especially in parking lot 4) West side of school property (along Jerome) needs landscaping/hardscaping, and lot entrances with reduced inclines. Regarding expansion, perform root-cause analysis first. Expansion is a bandaid. Most schools that need expansion perform well. If you leveled the playing field, maybe people would go back to the schools in their district instead of open-enrolling out. We would. I can easily afford $50 a year for the needed improvements. I would like to see a long term strategy for new facilities as well as a short term policy to improve school safety so families do not automatically move to the burbs with the perception better schools are there. Lastly, it's hard to support any tax increase with the incredibly selfish nature of MTI and it's overpaid scum leader John Mathews. Teachers should be a partner and leaders not act like a puppet of the unions. It is about the kids, right? I can not commit to a sit down session on planning, but would be willing to help out. Perhaps by phone conference or web survey. I cannot comment because I am not familiar with the plan. This is not a topic in which I am disinterested, yet I have very little knowledge of this plan.

I can't believe that half the building (the entire 2nd floor) of J.F. Kennedy Elementary is still only accessible by stairs. The front entrance provides very little security as visitors have free access to hall & stairway upon entering, and can't be seen from the office. Overcrowding and a lack of space for specials and overcrowded grades have been the norm over most of the last 4 decades. A much more secure entrance, an elevator, and additional classrooms are definitely needed! Also, I have never understood why there is so little parking for staff, parents, visitors when there is easily enough land to provide for this.

I completely support the improvements for adding more space & making the facilities accessible; however the plans leave many holes - how is the addition of one elevator at Mendota going to cost $3.8 million? I couldn't see the actual plan on the email and it was not linked in the survey. I did not review it enough to have any further comments or questions at this time. I plan to review it further though. I did not see a detailed plan for the improvements, only a cost estimate. I did not see East on the list and have concerns regarding the learning environment. I didn't see anything for West High. Has anything been done about the pool locker rooms? Last time I was in there, it was like a medieval dungeon. Half the showers didn't even work. Space at Hamilton is definitely a problem. A new library will help by adding additional classrooms, but we also need to add more lockers so each student can have their own. I disagree with your premise "Major projects of this type require additional funds outside the MMSD operating budget" and that raising the tax levy is the only option for paying for improvements. I do not feel qualified to say if the current plans address the needs. I do not know about the detailed plan for facilities in the Van Hise Elementary School not because the plan is poor but because I did not pay attention enough to demonstrate details. So, my answer to some of previous questions may not be correct. If there is anything I can help with, I will be happy to help. i do not support property tax increase on houses. the burden should be more evenly distributed in the community and not put on owners. my property value does not go up with bigger school. i do not support creating mega schools in the communities. bussing issues would be non-existant if we cut the size of each of the school neighbourhoods. I do not understand the plan. I understand the disabilities portion, beyond that--I do not get it.

I do science outreach in several elementary schools and was surprised to find that one bottleneck to doing better, hands-on science/learning activities is lack of classroom space to allow setup of activities, even in rooms that have "enough" space for all the kids. At Lowell we did the setup in the hallway which was ok but at times was disruptive to other kids doing tutoring/personalized teaching in the hallways. Even for schools with "enough" space, the size and structure of classrooms is restricting what is being taught. I do support improvements to buildings but I also feel that major changes need to be made to district curricula and professional development to start moving the MMSD in more innovative directions. If these things could be balanced I would be more supportive of the facilities' costs.

I do support the improvement of the buildings and understand that some additional tax money will have to be a part of the plan. However, I also feel that the school board should take a good look at its budget and prioritize these necessary changes over anything that could be postponed, such as giving a device to every MMSD student. I don't know anything about such a plan. I don't know the specifics. I don't think $50 is too much, but I think other schools also have some needs and perhaps some of this potential wealth could be distributed more equitably. Perhaps invite people on a tour and give better indications of why this is what our option is. I don't think it's the most effective use of limited resources to make all schools fully accessible I don't think the Van Hise plan adds enough space. I'm also not sure about the Sandburg plan. Those are the two schools I'm most familiar with. I emailed two facilities people about plans for Jefferson Middle. No one has responded. Not even an acknowledgement. I feel that West High School is that adequately accessible. The building has one non-centrally located elevator that does not access all floors. Why should a school with over 2200 students have less elevators than Franklin Elementary? Why are some classrooms inaccessible to students in wheelchairs? I feel these improvements, especially the ADA improvements, are necessary and embarrassing that they are some building that are not yet in compliance. I find it surprising there is no federal money for accessibility related changes to schools. I find that there has been a huge increase in administration positions. Before you tax me again do some cutting of all these jobs I guess my questions would revolve around resources availible to address issues, what does the long term plan look like both with exisiting schools and new ones. I have heard their is a plan for East HS to get improved performance space. I strongly support the need for this upgrade. It is an embarrassingly poor space. I have lived in other areas of the country where some community groups and organizations including large churches have adopted schools and helped with renovation, landscape, paint, projects, etc thus freeing up resources for needed improvements that can only be achieved by paying contractors. I also hope when improvements in the district are done that we would make every effort to "buy local" (landgrave, findorff, etc) where possible with the tax dollars involved. I think it is absurd that West High's outdoor track was not replaced after geothermal renovations and I am surprised and amazed that with all the runners and athletes in the neighboring communities that there has not been some effort to fund the replacement of the quality running track needed. i have never seen an architect design a school building to correctly use space and plan accordingly for growth. Please consider this when looking at plans and not just on costs. I have none at this time. I have not read it all so no comment. I have not read the plan but hope that it includes relief/options for growing number of kids in the Toki Middle school area.

I have noticed great inequities in outdoor equipment in some elementary schools, and, after discussion, have found inequities in appropriate, safe equipment (and the age of equipment) may be due to PTO fundraising efforts--which gives advantages to "richer" schools (lower percentage of low-income parents). Given the importance of low class sizes, supporting teachers with appropriate materials, and giving young children, especially, safe outdoor play equipment appropriate to age and different motor and other skills children develop outside (as well as inside), the inequities in this equipment should also be addressed. Play is still important for young children---look at your equipment across schools by background of parent group. I have seen only elementary school plans. What about the other facilities? I haven't read the entire plan, but what I have read puts a lot of money into accessibility. I totally support accessibility! However, when we think of the number of people who will benefit from those changes versus other changes that are desperately needed, I wonder if any of that money could be spent differently. I will look into this more, as I want to educate myself on this, but that is my first response. I haven't really seen a plan. You have only told me what you intend to do but that isn't a plan. How are you going to add space to existing buildings? Through additions to the building or by gutting and rebuilding the interior? Will the school be closed or open during construction? I haven't seen the facilities plan. Where can I find it? I hope all school space will be reported in the news-paper, not only the needs of some schools. Madison school taxes are already hefty. I hope that after these improvements are made there is more capital put towards the maintenance and required upgrade to the buildings. They are a reflection of the community and currently not a good one. Could we also do a better job of planning these upgrades - as in, you know they have to occur - why are we trying to focus on 1 $25 Million project - when we all know the district is going to need way more to get them up to acceptable standards. I hope that pre-K population growth near schools is includid in the planning. The area near Hamilton/VHE has changed recently in terms of having more families with young kids; unclear if the crowding issue will be a growing problem or stay about as is. Other neighborhoods I'm sure are similar. I hope the improvements go forward-our kids need this! I hope the plans take into account the neighboring homes that will be affected by the changes. I hope the school district can do a better job communicating the need to Madison, so voters would approve a referendum. I hope this will end the practice of putting 40+ students in one room with multiple teachers. That's inane. I hope when improvements are made they are not short term ones but will allow for possible growth.

I indicated that the plans are somewhat effective only because in some areas it seems like it would be more cost effective in the long run to build and new energy efficient facility. I know tha this is not necessarily feasible. I just hope Sandburg gets its remodel soon. The kids having art and music on a cart is horrible, as is eating in the classrooms, along with just a general lack of space. I know it will be expensive just to come into compliance with basic needs but Madison needs to be an attractive place to go to school with sufficient square footage, safe spaces and modern equipment.

I know it's hard to make everyone happy with different priorities, but I wishHamilton & Van Hise would get separate or larger lunch areas. Right now, 9 different grades use the same lunch room, starting before 10:30am - - it's crowded, rushed & chaotic. I understand the desire for ADA compliance, but how many students have to bused to different schools because of inability to access? As you know, when you start to make changes at a school, then all ADA requirements must be met. Why not focus first on schools that have overcrowding issues, then on schools with ADA accessibility issues next? For Franklin & Randall, safer stairwells are needed also (2 children have already fallen through the gap between stair railings at Franklin).

I looked at most of the plans. I don't know all of the schools, but what I see at our school looks like a lot for the money proposed (can't complain!). Security & ADA seem to have higher price tags, but those also are necessary. I may be interested in a focus group pending how much time is involved. I need a long term vision I need to know more, but I believe that the current school district administration is straight-up and intelligent, so I support them, at least for now. (I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt.) I only have visited three school, so my perception is limited. I read all the community posts, and I too agree that the costs seem high. Have you considered bids from different construction companies? I guess I want to know that I'm getting the most bang for my buck. I really can't believe that addition a 3-story elevator to Midvale and Mendota schools would cost a million dollars per floor. That sees very inflated. There must be a better way to provide accessibility. The overcrowding issue helps so many and the accessibility only helps a few (can't schools plan and only have those classes on the main level). More space should be added to Hamilton. I really don't know much about the plan. My main concern is that schools are refurbished as necessary, but that school district lines not be changed. I am very happy with our school, and I am willing to go with any plan to increase its capacity and improve its facilities, as long as we can stay there!

I reviewed the online board presentation that described why boundary adjustments did not meet the needs in this case. To give me more faith in that conclusion, I would have liked to see whether any schools in the district are below capacity, where they are, and how much they have available. Another data point would be how many students in neighborhoods that would be split by a district boundary change are already open enrolling in schools other than the one they are assigned, and what proportion that is of the total students in the neighborhoods. Thank you for making the process open and inviting comments. I see that improvements to Midvale include ADA enhancements to the building, which is great. But know that the old Midvale playground is completely inaccessible. Would disabled children there simply have to sit on the sides and watch other kids play, or can the referendum make the playground accessible too? I strongly support the addition of a new library for Van Hise/Hamilton. I have three children there. I work at VHE, I volunteer there almost every day. They are over capacity. It is a real issue. The staff are wonderful. What they need is more space. Two of my kids have had to share lockers. There is no extra space for small group learning. Classrooms are overcrowded. I support all the ADA and space modifications. PLEASE make sure that art and music are in adequate facilities and that you TALK to the the teachers to find out what adequate means!!!!!!! I support improvements to the public schools in Madison. It is the responsibility of the community to educate all of our children. We must have facilities that make it possible for all children to be comfortable and participate in learning.

