Hudson School District

Community Survey Results

Fall 2015

Survey Summary
The community survey was conducted in
October/November of 2015
Residents within the District were mailed a
paper survey. Each survey included a unique
survey access code for those who preferred to
take the survey online.
Total responses = 1,731/559 paper
Margin of error for the full sample +/- 2.4%

Section I:
Respondent Information

What is your age?

30%

28%
26%

25%

20%
20%

16%
15%

9%

10%

5%

1%
0%

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56-64

65+

Do you live in the Hudson School District?

1%

Yes
No

99%

In which city or township do you reside?

40%

39%

35%

30%
30%
25%
20%
15%

10%

10%

10%

10%
5%

1%

0%

City of
Hudson

Town of
Hudson

Town of
Troy

Town of St. Village of N.

Joseph
Hudson

Other

Are you a Hudson School District

employee?
10%

Yes
No
90%

Do you have children attending the

Hudson School District?

49%
51%
Yes
No

If you have school-aged children, what

school(s) do they attend?
41%

Hudson High School

38%

Hudson Middle School

13%

River Crest Elementary

12%

Hudson Prairie Elementary

10%

E.P. Rock Elementary

Willow River Elementary

7%

North Hudson Elementary

7%
6%

Houlton Elementary

5%

Private/Parochial School

4%

Preschool
Other

1%

Homeschool

1%

Public school outside of District

1%

Virtual/Online School

0%
0%

5%

10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%

Please mark ALL other relationships you

have with Hudson School District:
89%

90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

30%
19%

15%

13%

12%

How many District-sponsored events

(athletics, performances, etc.) have you
attended in the past year?
Staff members not included
47%

50%
45%
38%

40%

36%

32%

35%
30%

25%

Parents

25%

Non-Parents

20%
15%
10%

9%

7%

6%

5%
0%
0

1-5

6-10

More than 10

Section II:
Home Value Impact

Overall, how do you feel the quality of

Hudson School District is affecting your
home value?
50%

48%

45%
40%
35%

29%

30%
25%
20%

15%

11%

10%

10%

2%

5%
0%

Positive
impact

Little to no
impact

Negative
impact

Do not own a
home

Don't know

Section III:
Communication

How would you like to receive information

regarding the Hudson School District?
Staff members not included
24%

Email

75%
78%

District mailings

Hudson Star Observer

55%

Teacher/School/District websites

18%

School newsletters

18%
1%

Skyward Family Access

8%
3%

School Board meetings

St. Paul Pioneer Press
Twitter
Television
Radio
Other

48%
42%
32%

Facebook
Text message

66%
71%

6%

22%

Non-Parents

16%
12%
12%
13%

Parents

2%
3%
4%
3%
2%
1%
1%
0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

Section IV:
The Hudson Difference

How well are we doing in each of the

following areas?
Great (4), Good (3), Fair (2), Poor (1)
All
Residents

Staff
Residents

Parent
Residents
(Non-Staff)

Non-Parent,
Non-Staff
Residents

3.16

3.47

3.15

3.08

3.08

3.36

3.1

2.99

3.09

3.21

3.14

2.97

Building pride in our community

2.87

3.02

2.89

2.82

Providing opportunities for community

input

2.88

3.21

3.02

2.64

Keeping the public informed

2.75

3.05

2.84

2.59

Maintaining school facilities

2.53

2.53

2.52

2.57

Spending tax dollars wisely

2.55

2.98

2.64

2.36

Item
Delivering a high-quality educational
experience
Preparing students for life after high
school
Providing a welcoming and safe
learning environment

Overall, how satisfied are you with the

Hudson School District? (Residents only)
56%

60%
50%
40%
30%

22%
20%

12%
7%

10%

3%

0%

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Not Satisfied

Very
Unsatisfied

No Opinion

Section V:
Facility Priorities

What priority would you place on the identified

items when developing a facility plan?
High (3), Medium (2), Low (1)
All
Residents

Staff
Residents

Parent
Residents
(Non-Staff)

