Board puts a four-year operating referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot

What happened

The board voted 5-0 to ask voters for permission to exceed the state revenue limit for non-recurring operating costs: $2.0 million in 2027-28, $2.25 million in 2028-29, $2.5 million in 2029-30 and $2.75 million in 2030-31. The question replaces a three-year referendum of $1.25, $1.5 and $1.75 million that ends June 30, 2027.

Why it matters to families

Property taxes pay about 73% of the district's revenue, and the district gets no state equalization aid. Administrators say a failed question would force significant cuts, and the district could return with a revised question in spring.

The evidence

Minutes record both resolutions (the revenue-limit resolution and the resolution calling the election). The election result is not in the collected documents; the November 7 and 9 agendas list a discussion of the results.

The source