I support the proposed plan, however, there are other schools that need attention to address safety issues such as common entrances and overcrowding at schools not on the list that have growing projections. I think cafeterias need to be improved to be large and more effective with all the noise. It is such an unpleasant environment. I think every school needs a dedicated cafeteria, not the gym disguised as a cafeteria. I also think teachers should have more storage space. Not necessarily in their classrooms, but closets or storage rooms. I think it is a good start, we need to change how schools are funded. I think it is good overall considering the limitation on funds I think it is really smart to organize support for the plan in advance. If I have a chance to learn more from a community meeting or focus group, I will be in a position to advocate locally for the proposal. I think it's about time the district address the codition of it's facilities. I think it's important for children to be able to attend school in their area, and overcapacity is a huge obstacle for learning and working in schools. I think it's very important to make our schools accessible to all students, especially for families with more than one child. All of our children deserve a wonderful school experience and education. I think Madison schools are long overdue for these overhauls. As a teacher in the Sun Prairie school district, I have seen what state of the art facilities can look like. Our children deserve the same. We have decided to send our son to MMSD rather than bringing him to Sun Prairie, but I certainly hope there can be good facilities here for him. I think something needs to be addressed regarding temps in several building throughout the district. In the winter buildings are freezing and in some buildings they do not heat the hallways! I know cooling is costly, but I have been in a school with no air condition on a 90 degree day and it is unbearable with 20+ children in a room with no fans (unless teachers pay for their own). I could hardly focus (and felt faint) how can we expect our children to? I think that some schools need additions. Van Hise specifically. One of the top schools in the district has one of the poorest facilities in the district. I think that school performance should be considered when coming up with facility revisions I think that the upgrades and repairs have been needed for a long time. The students and staff deserve to work in a safe, clean space. I think the addition of an elevator at Kennedy Elementary is a necessary facility improvement. I think the district needs to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the neighborhood schooling model which exists in facilities not necessarily reality due to busing of students and the feeder school model. Would building new centralized schools designed to support our current student population be more effective and long-term focused? I think the facilities improvements are necessary & they are a worthwhile investment for students & for the future. I think the plan should be implemented. My children attend a school that is packed with kids and as the neighborhood turns over, retirees are moving out and families with kids are moving in, the space crunch is only going to get worse. I think the schools are in need of improvement. I look forward to it I think there are more creative ways some schools could be updated. Some schools have 2 gyms - is that the best use of space. Also, some have a stage that is used infrequently; could that space be used more effectively. I think there has been some creative thinking and I would support that slight tax increase, but I also believe there are infrequently used spases that could be utilized. I think they're very needed. A plan should try to address all schools that need them, not give the impression of choosing or preference in which schools to improve. And continuity for schools in the same "track" is important - e.g. if Franklin got improvements but not Randall, it would negatively impact disabled students who could attend one but not the other. I think this school district is top-heavy with administration. I'll support increases in taxes when 1 - I see school board members who don't serve multiple terms or view their service as as status symbol 2 - I see a reduction in administration that makes MMSD's teacher-to-administration ratios equivalent to successful, efficient school districts. I think we need to work hard to educate the greater Madison community on the real building/grounds needs in our schools. I think most people are unaware or don't realize the impact deteriorating buildings have on education. I think we should go much further in our plan and our requests. The district has delayed major remodeling of schools to modernize them. I would support a much larger tax levy to rebuild school, major remodel them, and add new performing arts venues. I think the cost for energy and maintenance on older buildings is too high and we would do better to rebuild some of our schools. I think you need to consider re-drawing the attendance lines and build another middle school. The over crowding is too much, send the open enrollment students back to their home school and redraw the lines. Redistribute the children and then re-evaluate. I think you need to make sure you make these changes efficiently and not too dramatic/extravagant to ensure you get support from the public. I hope you have tours of each school if you can so retirees and folks without kids get an idea of the space issue. I think you should do what needs to be done and try and get it done soon. It's unsafe and unproductive to have students in buildings that do not meet their needs. I think you should offer people the option of contributing to specific efforts (facilities). I understand that budgetary considerations make facilities' improvements challenging. However, I feel that the MMSD mis-allocates resources toward IT and computer education and equipment. Recently there was a plan to give every child in the district a laptop. What a waste of money. The computers will break and need to be replaced at huge cost. Spend this money on music and arts facilities. I understand that VanHise/Hamilton is VERY overcrowded. It seems that building a central library and giving only 7 classrooms would not account for the larger increased class sizes that are coming up. I understand the desire to keep the request modest, but I think as well thought out as the plan is, it is still insufficient. I understand the issues relating to the buildings but I am concerned that the taxes continue to rise at unsustainable levels. I always find it difficult to believe that it requires more than $12,000 per year to educate a student. I understand the legal need to provide accessibility for all, but are we required to do so on EVERY school we have, even those that were built prior to the ADA? If not, then I would redirect some of those elevator funds towards other issues (HVAC, crowding) that affect all students, not just those who are disabled. If it is a legal requirement to upgrade the schools, then communicate that more clearly to the public so that the request for this much money is met with less skepticism. I understand the need to consider reorganizing school boundaries if that is a cost-effective solution. I understand the need to make facilities ADA compliant. I have no issues with that. I do take issue with addressing a space shortage problem without first seriously considering boundary changes. Boundary changes for this purpose make sense to me (versus some previous proposals that felt more arbitrary and less designed to promote efficient use of space). I understand this plan is for more immediate needs, but I wonder what enrollment projections are and whether or not these improvements will fit with future needs. Also, MMSD is participating in Any Given Child. There are tremendous needs for arts space - especially rehearsal and theatre space and/or improvements and upgrades to the existing spaces (including technology). Are there improvements that can be made that could be shared district wide? I understand why the want to make schools more accessible, but disabled students are a small number and Madison school district does not address the needs of ALL if their students. By that I mean, the kids that don't have behavior issues, don't have social issues etc. STOP forgetting about those kids. MMSD does not have the money for basic upkeep of what they had now. The end of this survey is ridiculous. Shouldn't matter the color of my skin nor how much make. I want my kids to interact more fully with kids of ALL abilities and needs. I want to be sure that (a) this will not come at the expense of hiring more teachers or giving justified raises to good teachers, and (b) there is a long-term strategy for sustain infrastructure improvement. I want to make sure we are addressing the needs of our most vulnerable kids first. I also, for my own families interests, want to make sure there is space at Van Hise so that siblings can go to school together. I was concerned to see the strong differences in proposed added classroom capacities, particularly between Sandberg (12 proposed add'l classrooms) and Hawthorne (5 proposed) ES. It would appear the Hawthorne has a strongly demonstrated need for additional classroom space based on overcrowding (106%), at least when compared to Sandberg (97%). I will not support any referendum increasing taxes until the district adequately tracks spending for maintenance funds and corrects mismanagement of facilities. I will read more about it before I comment. I wish I could support the $50 tax levy; however, as a homeowner I am already stretched to the limit. The way we fund our schools needs to change - the district should not have to continually ask for additional funds for things that need to be done. Sadly this needs to be cared for at the state level instead of the local level, and until the GOP is removed from power I don't see that happening. I wish there was a bigger focus on improving energy efficiency I wish you could do more I wonder if all the elevators planned in the schools are necessary to meet ADA requirements. Wouldn't it be better to consolodate students in adjacent attendance areas? I work with children who have disabilities and know some of these children who cannot attend their home school due to it not being accessible. I was actually stunned when their parents told me their MMSD school was not accessible. I think the plan sounds good, and then when complete, make the playgrounds accessible with more than just a swing. I worry that some of the renovations are not enough. The addition of two classrooms to a school where they are already doubled up in two classrooms is a tiny band aid. It barely solves the current space issues. I would also like schools to improve the exterior of some of the elementary school buildings, creating a safer space for parents dropping kids off in the mornings, and picking up in the afternoons. I would ask that the schools be improved first in the education that is provided, secondly the facilities. I would be curious to see how these immediate plans fit into the long-term context of plans for the school facilities (on what timescale will entire buildings need to be redone/replaced, is it worth making these incremental improvements if the entire building will be redone in 10 or 15 years, etc).

I would be more willing to vote in favor of the $50 tax increase if the follow things would be seriously considered before going to referendum: #1 Revisit all of the elementary paired schools' attendance area. Maybe the time has come to disband all of the paired schools and look at smaller attendance areas throughout the city. There is no logical reason why any schools (paired or not) such as Midvale-Lincoln, Mendota, Allis, Falk should be at such a high percentage of free/reduced lunch population. Apartment dwellers in the Allied Drive and South Madison neighborhoods have been sending their children out of their immediate neighborhood on long bus rides to reach the more middle-class neighborhoods. If we truly believe in empowering families of all ethnic and racial groups, we need to reduce long bus rides for all students, K - 12. #2 Explain in detail the administration/BOE's plan for balancing the brick and mortar needs with the staffing plans. How can you guarantee that my tax dollars are being well spent? How are you building equity with the new technology plan with these school expansion/remodeling plans? Thanks! I would be willing to pay more taxes for improvements that reduce energy usage at schools (insulation, windows, solar panels on roof, etc.)

I would hope this is something that is going to happen soon as there have been no changes in these schools. It odd that these smaller towns can build brand new schools and provide kids with all learning materials but Madison cannot and there are many more tax payers in this city. Education has really went down hill! I would like all school to consider having K-8 on the same building. Research shows that middle schoolers behave better when not separated out. I think it would help with numbers too, because our middle school is way over capacity. I would like to know how the current plans fit into the long-range view of facilities planning. If I am honest, I feel like the current proposals give the bare minimum to address the issues and is short-sighted in that it doesn't plan or address the future of schools. I would like to know why existing space cannot be used or what happened to older spaces that were sold (where did the money go). Hoyt School, Wingra school, and the school that is now the Epic building.

I would like to make sure that teachers and students are being consulted in the plans, and that administrators and architects (people who don't necessarily know what is truly needed in the school with regards to space for learning to continue) aren't the ones making all the decisions without consulting those affected most.

I would like to see a building accessible to all, with more space. I would like it basic & simple without expensive bells & whistles. I often think appearance is put before functionality. For example, natural light is important, but that doesn't mean we need cathedral ceilings with walls of just windows. Keep it practical & structurally sound I would like to see a Huegel an area of lunchs that can be made onsite vs being trucked in and the kids can experience a true cafeteria lunch like I did when I was a kid. I would like to see a maintenance/update plan for ALL of the schools in the district planned out for the upcoming years. Something like a 10 year plan of when repairs and improvements will be made so that all schools will stay in good shape instead of waiting until major disrepair. I would like to see additional space put in-a computer lab, new lockers/cubbies, perhaps some kind of commons or even an improved outdoor classroom area near the Franklin forest.

I would like to see functioning kitchens returned to the schools so that children could be served healthy and fresh foods. For safety, I would like to see main offices located at the main entrances of school buildings. I would love to improve the buildings in whatever way we can. The environment, where our kids learn, is important. I would love to see Heugel improved. It's not bad, but they probably haven't been renovated in many many years. I would rather read for myself

I would rather see money spent on hiring more quality teachers and lowering class sizes. That would impact the quality of learning more than the facilities... even if you have to rent in the mean time... work something out with the city. There are lots of unused spaces. I would be happy to support that plan with my tax dollars.

I would rather see nothing and no money spent, than spend any money to make only minor improvements. I would really like to see all open floorplan classrooms eliminated from the Madison school District. With the number children in the schools the noise level is unacceptable. I think it would be easy enough to put up a few walls to help the problem greatly. I would support and be a resource for integrated high-performance schools including universal design features accessible to all students. I would support any plan to spread the wealth around the district including replacing existing broken, old, dangerous furniture with items similar to the ones provided to Olson El. I would support MORE than just these changes (along with an even greater tax increase). The plans for each school did not note the increased capacity expected with the changes, nor did they note the anticipated increases in enrollment. But given the numbers, these appear to be stop-gap measures rather than a long term fix. If greater construction now could also address anticipated future enrollment with greater financial efficiency, I would support it. I would want more detailed information about the plans to increase capacity.

I'd just like for all planning and construction to be as effective and efficient as possible ... The kids deserve it. I'd like more information regarding schools with <50% low income that are requesting $ to add capacity (specifically Hamilton/VH) - how many students are there via internal transfer vs. attendance? Schools with >50% low income asking for more capacity is easier to support with a referendum. Hard to give a school with 20% low income $ when other middle schools (i.e. Cherokee) are getting less instruction/educational opportunities. i'd like to see a detailed plan for Huegel. Saying it is similar to Hawthorne isn't enough. I'd like to see plan before posing questions/comments. I'd need more time to compare the plans at the various schools because it seems like the costs are so varied, I'd like to know why. Also, is this a long-term solution or would building a whole new building somewhere to alleviate crowding be a wiser long-term solution? I am very interested to learn more. I'd support tax levy that would increase taxes a lot more than $50...in order to have facilities that - get this - facilitate learning for all students in the district. I'd encourage the plans to even think bigger! Infrastructure is so critical. If a child isn't comfortable they can't easily learn. If renovations are coming, especially at Midvale, why don't you add a basement, and second floor? Or just one? There is more need for storage, etc. If the plan is approved and is underway, what would that look like as per school in terms of construction, timeline, etc. Would these changes only occur during breakout sessions or would some work need to be done during the academic year? Essentially, how will this impact the students and their learning? If the referendum was approved, when would construction be completed? If they can make these modifications and raise property taxes by no more than $50 per household over 5 years I think it's a no brainier.. Move Forward!!

If this is a 5 year plan and schools are currently over capacity, what will happen for the next 4? the number of students in our district is only increasing. Is there a more immediate fix for some of the schools over capacity? If we want our students to Lear and act responsibly, we must treat them with dignity and respect. That includes pleasant, clean, in repair surroundings. If you make Midvale accessible to all, then what about making the playground accessible as well? If you want to build support, include something for all schools. Something that is community wide. And be sure to explain that certain money used now makes it more affordable long term (mitigating damage, interest rates expected to rise, etc.).

I'm curious about the decision to add basement classrooms at Midvale rather than using the addition for new classrooms. I understand having the cafeteria directly off the playground is beneficial, but natural light and the green space that would serve as scenery out the addition seem much more conducive to student learning. I'm not entirely clear from these blueprints if all needs for office space, sensory space, testing space, and meeting spaces have all been met. Upon a first look, I don't think they do.

I'm not quite sure if what these plans represent are "cost-effective" plans on a 5-year balance, 10-, 15- or longer window. It feels like these are minimal, absolute must have priorities for these schools on like a 9-month forecast. These types of fixes seem destined to be repeated in about say another year or so. What would a get- ahead-of-the-curve plan look like? No child educated in America will thrive if we continue to set our goal at the minimal absolute bottom target of getting by, facility-wise, curriculum-wise, leadership-wise. I'm not sure anyone taking this survey is going to have the understanding to know whether or not these plans address the needs of the schools. I feel like I have to trust that the best decisions are being made. I don't mind paying for it if it's needed, even if it's not at my child's school. If this is going to be paid down by taxpayers over the next 5 years, is this it? Is this all that's needed or going to be needed over the next 5 years? Is this a long term plan? I'd rather pay more now and know it's going to be good for the next 15 years, then to be told year after year, that just a little more is needed. Over time, I believe those year-to-year band-aid improvements end up costing more and we'll be left with schools that look like they were designed by [Name Redacted]. I'm not sure it is a good idea for the big kids and little kids to share an LMC space. The materials and behaviors of these ages are very different. I'm not sure why, if overcrowding is such a problem, we are not considering building new schools? I'm pleased that MMSD is addressing issues like these. Bravo! There does seem to be a disparity of care or facility development, ie. Wright is brand new and spotless while other school suffer. When school suffer, teachers and students suffer. Thank you for doing this.

