Board puts $5.5 million-a-year operating referendum on the November ballot

What happened

On August 24 the board voted 6-1 to ask voters for permission to exceed the revenue limit by $5,500,000 a year for four years. On August 20 it had rescinded a plan with a falling amount ($6.0M down to $4.5M).

Why it matters to families

Operating referendums let a district spend above the state revenue limit. The district's current $4.4 million-a-year question ends after 2026-27.

The evidence

August 24 minutes record both resolutions (6-1, Zimmerman voting no). August 20 minutes record the rescission (6-1) and direction to prepare a $5.5 million question. August 10 materials showed forecasts for $4.4M, $5.0M, $6.0M and $7.0M options and assumed $500,000 in budget cuts in each of the next two years.

The source