Advisory Referendum INFORMATION GREENWOOD LOYAL Advisory Referendum INFORMATION Advisory Referendum INFORMATION What Will be on the Ballot? What will be on the ballot? Advisory Referendum INFORMATION Why Consider Consolidation? Why consider consolidation? GREENWOOD Advisory Referendum INFORMATION Advisory Referendum INFORMATION Advisory Referendum INFORMATION Advisory Referendum INFORMATION Advisory Referendum INFORMATION On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared challenges and opportunities to improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the Loyal and Greenwood School Districts, we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating current staffing shortages. DECLINING ENROLLMENT GREENWOOD GREENWOOD GREENWOOD Will be on the Ballot? Both districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared challenges and opportunities to improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the Loyal and Greenwood school districts, we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating current staffing shortages. Why Consider Consolidation? What What Will be on the Ballot? Will be on the Ballot? Why On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of the Loyal and Greenwood school districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision, but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood school districts are committed to: Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging to maintain programs, staffing, and facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range of academic, co-curricular, and athletic opportunities remain available. on the Ballot? be on the Ballot? Will be on the Ballot? What Will be on the Ballot? What Will be on the Ballot? Why Consider Consolidation? Why Consider Consolidation? Why Consider Consolidation? Why Consider Consolidation? Why Consider Consolidation? On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared challenges improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the Loyal we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating current DECLINING ENROLLMENT INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS Why Both improve we DECLINING Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. Referendum INFORMATION Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Working within budgets acceptable their communities. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are straining both Districts’ budgets. A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, leading to savings that could be reinvested in student programs and facilities. Both improve we anticipate DECLINING On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: GREENWOOD LOYAL a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of future of their schools. Greenwood School Districts are committed to: 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of the future of their schools. and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of for the future of their schools. Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared challenges improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the Loyal we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating current DECLINING ENROLLMENT Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating DECLINING ENROLLMENT Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating DECLINING ENROLLMENT Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating DECLINING ENROLLMENT Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND DECLINING ENROLLMENT Advisory Referendum INFORMATION OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging to facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range of athletic opportunities remain available. If Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps GREENWOOD LOYAL Why Consider Consolidation? The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately address the unique needs of small, rural districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of limited funding. INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS Fewer If the vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 school year. ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES What Will be on the Ballot? Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Why Consider Consolidation? Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range of athletic opportunities remain available. Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range athletic opportunities remain available. Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a athletic opportunities remain available. Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring athletic opportunities remain available. Fewer students means reduced state funding, making facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring athletic opportunities remain available. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared challenges and opportunities to improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the Loyal and Greenwood School Districts, we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating current staffing shortages. DECLINING ENROLLMENT Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are straining both A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, leading reinvested in student programs and facilities. facilities. A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education (CTE) options, and specialized services for students with unique needs. Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic teams by increasing participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two Districts already co-op a wide offering of academics, staff, and athletics. Consolidation athletic Districts are committed to: If consolidation is supported: Next Steps If the vote is in favor, the boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the district could consolidate is the 2028-2029 school year. INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS Referendum INFORMATION If Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared challenges and opportunities to improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the Loyal and Greenwood School Districts, we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating current staffing shortages. DECLINING ENROLLMENT On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: sustainable sustainable Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging to maintain programs, staffing, and facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range of academic, co-curricular, and athletic opportunities remain available. GREENWOOD LOYAL Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. LONG-TERM schools. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. their schools. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. SUSTAINABILITY The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately address districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of limited INCREASING Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. INCREASING Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are straining A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, leading reinvested in student programs and facilities. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are straining A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, reinvested in student programs and facilities. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, reinvested in student programs and facilities. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance A combined district could pool resources and operate more reinvested in student programs and facilities. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance A combined district could pool resources and operate reinvested in student programs and facilities. If the vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 school year. INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS Why Consider Consolidation? ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing cuts to programs, staff, and/or facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities can maintain high-quality education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt to future challenges and changes in state or federal funding. Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Rising A reinvested Continuing to provide and positive opportunities for students. Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. If Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps If Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are straining both Districts’ budgets. A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, leading to savings that could be reinvested in student programs and facilities. Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging to maintain programs, staffing, and facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range of academic, co-curricular, and athletic opportunities remain available. Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. IMPACT TO MILL RATE Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared challenges and opportunities to improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the Loyal and Greenwood School Districts, we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating current staffing shortages. DECLINING ENROLLMENT DECLINING ENROLLMENT • Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging to maintain programs, staffing, and facilities. • Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range of academic, co-curricular, and athletic opportunities remain available. INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS • Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance, and maintenance are straining both districts’ budgets. • A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, leading to savings that could be reinvested in student programs and facilities. OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA • The state funding formula, established in 1993, does not adequately address the unique needs of small, rural districts. • Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of limited funding. ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES • A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education (CTE) options, and specialized services for students with unique needs. • Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic teams by increasing participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two districts already co-op a wide offering of academics, staff, and athletics. LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY • Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing cuts to programs, staff, and/or facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities can maintain high-quality education and opportunities for students. • A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt to future challenges and changes in state or federal funding. The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately address districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of limited The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education services for students with unique needs. Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, and participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two Districts of academics, staff, and athletics. The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for The state funding formula, established in 1993 does districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow If Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA Next Steps vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 year. If the vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 school year. If the vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 school year. OUTDATED OUTDATED Districts are committed to: INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS the community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. If Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps If Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately address the unique needs of small, rural districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of limited funding. ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY The Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging to maintain programs, staffing, and facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range of academic, co-curricular, and athletic opportunities remain available. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Learn More Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are straining both Districts’ budgets. A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, leading to savings that could be reinvested in student programs and facilities. districts. ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing cuts facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt to future state or federal funding. CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS Combining If the vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 school year. If the vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 school year. OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education services for students with unique needs. Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, and participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two Districts of academics, staff, and athletics. A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education services for students with unique Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two of academics, staff, and athletics. 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LOYAL | G REENWOOD If Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps Continuing to provide and positive opportunities for students. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education (CTE) options, and specialized services for students with unique needs. Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic teams by increasing participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two Districts already co-op a wide offering of academics, staff, and athletics. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are straining both Districts’ budgets. A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, leading to savings that could be reinvested in student programs and facilities. The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately address the unique needs of small, rural ENHANCED ENHANCED If Passed! Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. IMPACT TO MILL RATE districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of limited funding. A If Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA LONG-TERM LONG-TERM LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY If the vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 school year. Next Steps LONG-TERM Consolidated Districts Operate as One Entity SUSTAINABILITY ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES courses, services If the community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately address the unique needs of small, rural districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of limited funding. begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing cuts facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt to future state or federal funding. Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt state or federal funding. Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to state or federal funding. Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned state or federal funding. Without action, financial and enrollment challenges facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned state or federal funding. ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing cuts to programs, staff, and/or facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities can maintain high-quality education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt to future challenges and changes in state or federal funding. Combining While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. Learn More Loyal & Greenwood Operational Referendum Debt Expires Operational referenda for both districts will expire, therefore coming in to the consolidation debt-free. A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education (CTE) options, and specialized services for students with unique needs. Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic teams by increasing participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two Districts already co-op a wide offering of academics, staff, and athletics. participation of Advisory Referendum Question Both communities are asked to vote on a non-binding advisory question to consolidate the Loyal and Greenwood school districts. Earliest Consolidation of the Districts District would implement consolidation for the ‘28-’29 school year, using existing facilities. Operational referendum questions will be asked to the full, unified district. locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. Planning Phase for the Consolidation Both school boards will consider a resolution to consolidate at their December 2026 board meetings. If approved, the boards will make a comprehensive plan to consolidate. about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. IMPACT TO MILL RATE CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education (CTE) options, and specialized services for students with unique needs. Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic teams by increasing participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two Districts already co-op a wide offering of academics, staff, and athletics. IMPACT TO MILL RATE IMPACT TO MILL RATE IMPACT TO MILL RATE IMPACT TO MILL RATE IMPACT TO MILL RATE LONG- LONG- Supported: Next Steps Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps If Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps LOYAL | G REENWOOD If Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain and programming. community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain operation and programming. community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. If the community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. If the community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. Without facilities. education A state Learn More Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing cuts to programs, staff, and/or facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities can maintain high-quality education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt to future challenges and changes in state or federal funding. Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing cuts to programs, staff, and/or facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities can maintain high-quality education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt to future challenges and changes in state or federal funding. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, operational savings. Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. IMPACT TO MILL RATE CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us The most significant cost savings from consolidation likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or operational savings. Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us IMPACT TO MILL RATE CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. Supported: Next Steps Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. IMPACT TO MILL RATE While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the mill rate in this proposed scenario, both districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the mill rates for both districts are nearly identical, and both operational referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. IMPACT Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. LOYAL | G REENWOOD If Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps G REENWOOD LOYAL | G REENWOOD LOYAL | G REENWOOD LOYAL | G REENWOOD FACEBOOK FACEBOOK FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi @ greenwoodwi @ greenwoodwi If Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps If Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain If the community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. Learn More If consolidation is NOT supported: Next Steps If the community does not support consolidation, the district will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operations and programming. If the community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. If the community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. Learn More CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi While this their consolidation are expire The likely staff, licenses, operational Learn More Learn More CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi LOYAL | G REENWOOD CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi LOYAL | G REENWOOD LOYAL | G REENWOOD Advisory Referendum INFORMATION GREENWOOD LOYAL Advisory Referendum INFORMATION Advisory Referendum INFORMATION What Will be on the Ballot? What will be on the ballot? Advisory Referendum INFORMATION Why Consider Consolidation? Why consider consolidation? GREENWOOD Advisory Referendum INFORMATION Advisory Referendum INFORMATION Advisory Referendum INFORMATION Advisory Referendum INFORMATION Advisory Referendum INFORMATION On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared challenges and opportunities to improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the Loyal and Greenwood School Districts, we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating current staffing shortages. DECLINING ENROLLMENT GREENWOOD GREENWOOD GREENWOOD Will be on the Ballot? Both districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared challenges and opportunities to improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the Loyal and Greenwood school districts, we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating current staffing shortages. Why Consider Consolidation? What What Will be on the Ballot? Will be on the Ballot? Why On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of the Loyal and Greenwood school districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision, but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood school districts are committed to: Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging to maintain programs, staffing, and facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range of academic, co-curricular, and athletic opportunities remain available. on the Ballot? be on the Ballot? Will be on the Ballot? What Will be on the Ballot? What Will be on the Ballot? Why Consider Consolidation? Why Consider Consolidation? Why Consider Consolidation? Why Consider Consolidation? Why Consider Consolidation? On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared challenges improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the Loyal we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating current DECLINING ENROLLMENT INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS Why Both improve we DECLINING Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. Referendum INFORMATION Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Working within budgets acceptable their communities. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are straining both Districts’ budgets. A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, leading to savings that could be reinvested in student programs and facilities. Both improve we anticipate DECLINING On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: GREENWOOD LOYAL a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of future of their schools. Greenwood School Districts are committed to: 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of the future of their schools. and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of for the future of their schools. Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared challenges improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the Loyal we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating current DECLINING ENROLLMENT Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating DECLINING ENROLLMENT Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating DECLINING ENROLLMENT Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating DECLINING ENROLLMENT Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND DECLINING ENROLLMENT Advisory Referendum INFORMATION OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging to facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range of athletic opportunities remain available. If Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps GREENWOOD LOYAL Why Consider Consolidation? The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately address the unique needs of small, rural districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of limited funding. INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS Fewer If the vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 school year. ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES What Will be on the Ballot? Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Why Consider Consolidation? Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range of athletic opportunities remain available. Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range athletic opportunities remain available. Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a athletic opportunities remain available. Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring athletic opportunities remain available. Fewer students means reduced state funding, making facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring athletic opportunities remain available. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared challenges and opportunities to improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the Loyal and Greenwood School Districts, we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating current staffing shortages. DECLINING ENROLLMENT Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are straining both A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, leading reinvested in student programs and facilities. facilities. A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education (CTE) options, and specialized services for students with unique needs. Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic teams by increasing participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two Districts already co-op a wide offering of academics, staff, and athletics. Consolidation athletic Districts are committed to: If consolidation is supported: Next Steps If the vote is in favor, the boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the district could consolidate is the 2028-2029 school year. INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS Referendum INFORMATION If Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared challenges and opportunities to improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the Loyal and Greenwood School Districts, we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating current staffing shortages. DECLINING ENROLLMENT On April 1, 2025, a non-binding advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they support the consolidation of Loyal and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the final decision but will provide valuable direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of action for the future of their schools. Both Loyal and Greenwood School Districts are committed to: sustainable sustainable Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging to maintain programs, staffing, and facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range of academic, co-curricular, and athletic opportunities remain available. GREENWOOD LOYAL Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. LONG-TERM schools. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. their schools. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. SUSTAINABILITY The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately address districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of limited INCREASING Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. INCREASING Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are straining A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, leading reinvested in student programs and facilities. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are straining A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, reinvested in student programs and facilities. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, reinvested in student programs and facilities. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance A combined district could pool resources and operate more reinvested in student programs and facilities. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance A combined district could pool resources and operate reinvested in student programs and facilities. If the vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 school year. INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS Why Consider Consolidation? ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing cuts to programs, staff, and/or facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities can maintain high-quality education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt to future challenges and changes in state or federal funding. Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Rising A reinvested Continuing to provide and positive opportunities for students. Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. If Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps If Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps advisory question will appear on the ballot, asking residents whether they and Greenwood School Districts. This advisory vote will not make the direction to the school boards as they determine the best course of Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are straining both Districts’ budgets. A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, leading to savings that could be reinvested in student programs and facilities. Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging to maintain programs, staffing, and facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range of academic, co-curricular, and athletic opportunities remain available. Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. IMPACT TO MILL RATE Both Districts are exploring consolidation due to a combination of shared challenges and opportunities to improve operations and student experiences. With consolidation of the Loyal and Greenwood School Districts, we anticipate significant operational cost savings AND eliminating current staffing shortages. DECLINING ENROLLMENT DECLINING ENROLLMENT • Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging to maintain programs, staffing, and facilities. • Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range of academic, co-curricular, and athletic opportunities remain available. INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS • Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance, and maintenance are straining both districts’ budgets. • A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, leading to savings that could be reinvested in student programs and facilities. OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA • The state funding formula, established in 1993, does not adequately address the unique needs of small, rural districts. • Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of limited funding. ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES • A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education (CTE) options, and specialized services for students with unique needs. • Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic teams by increasing participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two districts already co-op a wide offering of academics, staff, and athletics. LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY • Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing cuts to programs, staff, and/or facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities can maintain high-quality education and opportunities for students. • A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt to future challenges and changes in state or federal funding. The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately address districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of limited The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education services for students with unique needs. Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, and participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two Districts of academics, staff, and athletics. The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for The state funding formula, established in 1993 does districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow If Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA Next Steps vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 year. If the vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 school year. If the vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 school year. OUTDATED OUTDATED Districts are committed to: INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS the community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. If Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps If Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately address the unique needs of small, rural districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of limited funding. ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY The Ensuring a sustainable future for their schools. begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 Fewer students means reduced state funding, making it more challenging to maintain programs, staffing, and facilities. Consolidation can create a larger student base, ensuring that a full range of academic, co-curricular, and athletic opportunities remain available. Continuing to provide safe and positive opportunities for students. Learn More Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are straining both Districts’ budgets. A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, leading to savings that could be reinvested in student programs and facilities. districts. ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing cuts facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt to future state or federal funding. CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi INCREASING OPERATIONAL COSTS Combining If the vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 school year. If the vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 school year. OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education services for students with unique needs. Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, and participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two Districts of academics, staff, and athletics. A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education services for students with unique Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two of academics, staff, and athletics. 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LOYAL | G REENWOOD If Consolidation is Supported: Next Steps Continuing to provide and positive opportunities for students. Maintaining high levels of learning, achievement, and increased opportunities. Working within budgets acceptable to their communities. A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education (CTE) options, and specialized services for students with unique needs. Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic teams by increasing participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two Districts already co-op a wide offering of academics, staff, and athletics. Rising costs for staffing, utilities, insurance and maintenance are straining both Districts’ budgets. A combined district could pool resources and operate more efficiently, leading to savings that could be reinvested in student programs and facilities. The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately address the unique needs of small, rural ENHANCED ENHANCED If Passed! Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. IMPACT TO MILL RATE districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of limited funding. A If Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps OUTDATED STATE FUNDING FORMULA LONG-TERM LONG-TERM LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY If the vote is in favor, the Boards will begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline for implementation. If consolidation is approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 school year. Next Steps LONG-TERM Consolidated Districts Operate as One Entity SUSTAINABILITY ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES courses, services If the community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. The state funding formula, established in 1993 does not adequately address the unique needs of small, rural districts. Combining districts may create efficiencies that allow for better use of limited funding. begin further exploration of consolidation, including creating a timeline approved, the earliest the districts could consolidate is the 2028–2029 Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing cuts facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt to future state or federal funding. Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt state or federal funding. Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to state or federal funding. Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned state or federal funding. Without action, financial and enrollment challenges facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned state or federal funding. ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing cuts to programs, staff, and/or facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities can maintain high-quality education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt to future challenges and changes in state or federal funding. Combining While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. Learn More Loyal & Greenwood Operational Referendum Debt Expires Operational referenda for both districts will expire, therefore coming in to the consolidation debt-free. A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education (CTE) options, and specialized services for students with unique needs. Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic teams by increasing participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two Districts already co-op a wide offering of academics, staff, and athletics. participation of Advisory Referendum Question Both communities are asked to vote on a non-binding advisory question to consolidate the Loyal and Greenwood school districts. Earliest Consolidation of the Districts District would implement consolidation for the ‘28-’29 school year, using existing facilities. Operational referendum questions will be asked to the full, unified district. locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. Planning Phase for the Consolidation Both school boards will consider a resolution to consolidate at their December 2026 board meetings. If approved, the boards will make a comprehensive plan to consolidate. about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. IMPACT TO MILL RATE CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi A consolidated district could offer broader academic programming, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit technical college courses, career and technical education (CTE) options, and specialized services for students with unique needs. Combining resources could also enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic teams by increasing participation and creating more competitive offerings. In fact, the two Districts already co-op a wide offering of academics, staff, and athletics. IMPACT TO MILL RATE IMPACT TO MILL RATE IMPACT TO MILL RATE IMPACT TO MILL RATE IMPACT TO MILL RATE LONG- LONG- Supported: Next Steps Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps If Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps LOYAL | G REENWOOD If Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain and programming. community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain operation and programming. community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. If the community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. If the community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. Without facilities. education A state Learn More Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing cuts to programs, staff, and/or facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities can maintain high-quality education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt to future challenges and changes in state or federal funding. Without action, financial and enrollment challenges may worsen, forcing cuts to programs, staff, and/or facilities. Consolidation offers a proactive solution to ensure both communities can maintain high-quality education and opportunities for students. A larger, more sustainable district would be better positioned to adapt to future challenges and changes in state or federal funding. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, operational savings. Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. IMPACT TO MILL RATE CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us The most significant cost savings from consolidation likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or operational savings. Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us IMPACT TO MILL RATE CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. Supported: Next Steps Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. IMPACT TO MILL RATE While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the mill rate in this proposed scenario, both districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the mill rates for both districts are nearly identical, and both operational referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. IMPACT Note: Questions about facilities, mascots, locations, and colors will only be addressed after a consolidation decision is made. LOYAL | G REENWOOD If Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps G REENWOOD LOYAL | G REENWOOD LOYAL | G REENWOOD LOYAL | G REENWOOD FACEBOOK FACEBOOK FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi @ greenwoodwi @ greenwoodwi If Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps If Consolidation is NOT Supported: Next Steps consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain If the community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. Learn More If consolidation is NOT supported: Next Steps If the community does not support consolidation, the district will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operations and programming. If the community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. If the community does not support consolidation, the Districts will explore other avenues to achieve sustainability. Both Districts would continue to rely on growing operational referendum dollars to sustain current operation and programming. While it is difficult to predict the exact impact on the Mill Rate in this proposed scenario, both Districts have spent years aligning their tax impact and debt schedules in preparation for this consolidation discussion. Currently, the Mill Rates for both Districts are nearly identical, and both Operational Referenda are set to expire simultaneously, leaving both Districts debt-free. The most significant cost savings from consolidation would likely come from streamlining duplicative administrators, staff, contracted services, co-curricular activity costs, and licenses, resulting in approximately $1 million, or more, in operational savings. Learn More CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi While this their consolidation are expire The likely staff, licenses, operational Learn More Learn More CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi LOYAL | G REENWOOD CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Chris Lindner at 715.255.8552 EMAIL chrislindner@loyal.k12.wi.us VISIT www.loyal.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ loyalschools CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi CALL Joe Green at 715.267.6101 EMAIL jogreen@greenwood.k12.wi.us VISIT www.greenwood.k12.wi.us FACEBOOK @ greenwoodwi LOYAL | G REENWOOD LOYAL | G REENWOOD
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