I'm sorry, but the information provided about the facilities plan was not detailed enough for me to answer the survey questions accurately. I did not see any information about increasing space and the only information was schematics - no indication of the amount of new space being created. Also no information about issues other than space and ADA accessibility. There are many more needs than just those in our schools. I'm sure that many of the listed schools for improvements have a long list of other areas that need attention also, what about the other schools not listed and their needs? New schools are beautiful and very well supplied with the newest technologies in many areas, why can't this money be spread around making it possible for more schools to have a little bit of what they have. It doesn't seem fair that some have so much while others are scraping by with technologies that are too old. Maybe give up some of the "beauty" that costs sooo much and find material/design alternatives that cost less, may last longer and possibly spread some improvements around the rest of the district. I'm wondering if every school must be made ADA compliant. Could one school in each area be made the school for kids with disabilities, saving considerable money on adding elevators which will be used by few children. (At Franklin, for example.) In addition to the proposed improvements - I think it is imperative that the high schools are wheel chair accessible. West High school is not on the list for any improvements - and currently the fourth floor (physics) and music/band room are not accessible, as well as the elevator being sorely out of date. in looking at the most modern equipment, think of higher quality equipment as a necessary investment, Schools deserve our support In some cases it appears that the "fixes" for overcrowding in classrooms take small spaces, with little natural sunlight (e.g. Midvale for example) and turn them into tiny classrooms in the basement. It makes it difficult to see that putting up more walls in the existing building will ease overcrowding. It also would eliminate the stage area that students currently use for performances. If a school is going to get added space/renovations, will the rest of the facility be able to be updated to remove mold, asbestos, etc? In some schools, ADA compliance seems to be the only thing addressed. What are future plans for remodeling, etc. to make our buildings schools that our students can take pride in? In the school improvement plan that came out about 2 weeks, ago, I saw a list of 5 schools that are in highest need of improvement, and then list about 10 other schools who still need other, maybe less critical improvements. Our school is one of the "other" schools, not on the highest need, and I'd like to ensure that the school gets the money - not just those 5 highest need schools. information on the website said Phase One will be focused on accessibility (ADA), so how will this improve the amount of instructional space in buildings. What info was used to determine if a building was near or at capacity?

Instructional materials are critical, but teachers have no storage space. Because they have often invested their own money in purchasing the materials, they hang on to these materials indefinitely. Some classrooms are essentially large storage lockers. Provide space for instructional materials to be appropriately stored. And incentivize culling. The clutter is sometimes overwhelming to students, especially those with sensory processing differences. Investigate the possibility of integrating outdoor access and outdoor classrooms into the design of the new spaces. Attention restoration, or engaging in activities that allow students to restore their ability for directed focus, is a significant need among all students, but particularly for those who experience chronic stress in home environments. Learning how to restore one's energy and build self-regulation are life skills for everyone. Is 5 years an aggressive enough timetable? Is it possible to show people what other districts have so that they can see how far behind Madison is. The old buildings are glorious and the city needs to keep using them, the locations in neighborhoods is the best, and the facilities NEED improvement Is MMSD considering building 1 or 2 new schools to satisfy future capacity needs? And at what point will all MMSD high schools be at or near capacity? I am concerned that the expansion of some schools will negatively impact the parking, playground, and green space surrounding the building. Is MMSD prepared to prioritize the repairs if the budget is cut? Do we assume the schools requiring the most fix are more likely to get fixed or would you reduce the fix for all schools by a certain percentage? Is the district planning to change the whole ventilation systems in old schools? If not, how are they planning to improve the air quality in the old schools? Old ventilation systems are very energy inefficient, enhance allergy symptons, and do not distribute heat evenly in all classrooms. Is the school plan also going to include the diversifying of the staff? Is the tax levy suggested funding the entire cost? Or is use of the reserve fund being utilized? What about debt issuance?

Is there a plan for addressing Van Hise accessibility on the Segoe side of the building to get into the school? I don't see that on the plan. Also, the plan does not address the issue with the shared cafeteria which makes some kids eat at 10:15 a.m. What can be done about that? Isn't the chorus room supposed to be given to Van Hise in this plan? Why isn't it shaded on the map? This will give more than 2 classrooms of space. Is there a plan to address needs at other schools? Is there any speculation or planning for a new high school in the district? Is there anything in the plan to address the need for better playgrounds and gyms? Is West High a part of a different facilities plan? It clearly need some work as well. Also, the link to details about Hamilton did not work and I would like to see that information. Isn't that built in to the budget on a yearly basis with past referendums? It doesn't look like the additional space will be enough and does not account for future population growth, particularly in areas with predominant immigrant populations (higher fertility rates, more children per household on average). It is a good move at last. I would encourage to ask for state or federal funds instead of taxing on the citizens who are paying a lot. Top priority where the funds are cut is education and school which should otherwise be opposite. It is a shame that things have gotten so bad over the years. The pool really is embarrassing. It is a start, but it is not enough and this will continue to be something that folks need to work on. However, I am glad MMSD is taking this step. It is absolutely critical that every child, staff person and employee have access to all parts of the learning environment. I am thrilled we are looking at accessibility within the building and I would like the seed planted that playgrounds also need to be accessible. It is critical that students with disabilities be able to have full access to their neighborhood schools. Additionally remodeling of existing buildings should reflect the need for learning spaces that promote collaborations between general and special educators as well as among members of instructional teams The outdated categorical and architectural separation of students with more severe disabilities into particular building spaces (e.g, The K-Wing of LaFollette) need to be dismantled. It is critically important that we make all of our multi-level schools accessible to students with disabilities. In addition to many buildings needing elevators and ramps, we need to ensure that there are evacuation plans in place for our students with physical disabilities. We need to have Stryker chairs or other means of transporting students on the stairs, in the event of an emergency.

It is hard to fully appreciate the plan with the numbers without seeing/knowing things in even more detail.

It is important to maintain the architecture of some of the older buildings like Franklin and Randall. It would be a negative impact to expand those schools without matching / appropriately styling new additions. It is impossible as a parent to tell if this plans meets the needs since I don't know in detail what the needs are. The plan and proposal on the MMSD website do not do a good job in explaining the need...very general in answering why It is necessary but a very small step in a process that is long overdue. The comparitive data from other districts is very compelling and that history should be shared widely. I hope people step up and realize the importance of supporting our schools in every way. It is needed! People don't realize that MMSD is enrolling more students, as the city annexes more land. The buildings are aging and it's difficult for teachers to educate without appropriate space. It looks to me like you are proposing putting a lot of money into schools with a majority of high income students and continuing to neglect schools with a lot of low income students. I think boundary changes are needed to balance space, socioeconomic status and race. There was no information about what would be done to make schools ADA accessible.

It seems Madison is falling behind the neighboring districts in facilities. A long term plans needs to be developed to address these needs. If a kid looks at attending a neighboring district through open enrollment, its no contest. It seems that quite a bit of money could be saved in Madison if we would stop the busing. The money that is wasted on this could create some amazing facilities and improved academics for our children like more TAG teachers is just one example. The future environment for our children should be considered too when we look at the exhaust that is emitted by not only the buses but the cars that are transporting kids to school when they have a school right in their own neighborhood. it seems the school board is always coming back for more money. can't the district budget be tightened internally to address some of these issues? It seems to be a failure to plan for the longterm and I do not consider it an effective or worthwhile stop-gap while a plan is developed. It sounds like a good idea and I hope it passes. It would be great if schools could have separate spaces for cafeterias and gyms. Additional classrooms as well to accommodate the strain on space. It would be great to have some classroom furniture that is better suited to collaborative learning, digital learning, and learning for growing, active children. It would be nice if the plan for Huegel was more detailed than "Do what we did to those other 2 schools". Not having been to the other schools, I do not know what that entails. It would be nice to have school facilities that are better maintained.

It would be nice to incorporate sustainable building measures as much as possible. Increase daylighting, choose the most energy efficient options, use low-VOC products - think of student/staff health and well-being. It's a difficult but necessary task. Thank you for taking it on.

It's about time! What about the other schools also needing improvement that aren't highlighted in this plan? It's important to recognize and address that like most things related to education it can't be just a numbers game. A school's numbers may be deemed less overcrowded but in reality one or two students in a small school can tax a school's space bc of what an IEP mandates. I've noted the aging of the buildings ever since my children began to attend the school 7 years ago, I've also enrolled my children in swim lessons at West High and noted this building lacked working showers, bathroom stalls were broken, locker rooms needed repairs. My assumption is that many rooms in each school are in need of an update an expansion. Jefferson Middle school has a terrible learning environment with respect to noise. I am frustrated that no serious attempt to fix this 40 year old problem has happened. My children will not benefit from any of these improvements. Jefferson will continue to be considered subpar compared to Spring Harbor and Hamilton. Memorial will be considered subpar to West. I will vote yes to this plan but I feel it should ask for more money and address more problems. Jefferson Middle School is in desperate need of repair but is not listed as one of the schools requiring work. The school is outdated with the lack of walls and the building is in disrepair. This school needs attention in addition to those already listed. Jefferson middle school is not represented --that is surprising and a concern. just need additional time in my life to be able to invest the time to review all of the documents. Just not sure yet if the proposal is actually enough to help some of the schools.... Just so the problems that need fixing don't take many years to fix -that is my concern. Keep improving our schools...thanks! Keep on trying. Our kids need this. Kennedy Elementary needs a better situation for parking for drop offs and pick ups. Land at Sprecher road

Leopold School is one of the overcrowded schools, but it is not included in the list for improvements. Some schools are under-used. I support using them to their fullest first before spending a lot of money to ease crowding at other schools, especially when the crowding may be only a temporary situation. When I went to school, the music teacher went from classroom to classroom. I don't consider that to be a compelling reason for building expansion. I was bussed around to ease overcrowding and attended 5 different elementary schools. Was it ideal? No; but it's a better solution than spending millions of dollars to expand some schools while others are under utilized. I don't think the Madison School district effectively uses the funds it has. Emphasis should be on the core essentials. The immersion program costs a lot of money, and although it may be a nice program (still under debate), is it more important than easy over-crowding or improving accessibility? I don't think so. The daughter of a friend took a summer school class in modeling ..at no cost to the parents! Summer school funds should be limited to helping struggling students with core essentials. I will not support borrowing until I see evidence that current funds are being used effectively. Let's get it Let's look at Randall School needs, they are so low so perhaps they are shifting classes to to have pods like Orchard RIdge did in the mid 60's. This was a ranch type school. Madison is a rich community. Cough up the money. Madison needs to pay attention to this issue or kids (that can afford to) will continue to move to outlying areas such as verona, sun prairie and waunakee with beautiful new facilities. Make enough appropriate room for all students Make sure that in addition to talking with parents, consider gathering input from teachers and students -- if not done already -- and plan out for the future to anticipate future district growth. Make sure the basic educational needs of all students are addressed before other needs...add to plan - extracurricular if - if not already addressed. Make the schools look and feel more welcoming to everyone Many MMSD schools need to be gutted and renovated to 21st century standards. Midvale plan: turns former cafeteria in the basement into extra class rooms. The existing basement classrooms are bad and dreary. Window wells do not provide adequate light. Why not build addition but put the 5 new classrooms in the addition, so they are not in the basement. Leave cafeteria in the basement. It's ok if it's dreary in cafeteria, kids are only in there a short time each day. Whereas basement classrooms, kids are in there all day. Midvale school: plan does not address school drop-off safety issues; Have not had a chance to look at specific plans for other schools (Lincoln, Cherokke, West). Has district considered over-crowding at Hamilton and will directing DLI students (in coming years) to Cherokee help with overcrowding meaning less building needed at Hamilton? Minor maintenance at Memorial High School such as ensuring drinking fountains are working and locks on the bathroom stalls are badly needed. Not glamorous but desperately needed for YEARS! Please address these, also. Missing from question 9: a place to read more thoroughly about the plan and its objectives. MMSD has already raised my property tax. Tell [Name Redacted] enough is enough, More concerned about the bullying currently! In future more space for each child to be taught, eat and play safely More details on specific schools and there plans. What is the plans to improve the school other then the ADA improvements. Why add when we can't even maintain what we have now. More emphasis on space in all facilities. More playground equipment at Hawthorne More schools face these needs. How do you plan to address the other schools' needs? More space is great, but more space should mean more teachers as well. If schools are near or above capacity, then class sizes are a concern for appropriate learning, not just space. more specifics about updates/improvements More than seven schools need help. Maintenance, furnishings and Internet access is a problem at all but the newest schools. All schools used for the summer school program should be air conditioned. Learning cannot take place in 90+ degree classrooms.

Most of the changes/improvements seem needed and appropriate. However there are schools not on the list that would benefit/need improvement. Security update at Shorewood, Hamilton issues - may be dealt with in alternative ways. Critical needs such as Sandburg are where the $ and efforts should be focused. Most schools now have many students from longer distances. When will you plan for the need to make safe drop off and pick up areas for parents to use. Many schools have the space for pull around horse shoe or circle drive but it is never added. Whitehorse teacher parking was redone and there was space for a do/pu lane but you did not add one. This makes me feel you do not care about safety. You redid the blacktop for teachers to park but left the broken blacktop where the kids play. You do not care about student safety! Multi Function needs to be top of the list, not just new technologies or to have more space. Lunch rooms aren't needed space. Music and art education is very important to the overall well-being of the student. My 6th grader goes to Hamilton which is overcrowded. I have a 4th grader that will be there in two years. How are you addressing facility improvements at Hamilton? My answers on survey are incomplete as I do not know what the plan is.

