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Paris J1 School District Referendum (2009)
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After the April measure failed to pass, the school board voted unanimously to make a second attempt. There will be a special election held on June 9, 2009, where the voters will be asked to approve $1,515,000 over the state-set revenue limits by 2012. The additional funds would be used for operating expenses.
Status
The April measure was defeated, with 165 "yes" votes and 512 "no" votes. [1] [2] There is a similar measure going before the voters in a special election on June 9, 2009.
The referendum was approved.[3]
- Yes: 465 (58.94%)
- No: 324 (41.06%)
June referendum
Tax impact
The estimated tax impact in the 2009-2010 fiscal year if this measure is passed is approximately $368 on a $200,000 home. [4]
Wording of referendum
Be it resolved by the School Board of the Joint School District Number 1, Towns of Paris and Bristol, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, that the revenues included in the School District budget be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $435,000 for the 2009-2010 school year; by $495,000 for the 2010-2011 school year and by $585,000 for the 2011-2012 school year for non-recurring purposes. [1]
April referendum
Tax impact
The estimated tax impact on a $100,000 property is $220.00 in 2009-2010. [5]
Wording of referendum
Be it resolved by the School Board of the Joint School District Number 1, Towns of Paris and Bristol, Kenosha County, Wisconsin that the revenues included in the School District budget for the 2009-2010 school year and thereafter be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $600,000 a year, for recurring purposes. [1]
External links
- Despite Recession, Town Has Huge Savings Account, WUWM, April 24, 2009
- Another District Heading for Dissolution? Give Paris One More Chance, Advocating on Madison Public Schools, April 17, 2009
- No action set on Paris surplus, Kenosha News, April 15, 2009
- Paris J1 School District website
- Referendum fact sheet from the school district
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Referendum Database
- ↑ Voters turn down requests to hike school taxes, Kenosha News, April 8, 2009
- ↑ Kenosha News,"Paris School referendum passes," June 10,2009
- ↑ Paris School Board to hold referendum, Kenosha News, April 22, 2009
- ↑ Referendum Impact slide show
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