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Referendum Results
By Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance staff | April 3, 2024
Update: The DPI reporting website is now running live – certified vote totals can be found here: Upcoming Referenda 2024 – Google Sheets
The following school referendum results were included in the update from The Wheeler Report today. Additional information will be provided once the certified results are entered on the Department of Public Instruction Website.
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SCHOOL REFERENDUM RESULTS
School Referendum – Issue Debt
| Abbotsford School District Passed | $ 17,000,000.00 | Debt Referendum |
| Algoma School District Passed | $ 10,050,000.00 | Improvements to District buildings and grounds including safety, security and energy efficiency upgrades. Improvements to elementary school plumbing, roof and playground surface replacements. Renovating and remodeling middle/high school classrooms and support areas, restrooms, parking lot replacement, track resurfacing, window and door replacements. Renovating the Performing Arts Center audio, lighting and acoustical ceiling. |
| Boyceville Community School District Passed | $ 18,000,000.00 | Paying the cost of a school facility improvement project consisting of: district-wide building systems, infrastructure and capital maintenance improvements; remodeling, safety, security and site improvements at the Elementary and Middle/High Schools; technology updates; improvements to the bus garage; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures, and equipment, including school buses/vehicles. |
| Brodhead School DistrictPassed | $ 17,485,000.00 | Resolution Authorizing General Obligation Bonds In An Amount Not To Exceed $17,485,000. |
| Cadott Community School District Failed | $ 25,400,000.00 | Public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement projects |
| Drummond Area School District Passed | $ 29,980,000.00 | CTE/Tech Ed addition and remodel. HVAC and electrical system upgrade and replacement. Exterior building envelope repair and site repair to prevent flooding. Remodel areas throughout the building to update the educational spaces and comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — restrooms included. Creation of a secure entrance to control visitor access. Furniture, fixtures and equipment. |
| Ellsworth Community School District Passed | $ 25,445,000.00 | School facility improvement projects at the Middle and High Schools consisting of: construction of additions and renovations, including for physical education, fitness, career and technical education spaces: capital maintenance, building infrastructure, systems and site improvements: and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Fennimore Community School District Passed | $17,000,000 | Paying the cost of a school facility improvement project consisting of: district-wide capital maintenance, ADA accessibility updates and renovations, building systems, technology and site improvements; construction of an addition for career and technical education and renovations at the Middle/High School; lighting updates to the athletic fields; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Freedom Area School District Passed | $62,500,000 | Additions and renovations to current middle-high school. |
| Grafton School District Passed | $11,140,000 | Issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,140,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of the construction of an addition, renovations, building infrastructure and site improvements at John Long Middle School, including acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Hamilton School District Passed | $ 25,000,000.00 | District-wide safety and site improvements, building updates and capital maintenance; renovations, including for technical education, science and art classrooms at Hamilton High School and construction of an addition to the cafeteria/commons area; renovations at Templeton Middle School; renovations and construction of an addition at Lannon Elementary School; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Herman-Neosho-Rubicon School District Failed | $ 23,000,000.00 | Shall the Herman-Neosho-Rubicon School District, Dodge and Washington Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $23,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of additions, renovations, building infrastructure and site improvements, and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures, and equipment to create a single campus at the current intermediate site? |
| Hustisford School District Failed | $ 5,300,000.00 | School facility improvement project consisting of MSHS Roof Replacement; HVAC maintenance and improvements at JHE & MSHS. |
| Iola-Scandinavia School District Passed | $ 2,300,000.00 | Referendum to issue debt for school safety and building updates |
| Lake Country School District Passed | $ 9,500,000.00 | General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,500,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: district-wide safety, security, building systems, parking lot, and technology infrastructure improvements. |
