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The Referenda

The Referenda

Written by: Derek Gottlieb
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 For the second time in six years, an upscale suburban school district in Wisconsin is asking residents for millions of dollars to keep the lights on. This is the story of how we got here, and what we can do about it.Derek Gottlieb Political Science Politics & Government
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  • 44. Winter '26 Tosa Community Survey Quick Hit

    44. Winter '26 Tosa Community Survey Quick Hit
    Jan 8 2026

    LINKS to background information for the survey:

    1.) The Tosa 2075 Task Force website.

    2.) The Tosa 2075 final report.

    3.) The district's long-range facilities plan (adopted 2024)

    4.) The current ad-hoc facilities committee website, incl minutes and detailed model summaries (at the bottom).

    5.) Secondary model summary spreadsheet.

    6.) FAQs about the proposed models and processes.

    7.) Analysis of learning spaces descriptions
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    11 mins
  • 43. State Report Cards Redux (plus survey updates)

    43. State Report Cards Redux (plus survey updates)
    Nov 17 2025

    LINKS:

    Ad Hoc Committee page (scroll down for current models)

    WI State Report Card weighting calculator

    Growth Score calculation specs

    Target Group Outcomes explanation

    Tosa's district- and school-level report cards

    Nativity Jesuit Academy's report card
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    34 mins
  • 42. Despite the Best Intentions, with Dr. Amanda Lewis

    42. Despite the Best Intentions, with Dr. Amanda Lewis
    Oct 12 2025

    Dr. Amanda Lewis is coming to Wauwatosa to give a talk based on her book, Despite the Best Intentions, whose 2nd edition just came out this year.

    EVENT INFO:

    Where: Underwood Elementary

    When: Monday, October 20th, 6:30 to 8:00.

    What: A talk, followed by a Q&A session.

    If you'd like to pose a question to Dr. Lewis, send it to me here.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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