Non-Parent,
Non-Staff
Residents

2.64

2.63

2.74

2.54

2.7

2.75

2.84

2.52

2.51

2.62

2.57

2.44

2.52

2.75

2.6

2.4

2.56

2.65

2.71

2.37

2.53

2.73

2.66

2.34

Improve safety and security

2.38

2.48

2.51

2.19

Increase hallway size and improve buildingwide traffic flow

2.4

2.71

2.57

2.13

Complete the process of updating

science/tech. ed. labs
Add/redesign classrooms to better meet
instructional needs and address capacity
issues (high school)
Replace as needed roofs, windows and
doors
Replace and improve heating, ventilation
plumbing, electrical and lighting systems
Improve technology infrastructure for
students/staff
Add/redesign classrooms to better meet
instructional needs and address capacity
issues (middle school)

What priority would you place on the identified

items when developing a facility plan? (Continued)
High (3), Medium (2), Low (1)
All
Residents

Staff
Residents

Parent
Residents
(Non-Staff)

Non-Parent,
Non-Staff
Residents

Expand cafeteria/kitchen

2.17

2.36

2.29

1.98

Expand gym space to meet instructional/cocurricular demands (high school)

2.12

2.44

2.29

1.86

Expand gym space to meet instructional/cocurricular demands (high school)

2.06

2.4

2.18

1.83

Update lighting and sound systems

1.98

2.21

2.1

1.81

Improve parking lot traffic flow, parking and

site safety (high school)

2.09

2.5

2.27

1.8

Increase seating capacity

2.03

2.33

2.19

1.79

Increase seating, improve concessions, add

restrooms and onsite locker rooms

1.96

2.23

2.11

1.74

Provide outdoor athletic facilities on high

school site

1.96

2.23

2.16

1.67

What priority would you place on the identified

items when developing a facility plan? (Continued)
High (3), Medium (2), Low (1)
All
Residents

Staff
Residents

Parent
Residents
(Non-Staff)

Non-Parent,
Non-Staff
Residents

Add/upgrade dressing room, set

construction and storage

1.86

2.03

1.66

Improve parking lot traffic flow and site

safety (middle school)

1.9

2.21

2.06

1.65

Resurface varsity track

1.77

1.84

1.9

1.61

Improve outdoor physical

education/practice fields

1.78

1.97

1.91

1.59

Add lighting at the baseball and softball

fields

1.76

1.9

1.9

1.58

Resurface and light tennis courts

1.72

1.85

1.84

1.55

Add synthetic turf to stadium

1.51

1.71

1.6

1.35

Section VI:
Financial Background

Knowing this information, what advice would

you give the School Board? (Residents only)
100%
87%
80%

60%

All
Residents

83%

71%
Staff
Residents

56%

40%
22%

15%

14%

20%

22%

4% 7%

9%10%

0%
Pursue a referendum
to improve our
schools

Do nothing at this
time

Not sure/need more

information

Parent
Residents
(Non-Staff)
Non-Parent,
Non-Staff
Residents

Section VII:
Option 1

OPTION 1 (Formerly Option 2A from the Community Engagement Process)

Build a New High School for 10th-12th Grade (Estimated Cost Range: $66,300,000 $71,900,000)
Capacity of 1,350 to 1,500 students
Location to be determined
Upgrade/Renovate Hudson High School into an Intermediate School for 8th- 9th Grade
(Estimated Cost Range: $29,900,000 - $32,400,000)
Renovate for a capacity of 850 to 950 students
Upgrade heating/ventilation, electrical and lighting systems
Update restrooms to address Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
Improve technology infrastructure
Update classrooms, labs and collaboration spaces
Improve parking lot traffic flow and site safety
Relocate District Administrative Offices (sell current building)
Maintain Hudson Middle School for 6th and 7th Grade
Capacity of 800 to 900 students
No additional work will be done to this school
Additional Operating Costs to be Assumed by District (i.e., utilities, building supplies,
staffing office staff, principal, maintenance, etc.; classroom positions would be adjusted
on an annual basis depending on enrollment): (Estimated Cost Range: $1,400,000 $1,600,000/year)

Would you support a $96 to $104.3 million

referendum for Option 1?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $108 to $124
for each $100,000 of a homes value

All Residents
32%

Definitely yes

50% Yes
18%

Probably yes
10%

Undecided

12%

Probably no

40% No
28%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support a $96 to $104.3 million

referendum for Option 1?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $108 to $124
for each $100,000 of a homes value

Staff Residents
40%

Definitely yes

62% Yes
22%

Probably yes
12%

Undecided

10%

Probably no

26% No
16%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support a $96 to $104.3 million

referendum for Option 1?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $108 to $124
for each $100,000 of a homes value