| Marshall School District Failed | $ 5,000,000.00 | Seek permission to exceed the revenue limit for capital improvement projects including district-wide safe and secure school entrance improvements and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility updates; capital maintenance improvements, including roof and window replacements at Marshall Elementary School; a bathroom/concessions building at District athletic facilities; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Merrill Area School District Failed | $ 16,000,000.00 | District wide school building and facility improvement |
| Mukwonago School District Failed | $ 102,300,000.00 | Construction of a new middle school and elementary renovations for 4k classrooms |
| New Richmond School District Passed | $ 113,700,000.00 | Shall the School District of New Richmond, St. Croix County, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $113,700,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of additions and renovations at Starr and Paperjack Elementary Schools and the Middle School; district-wide safety and capacity, building infrastructure and site improvements; and acquisition of associated furnishings, fixtures and equipment? |
| North Lakeland School District Passed | $ 5,700,000.00 | Repair aging building systems, interiors, exteriors and improve safety and security |
| Osceola School District Failed | $ 38,115,000.00 | Addition to the Intermediate School |
| Rhinelander School District Passed | $ 26,000,000.00 | Issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $26,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project. |
| Rib Lake School District Passed | $ 19,500,000.00 | District-wide building maintenance, building infrastructure and site improvements along with construction of additional connecting the middle and high schools, a safe secure entrance and a replacement gymnasium and renovations in the middle and high schools for academic spaces, band and choir spaces, technical education area, kitchen and cafeteria, office and fitness center. |
| Richland School District Passed | $ 27,160,000.00 | Shall the Richland School District, Richland County, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $27,160,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project consisting of: district-wide safety, security and site improvements and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance updates; remodeling and upgrades to District technical education space; roofing improvements at the High School; district-wide capital maintenance, infrastructure and HVAC improvements, including adding air conditioning to the school buildings where needed; auditorium upgrades; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment? |
| River Valley School District Failed | $ 14,500,000.00 | Issue debt for a school building project at the High School consisting of: construction of a performing arts center addition and a safe and secure entrance; remodeling and ADA compliance updates, including to the performing arts commons and stage areas; site improvements and other associated work; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| River Valley School District Failed | $ 19,500,000.00 | Issue debt to create a single River Valley School District campus; building infrastructure, site improvements, ADA accessibility updates and other associated work; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Pewaukee School District Passed | $ 28,500,000.00 | Career & Technical Education High School additions & renovations, district wide capital maintenance |
| Port Edwards School District Passed | $ 7,300,000.00 | $7,300,000 Capital Referendum |
| Shawano School District Failed | $ 54,500,000.00 | Facilities Improvement Project |
| Stanley-Boyd Area School District Failed | $ 23,000,000.00 | School building and facility improvements consisting of: Gymnasium, locker rooms and commons, relocation of district office. |
School Referendum – Recurring Referendum
| Barneveld School DistrictPassed | $ 1,000,000.00 | Operating Costs and Maintenance |
| Birchwood School District Passed | $ 2,600,000.00 | Operational referendum to cover ongoing expenses. |
| Edgerton School District Passed | $ 3,500,000.00 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT BY $3,500,000 FOR RECURRING PURPOSES |
| Hamilton School District Passed | $ 7,600,000.00 | Exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $7,600,000 beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, for recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses, including to maintain current class sizes, staffing levels, academic programs, course offerings and services. |
| Highland School District Passed | $ 600,000.00 | Exceed the revenue limit, by $600,000 beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, for recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses. |
| Johnson Creek School District Failed | $ 3,000,000.00 | Shall the School District of Johnson Creek, Jefferson County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $3,000,000 beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, for recurring purposes to maintain ongoing operational expenses, technology, safety, and educational programming? |
