BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Our mission is to pursue excellence in academics, programming, and the social and emotional development of our students. Fostering a culture of kindness, inclusion, and pride in ourselves, our school, and our community.
All sessions will be held at Oak Crest Cafeteria
COMMUNITY INFO SESSIONS
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 18
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 7
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
THURSDAY
OCTOBER 30
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
VOTING INFORMATION
EARLY VOTING
High School/District Office, North Entrance- Door M
September 19 - November 3, 2025
Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*The building will be closed on Friday, October 17, therefore early voting will not be available.
*Please use this application to
request a ballot to be mailed to you.
ELECTION DAY VOTING
City Hall -- 218 N. Meridian St.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
PLANNING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
On November 4, Belle Plaine Public School District residents will vote on a long-term plan to operate more efficiently while improving our school buildings to better serve students and the community.
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PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ENHANCE SAFETY + SECURITY
While our schools have secure entrances, they do not meet current standards for proper supervision and control of visitor access. The plan would reconfigure our buildings to make entrances more secure, improve parent and bus traffic patterns, and eliminate the need for students to move between buildings during the school day.
OPTIMIZE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES
The district maintains more space than needed, making upkeep increasingly costly. The plan would reduce the number of buildings we maintain from four down to two, saving approximately $400,000 annually in operating costs, eliminating the need for student shuttles, and reducing the overall footprint by 35,000 square feet.
EXPAND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Our schools need better spaces to help all students succeed. As interest in trades, manufacturing, and service careers grows, our current facilities can’t support proper training. The plan addresses this by updating learning spaces, expanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Fine Arts areas for middle and high school students, and bringing all elementary students into one building to improve collaboration, services, and support.
TAX IMPACT
Not to exceed $65,000,000
Use the tax calculator on the website the district’s independent municipal advisor. To find your personal tax impact, CLICK HERE!
Call out: IF APPROVED, the estimated tax impact on a $250,000 home is less than $19 per month
SIGNIFICANT FACILITY CHALLENGES
The facility assessment estimates more than $50 million in deferred maintenance over the next 10 years just to keep our current buildings operational-this does not include essential safety, security, and educational space updates that meet standards seen in neighboring districts.
SITE PLANS
PRELIMINARY FLOOR PLAN
PreK-5th Grade Elementary School
Current Junior/High School RENOVATED to become PreK-5th Grade ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Remodel classrooms to meet the needs of elementary students
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Remodel special education spaces
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Restroom renovations to meet the needs of elementary students
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Safety and security improvements
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Improved traffic flow
PRELIMINARY FLOOR PLAN
6th-12th Grade Middle/High School
Current Oak Crest Elementary to become our RENOVATED + EXPANDED MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
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Secure front entrance and office remodel
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Construction of classroom additions
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Expansion to support existing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
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New Auditorium with approx. 500 seats to replace old theatre
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Add gym, locker rooms and weight/fitness room
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New band and choir classrooms
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Special Education space improvements
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Flexible learning spaces for student collaboration
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New parking lot across the street next to athletic complex parking lot
VOTING INFORMATION
EARLY VOTING
High School/District Office, North Entrance- Door M
September 19 - November 3, 2025
Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ELECTION DAY VOTING
City Hall -- 218 N. Meridian St.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM