{"id":65,"date":"2023-10-24T15:31:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T15:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunzingerconst.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2024-06-21T16:14:15","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T16:14:15","slug":"pre-and-post-referendum-ideas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hunzinger.com\/services\/pre-and-post-referendum-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre and Post-Referendum Services"},"content":{"rendered":"
During the pandemic many if not all schools were forced to go virtual, therefore forcing projects to go on hold. This saved money and efforts were pushed towards other resources, but that means many of today\u2019s K-12 schools are in need of immediate and costly upgrades to keep up with 21st century learning and evolving educational technology. Since these types of projects are funded by taxpayers, they require a referendum vote to proceed. This also means that school referendums face much scrutiny from taxpayers and school stake holders are expected to balance many expectations and concerns \u2013 From both parents and faculty. Under the microscope of their constituents, school districts are learning how to navigate the referendum process and develop accurate, cost-effective programs.<\/p>\n
There are two major \u201cphases\u201d of the referendum, pre and post referendum. Our experts at Hunzinger have broken down what they think are the most important things you can implement to ensure that your administration will get the support needed from the community and constituents and successfully have a passed referendum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Post referendum does not mean after the project is complete, it\u2019s about what can you do while the construction is taking place. You will have to make sure that the entire team follows through on all promises made during the pre-referendum phase. Complete transparency will create the ultimate trust and buy in. This could make or break any future projects as well. Other ideas to communicate to the community and ways to get them involved are:<\/p>\n