| Juda School District Failed | $ 500,000.00 | The District is seeking a $500,000 recurring operational referendum. |
| Kickapoo Area School District Passed | $ 1,600,000.00 | To exceed revenue limit for recurring purposes consisting of maintain existing educational programs and services. |
| Lake Geneva J1 School District Failed | $ 3,000,000.00 | $3,000,000 RR |
| McFarland School District Failed | $ 10,600,000.00 | 5yr Recurring Referendum to exceed Revenue Cap for additional revenues to be used to maintain 4K-Grade 12 instruction. $3,700,000 on a recurring basis, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, $1,500,000 on a recurring basis, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, $1,700,000 on a recurring basis, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, $1,800,000 on a recurring basis, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, and $1,900,000 on a recurring basis, beginning with the 2028-2029 school year |
| Milwaukee School District Passed | $ 252,000,000.00 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT FOR RECURRING PURPOSES |
| North Lakeland School District Passed | $ 550,000.00 | To maintain current programming and educational excellence |
| Parkview School District Failed | $ 2,294,125.00 | Operational Recurring |
| Potosi School District Passed | $ 700,000.00 | Exceed Revenue Limit on a Recurring Basis beginning 2024-2025 |
| Prentice School District Failed | $ 1,800,000.00 | District Operations, student programming, facility maintenance and staff salaries and benefits |
| Prescott School District Failed | $ 1,200,000.00 | requesting authorization to exceed the revenue limit |
| River Ridge School District Failed | $ 6,500,000.00 | Referendum to authorize exceeding Revenue Limit for $1,250,000 recurring and by an additional $250,000 thereafter in the next 3 years purposes consisting of operational costs to maintain instructional programs, staffing, technology, and Facilities Management |
| Stevens Point Area Public School District Passed | $ 14,000,000.00 | Maintain general operations |
| Stoughton Area School District Passed | $ 6,100,000.00 | To exceed the revenue limit for operational needs. |
School Referendum – Non-Recurring Referendum
| Beloit School District Failed | $ 27,000,000.00 | Seeking voter authority to exceed the revenue limits by $9,000,000 per year, non-recurring, for the 2024-25, 2025-26 & 2026-27 school years for operational purposes. |
| Brighton #1 School District Passed | $ 950,000.00 | Operational Referendum 2024-2025 , 2025-2026 , 2026-2027 |
| Bristol #1 School District Failed | $ 1,400,000.00 | 2-year non-recurring Operational Referendum to exceed the revenue limit by $700,000 per year beginning with the 2024-2025 school year and ending with the 2025-2026 school year consisting of expenses to maintain operations, facility maintenance and to update curriculum and educational programming. |
| Cambria-Friesland School District Passed | $ 7,500,000.00 | To exceed the revenue limit for non-recurring purposes for the purpose of meeting operational expenses. |
| Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Passed | $ 7,500,000.00 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT BY $2,500,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES |
| Cuba City School District Failed | $ 7,100,000.00 | Non-recurring Referendum for 4 years |
| De Pere School District Passed | $ 23,750,000.00 | Resolution authorizing the School District of De Pere Budget to exceed revenue limit by $4,750,000 per year for five years for non-recurring purposes |
| De Soto Area School District Failed | $ 4,800,000.00 | Non-recurring $1,200,000 per year for 2024-25 through 2027-2028 for maintaining education and operational services. |
| Drummond Area School District Passed | $ 4,800,000.00 | Current programs and services for students. 18 students:1 teacher ratio, especially at the elementary levels. Course offerings (such as career & tech ed, agriculture, fine arts, Spanish, and more). |
| Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District Passed | $ 7,000,000.00 | 4-year, $7,000,000 for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and general maintenance expenses |
| Evansville Community School District Failed | $ 22,300,000.00 | Five year referendum for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses, including to maintain current class sizes, to provide student resources, to maintain educational programming, salaries, and benefits, and to address facility maintenance |
| Fort Atkinson School District Passed | $ 19,500,000.00 | Non-recurring referendum for $6,500,000 per year for 3 years (FY25-27) |
| Frederic School District Failed | $ 4,280,000.00 | Exceed the revenue limit by an amount not to exceed $1,070,000 on a non-recurring basis for four years beginning with the 2024-25 school year for operational expenses, staffing and maintenance costs. |
| Green Lake School District Passed | $ 7,400,000.00 | For non-recurring purposes consisting of operational costs to maintain instruction programs, staffing, technology and facilities. |
| Greendale School District Passed | $ 12,500,000.00 | Non-Recurring Operational Referendum for operational and maintenance expenses of $2,500,000 per year for five years. |
