Is an upcoming La Crosse school district referendum on shaky ground? Opposition seems to be growing at the idea of merging the town’s two high schools into one new building. Yard signs reading “Save Logan” or “No New Schools” are becoming more common around the city. And the opposition is increasingly organized, with the North La Crosse Business Association being the latest group to speak out against the November referendum. They call on voters to defeat the referendum, and think it would be better to renovate the existing high schools, and move the 7e and 8e graders in Central and Logan, while closing existing colleges. Sounds like an idea worth considering. But instead, the only goal for the neighborhood seems to be a merger, as if there were no other option. In fact, we were told that even if the referendum failed, the two schools would still merge, with Central housing both high schools. It sounds like a take it or leave it proposition. Surely there must be more options. We don’t know how the referendum will go. The district points to its survey of La Crosse residents showing more than half indicated support for voting yes. But filling out a survey is different from filling out a ballot. The school board would be wise to start considering other options now, in case the one the district presents doesn’t find favor with voters.
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