My answers related to MSCR classes for older adults. We are privileged in Madison to have these offerings. My biggest concern is the lack of adequate parking at Chavez. My building is not included in the plan at this time- if the tax change goes through, would my building be up for renovations/improvements in the future? My child really enjoys eating lunch in the room instead of the loud and busy cafeteria and I know more than Sandburg school is doing it. Could we put multipurpose rooms in instead of cafeterias to give schools the choice of returning lunch to the cafeteria? My children attend schools that are over capacity. Do not support shifting attendance boundaries to address capacity issues. My children go to Leopold Elementary, the largest elementary school in all of Wisconsin. It just got 100+ more students this year with no increase in size to the building, especially cafeteria. Our kids have 7 minutes to eat and 15 min outside. How can a child who has no time to nourish themselves and has hardly any large motor opportunities give their best academically or behaviorally when we are not addressing the needs of their minds and their bodies? Why are we not giving this increased number of children the same opportunity that kids at other MMSD schools have? Why do other schools get money when our school gets nothing? I am open to anything, a new school in Fitchburg, a new cafeteria add-on, the use of mobile rooms to reduce the class size. Is there room for discussion on these matters that are affecting over 800 kids now? I am open to a discussion group regarding this matter. My children go to Sandburg Elementary and I do not feel that the plan for improvements addresses the needs of the school. In order to better meet the needs of students I would like to see more class rooms than proposed in the plan. I feel the current plan is more of a band-aid than a long-term solution. My comments are concerning Midvale School where my children attend. I would like to know whether working windows will be included in all dedicated learning spaces. My daughter attended 4k in a basement room without windows. We were assured that there was no fire hazard and yet many studies have shown that exposure to natural daylight does affect learning. I would also like to see included in the Midvale plan space for adequate pick-up and drop-off and playground equipment, which is currently falling apart and not at all accessible. My concern is the tax levy. I feel Madison citizens already pay enough in taxes for the school district. Is there another way to cover the costs? I am sure that somewhere in the budget money can be reallocated to pay for the improvements. When I need extra money I change my budget I do not ask my employer for more money. The same should hold true with government. I work in government and the agency I work for cut our pay in order to meet budgetary needs. Would the employees of MMSD have their pay cut in order to meet budgetary needs? My daughter goes to Lowell and I LOVE it's character. It needs a larger auditorium (or gathering space), but I fear that updates and additions will be poorly financed and she'll end up in a characterless and depressing renovation . Don't let that happen. Demolish and build destroys our history, and children deserve beautiful spaces in which to learn. My grandson goes to Franklin and I have never been there. I am sorry to read that it has broken sinks and lack of elevator service and does not address current ADA needs. It seems pretty backward for a so called wonderful city to live in. Recently I found out that he had to bring snacks every day for a week for 20 kids. What's up with that? What do parents do who can't afford that? My kids' year is a big one, and new sections have to be added to accommodate them each year. This results in crowded classrooms and other facilities. My kindergartener attends Franklin school where there is currently no green space on the playground - is it possible to consider putting this into the plan?

My main concern is will the additional classrooms be enough to solve the space needs in the next for the long- term. The school my son attends has nearly doubled its enrollment in the last 6 years. There are many new families in our neighborhood, so I would expect the population to continue to grow. The district also needs to have a plan for mobilizing families and staff to help educate the community about why this is important. My main concerns stem from bathroom use and lockerroom issues. My survey answers are in regards to Glendale school My time in the theatre at LaFollette is what got me through high school. The auditoriums of all the high schools should be (Must be) improved upon to compete with the rest of the nation. Now that I live in AZ and can compare these schools with what we had, it's a shame. The auditoriums are where people can gather, the public is welcomed into the schools, and where talent can shine. They should temples. My youngest is a junior so this won't help my kids. Would like to improve things for others though. NECESSARY. if anything, more improvements are needed. I would gladly pay an increased tax bill (beyond the $50) to support this. Beyond being important for our children, quality schools will increase our home values by far more than the $50, I believe. Need to budget long-term for adequate staff for maintenance of any additional space Need to have quiet garbage pick up, after 6 am, at Okeeffe Middle School. Currently is totally unacceptable, pick up at 4-4:30, VERY LOUD on Spaight st.

Need to show a specific bridge between what is needed, why it's needed and how the plan delivers what's needed. The information on what is needed is too general to let me know whether the plan fits the needs. New facilities are needed to decompress schools...not expensive band-aids. I would support a tax level for new school construction Nine at this time No comments except that I question the judgment of showing school site plans and layouts online. That seems like a potential security disaster! I'm relieved my children's school is NOT among them for this reason. I think you should consider removing them immediately. No improvements for High Schools? I think this only scratches the surface of renovations needed to make our schools world-class. No mention of any improvements to any of the high schools. East and West are old and need updates. No questions No questions at all - I just hope this plan comes through and you get the money needed! No questions. Everything is well documented. No questions. Hope to see improvements and updates. No specific questions at this time. none none none None none none none None none none none None None None none none None none None None None None none None None at this point, thank you. None at this point. None at this time None at this time None at this time except for thank you for putting the work into creating the plan. None at this time except to say that the need is urgent. None at this time, but I may have some when I have more time to review the proposals None at this time. None at this time. None at this time. None at this time. None at this time. None. Thank you for being proactive and I hope you get lots of support. I'm sick of complainers who then don't want to help or support solutions Not at this time. Not enough description of the "plan" here for me to really be able to judge individual aspects of it. Not expansive enough. Should include more schools, in particular Schenk/Whitehorse Not much detail to answer the survey questions, but in general very much in support of improving school facilities. Not well explained why Mendota needs 3.8 million for an elevator. Don't see any problem with cafeteria/gym/library spaces being used for instruction during times they might otherwise sit empty. The school I attended as a child had a multi-purpose room used as cafeteria, gym, auditorium, assembly, and music space...worked out well for us. While I am supportive of some modifications to accommodate the handicapped, I would not vote in favor of the funds because of the unnecessary and lower priority improvements that are lumped in with that request.

Note cost differences seem strange in some cases. Mendota plan only lists to add elevator and estimate is >$3million. Midvale plan includes elevator and other renovation and addition and estimate is <$3million. ??? Obviously, many schools have been left off of this list. Was this list made with staff input from around the district?

One reason for overcrowding at some schools is the fact that MMSD has decided to take a lead role in offering 4K. The 4K program has put additional strain on MMSD's transportation budget, as well, and does not work well with families who need all-day daycare. This plan does not question the overall assumption that MMSD should continue to offer so many sections of 4K. I moved from a community (Waukesha) where much of the 4K was provided by partner daycare facilities, which were also able to offer wrap-around care if needed. I know that there are many fantastic daycare offerings in this City that could be made more affordable to families where both parents work, if they were allowed to offer 4K. I do not understand why so few of them are eligible for 4K. Only elementary schools? Sennett Middle School needs walls!!!!! Open enrollment and "flexible" school boundaries are causing some of the overcrowding issues. Find better fixes to that problem rather than facility changes. Facilities should be upgraded and maintained simply due to age and deterioration. Other schools besides these 7 need some improvements. When will those be addressed? Other schools that are not included in the plan also have a great need for improvements. What will be done about all the other schools that have not been identified in the plan? Our Principal has done what she can to improve the looks of this old building. Our school (Van Hise) needs more space ASAP and enrollment is growing. My main concern about the plan is that only two elementary classrooms would be added. I think that within 2-5 years we will be in the same place (overcapacity). More than this plan would be needed for a longer-term solution. Our schools suffer from decades of a band aid approach to maintenance and space needs. Need a comprehensive approach that may include building replacement or extensive renovation to bring facilities in line with those of surrounding communities. over a decade ago a suggestion was made at JFK to make the goal of education inclusive without additional funding...the suggestion then was to relocate classrooms(i.e. all mixed grade levels on each of the floors) so that all students would have physical access. Have we truly looked at all the options??? Overall Over-crowed class rooms and improved common area spaces would be my priority. Environment does effect learning and I'd like that to be a priority. I'd also wonder what the full 15 - 20 year plan for all schools would be. Is that being considered? Overdue. We need to provide facilities for all students and staff. The students are our future!

Plan for VHE/VHMS is weak. Need for centrally located health office at van Hise/Hamilton. New wings, not new library needed. Separate cafeterias so kids can eat lunch at reasonable times. The current plan won't help space/overpopulation issue much. Need bigger step taken: either change plan to increase square footage more so than current plan states, or revisit re-opening Hoyt. Hoyt could be another amazing site, attract people back from Queen of peace to MMSD and help overcrowding issues and Van Hise as well as Midvale. plan information made available didn't seem to mesh with all survey questions? Please ask for a referendum for renovations of all campuses in mmsd! Please be sure that school staff and families have input on changes to the buildings. It would be a terrible missed opportunity to get it right. Please come stand in the hallways of Hamilton to see the overcrowding issues. It is unsafe. Please consider adding the East High performance space to your list. The arts are so important to the students at East, and the facilities so substandard. That needs changing! Please consider lower cost alternatives that would also address some of the key needs without additional tax payer funding.

Please consider the hefty amount Madison taxpayers already pay towards Madison schools. I've considered living outside of Madison because the taxes are so high here. It doesn't seem like the school district cares about the tax burden to taxpayers -- it seems like it is all about getting more and more and more. Please consider the impacts of the proposed improvements on the school sites, and the surrounding urban ecosystems. This is a great opportunity to incorporate green infrastructure, and positive design improvements to the landscape. These design improvements can be used for environmental education, getting children outside, and incorporating positive stormwater and habitat enhancements.

Please continue to move forward with this stuff. I wholeheartedly support giving more funds to public schools. Please do not spend money on elevators etc unless you are required to - if it is an option, spend the money elsewhere Please explain why the two renovation projects are being bundled into this space/ada plan. Please fix East High. The kids deserve a whole lot better than what they have Please improve the athletic facilities: gyms, pools, baseball fields. Please install noise dampening panels in cafeterias. Please look at using Hoyt to address over crowding needs at Hamilton. Please provide better summaries and more details for those interested. E.g., I find it hard to believe that Mendota needs $3.8 million for a single elevator, but that is all the info provided. I want our schools to have good facilities, but the cost of these ADA retrofits appear outrageous. Are other upgrades being done? If so, we need to know what they are. Please send regular updates regarding the status of the plan. Please spend money first on making our spaces comply with the ADA and federal guidelines, as this looks more negative to outside, non-education world than doubling classes. Prefer to do as much as possible at one time...instead of just continually adding on. But I understand the constraints. Provide all teachers in the district with Smart Boards. Providing a safe and beautiful space for teachers to teach in and children to learn will equate to better learning. Whatever we can do to best support these goals is needed. Public schools are the backbone of our great education in Madison. The facilities should reflect that - the learning environment is important to students and staff alike. Public schools deserve the money required to meet students' needs and to follow the law of the ADA. Questions 3 and 4 in this survey are not worded in a way that encompasses all the positions. It's not that I don't think the plan addresses issues of crowding at all; it's that I think it addresses them ineffectively, insufficiently, and is very short-sighted. It's not that I don't support a plan to expand space or am uncertain; on the contrary, I think a much more vast expansion plan is desperately needed to address overcrowding at Van Hise and Hamilton but I think the current proposal does not adequately address it and may harm future efforts to do a proper job (for reasons related to funds, taxpayer support or lack thereof, etc.). Also, as a neighborhood resident of many decades and one-time Van Hise student, I think the current plan encroaches on Waukesha St., taking up the little open space there is, and disfigures the front of the school when it would be better to use the more ample space in back and sides of Van Hise and Hamilton schools. Additionally, I think immediate cessation of internal transfers, including those waived in from transferring out of area to elementary schools feeding into Hamilton, has to be part of the plan (the easiest to implement, with the most immediate, tangible effect on overcrowding). Re. Van Hise & Hamilton - Will the changes impact the ability to upgrade the kitchens to cooking kitchens to enable our kids to have higher quality food like they are doing in the UK (Jamie Oliver)? If there are more rooms for classes where will the new bathrooms and cafeteria space come from to support the additional students in the classrooms? Redistrict Midvale/Lincoln to move students. Regarding VanHise/Hamilton Campus: Central Office, please come to our site during lunch. How sad it is that kids have to eat lunch at 10:15 in the morning, just so we can pump through our entire overpopulated campus. I wish the plan addressed more lunchroom space/separate lunch staff and space for VHE and VHMS. Also please visit the 7th & 8th grade wing during passing time. 500 students in a tiny square footage space. It is dangerous, very dangerous. During tornado drills there is not enough room for all kids to safely sit against the lockers. I wish the plan involved addressing the bigger issue of our campus being overpopulated. The 7 extra classrooms do not address hallways, lunch rooms, etc. It is a bandaid that only covers part of the problem. Our schools will always be overpopulated. A long term plan should be in place. Hoyt school opening again could help our site, as well as Midvale. Hoyt (K-3), VHE (4-6), VHMS (7-8) Relative to other areas with smaller communities and weaker tax bases....that hold education in less "esteem" I'm surprised how delapidated our schools look. I'm more interested in great teachers than great buildings but still they could be nicer Relocate Van Hise to Hoyt. Restoring both learning spaces and teacher spaces is very important. Squeezing things like music and art down to a traveling cart is a terrible sacrifice that severely degrades the experience to children. Our school has also had to give up almost all administrative space for class rooms so the teachers have no space for breaks or planning. Safety and learning environment are the most important aspects. Same as # 7. What information do you need about the plan to help you decide? School Board answers to those who donate to their elections not the people that need the most help School playground areas appear to suffer with this plan. I would make sure play areas which often serve as community spaces eg. Soccer, baseball, etc. don't loose too much space. Schools definitely need more space! We have classes meeting in book rooms. schools need to rearrange learning spaces accordingly. improvements are for repairs not for additional spaces. See earlier comments. See last question, plus homeowners have been paying higher taxes in this city while taking pay cuts. Therefore, the idea of another tax hike will most likely be hard to swallow. See my previous comments about abhorrent air quality in West High's pool. It seems people are clueless or unwilling to really do anything about it. Sorry I'm so harsh, but that's my opinion. see previous comment See previous comment regarding Cherokee. I'm very hesitant to spend $1.7M at Hawthorne, a small school. I have been there and seen their cafeteria and gym, which is of no lesser quality or size than many larger schools. I'm sure almost every school could use $2.5M to replace "ventilation, flooring and lighting" like at Huegel. The Franklin/Randall/Hamilton kids sure get a good deal as there will be almost $3.5M spent at that track of schools. Lastly, I'm not sure why multiple schools need new gyms. Leopold has 700 kids and one small gym. Leopold is also frequently perceived as overcrowded and we experience many of these same issues some years. This year, orchestra started out in our cafeteria and we almost always hold pull out groups in the halls. Are we being fair to ALL of our families and schools in this assessment? Seeing a real "plan" would be nice. I'm also concerned w/Toki school which my child will attend next, but I hear nothing but bad things about the school, so I may have to let my child attend Middleton schools where my ex- wife lives. Seems like too much at once. Start small and work your way up like the home owners do. Seems to me that some schools are favored over others. Will this plan be used on a which school needs it the most or by what school has the most influenced by money power or lack there of by parents in the area of the school Shabazz High School is not being addressed at all. No faith it will be addressed in high school assessment and is attached to a middle school. The same concerns the elementary schools have Shabazz has. No lunch room, no lunch if Sherman not in session, classrooms converted that are inappropriate, lack of air flow, heat , cooling and water accessibility. Our needs appear to be overlooked and have been for years. Now that there is a focus, how about addressing our needs where they seem to be equal - as in the elementary correlations vs being a high school (no correlations really) Should break costs for additions/capacity increases out from ADA/security costs. ADA/Security items are necessary for safety and compliance with laws. It is possible that capacity issues could be dealt with in ways other than construction, such as boundary changes. I have difficulty supporting this with the two items linked in one referendum. The cost estimates seem suspect - some schools are getting much more bang for their buck based on the estimates shown. One school shows 2.5 million in improvements with no details on what the improvements would be. There is noticeably less investment in the high poverty/low performance schools. Over 25% of the total is being invested in a school projected to be at 70% or less of capacity in 2018-19 -- seems like a poor investment choice. The district overall has capacity -- need to look at boundaries and space utilization to address localized capacity issues. Should look at closing under utilized schools or busing students there. Since I have no family need for ADA improvements nor am I familiar with how many students require those I am not qualified to comment. However, your survey should include something to that regard in its answers (i.e. "N/A") In other words, I wish to defer my opinion to someone more knowledgeable on the subject. I went to Sandburg sometime in 1977-1981 and the plan was to close it down due to enrollment at that time and each year after it gets more crowded. Bad planning. Since the Hoyt Building is all ready for expansion, and enrollment numbers wax and wain, why not Move MSCR to Van Hise, move Van Hise to Hoyt, and add the rooms to Hoyt already planned for for years. This would separate Van Hise from Hamilton and ameliorate the tension that having the two schools together causes. Instead of adding on where no such construction has been easily planned for at Hamilton. Slow the density requirements and plan more appropriately. Smaller elementary school (under 250) seem to be healthier than the larger ones. Please consider building smaller ones directly in the communities being served. Smart boards should be in EVERY classroom, basic maintenance needs to be improved. Do what it takes to give our kids the best. Some of the issues for classroom space will be addressed, however the issue with shortened and odd lunch periods due to limited/shared cafeteria space that contribute to this problem do not appear to be addressed. Some of the proposals show facts about the schools while others do not. It is hard to understand why a small school like Mendota needs over $3 million in reno and Kennedy (large school) only needs $1.9 million. Also, there are 4 feeder schools on the north side that are not at capacity and we are looking at putting $4 million into two of them. Not sure that makes sense. This is based on looking at the plans though. I did not look at any other information. The district will need to do a better job selling this to the public. I work in an old building in the district so I am supportive. others maybe not so much.

Some of these schools are strapped for space, so revamping the current facality is probably the best option.

Some schools seem too old to continually be repairing. Interested in long term new building plans for schools Specific to Kennedy Elementary's proposed improvements, I fully support the office addition and its location, the new teacher's lounge, and the new classrooms. I question the need for an elevator, though; in my experience, every floor of a facility does not need to be accessible as long as all of the functions (such as library, classroom, toilets, gymnasium) are available on a single accessible floor. As long as the first floor was made accessibly, I think the elevator is useful but not required.

Specifics on which schools and what specific plans are in the works for improvements...this is too generalized. Spring harbor has a lot fewer kids and less need for addition space than Hamilton Hamilton has room for expansion and is severely overcrowded. It has been the practice that many teachers must share rooms and move materials from place to place over 15 years Start with the neediest schools, in less affluent neighborhoods. Prioritize according to effects on learning. It is more important to have an art room, for example, rather than a traveling art cart, than it is to worry about eating lunch in the classroom. The latter (lunch location) is an inconvenience, but the former (lack of art room) impairs the development of creativity and problem-solving. stated above. Strongly support remodeling and maintenance over building new schools. Students need creative challenging learning environments. We are falling behind even with great staff. Technology is essential for today's students. Also need adequate secure storage space for students.

Students should not have to have two classrooms sharing one classroom. This isn't good for the students or teachers. Each school should have a computer lab. Wouldn't it be more cost-effective to change boundaries rather than make big schools even bigger? For example, Kennedy is already a huge school. Instead of adding on and making it bigger, with even more students, I would think it would be best to have the families that live on the other side of the interstate be bussed to Allis. They are being bussed already. Support without hesitation. Taxes have to go up. Everyone has to contribute more to the upkeep of our schools if it's necessary. It's a no- brainer. Thank you for addressing these important issues. Good facilities are an integral part of improving quality of education in Madison. Thank you for getting community input. I believe these changes are needed Thank you for recognizing the need for improvement and working to make it happen. Thanks for sharing the plan and allowing for comments. Thanks for taking this on. Our community's children deserve wonderful spaces, places that inspire and cultivate learning - and that welcome and make kids PROUD of their schools and learning opportunities. Nice spaces facilitate learning, build pride and are the right thing to do.

The "plans" you presented in this survey are hardly sufficient to communicate the nature of the work to be done and the manner of funding it within the broader MMSD budget. A great deal more effort should have been put forth with this survey. As written now, it gives me much less confidence in the MMSD leadership. The $27M earmarked for 1:1 computing devices, at a cost exceeding $1,000/student (when Chromebooks are less than $200 retail, and likely even cheaper if purchased in bulk, with free Google apps for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.) should be shifted to funding these facilities repairs. The ada portions of the plan sound reasonable. With regard to the plan for space, it simply doesn't do enough. The suggestions seem like a band-aid approach rather than a true fix. Given that MMSD hasn't asked for a referendum in a long time, seems like you would want to go big... because you might not get another chance. Although you won't be able to address all of the schools in need (and will still need to prioritize/justify), it seems that you should be proactive in your approach and decide what an ideal classroom/school looks like and make it happen at a few schools (not just Olson). The cafeteria has very limited windows which makes the room dark and miserable. I hope they can have big windows. The community will support ongoing investment in our kids, our schools, and our teachers. Frame the pro-tax arguments in the proper light, and engage the parents to carry the message. The costs for some the plans vary widely, and there's no explanation as to why (for example, why is a single elevator more expensive than an elevator plus classrooms). Also, the plans for Huegel (where my children attend) are quite vague compared to the rest. More detail would have been helpful.

The costs listed seem out of touch with reality. You could probably get a group of parents to do the work for a fraction of that cost. MMSD gets plenty of money from taxpayers already, they need to manage it better.

The costs really seem high for the improvements outlined. The improvements need to be done, but want to make sure the costs aren't so astronomical that the taxpayers won't support it. Then nothing will be done.

The district should push for more schools. It does not make sense to have so many kids in these buildings, and it would be better for them to be spaced more evenly through neighborhoods. Catchment areas should also be redrawn to address rising racial and economic segregation in the schools. These are big issues and I realize there is little money, but the district can take leadership on demanding they be addressed. The dollar amounts quoted on the https://buildings.madison.k12.wi.us/facility-needs-community-input page don't make sense. For example, compare the value of the remodel at Mendota to the values of the remodels at Midvale & Randall. Maybe the Mendota elevator is gold-plated - otherwise I can't see why it would cost more than the remodels at Midvale, Randall & Lakeview - COMBINED. The estimating of the changes propposed. Who provided quotes for the work to be done. Will work be done by licesned professionals? The facilities page was very simple without any detail. Is there a page/url that can be shared that contains more details? The facilities plans are a great start, but don't seem to go far enough. Planning for improved infrastructure is incredibly important if we want to have great schools 10 years from now. The first question doesn't present a true plan. It's a simple statement of fact about the need for space "most cost effective way possible" says nothing about how to address the problem. The first question really doesn't have a good answer because it asks our opinion on a "plan" and it is really just an idea. And the idea is more focused on doing this with limited funds versus any real plan for expanding space. What is the plan for providing more space and dealing with over crowded class rooms. Doing it efficiently dosn't address that concern. Also, are there more creative ways of dealing with accessibility to levels beyond the first floor? Instead of spending a fortune on elevators, ramps, etc. could some pre planning take place so it is not critical for every student to have access to the upper floors? If funds are limited because they are being redirected by a state government that has a higher concern for enriching the wealthy than educating our youth, we need to push back on mandated, wasteful spending. The fourth floor of West High is not accessible. Why has there never been anything done to address this, and why is there nothing in the plan to address this in the future? The Hamilton plan is excellent. Regarding ADA, I've always been shocked our schools were not intergrated and accessible facilities already, this is not a new law. The high schools are all in very poor shape right now. The facility quality has an impact on student morale and the pride they take in their school. The high schools need to be addressed as well. The listed cost of each facility upgrade is ridiculous. the numbers need to be crunched/reassessed prior to any referendum proposal The middle classes had been hurt for whenever new plans ans strategies were in place. The quality of life in Madison had been downward, due to salary freezed, as well as paying high premium for healthcare and retirement.

The MMSD always seems to be catching up to problems instead of doing stuff ahead of time so they don't arise. From the quick look I took at the plans, they are just for primary schools and mostly for ADA requirements. There's a reason the MMSD has a reputation as being dirt poor, and it's mostly reflected in the quality of the secondary school's facilities. Especially in our conference, as all D1 schools at the top of the state. There's also much more of a focus on the west side schools. Do the more affluent just get to have the schools with more resources, better facilities, and more incentive to participate because of that? It's really not a surprise that everything sports related at East is lacking. Take the case of the Eastside Lakers: nobody wants to be part of something that [Explitive Redacted]. We've worn the same jerseys since the co-op was created in 2006, while most teams in our conference get new jerseys yearly, and even in our district, Memorial and West jet new ones every other year. The only reason that participation is up this year is that the East and La Follete grads who quit coaching our team to go to McFarland and thanks to being sick of never having enough kids to do anything and always losing was replaced by a UW grad who was coaching in the Patriots youth program for a few years. He is actually the only reason there are less East and La Follette bound kids open enrolling to Monona Grove and Edgewood, both of which have far better facilities, far more numbers, and far better teams, in that order. The MMSD facilities plan for Van Hise/Hamilton addresses overcrowding by building new libraries to convert previous library space to classrooms. This has the effect of permanently increasing the numbers of students at those two schools, which will only exacerbate the shortage of space in the cafeteria, the horribly rundown playground (shared by K-8 students), and the mess of a traffic situation in the neighborhood. To carry through with the plan as currently constituted would cause more problems than it would solve. A more comprehensive plan is needed than the current "libraries-turned-classrooms" plan. The MMSD high schools are not uniform with respect to their facilities. They are not the same age, nor do they all have the same needs. A gap assessment of the needs should be done and focus should be on the most glaring needs. Those needs may be academic, athletic, or physical (e.g. structure, maintenance, etc.). All of those needs are important and need to be considered. The money for the fancy White Smart Boards should have been used for a new coat of paint. The money should be invested so that the majority of students will benefit from the improvements. Special Education Students can be bused to appropriate schools that will suit their needs, rather that pour money into costly improvements for the few who would benefit. The numbers seem to be all over the map. The highest costs have the least explanations. Better explanations of costs would make the school district and the Architects/Engineers look better. The plan does not address the most important question: Is the need for improvements uniform across the district, or are there areas/schools that are under utilized while others are over crowded? There is a LOT of bussing that can take place for $26 million to redistribute to learners. And another question: What are the past and projected trends in the district that support placing funds where the proposal allocates? The plan doesn't do much as far as I can see for addressing the improvements I think are needed, as you can see from my comments. Perhaps if you need more money, drop the idiot idea of providing tablets for every student - more electronics is not the answer. The plan is a very small start. You could easily spend $20 million alone just on JMM. This district, if it doesn't want to continue losing middle class families and quality students, needs to get serious about the long-term facilities plan. Racine School District will vote in November on a $125 million facilities plan. Dodgeville on a $48 million plan. Our teachers are great but facilities are also key The plan is limited in scope and doesn't serve the entire community need for space (e.g. adult participants/learners), and doesn't set a foundation for "community schools" and increased family and community engagement which will need more program space.