Parent Residents (Non-Staff)

44%

Definitely yes

66% Yes
22%

Probably yes
7%

Undecided

10%

Probably no

27% No
17%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support a $96 to $104.3 million

referendum for Option 1?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $108 to $124
for each $100,000 of a homes value

Non-Parent, Non-Staff Residents

17%

Definitely yes

32% Yes
15%

Probably yes

12%

Undecided

16%

Probably no

56% No
40%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $9.8 to $10.5 million

through a referendum to add an auditorium to Option 1?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $20 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

All Residents
27%

Definitely yes

47% Yes
20%

Probably yes
11%

Undecided

12%

Probably no

42% No
30%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $9.8 to $10.5 million

through a referendum to add an auditorium to Option 1?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $20 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Staff Residents
36%

Definitely yes

62% Yes
26%

Probably yes
10%

Undecided

14%

Probably no

28% No
14%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $9.8 to $10.5 million

through a referendum to add an auditorium to Option 1?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $20 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Parent Residents (Non-Staff)

36%

Definitely yes

61% Yes
25%

Probably yes
Undecided

10%

Probably no

10%

29% No
19%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $9.8 to $10.5 million

through a referendum to add an auditorium to Option 1?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $20 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Non-Parent, Non-Staff Residents

16%

Definitely yes

31% Yes
15%

Probably yes

12%

Undecided

15%

Probably no

57% No
42%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $8.3 to $9 million through a

referendum to build new outdoor athletic fields as part of Option 1?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $18 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

All Residents
28%

Definitely yes

46% Yes
18%

Probably yes
Undecided

11%

Probably no

11%

43% No
32%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $8.3 to $9 million through a

referendum to build new outdoor athletic fields as part of Option 1?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $18 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Staff Residents
38%

Definitely yes

62% Yes
24%

Probably yes
11%

Undecided

9%

Probably no

27% No
18%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $8.3 to $9 million through a

referendum to build new outdoor athletic fields as part of Option 1?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $18 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Parent Residents (Non-Staff)

40%

Definitely yes

63% Yes
23%

Probably yes
9%

Undecided

7%

Probably no

28% No
21%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $8.3 to $9 million through a

referendum to build new outdoor athletic fields as part of Option 1?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $18 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Non-Parent, Non-Staff Residents

13%

Definitely yes

27% Yes
14%

Probably yes

13%

Undecided

15%

Probably no

60% No
45%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Section VIII:
Option 2

OPTION 2 (Formerly Option 7 from the Community Engagement Process)

Update/Renovate Hudson High School for 10th-12th Grade (Estimated Cost Range:
$47,400,000 - $51,500,000)
Upgrade heating/ventilation, electrical and lighting systems
Update restrooms to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
Improve technology infrastructure
Update classrooms, labs and collaboration spaces
Improve parking lot traffic flow and site safety
Increase hallway size to reduce congestion
Build a New Intermediate School for 8th-9th Grade (Estimated Cost Range:
$45,600,000 - $49,400,000)
Capacity of 850 to 950 students
To be built on District-owned land on County Highway UU
Maintain Hudson Middle School for 6th and 7th Grade
Capacity of 800 to 900 students
No additional work will be done to this school
Additional Operating Costs to be Assumed by District (i.e., utilities, building
supplies, staffing office staff, principal, maintenance, etc.; classroom positions
would be adjusted on an annual basis depending on enrollment): (Estimated Cost
Range: $1,100,000 - $1,300,000/year)

Would you support a $93 to $100.9 million

referendum for Option 2?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $102 to $117
for each $100,000 of a homes value

All Residents
15%

Definitely yes

35% Yes
20%

Probably yes
14%

Undecided

20%

Probably no

51% No
31%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support a $93 to $100.9 million

referendum for Option 2?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $102 to $117
for each $100,000 of a homes value

Staff Residents
21%

Definitely yes

45% Yes
24%

Probably yes
15%

Undecided

21%

Probably no

40% No
19%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support a $93 to $100.9 million

referendum for Option 2?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $102 to $117
for each $100,000 of a homes value

Parent Residents (Non-Staff)

19%

Definitely yes

44% Yes
25%

Probably yes
11%

Undecided

21%

Probably no

45% No
24%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support a $93 to $100.9 million

referendum for Option 2?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $102 to $117
for each $100,000 of a homes value

