WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED REFERENDUM?
Princeton Public Schools voters are being asked to consider a referendum that will invest $49.14 million in Career and Technical Education (CTE) spaces, classrooms, and infrastructure maintenance and updates, and $750,000 annually over the next decade to fund essential classroom technology. These investments are included in a single ballot question.
Expand and renovate our Career and Technical Education (CTE) spaces, which support automotive technology, metals/welding, woods/construction, machining, business, culinary arts, and healthcare.
Complete major renovations to classrooms and science labs that host robotics, computer/digital art, and Certified Nursing Assistant training.
Renovate rooms in the original 1966 building to ensure general classrooms and special education spaces are able to support collaborative, hands-on learning.
Improve amenities used by community members such as strength and fitness training areas and the concession stand.
Improve accessibility by moving the physical education locker rooms out of the basement and closer to the gymnasium. This will improve supervision and address safety concerns.
Replace the 60-year-old boiler at the high school and the 25-year-old roof at the middle school to keep our schools comfortable and energy efficient.
The single ballot question asks voters to consider:
This would provide $750,000 annually over a 10-year term to pay for essential learning technology.
Examples include devices, software, internet, technology staff, and trade-specific tools for our Career Academies, such as nursing, design, automotive care, and machining.
Imagining new spaces for our students
Please note that this image is conceptual and not finalized. If approved, the design process would involve stakeholder input. Click on the image to view the conceptual drawing as a PDF.
How does this plan support Tiger Academies?
Princeton High School students have a variety of interests and career aspirations. Our vision is to equip every student to be career-ready and college-ready. About half of our students will pursue careers that require a four-year degree and about half of our students will pursue careers that require an apprenticeship, associate’s degree or on-the-job training. Whatever their path, Princeton High School inspires students to explore careers, discover their passions and talents, and plan for their future. Watch to see some of the challenges of our current spaces and hear about how the referendum would impact them if approved!
Examples of recent high school CTE projects in Minnesota
Owatonna Public Schools
Owatonna School District voters approved a building bond in 2019 to construct a new 1,600-student high school, with a focus on CTE spaces and opportunities for students.
Mora High School
Mora School District voters approved a building bond in 2020 to construct a new high school, including collaborative learning spaces and a completely revamped and upgraded CTE wing.
Other high school CTE projects in Minnesota
The referendum plan was carefully developed with the help of staff, community members, and other educational and financial experts.
