The School District of Maple is pleased to announce that on April 7, 2026, the Capital Maintenance Referendum has PASSED, with 1608 Yes – 925 No votes.

We are grateful for the community's support of our students and schools. Stay tuned as we gear up for the next phase in this process!

Referendum Recap:

The Capital Referendum for the School District of Maple represents a comprehensive investment in the safety, infrastructure, and educational environment of our schools.  Major projects include the following:

At Northwestern High School, the project blends specialized academic support with buildings and grounds updates. Improvements include resurfacing the track, addressing blacktop needs and overhauling the Career and Tech Ed "shop" areas with new flooring and air dryer systems.

Northwestern Middle School will see significant site work to improve site-wide drainage and parking lots and driveways, alongside interior classroom refreshes and fire alarm updates.

Northwestern Elementary is slated for the most renovation, featuring a full roof replacement, boiler upgrades, and modernized electrical systems designed to better support technology demands.

Similarly, Iron River Elementary will address critical maintenance by replacing rotting windows and gym roofing. Across all sites—including the Transportation Building—the district is prioritizing longevity through HVAC repairs and masonry work.

Every school building will receive updated security systems and cameras. Together, these enhancements create a more efficient and secure setting for Maple’s students to thrive.

Preliminary Construction Timeline:

*Some projects will kick off in the summer of 2026, stay tuned for any traffic, parking or programming location changes.*

What's Next?

Design Phases: Following the approval of the referendum question, the architectural design process began for all approved projects. The District is working with their design (ISG) and construction (Miron) partners to refine and advance the scope and manage the budget. The design process includes three distinct phases to advance preliminary concepts developed prior to the referendum.

• Schematic Design (SD) – This phase is the first step in the design process and includes District input to drive design and develop drawings that provide definition to interior and exterior functions, space requirements, adjacencies, and overall design intent.  We will utilize User Groups consisting of staff to provide an opportunity for staff to think “big picture” about the potential renovations to learning spaces, drive design, and provide feedback.
• Design Development (DD)– Once the building footprint has been confirmed and the team has a plan for interior space definition, we will transition into design development. During the DD phase, design concepts and precise details including structural design, specific mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems, and cabinetry, fixtures, and material selections are finalized. 
• Construction Documents (CD)– In the final phase of the design process, final drawings and specifications used to construct the building, will be produced. All building components and defined in detail. These documents are used in the competitive bid process.

Design and Construction Updates: Updates on the community-approved referendum projects will be shared throughout the design and construction process. Please visit this page regularly to stay up to date on these important projects.

Have more questions?

Please contact Interim Superintendent Cody Fechtelkotter

Phone: 715-363-2434 x2259

Email: cfechtelkotter@nw-tigers.org