A: The community-approved, 2017 Operating Referendum allowed for additional funds over the state mandated revenue cap. These funds support the cost of current educational programs, staffing, contract services, utilities, and general operations including maintenance of facilities. This is ongoing and is now part of our current school tax levy base.
The proposed 2021 Facilities Referendum is to update and increase space for our technology education program.The new facility is proposed because of growing demand for CTE programming. This will not require additional staff, only relevant and safe space for teaching and learning. If approved the bond will be for a limited time and we plan to pay off this bond by 2027. Once the bond is paid off, there will be no additional charge to taxpayers for this project.