The plan on the website is not very detailed, but in general I support the idea of raising more money to improve school facilities. I believe that they have been underfunded for quite a while and are suffering because of it. The Plan was hard to find in the "plan" there seem to be architecture drawings, but if you don't know the current lay out of the building it is hard to determine exactly what the "plan" is, therefore it is hard to say if you support it or not. The plans appear to be preliminary, but has thought been given to creative thinking as far as solutions. Are we looking at holistic improvements rather than short term space fixes? The playground rocks at Chavez elementary are dangerous. Children slip and fall frequently on and off the playground because the rocks are not contained.

The problem is that whenever this generous city gives money to the school district for building improvements, the improvements are not done as outlines AT ALL, and money is completely unaccounted for. I care first about safety of my kids at school, which includes school facilities improvements, however, this school district cannot be trusted to use the money as planned. My household income is literally HALF of it was in 2004, but my property taxes on my 1,400-sq.-foot home have more than doubled to almost $9,000. If it was spent wise, there was a plan to track expenses and projects and REPORT quarterly on each and every one, I might feel differently. Also, some of this pricing is ridiculous on these plans. Another example of not being wise. Lastly, I completely agree that these floor plans should not be on the internet.

The proposed plans appear to address ADA requirements. Can this be done with a more modest plan? In other words, do all areas of all schools have to accommodate all students, including those with access limitations?

The reason that I am not interested in participating in the plans is twofold: 1. My last child is a senior and I think this will be less of my focus 2. I do not have the appropriate expertise to offer value to the discussion. The school board needs to come to Sandburg and witness a day of school. Also, the plan will only give Sandburg 5 additional classrooms which is NOT enough especially if the DLI kids from Hawthorne are added to the populations, WE DON'T HAVE ROOM FOR THE KIDS WE HAVE - WHERE ARE WE GOING TO SAFELY TEACH EVERYONE WITHOUT MORE SPACE?? The school district should be more active in the decision making for area Tax Incremental Financing districts. Retiring some TIF districts and opposing some ill-conceived ones, such as ones that help fund hotels and other tourist infrastructure, would garner the school district the needed funds. In general, property taxes within the school district are already too high. The school environments are inequitable already. How will this plan exacerbate inequity or mitigate the preexisting inequity of school environments? The schools of Whitehorse and Schenk are not included, but these schools are also in need, as are many other buildings. Please address those needs as well. I'd pay more in taxes if these changes are truly visible and not just bandaids. the schools that have summer school MUST have air conditioning for the health of staff and students. The sidewalk for Allis School is in substantial disrepair.It crumbles into rubble in places and every square of pavement has a perimeter of grass and weed surrounding. Students get off the bus into puddles of mud where the sidewalk has washed away. What a way to start the day! The State Government should vote more funds to build or extend the facilities. We waste so much on the unnecessary - these are our children and they must have the best. The student senate presented a proposal for maintenance last year. I think those needs should be funded in conjunction with the things here.

The survey ?s asking "How well the plan does xxx" are poorly conceived. I didn't see much of a "plan," just some confusing renderings of floor plans. Illustrations were very poor. I would know more if verbiage was added. The survey asks whether you "do not support" or "completely support" or have no opinion. It's hard to "completely support" without have all information, but I generally support the need to update the schools and make them ADA compliant.

The tax levy for the Madison Schools has historically been quite low in comparison to other districts in Dane County and South Central Wisconsin. The district needs to provide clean efficient and safe learning environments for its students. This can only be done with renovation and repair, and building additional space. The vagaries of each point in this questionnaire leave more questions than answers. The only specifics alluded to we're regarding ADA. Providing more information would have gone a long way to make this questionaire more effective. The VHE Hamilton project needs to maintain a VHE entrance from Waukesha. The proposed plan eliminates it. A hallway to LMC is only needed on one side not from both unless they are truly separate rooms. Also, the reclaimed rooms are mislabeled, the VHE LMC is currently past the breezeway. There are BIG needs that aren't addressed in the plan. Toki middle is in MAJOR need of renovated restrooms. They are in terrible condition and need to be updated. There are other schools at or over capacity but I do not see them on the list, like Chavez Elementary. There are so many facility needs to address, how will priorities be set? There are very serious problems regarding building security that must be addressed immediately. A focus on security in this upcoming referendum could provide the funding to allow the District to concentrate on this critical issue. There isn't much detail about what the money is doing in each school. I have concerns about continuing at our elementary school but can't see what the district is planning on doing about it. There seems to be an influx of people moving to Madison and having children attend MMSD. How will make internal improvements address the already overcrowding schools? These are the most important phases of a child's life --growing, learning, communicating, adapting to various situations, and getting along with others, facility inadequacies shouldn't be added to their stress These upgrades are desperately needed. I support MMSD. They don't justify them very well. I have yet to see one child that seems to have needed these ADA compliant features. Is that because they don't go to the schools w/o them or b/c there are very few kids that require them? I don't know, but the plans could tell us. THINK BIGGER! This is a no-brainer. Schools need to be safe for all students. Overcrowding and inaccessibility are ultumately safety issues that need to be addressed expediently. This is badly needed. Crowded conditions are stressful for students and teachers. It's not fair to our kids and educators to keep them in crowded classrooms and inadequate facilities. This is necessary. MMSD needs to have a reasonable capital improvement plan. This needs to be addressed. Crowded classrooms cause extra anxiety for students and teachers. this plan is probably easier to pass then redrawing district lines. I have been in those fights and they are awful.

This seem very minimal. I would like to see projections for what will be needed in the next 10 years as well. This should have been done a long time ago. This survey did not provide real information about the plan. This survey is talking about all of the schools and not all of the schools need improvements. It should be listed and then focused on those schools. As I mentioned with my experience Memorial HS needs major improvements but Chavez does not -it's a newer school. This was a hard survey to take because I'm not familiar with the plan's details, and thus really can't comment in its adequacy. I also appreciate their are mountainous tradeoffs -- doing one thing means not doing another, when both may be felt to be very important. I also think that an important consideration in such improvements to be paid by the district is examining the comparative wealth generation (e.g., through PTO groups) across schools -- that is, schools that fundraise more (in correlation with the higher SES of their attending families) should get less in the way of such funds -- or, the district should set a cap on the amount of fundraising schools can keep, and contribute all above that to common MMSD funds to better equalize (and economically support) opportunities for improvements like these. Time frame, how long will it take to implement? Will sustainable building practices be used to insure the health of children? To what extent will this provide for decoupling of team-taught classes and for dedicated library, cafeteria, gym, art, and music spaces? Too expensive. Until people see the issues school by school with their own eyes, you are not going to get the buy in. Why is Hoyt School being overlooked? Got an F for a rating and yet not one thing is being done with that building. Yes, very few kids in that building (NEON and SAIL) but those who are footing the bill for your proposal ARE in that building. Why can't Hoyt be added and let the tax payers decide? I think that kids who have ADA accommodations should be grouped in schools that ARE accommodating instead of spending 3.8 million, MILLION on accommodations for what 2 students per year? Find a neighboring school to use money wisely. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION...is 3.8 million REASONABLE??? Until this district is willing to redraw attendance lines to balance school populations which would alleviate overcrowding at several schools (and thereby alleviate any need for funding to expand selected schools) I cannot and will not support any additional funding for school improvements. Update Huegel, please. It's the 21st century and though our neighborhood is not as rich as others on the west side, our kids deserve a school that will prepare them for the future. Van Hise School (Hamilton) should be enlarged from the Segoe Rd. side not the Waukesha St.side. Want to know the details of how the land is being used on each site to make the improvements & what is the impact on the surrounding neighborhood. What to study why two elevators are suggested for some locations. Want an alternative for Velma Hamilton & Van Hise, a choice using other side of the building or I will oppose the plan. We already feel beyond stretched in what we pay for property taxes. The plans need to be perfect for us to be willing to pay anything more. We are West parents and the athletic facilities are embarrassing in general. The freshmen baseball field/practice field is the worst in the conference and is not even safe. It is also poorly maintained to make matters worse. ([Name Redacted] is a very ineffective and incompetent [Name Redacted] FYI so past time for a change to be made there as well). We chronically ask schools and teachers to do more with less. I'm happy to support this plan. We need a bond issue and money to be put into our Madison/Fitchburg schools We need more space, that should be the highest priority. Additional taxes are more than worth the investment in our children, regardless what our Governor thinks. We need some updates as well as space. Looking at Leopoldo we are far behind. We need to consider older buildings and their needs before any new facilities are built. We need to do so much more than this to modernize and keep our schools competitive. We need to do what is best for our children and teachers

We need to look at changing school boundaries so that schools are more socially and ethnically integrated. We need to prepare to weather a fiscal storm. We have been and will continue to fight for crumbs until the tax structure of the nation changes to progressively tax the very very wealthy. We need to streamline and be excessively frugal targeting the biggest group of students for basic education and societal literacy. We should try to make all our facilities accessible for disable students. We're excited that we are in this stage of discussion and that plans are being drafted! However, we believe that Sandburg's plan will have to go beyond the current plan to meet our current and projected needs. We seek a vision of a "community school" that goes beyond a net gain of 5 classrooms, but really helps meet the needs of the community.

Were is the plan? Several of the questions in the survey asked me about the plan, but I'm unable to access it. West High has virtually no outdoor athletic facilities. The district should consider improving the baseball/football field to the west of the school. It would probably be possible to get various school and community organizations to be a partner in this. West needs immediate attention to be ADA compliant West seems crowded as well, but no plan for them yet? What about Lapham, Marquette, O'Keefe, East High? Any money to those schools? The cost seems extremely high. Will you get the most cost efficient contractor? What about other buildings that are in need of improvement? Please see my comments on the first part of this survey.

What about Sennett Middle School. Their multi-aged house system is great but those teachers and students need solid walls and doors. Take the school board on a walk through and see how distracting it can be to have teachers with a accordion curtain, that is designed not to close all the way, trying to teach over each other. what about the other schools? overall aging & upkeep? what about using other spaces? Fitchburg has a great community center that is accessible and in the MSN school district. what are plans for other schools that are in need and as more neighborhoods grow. 7 years ago Emerson Elementary was on the block for closing now it is close to capacity What are the anticipated birth and immigration rates for the next 5 years for Dane county?

What are the overall goals and approach across the board. 5, 10, 25 year plan to improve and maintain facilities. What are the plans of expanding parking, and pick spaces for schools? What I would like to know is this going to effect the students and teachers during the school year. What was taken into consideration with these plans? What information is being provided about the decision to not redraw enrollments area? Has the district had discussions in regard to the ongoing paired schools and its cost, as well as its effectiveness in regard to student outcomes? Has the district ever considered looking at the ending the practice of dividing the Allied Community into several different school zones?

What is phase two and how much more will that cost? The plan for Van Hise/Hamilton adds classrooms but that only allows for more students to be added. What about the cafeteria? Each school needs it own to operate effectively. The lunch schedule handcuffs master schedules because there is no flexibility. Why can't you simply stop allowing intra AND inter district transfers? Have you seen the nursing office? It is horribly inadequate! Again, 1,200 students being served in an office the size of a custodial closet. Unacceptable. what is projected enrollment for the next several years? Which neighborhoods are experiencing the most growth in school enrollment? What is the budget for this plan and how is the priority for who gets the changes first? What is the cost and scope of a long range plan? What efforts to rebalance attendance zones have been taken? What efforts are there to lobby the state for additional funding or at least to bring to public light the space/condition issues within the district as a whole? What is the next phase--when will the needs at other schools be addressed? What is the plan for dealing with Thomas Jefferson Middle School as it received an overall 'failing grade' by the district? Most improvements are occurring in areas outside of my district, why should my tax dollars funds other schools and not my own where my kids are enrolled? What is the plan for Jefferson MS since they received an F in the Building Report. What is the proposed priority order for the different school facility projects? What is the start to completion time frame? Is there going to be a progression report available to the general public? Will the project go to bid: so that we can get the best for our tax dollars? Why don't we address the space concerns first. I assume that all the school operate at ADA code currently.