Non-Parent, Non-Staff Residents

8%

Definitely yes

22% Yes
14%

Probably yes

18%

Undecided

21%

Probably no

60% No
39%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $2.8 to $3.1 million through a referendum

to renovate and improve the existing auditorium as part of Option 2?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $6 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

All Residents
17%

Definitely yes

42% Yes
25%

Probably yes
14%

Undecided

15%

Probably no

44% No
29%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $2.8 to $3.1 million through a referendum

to renovate and improve the existing auditorium as part of Option 2?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $6 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Staff Residents
25%

Definitely yes

58% Yes
33%

Probably yes
12%

Undecided

13%

Probably no

30% No
17%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $2.8 to $3.1 million through a referendum

to renovate and improve the existing auditorium as part of Option 2?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $6 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Parent Residents (Non-Staff)

22%

Definitely yes

52% Yes
30%

Probably yes
12%

Undecided

14%

Probably no

36% No
22%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $2.8 to $3.1 million through a referendum

to renovate and improve the existing auditorium as part of Option 2?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $6 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Non-Parent, Non-Staff Residents

10%

Definitely yes

29% Yes
19%

Probably yes

18%

Undecided

16%

Probably no

53% No
37%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $10.3 to $11.2 million through a

referendum to renovate the outdoor athletic fields as part of Option 2?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $21 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

All Residents
15%

Definitely yes

37% Yes
22%

Probably yes
Undecided

15%

Probably no

15%

48% No
33%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $10.3 to $11.2 million through a

referendum to renovate the outdoor athletic fields as part of Option 2?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $21 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Staff Residents
24%

Definitely yes

49% Yes
25%

Probably yes
17%

Undecided

13%

Probably no

34% No
21%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $10.3 to $11.2 million through a

referendum to renovate the outdoor athletic fields as part of Option 2?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $21 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Parent Residents (Non-Staff)

21%

Definitely yes

51% Yes
30%

Probably yes
Undecided

12%

Probably no

12%

37% No
25%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $10.3 to $11.2 million through a

referendum to renovate the outdoor athletic fields as part of Option 2?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $21 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Non-Parent, Non-Staff Residents

7%

Definitely yes

20% Yes
13%

Probably yes
Undecided

19%

Probably no

19%

61% No
42%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Section IX:
Option 3

OPTION 3 (Formerly Option 9 from the Community Engagement Process)

Additions/Renovations to Hudson High School for 9th-12th Grade (Estimated Cost Range:
$71,900,000 - $77,900,000)
Create a like new high school with major renovation and redesign of all existing spaces
Capacity of 1,800 to 2,000 students
Add/update classrooms, science and technical education labs
Expand the gym to meet instructional and co-curricular demands
Remodel and increase the size of the cafeteria and kitchen
Redesign library media center
Upgrade heating/ventilation, electrical and lighting systems
Update restrooms to address Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requirements
Improve technology infrastructure
Increase safety and security
Improve parking lot traffic flow and site safety
Increase hallway size to reduce congestion
Additions/Renovations to Hudson Middle School for 6th-8th Grade (Estimated Cost Range:
$7,270,000 - $8,200,000)
Capacity of 1,200 to 1,350 students
Add/update classrooms
Add a gym to meet instructional and co-curricular demands
Improve the prep/serving kitchen
Additional Operating Costs to be Assumed by District (i.e., utilities, building supplies, staffing
office staff, principal, maintenance, etc.; classroom positions would be adjusted on an annual basis
depending on enrollment): (Estimated Cost Range: $450,000 - $550,000/year)

Would you support a $79.2 to $86.1 million

referendum for Option 3?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $75 to $88
for each $100,000 of a homes value

All Residents
28%

Definitely yes

55% Yes
27%

Probably yes
13%

Undecided

12%

Probably no

32% No
20%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support a $79.2 to $86.1 million

referendum for Option 3?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $75 to $88
for each $100,000 of a homes value

Staff Residents
47%

Definitely yes

68% Yes
21%

Probably yes
9%

Undecided

8%

Probably no

23% No
15%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support a $79.2 to $86.1 million

referendum for Option 3?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $75 to $88
for each $100,000 of a homes value

Parent Residents (Non-Staff)

34%

Definitely yes

63% Yes
29%

Probably yes
Undecided

12%

Probably no

12%

25% No
13%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support a $79.2 to $86.1 million

referendum for Option 3?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $75 to $88
for each $100,000 of a homes value

