The new Poynette elementary school, which will house grades kindergarten through fourth, is estimated to cost $23 million. Also included in the referendum funds is money for security upgrades at Poynette High School and general building improvements district-wide.“It’s the (school district’s) first brand new building since 1963,” Shappell said. “… This community supported the district many times with additions, which have been great, but this is a generational, educational solution that we’re incredibly excited about.”