What is the status of Lindbergh School? It has been overcrowded for a while, seems like that might be getting worse with Habitat Houses on the Moose site? Last understanding was that there was no room for 4K, although Kennedy Heights site might still be a better option. Lindbergh is a lovely neighborhood, accessible school--about the right size for effective school/learning community. Also, to bring up another sore spot--why is there no progress/work towards an Allied Drive area school? Generations of kids from this neighborhood have been bussed all over the westside. I know the argument 20 years ago (!) was that building a school in a minority neighborhood would be discriminatory. Always seemed to me that making them bear the burden of being transported all over for the goal of integration was another onerous discriminatory practice. What is the timeframe for implementation? What are the projected enrollments? Have you enlisted the help of a consultant other than PRA to plan your facilities needs? What kinds of equity can you ensure among schools? Technology, furniture and the classroom environment at my school are significantly lagging behind many other schools. What options are required or utilized to make buildings more secure? What other funding options are there other than tax levy? What took you so long? What's Phase Two? When are the rest of the schools going to be improved. This seems to be a limited list. When will improvements begin? When will Jefferson (and really for that matter) Memorial be on the list? They need classrooms with doors that close and lock. When will there be a new pool built at West HS? When would the improvements begin and complete? When would this plan take place for repairs? Where is the leadership on bringing schools to the modern age we live in? What is being done to address the problems beginning with Governor's office to the State Senate down? We need immediate improvements at my son's school including play space, play ground equipment is extremely outdated. Whether there are specific plans for the installation of gymnastics equipment at West. which schools are under the consideration of facilities' improvements? While I appreciate the work that has gone into trying to address space needs in the most cost effective manner possible in a number of instances the improvements are still not sufficient. For example, adding only 2 classrooms to Van Hise Elementary is grossly insufficient to accommodate the current overcrowding and expected growth at the school. While improvements are a good and necessary way to stem the tide of growth (and ADA compliance is especially importance in terms of retro-fitting), it may also be time to consider opening a new school or two. What plans do you have for adding schools? While interested, particularly in accessibility issues, our time as parents of 3 mmsd children is limited. Who decide who gets it first and when will this happen? Why are athletic facilities at West and other schools not addressed in the plan?

Why are the boundaries for schools so screwed up? Shouldn't the boundaries be addressed prior to facilities?

Why are the schools listed for improvement in wealthy areas? How about Leopold? How about things like getting decent heating and cooling in West High? Finally...what the heck kind of survey items have been written here? No "I don't know" responses? Do you really think parents know the needs of all the facilities in the district? We might know a handful of schools tops... This survey suggests that the district is not interested in high- quality feedback. How about adding a "comment" option below each item? You will get far more useful info by letting people speak instead of clicking on a box that poorly represents their opinions. I stopped responding to the items when I saw that none of the options for several items accurately reflected my views. Why are there no improvements planned to the high schools? Are they all considered in fine or OK shale bu district standards? Why are there no plans to improve the high schools? Particularly Lafollete and Memorial? Why are there only 7 or so schools on the list? Most of our schools need major improvements. Why are there only certain schools getting the improvement? Why do we need to keep asking people to pay more property taxes for schools? why does building services not act on the problems? Why does the district need to borrow money and raise taxes $50 a year for five years, when it doesn't currently tax the maximum amount allowed under state levy limits? Is there a way to do this without borrowing and paying interest? Why does the schools in the predominantly white areas get more money then the schools in the more "urban" areas. Why increase the tax levy? Is there money spent on special needs/ ed that could be redirected to facilities? A global look at spending priorities and explanation of budgeting choices to parents and taxpayers would seem to be in order. Why is Madison's school districts solution always to raise taxes? why is my child being FORCED to goto a school that they don't want to go to!!!!??? Why is the Mendota renovation so expensive compared to other schools that include the same project and more? Why is the only option to mitigate overcrowding to spend $3 million on one school alone? Would it not be more cost-effective and reasonable to change the boundaries of those attendance areas or discontinue allowing transfer or open enrollment students to consume spaces in those buildings? I would imagine there is a bureaucratic reason for why the answer to those questions is no. Why is there no articulated vision of what we think a great school in Madison should look like (small class sizes, ability to use technology, etc.) and how this proposal realizes that vision? Have the conviction to tell taxpayers and parents how these improvements will bring these schools in alignment with best practices and are part of a long term vision for our facilities. Why is this an issue? Space is obviously needed so as a parent I want what is best for all the kids! Why is West High not in the plan? 4th floor physics classrooms serve almost 400 students each year yet it is inaccessible to students who can't use stairs. This is urgent. Why isn't Jefferson Middle School included when that school's facilities were rated an F? Why not use excess space in some NE Madison elementary schools? Why is the cost estimate nearly $4 million at Mendota only for ADA access? A map of a school floor plan with some parts shaded is not very descriptive without more info (like Sandberg). Why the focus on only elementary schools? Madison's high schools serious attention and West and East High School need to be significantly renovated or replaced. You may not be able to go to the well again on this within the next five years.

WHy the wait---roll out the plan--get it shot down--rewrite it for less than you really want--then it will pass why there are no ADA improvements. Why were these schools chosen?

Will a change in boundaries affect, both positively and negatively, the space increase provided by expansion? Will existing spaces also be renovated to improve their function? Are new additions being built with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind? Will existing spaces also be renovated with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind? Will other buildings be assessed in the future? If so, approximately when? Will schools not in the plan that have issues be considered for improvements in the future? Will there be a need to hire more teachers also? will this include parking at West? Will you get input from staff at the affected schools? They would be a critical resource in designing 21st century spaces for their communities. Please don't leave it to admin and building services personnel. wish there were more options for Franklin to give more room to the building. Seems just ADA. Hope the Randall space will help with programming, allowing for more freedom to work outside the classrooms. Hamilton- good to gain space back for middleschoolers. But how does shared library space work with a busy middle school AND a elementary school using it at the same time? With historically low interest rates, the plans should be more ambitious. With the changes in school security over the last several years, many schools have made changes. Even with these changes, many schools do not have the best possible way to support these security changes. It seems like this would also be something to revisit with construction updates. Just to make sure all school security is optimal. Without any working knowledge of Mendota, the cost of adding one elevator to the school seems a bit crazy. ADA is certainly lacking in many of the old facilities and that MUST be fixed but the lack of capacity needs to be addressed without bussing in my opinion. Would like to see alternate funding options explored such as a temporary city wide sales tax. Would additional state aids help? Would like some more specific information on what improvements are planned for Huegel Would like to hear more about them. Would the referendum cover all the school plans listed, or prioritize? Would there be a plan to actually help the kids that actually go to school there? Basic things like bathrooms and walls between classrooms. You need teacher improvements as well. Maybe discuss ethics and come up with an effective way to get control in the classroom. You need to address the situation at West. You need to also address the long term vision for what the ideal classrooms district wide would look like.

You only depict the apparent benefits of the planned modifications. I would like a more balanced assessment of the trade-offs that are entailed for attending students and staff as a result of the intended modifications. You should have a N/A response. Those of us at other facilities, such as Warner Park are not affected. you should have a summary of proposal and principal comment on each school plan to convey better info to public. I only saw this on the Midvale plan (of the 5 I reviewed). the plan sheet alone is not an effective way to convey info to general public. Your timeline looks good and appears to be strategic. As a parent, my school has been a part of boundary and space issues since 2002. Lots of meetings that resulted in no forward motion and a few wall partitions. You are approaching this in the right way. I have supported MMSD through the building of 2 new west side schools and an addition at Leopold. Time for the east side to get some attention. What information do you need about the plan to help you decide? (limit 250 characters) $50 is a lot of money, MMSD has failed to plan for facilities in a long term manner and seem to default to situations getting extreme and then going to referendum and having the community bail them out. . A capital improvement plan that addresses school need through a systematic improvement plan, rather than continually going to referendum

A copy of the plan would be nice. A meeting at any school. Information. The schools are bursting at the seams and trying to capture space is inefficient and ineffective. Use the money to build an additional high school. ability and desire of homeowners to pay the increased levy. Actual plan information. All I see are vague written problems, no info on how they will actually be addressed. There are other schools that have these same problems that you don't even include. Additional information on all options to address upgrades and overcrowding. Changing attendance area boundaries should be a viable consideration. Providing projected school enrollments over the next 15 years should be provided to understand changing demographics. All you need is a school with a "bad' principal to take it over to make the capacity go down. Historically, people live where the schools are best. While we strive for all schools to be equal this is not possible. Give the schools with the lowest attendance better resources, they will come. Also, why aren't any of the much needed improvements to East addressed in this plan? The auditorium, is shameful. Imagine taking a test in those chairs, let alone being an audience member. An independent assessment (not from a construction firm) of facility "needs" (absolutely essential) vs. "wants" (would be great if we had these, but not essential). as far ADA stated I believe that as long as it is a reasonable ramp or elevator, I am in support. If you use our tax dollars for extravagant ramps decorative designs or glass elevators then NO, I am not in support. As I do not live in the Madison School District I do not feel that I should vote to raise taxes. I would suggest looking at other funding redistribution alternatives to upgrade the buildings. Possible reducing the number of staff at Doyle and administration in the buildings. brief understanding of status of all buildings... Can the funding for this not come from somewhere else? Cost Depending on if the schools that truly need it or if the schools with the most money get it first Details of what would be done and how many kids it would help. The narrative. details on the time span as far as when the plan will start how long will it last and when will changes be made. when will we see results. details on what exactly will be done to support our students- it all comes down to our students

East High School, certainly an important facility, has become an embarrassment. All students and most parents attend events in the theater. That theater was in terrible condition and not up to the standards of most Dane County high schools 10 years ago. It is far worse now. Let's fix what we have before adding more space. Exactly what will be done and what the additional taxes I will pay Explanation as to why redrawing boundaries is off the table. This is long overdue. Information on impact of transfers in and out of schools and how this is impacting capacities. First, I'd like to see an inventory of space problems by school (a link to a website w/ the info). Second, I'd like to see those prioritized by school principals. Third, I'd also like to see how central administration prioritizes the original list. Fourth, I'd like to see how the Board prioritizes the original list. Finally, I'd like that information to conveyed to parents/guardians, as well as the Madison citizenry. The ability to see the "inventory of space needs" and then how the different school leaders prioritize the list would help me believe that the role of politics is reduced.

Hard to gauge effectiveness by PDF's. Need discussion. I'd support $50 levy if that was offset by something else. Have you seen the theater at East High. It is a sad performance space. An upgrade or comparison of theaters at the four high schools should be added to the discussion. how many exercise participants require accessibility? How many students does it benefit? Can classes be rearranged so those student never need to go to the upper floors? How much tax percent per person will this cost? Specifically, what is the breakdown per tax bracket? Also, the numbers in the chart comparing debt/enrollment are misleading b/c I'd imagine that the amount of debt is more equally distributed in smaller communities such as Verona & Middleton that have more people actually paying their taxes so I feel it would be a better number to show the numbers in a ratio of debt/enrollment/# of paying tax payers. How new facilities will be maintained. It looks like a great deal of money is being spent for new spaces and classrooms, yet at our school, I see new spaces deteriorate from lack of maintenance and inadequate custodial staff. How this fits with long range plans,both for crowding and the condition of our schools. How we can afford a multimillion dollar laptop and tablet program yet not afford to take care of our buildings how will this affect education and the classroom size. Some classrooms are way too small. I am a non-resident of the MMSD so my input is limited at best. However, I do participate in MSCR programs now and then and feel the concept is valid. I am a very visual person so some kind of rendering/drawing helps me to get the picture better.

I am all for school and increasing the learning space to prevent overcrowding, but I want to make sure available space is well utilized . Also, I wonder at the feasibility of making all schools accessible. Randall School is over 100 years old. Installing elevator in that school will cost a lot- $ that might be spent better elsewhere. I am glad to see elevators added to make building more accessible, however the location of some of the elevators seems awkward. Students must traverse back and forth across the buildings to change floors and may miss instructional time in the process. I am concerned about further increasing the population size of already large schools. It seems as though the larger the school, the lower the test scores. In addition, large schools seem to have higher rates of bullying and children are more likely to fell isolated and disconnected. This plan does not address the exterior or playground accessibility of schools. This plan does not address the accessibility of the bathrooms. I am most concerned about expansion of the arts in schools, as well as the inclusion of students with disabilities in all areas of the schools. I am upset that Jefferson Middle School is not part of this plan. That building needs major upgrades to get in line with today's world of testing students and keeping students and staff safe. I believe that madison east theater and AV department could use extra funding. I believe when money is tight you have to make trade off decisions. Although ADA requirements would be nice and help a small number of students -- I would rather see the money go to space expansion or improvements that benefit a broader student population. I would not support a tax levy that had a high portion allocated to ADA accomodation - too few students reap the benefit of those dollars. I cannot answer any of the survey questions, because i have no clue what the plan entails I couldn't find the details of the plan to review. Space may be needed, but there are other supporting infrastructure needs as well(e.g. parking at West High). Also, upgrades to the athletic facilities also need to be considered. I do not see West High school in the plan as a school scheduled for accessibility improvements. Does a child with limited mobility not deserve the opportunity to take physics? Considering this group of kids most likely can't participate in sports, band would be a way they could participate in something, but that area of West has several sets of stairs. I'm disappointed that the plan doesn't address the issues at West. Maybe I missed something in the plan. I do not understand why the East High School Theater project was not on the list of proposals. I don't trust the current school board to make sensible econ decisions, after what they've done w/teacher contracts & suspension eliminations. I haven't seen the plan - difficult to find the plan on the website. I think there was an e-mail about the plan? I just feel that it will never really go down. I looked at the plans, and they do not make sense. Example: $3.8M to put in a single elevator in the Mendota school? Plans contradict themselves (one plan says both 5 and 7 classrooms). Also - if there are more rooms but still inadequate equipment, how is that better? I'd rather have things a little crowded but with enough books/instruments/computers/etc. I need to know if my fixed income will go up to cover the additional expense! I need to know that those in the top 1% are going to be paying more. And that [Obsenity & Name Redacted] isn't going to royally [Obsenity Redacted] this up. I need to read it more completely before I can fully decide. I need to see the whole plan. I need to see the facilities that this would be subjected to. And where does this hit the well off people can't we get support from companies instead of making taxes higher. Hit the rich up for money. Your middle and poor classes are only making it a day at a time if that. I need to thoroughly read the plan. I read all the information on each of the schools, spending much time on it. You do not give enough space for me to adequately raise my concerns. I will oppose it unless you use the other side of the school for Velma Hamilton and Van Hise. Use the land on the other side of the school and don't build two stories and re-evaluate having so many students transfer in from other schools. My own children attended both these school. You needed another choice to answer for accessibility.