Non-Parent, Non-Staff Residents

19%

Definitely yes

45% Yes
26%

Probably yes
16%

Undecided

13%

Probably no

39% No
26%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $2.8 to $3.1 million through a referendum

to renovate and improve the existing auditorium as part of Option 3?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $6 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

All Residents
26%

Definitely yes

53% Yes
27%

Probably yes
13%

Undecided

11%

Probably no

34% No
23%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $2.8 to $3.1 million through a referendum

to renovate and improve the existing auditorium as part of Option 3?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $6 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Staff Residents
42%

Definitely yes

71% Yes
29%

Probably yes
9%

Undecided

7%

Probably no

20% No
13%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $2.8 to $3.1 million through a referendum

to renovate and improve the existing auditorium as part of Option 3?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $6 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Parent Residents (Non-Staff)

32%

Definitely yes

63% Yes
31%

Probably yes
12%

Undecided

10%

Probably no

25% No
15%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $2.8 to $3.1 million through a referendum

to renovate and improve the existing auditorium as part of Option 3?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $6 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Non-Parent, Non-Staff Residents

17%

Definitely yes

40% Yes
23%

Probably yes
16%

Undecided

14%

Probably no

44% No
30%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $10.3 to $11.2 million through a

referendum to renovate the outdoor athletic fields as part of Option 3?
fields as part of Option 3?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $21 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

All Residents
24%

Definitely yes

46% Yes
22%

Probably yes
14%

Undecided

13%

Probably no

40% No
27%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $10.3 to $11.2 million through a

referendum to renovate the outdoor athletic fields as part of Option 3?
fields as part of Option 3?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $21 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Staff Residents
42%

Definitely yes

67% Yes
25%

Probably yes
9%

Undecided

8%

Probably no

24% No
16%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $10.3 to $11.2 million through a

referendum to renovate the outdoor athletic fields as part of Option 3?
fields as part of Option 3?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $21 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Parent Residents (Non-Staff)

30%

Definitely yes

57% Yes
27%

Probably yes
13%

Undecided

11%

Probably no

30% No
19%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Would you support an additional $10.3 to $11.2 million through a

referendum to renovate the outdoor athletic fields as part of Option 3?
fields as part of Option 3?
Representing an estimated average annual tax increase of $21 for each
$100,000 of a homes value

Non-Parent, Non-Staff Residents

13%

Definitely yes

30% Yes
17%

Probably yes

18%

Undecided

15%

Probably no

52% No
37%

Definitely no
0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Section X:
New School Location

Option 1 involves building a school at a new site. The District

currently owns land on County Highway UU (Area 2) and has
previously explored other potential building sites.

If a new school were built, please select

ALL sites that you would support:
(Residents only)
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

67%
48%
35%

31%
19%

17%
8%

Section XI:
Financial Support

The following table shows the tax increase for

various referendum amounts that could support
the options described throughout the survey.

How much of a tax increase would you

support, if any, assuming the projects included
were acceptable to you?
50 %

Non-Parent, Non-Staff
Residents

13% 6% 11% 11% 11%

$125 million

14% 3% 9%

22%

$115 million
$105 million

37%

Parent Residents (Non-Staff)

12%

15%

3%
11% 4%6% 6% 6%

$95 million
$85 million

34%

Staff Residents

10%

17%

15%

1%
6% 8% 7%
2%

$75 million

Other

26%

All Residents

9%

13%

11% 7% 9% 3% 8%

14%

Undecided
I would not support
any referendum

0%

50%

100%

If you would not support any of the three

options covered in this survey, what is/are
the reason(s)? (Residents only)
84%

Too expensive/tax increase is too large

60%

Feel the projects are unnecessary

54%

Don't support athletic facility updates

52%

Don't support a 3rd secondary school/intermediate

50%

Don't support auditorium updates

47%

Lack confidence in the School District

37%

Don't support changing secondary grade configurations

33%

Don't support the location of the proposed new school

13%

Lack information regarding what is being proposed

Want a NEW 9-12th grade High School

7%

Other

6%
0%

25%

50%

75%

100%

Additional Analysis for Support for

Option 3
Percent of Resident Population Assumptions:
- Non-parent/non-staff = 75%
- Parents = 25%
- Staff < 1%
Of those responding either Definitely yes, or Probably yes:
.75(45%) + .25 (63%) = 49.5%
Assuming carrying 1/3 of undecided
.75(50%) + .25 (67%) = 54.25%

Additional Analysis for Auditorium

support (Option 3)
Percent of Resident Population Assumptions:
- Non-parent/non-staff = 75%
- Parents = 25%
- Staff < 1%
Of those responding either Definitely yes, or Probably yes:
.75(40%) + .25 (63%) = 45.75%
Assuming carrying 1/3 of undecided
.75(45%) + .25 (67%) = 50.05%

Additional Analysis for Outdoor

Athletics Support (Option 3)
Percent of Resident Population Assumptions:
- Non-parent/non-staff = 75%
- Parents = 25%
- Staff < 1%
Of those responding either Definitely yes, or Probably yes:
.75(30%) + .25 (57%) = 36.75%
Assuming carrying 1/3 of undecided
.75(36%) + .25 (61%) = 42.25%

Comment Analysis

Respondents expressed support for

Option 3
I see this as the best option for our community. I like the location of our
current high school as well as the freshman being included.
Sounds like the most prudent and exciting option...thank you for exploring
creative options.
I think we need a new high school. However, I would be in support of this
option also.
This is the strongest of all 3 options since it puts 9th grade on the high
school campus, helping 9th graders focus on their futures and the
importance of 9th grade toward college entrance.
Based on our projections, this is the best option unless some of the cost is
reduced from option 1 such as deferred outdoor facilities.
Makes the most sense to us. See value in having all high school (9-12)
activities on site.

While some respondents would

support auditorium improvements,
others didnt see the need.
No additional changes are needed to the high school auditorium.
Build the price of the auditorium into the new high school referendum
instead of making it a separate referendum. A high school needs an
auditorium, don't make it optional.
WE DO NOT NEED NEW AUDITORIUMS, FANCY FOOTBALL FIELDS AND
TRACKS.
Students and parents who use and benefit from auditoriums and sports
facilities should pay the cost through fees.
I would not support any upgrades except for the sound and/or light system
in the auditorium. To me this space is already underutilized. Yes, the music
department can "claim" their overflow seating but there are easy
remedies to that as in splitting up the concerts by choir or grades.
And the auditorium DEFINITELY needs increased seating capacity.

Respondents preferred Area 1, Area 2

or the dog track site if a new school
were built.
The dog track is still a great site!!!!
Area 2 would make the most sense....
Area 1 or 2 are the most practical for water and sewer lines. Area 5
may grow with the bridge opening.
I think Areas 1 and 2 would be best since they are more centrally
located.
I would support option 2 or 3 in either area 1 or 2. I would not
however support any option outside of areas 1 and 2 because
Hudson already owns land in these areas and they are centrally
located.

Some respondents feel there is too

much emphasis placed on sports.
I think too much money is already spent on sports. Money needs to
put into education and more attention could be focused on music
and art.
I want money spent on educational needs not athletic wants. Get
the focus back on education and not on sports.
All students need the ability to use athletic fields, however only
athletes need the facility that is being proposed. Not sure if I want
to support athletics with my tax dollars.
Too much emphasis is placed on sports and extra curricular
activities and not enough is placed on special needs.
Newton field is a great venue and I would NOT support building a
new sports facility for any reason. We already have a great venue
for football and track. We dont need a new one
Offer at least the auditorium and athletic upgrades as spate
options. Putting them all into 1 is way too much.

Respondents expressed concerns

regarding an increase in taxes.

TAXES ARE TOO HIGH NOW, YOU WILL FORCE PEOPLE TO MOVE BECAUSE OF
THE HIGH TAXES!!!!
Sell the land on UU before asking the taxpayers to support any more district
spending.
Come up with a plan that addresses individual needs and does them in the
most cost effective method.
These projects would increase our taxes by approx. $400-500 per year. We are
a fixed income older couple that is just about to the breaking point getting
pushed out of St. Croix County.
Property taxes are already exorbitant.
Stop Asking for the most expensive options NO means NO !!!!!!!!!!! River Falls
was able to expand at 40% of what you are wanting.........NO you don't need,
you only think you do. NO MEANS NO, find a more reasonable cost solution
Don't waste tax payers monies renovating the high school for a high school,
and get all facilities, like athletic fields on the same new site. Re-visit the land
selected in 2014 that was voted down and present wisely to the public.

Thank you!