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Horicon School District Referendum (2009)
From Ballotpedia
school bond measure on the April 7 ballot in the Horicon School District which is in Dodge County. The referendum was brought to the ballot by the school board, and it sought to exceed state-set revenue limits by $300,000. The additional funds would have been used to maintain current levels of operations. The measure failed to pass.
Status
Defeated, with 822 "no" votes to 505 "yes" votes. [1] [2]
Tax impact
This referendum would increase property tax on a $100,000 home by $32.58. [3]
Wording of referendum
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT TO MEET OPERATING COSTS FOR ONE YEAR. BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of the School District of Horicon, Dodge County, Wisconsin, that the revenues included in the School District budget for the 2009-10 school year be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $300,000.00 for the purposes of maintaining instructional programs and to meet the operating expenses of the district. The purpose of this resolution is non-recurring as it will only be authorized for one year. [2]
External links
- Horicon School District website
- Horicon considers budget deficit, Beaver Dam Daily Citizen
- Horicon School District Considers Cutting Elementary School Librarian, WLA Blog, January 23, 2009
References
- ↑ Oakfield rejects school referendum, Fond du Lac Reporter, April 7, 2009
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Referendum Database
- ↑ Horicon to pursue school referendum, Beaver Dam Daily Citizen
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