Oshkosh School District Schedules Information and Q&A Sessions on $197.8 Million Referendum

OSHKOSH, WI- (WISS) – Voters who have questions about the $197.8 million dollar capital referendum on the April 1, 2025 ballot can attend several information and question-and-answer sessions from the Oshkosh Area School District (OASD) in February and March.

According to OASD, the referendum is designed to improve student safety and learning spaces and comes with a $0 tax increase to the debt levy.

The sessions will allow residents to ask questions and gain a thorough understanding of the referendum projects and their potential impact. The district’s goal is to provide community members with the facts necessary to make an informed decision on April 1 about the future of the district’s schools.

“We believe it’s crucial for every community member to have access to accurate and timely information about the future of our schools,” said Dr. Bryan Davis, superintendent of the Oshkosh Area School District. “These sessions provide a valuable opportunity for residents to hear directly from district leaders and get answers to their questions about the referendum.”

Referendum Information Sessions

Information sessions will include a presentation followed by a Q&A.

• Tuesday, February 11 | 6:30 PM | Oshkosh North High School – Auditorium (1100 W Smith Ave)
• Friday, February 21 | 8:30 AM | South Park Middle School – Gym (1551 Delaware St)
• Monday, March 3 | 6:30 PM | Oakwood Elementary School – Cafeteria (1225 N. Oakwood Rd)
• Thursday, March 13 | 6:30 PM | South Park Middle School – Gym (1551 Delaware St)
• Tuesday, March 18 | 6:30 PM | Franklin Elementary School – Cafeteria (1401 W 5th Ave)
• Wednesday, March 26 | 10:30 AM | Oshkosh Public Library – Lower Level A/B Room (106 Washington Ave)

Q&A Sessions

Q&A sessions will be informal opportunities for residents to drop in to get questions answered and engage with OASD Superintendent Dr. Bryan Davis and other district leaders.

• Monday, February 17 | 8:30-9:30 AM | Caramel Crisp (200 City Center Dr)
• Friday, February 28 | 10-11 AM | Senior Center – Willow Room South Building (200 N. Campbell Rd)
• Wednesday, March 12 | 7:30-8:30 AM | Elsewhere Market (531 N Main St)
• Monday, March 24 | 7:30-8:30 AM | Delta Family Restaurant (515 N Sawyer St)

Additionally, district leaders are regularly presenting to community organizations and groups. If you would like to schedule a presentation with your group, please email

[email protected].

To help keep the community informed, the district has also launched a dedicated referendum webpage at oshkosh.k12.wi.us/referendum-2025. The website provides full details about the referendum, frequently asked questions, information session details, and other important information related to the district’s facilities planning efforts. The public can also call the district at 920.424.0395 or email [email protected] to get their questions answered.

The district has been committed to engaging with the community throughout its facilities

planning process, ensuring that plans are built with both the needs of students and fiscal responsibility in mind. As part of this effort, residents are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming sessions, visit the website, and reach out with any questions.