| Greenwood School District Passed | $ 5,100,000.00 | a 4 year operational referendum for non-recurring purposes. |
| Jefferson School District Failed | $ 8,400,000.00 | Exceed revenue limit by $2,100,000 a year for 4 years on a non-recurring basis for operational needs |
| Lake Country School District Failed | $ 7,200,000.00 | Exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $7,200,000 over 7 years for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses, including but not limited to maintaining curriculum programs and services. |
| Luck School District Passed | $ 2,500,000.00 | Purposes consisting of maintaining current levels of educational programming and operational costs. |
| Luxemburg-Casco School District Passed | $ 5,400,000.00 | Exceed the revenue limit for years for operational expenses |
| Mauston School District Failed | $ 9,000,000.00 | Operational expenses, including for staff salary and benefits, to maintain class sizes and caseloads, to maintain technology and infrastructure, to maintain academic programs and to address behavior and mental health support. |
| Mellen School District Failed | $ 1,500,000.00 | 3 year non-recurring operational referendum for $500,000 for each year ($500,000 in 2024-2025, $500,000 in 2025-2026 and $500,000 in 2026-2027), for a total of $1,500,000.00. |
| Mercer School District Passed | $ 4,000,000.00 | A nonrecurring levy in the amount of $800,000.00 per year beginning with the 2024-2025 school year through the 2028-2029 school year for nonrecurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses; which includes staffing costs, instructional materials, deferred maintenance, and facility upkeep. |
| North Lake School District Passed | $ 3,400,000.00 | Referendum to Exceed the Revenue Limit for Four Years for Non-Recurring Purposes |
| Northern Ozaukee School District Failed | $ 6,800,000.00 | To exceed revenue limit for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses, including to maintain current educational programs, services, and facilities. |
| Osseo-Fairchild School District Passed | $ 8,800,000.00 | To Exceed Revenue Limit for Four Years for Non-Recurring Purposes |
| Owen-Withee School District Failed | $800,000 | Exceed Revenue Cap for 4 years at $800,000 per year. |
| Platteville School District Failed | $ 10,500,000.00 | Five-year Non-recurring operational referendum to maintain educational programs and operations of the District. |
| Port Edwards School District Passed | $ 4,250,000.00 | $850,000 Non-Recurring for 5 Years |
| Richland School District Passed | $ 9,800,000.00 | Shall the Richland School District, Richland County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $2,300,000 for the 2024- 2025 school year, by $2,400,000 for the 2025-2026 school year, by $2,500,000 for the 2026-2027 school year and by $2,600,000 for the 2027-2028 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of expenses related to ongoing educational programming, to pay compensation, and to sustain District operations? |
| Seymour Community School District Passed | $ 15,000,000.00 | 3 Year non recurring referendum |
| South Milwaukee School District Passed | $ 10,000,000.00 | 5 year non-recurring referendum for recurring costs / staff retention, safety/security, k-12 articulated pathways, and technology |
| Southwestern Wisconsin School District Passed | $ 3,000,000.00 | The Southwestern Wisconsin Community School District is asking for authority to exceed the revenue caps for operational purposes. |
| Sparta Area School District Passed | $ 1,500,000.00 | For operational expenses including for maintenance, safety, security, technology, staff compensation and benefits. |
| Thorp School District Failed | $ 3,600,000.00 | Operational costs that will include programming needs, resources, staffing and low cost maintenance needs. |
| Tomorrow River School District Passed | $ 2,700,000.00 | Exceed revenue limit by $900,000 for each of three years for non-recurring purposes. |
| Valders Area School District Failed | $ 3,900,000.00 | Operational expenses related to SRO, Math Interventionist, English Language Coord; technology upgrades; support for student behavior. |
| Walworth J1 School District Passed | $ 3,960,000.00 | a non-recurring four year referendum of $990,000 in 2024-2025, $990,000 in 2025-2026, $990,000 in 2026-2027, and $990,000 in 2027-2028. |
| Washington-Caldwell School District Passed | $ 1,800,000.00 | $450,000 for 4 years, beginning with 2024-25 for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses. |
| Waterford Graded J1 School District Failed | $ 20,000,000.00 | Exceed revenue limit by $4,000,000 for five years. |
| Westby Area School District Passed | $ 3,600,000.00 | Exceed Revenue Limit to sustain educational programs and to operate the District |
| Williams Bay School District Passed | $ 4,500,000.00 | Operational |
| Wisconsin Heights School District Passed | $ 12,800,000.00 | Four year non-recurring purpose – Exceed Revenue cap for general operating costs. |
The DPI reporting website is now running live – certified vote totals can be found here: Upcoming Referenda 2024 – Google Sheets
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