I saw no plan other than these words: "Proposed improvements to Huegel Elementary would be similar to those made at Elvehjem and Hawthorne Elementary Schools last summer." I have no idea what those were. I support the infrastructure renovations (HVAC, etc.). I understand the need for ADA improvements at some of the schools, but question the high expenses, particularly at Mendota Elementary. I would need quite a bit more information about why the board is choosing to put additions on so many schools when there are other schools that are at less than 70% capacity. I believe we need to use our existing facilities wisely before we start adding space. I think every school needs to be addressed. Children need to be rerouted to different schools that are closer to their own homes. And I need to know that the school board will use the money appropriately. Historically this is not been the case. I think other options may exist that would be cheaper and more effective for improving the learning process. I believe creative solutions may exist to make everyone comfortable and be able to succeed. Invest in technology, air conditioning, and some creative space adjustment including SOME renovation. I think that the state's school funding program is broken and must be fixed. We should not just concede that fight and continue to raise the property tax levy. I think the estimates are high for what is being done at some of the schools. It would be good to see a break done of proposed expenses. Also competitive bidding. I think the space issues are better dealt with by redrawing attendance boundaries. It makes no sense to enlarge schools when there are other nearby buildings that are underutilized. Further, it does not appear that the district has laid out any long term vision of how to address again facilities. When the newest high schools in the district are nearly 50 years old and not even on the list, it would suggest that the scope of the plan is shortsighted. I understand the need, however a rise in taxes would be tough on the household budget I want to know if our money is being spent efficiently in other areas. I want to see East high theater included in this I would decide if it added functionality to the schools for the students that attend the school today. I mean walls would be nice at jefferson. I mean something as basic as walls is something that I have to write in a survey. That shows how much we are lagging in basic necessities for a school. And this is not a preschool where kids play all day long. This is a middle school where kids grades and educations matter and help decide their future. If walls were included in the plan, I would be able to decide. I would first have an internal audit to find waste full spending. Second would be to increase taxes that are already extremely HIGH. I would like to know if the levy will be increased by tech colleges, or for other reasons. My property tax bill already increased by $50 and my paycheck did not. I would like to know if the schools that my children are or will be going to are seeing improvements. I would need the plan in writing. I would need to know that any money raised would only be used for the improvements and not for something decided by the school at a later time. I would rather see real changes (new schools!) instead of more duct tape. I would want to know that the money is going only be increased for 5 years. The schools should always be planning for maintenance and these types of "upgrades/ improvements" in their budget in such a matter that we are not adding further stress financially to the tax payers. I'd need to know how that money would be used very specifically, and that it was being put to good use. ideally it seems whole new neighborhood schools should be created. rather than expanding current structures, i would like to understand that all efforts to use underutilized state government space for new neighborhood schools have been exhausted. also want to understand that redrawing school boundary lines wouldn't provide a solution as well. If the teachers and parents of these schools agree with this plan. That is better for them.

If you can incorporate building new tennis courts at Memorial High School, I would support the plan completely. I'm completely unsure how the list of schools was chosen. Our kids are at a school that is in dire need of improvements and its not on the list. I'm confused to how an installation of 1 3-stop elevator at Mendota costs more than all the other elevator installations? At Sandburg there are 2 plans one adds 5 classes, one adds 7. I believe more classrooms the better. Sandburg looks like they need the most help. I'm not familiar with the specifics of the plan. I'm unsure.

I'm very disappointed that the drainage issue on the Cherokee playground is not included. The playground needs to be regraded with new drainage installed. Our students trudge through water every time it rains of the snow mets. This is no less important than the other issues. My concern is that a LOT of money is being spent at some schools with so many resources already, with other schools being left behind, often due to the fact that some parents or principals speak up more than others (or principals have been at a school for a longer period of time and know what to ask for), not because the needs are greater. indication of financial burden on already strapped families Information about how much of my tax currently goes for support, and to what extent it is for property vs salaries. Information on where money for facilities has been used over the past 10 years Instead of floor plans and vague statements about doing the same type of renovations at some other school I've never been to, lists of renovations with itemized costs for each school would be more helpful. Is it an one time increase or one $50 increase per year for five years ($250 total increase by the fifth year to be repeated for all years afterwards) Is the overcrowding a temporary situation, or are the long-term projections showing continued crowding also. Regarding disabilities, is there a better way to address these needs than ripping apart the schools in such an invasive and expensive manner Is there a plan to address other schools besides these few buildings? Is this a short term fix or are new schools being built part of the future? It seems that almost $50 is added to my tax bill every year for education, yet I don't see much change in anything - facilities or quality of teaching. Plus other fees, like registration, buying your own bus pass, spending $100/year on school supplies for the classroom, etc. seem incongruent with a "public" education. How are you going to ensure this money is used wisely & appropriately? It was never clear to me how the money was spent from the last levy. What about redistricting...some schools are not full. What about alternative programs being off-site in different buildings. What about forcing the state to refund public education not on our property tax bill which is already outrageous. $50 is nothing to me. But the entire bill is huge and I don't see how it is being spent in the schools. State funding is the problem. Ohio schools are same as ours and their taxes are much lower. Jefferson MS got the worse grade, an F, and yet there is nothing being said about plans for that building. Most schools being addressed are not Memorial feeder schools so why do I want taxes going up for schools that don't help my high school area, especially since the district is not addressing the lowest graded school that is in my high school attendance area. long term plans with costs bases. Mmsd budget choices and options Moee info on plan itself. More details about how students would benefit

More details about the dollar amount needed. A report on assessment of the plan, cost effectiveness, and possibilities for re-alignment of school boundaries and the potential effect t hat would have on facility needs. more details on the cost for each improvement More feedback on how the changes meets the needs of the schools - for example the addition for Hamilton/Van Hise is based on old data about enrollment - we are at about 850 in Hamilton this year and have 21 teachers sharing rooms - 5 more classes will hardly make a dent! Plus the map makes it look like one of the classes is our current copy/lunch room - so where does all that get moved to? We can't fit all our staff into the tiny teacher's lounge at lunch if you eliminate a room that many eat lunch in. No, I don't need taxpayers (which includes myself) to pay for a bigger teacher's lounge, but we need more info. In theory, yes all children should be able to attend their home school. When an elevator addition will cost 3 million, one wonders how many students it will serve at that cost? More in-depth info. and how the dollar amount will be spent. More info about what will b done at each school. Maybe the one my child goes to. More information about what guildlines were used to determine usage. With more home schooling going on, are the plans including this? What teaching styles are addressed? More information and details More information and how much it could cost in the long run More specific data on how many children are affected by current limitations and how. More data on how much money/time/productivity is used by staff to work around the issues. More specific info, more input from mayor on why city is putting more funding to bike patches rather than investing in our children. More specific plan on updates/renovations. more time to sufficiently review the plan and available data relating to specific tax-levy proposal More transparency across the entire budget. Can this money come from somewhere else? Can work and learn students help with general cleaning or maintenance while building custodial staff are freed up to do other things? Truly, to what extent were staff (custodial, teacher) included in the development of these plans? How much time did the developers spend in the building across the year? My income has been stagnant for years. I support the school improvements and am aware of the need but I am tapped out. N/A No details of the plan in this survey. none Not sure Not sure a $50 per child is fair to low income families. Not sure MMSD will actual use the money for what it says . . . . Not sure right now. Raising the taxes isn't ideal Reasonable enrollment projections. Last 5 years MMSD had 24,628 24,806 26,817 27,112 and 27,185 students (DPI). Has it peaked? Reasons behind why some additions were made but is it the most effective addition? Seems like some very nice schools are getting more of the budget. Why? Is it because UW Professors are more influential or are more vocal about needed improvements? I think you focus on two or three schools only with the larger sums and each year work on a selection. This approach to improvements seems unbalanced and a more strategic approach should be considered. Seems to be a patchwork of some of the things they want targeted at areas where they can get enough votes for it to pass specific plans and which buildings are included specifics of what will be installed, how many students on average it affects, which schools are affected. research on alternatives, other potential funding sources, who will perform the work/how will they be selected. Percentage of the actual taxes that will actually be applied to the improvements (as opposed to studies, bids, other overhead) That the money will be spent in a way that improves the learning for most of the children in the district and makes the buildings safer for our children. The approach seems a bit piece-meal. And what shape is the remainder of each school building in - this plan only addresses a small part of each school. Would it be more cost -effective in the long run to build some new schools around town? The direct cost to my property taxes and the direct allocations to each school. The exact amount and how long.

The information provided in the survey is insufficient to make a decision as to whether I'd support increasing the tax levy. More clear, detailed information would need provided on which I could base my decision. The levy would have to automatically SUNSET completely The plan is not the problem; it is my personal finances! The relative distribution of school improvements to low-income and minority students. The district's substantial achievement gap is a serious problem and a new facility plan should find ways to be part of the solution to this problem. There are several buildings in MMSD in worse condition than those in the plan. I wonder how needs were prioritized to identify these buildings. This is just one piece of an overall budget. This district has not historically made good plans...ex. ADA has been in effect a long time...why just get to this now? How will the MMSD start being proactive? This is the first I've heard of any changes. Although I do hear complaints of lack of air conditioning and heat

This plan does not address the needs in the school my child attends. I did not read through the whole plan, but there are facility needs in existing schools that need to be addressed to improve the learning environments for the the students that are there that are not mentioned. How can a kid be focused on learning when he goes from a classroom that is 85 degrees to one that is 55 degrees? Some basic needs must be met.

This plan seems to be tied to only ADA compliance, which of course will be needed along with minimum space improvements (There are no high school and only minimum middle school improvements suggested (different district and tax levy?) Also, it is unclear what the total numbers look like for additional space needs, since they aren't listed on all the plans. Does the plan address space needs that will be needed in the middle schools and high schools, what are the anticipated growth projections by grade level over the next few years. We need to plan and budget for these additional improvements as well -- a needs plan should be a bit more holistic. This survey is pretty stupid because it provides almost no information about the plan, yet asks questions about how much I support specific aspects of it. I left a lot of questions blank. Time line and I think outside support should be taken onto consideration. Some schools get things done so much faster because of weathly alum To address overcrowding issues, especially in the East Side Schools, why not utilize the land sitting at sprecher road Uncertain Undecided We would need to understand where and how the current moneys are being spent as well as where, how, and how much of the new taxes will go directly to physical facility improvements. We would rather see that increase in taxes extend over a much longer period of time and have several other projects undertaken now, as well. There are some major renovation and custodial needs in the middle and high schools as well as in the elementary schools. MMSD schools do not compare favorably in terms of modernization with outlying district schools, many of which we have toured. What about utilizing Hoyt school and other district spaces? What buildings they will be doing exactly and what exactly they will be doing. I would like to see the start of projects. What else is needed for the children of Madison to get a good education? Will the funds really go for building needs? What is the long term vision for building? My kids schools-Gompers and Blackhawk have concerns but aren't addressed at all. How/when will they be? Blackhawk is not handicap accessible and kids in wheelchairs are being asked to not participate in music-that is a problem. What is the projected enrollment going forward at the school you will be expanding? The costs associated with installing elevators and ramps seems incredibly high. $3 million dollars at Mendota??

What other resources is the district using to finance? We have such high taxes, I would like the district to seek out ways to fund these changes with the idea that while taxpayers may support the ideas, and the raise in taxes may only be 1-2%, that can be a lot for people on fixed incomes or are single parents trying to keep a house in Madison. Id like to see a good effort in finding ways to raise money (outside partnerships) and alleviate some of the taxpayer burden. These issues have essentially been ignored, now they cost even more to fix. What other tax increases are coming down the road? I could agree to this if there weren't others looming. As it is we struggle to pay the taxes in Madison What would changing boundaries do for the problems? We can't spend monies for more space, if space is available in other buildings. what would it cost to make a new school and off-load students from multiple schools to that new one? What would they do for new students? What's the plan, eh? Hard to answer generic percentile gradation with no information. Where exactly would the tax money be going towards? Who developed the plan? Why aren't we looking more closely at redrawing boundries? Some schools are underpopulated - could move things around to accommodate the needs. Why did you close schools, selling them to developers to use as expensive condos? Why do you build expensive new school only in white suburbs? Why school boundary changes have not been seriously considered by the Board. Why ADA updates need to happen so quickly and universally.

Would like to know the full range of funding options before I would choose one like increasing prop tax levy. Would like to know what the $50.00 was going to Would taxes go up for other city needs as well? If our taxes are raised because of school improvement projects, that's fine. If it's coupled (tripled, etc.) with other city projects to create an even greater increase, I wouldn't be as likely to support it.

You ask, like normal, vague questions without details. An elevator might be more practical than a ramp because a ramp means having to propel yourself up or down but buildings do not have space for an elevator.