KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Area School District Board of Education is considering two options for entrances to the new middle school approved in the November referendum.
In the most recent update posted to the district website, one entrance would be off Loderbauer around the KHS baseball and softball diamonds and then across Konkapot Creek with a bridge.
The second entrance has proven more challenging, but likely will be a roundabout at Highway 55 and Morningside Drive.
District planners continue to examine other options, but have not found another feasible solution for a second access point from these other options:
- Highway 55 and Ridgecrest, but the district does not own land at this intersection
- Speedway Lane off KK, but the district does not own land at this point
- CE, but the district does not own land at this point
So, the only feasible option appears to be the 55 and Morningside roundabout.
A pedestrian tunnel at the same intersection to allow safe crossing under Highway 55.
The $198 million referendum, approved by voters in November, will enable the district to:
- Build a new, innovative middle school to replace River View, which the district says no longer adequately meets the needs of students.
- Expand access to 4K and 5K programs at Victor Haen Elementary School, providing more opportunities for the youngest learners.
- Renovate key areas at Park Community Charter School, including the main office and library, to better serve students and staff.
- Enhance safety and security across all district schools and address high-priority maintenance needs.
