Spring Election Referendum Results
On April 4, Wisconsinites went to the polls and many voters voted on school referendums. 44 passed, 35 failed and 3 were still too close to call the day after the election. Read the full results below:
|
District |
District Name |
Total Amount |
Type |
Brief Description |
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0014 Passed |
Adams-Friendship Area |
$12,000,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
To exceed revenue cap $3,000,000 for 4 years beginning 2023-2024. |
|
0112 Failed |
Altoona |
$26,000,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Buying building and improvement to building and other district-wide maintenance, infrastructure and site improvements. |
|
0154 Failed |
Arcadia |
$2,250,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Referendum question to exceed the revenue cap in the amount of $750,000 each year for three years beginning with the tax levy year of 2023 and ending with the tax levy year of 2025. |
|
0182 Passed |
Ashwaubenon |
$19,500,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Operational referendum 5 year |
|
0196 Passed |
Athens |
$5,270,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES |
|
0203 Failed |
Auburndale |
$1,200,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
For a non-recurring referendum to exceed the revenue cap in the amount of $600,000 for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. |
|
0287 Failed |
Barneveld |
$3,450,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Operating Costs and Maintenance |
|
0413 Failed |
Beloit |
$19,500,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Construction and district-wide capital maintenance improvements including roofing and building infrastructure updates to heating, ventilation, and cooling system, safety and exterior upgrades, and renovations to athletic facilities at Beloit Memorial High School. |
|
0413 Failed |
Beloit |
$23,000,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Exceed the revenue limit by $14,000,000 in 2023-24 and $9,000,000 in 2024-25 for operational and maintenance expenses, including for technology, curriculum and instructional materials, and social and emotional behavioral programs. |
|
0434 Failed |
Berlin Area |
$12,500,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
5 year nonrecurring operational 2,500,000 |
|
0434 Failed |
Berlin Area |
$20,000,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Debt Issue of $20,000,000 |
|
0485 Passed |
Blair-Taylor |
$4,500,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
The purpose of the non-recurring referendum is to maintain current operations and opportunities for our students, attract and retain staff, rebuild our fund balance. |
|
0609 Passed |
Boscobel |
$21,500,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
To pay the cost of $21,500,000 for the public purpose of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of renovations and construction of additions and a gymnasium at the MS/HS. |
|
0658 Passed |
Brillion |
$4,380,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Resolution to Exceed Revenue Cap Commencing with the 2023-2023 School Year (3YR) |
|
0665 Failed |
Bristol #1 |
$2,400,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
3-year non-recurring Operational Referendum to exceed the revenue limit by $800,000 per year beginning with the 2023-2024 school year and ending with the 2025-2026 school year consisting of expenses to sustain and maintain current operational and maintenance practices. |
|
0777 Failed |
Burlington Area |
$24,000,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Exceed revenue limit by $8 million per year for 3 years non-recurring for operational and maintenance expenses |
|
0870 Passed |
Cadott Community |
$9,965,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
For the purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project at the Junior/Senior High School |
|
0896 Passed |
Cambridge |
$2,400,000.00 |
RR - 2023 |
Recurring operational referendum: sustain class size, curriculum, technology, school safety and retain highly qualified staff. |
|
0903 Passed |
Cameron |
$6,100,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Referendum not to exceed $6,100,000 through the issuance of general obligation bonds of the District for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project consisting of: building systems, infrastructure and capital maintenance improvements at the Middle and High Schools; secure entrance improvements and main office remodeling at the Elementary, Middle and High Schools; school bus and district vehicle replacement; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
|
1309 Passed |
Deerfield Community |
$49,700,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Funds to be used to renovate and to build on additions to the existing Deerfield High School. |
|
1540 Passed |
East Troy Community |
$9,000,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Exceed the revenue limit by $3,000,000 per year beginning with the 2023-2024 school year and ending with the 2025-2026 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses to help maintain existing programs and staffing. |
|
1638 Failed |
Elkhorn Area |
$30,000,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
$6,000,000 per year |
|
1638 Failed |
Elkhorn Area |
$500,000.00 |
RR - 2023 |
$500,000 beginning |
|
1883 Failed |
Fort Atkinson |
$3,000,000.00 |
RR - 2023 |
Recurring Referendum for $3M beginning in 2023-24. |
|
1883 Failed |
Fort Atkinson |
$20,000,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Non-recurring referendum for $5M per year for four years (FY24-FY27) |
|
2114 Passed |
Gibraltar Area |
$29,800,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
School facility improvement project at the school building and site consisting of: |
|
2576 Failed |
Horicon |
$4,000,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Authorization to exceed the revenue limit by $800,000 for 5 years for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses. |
|
2611 Passed |
Hudson |
$29,000,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
To pay for the costs of facility and grounds improvements to the EP Rock and |
|
2611 Failed |
Hudson |
$8,000,000.00 |
RR - 2023 |
The final school district budget shall include an amount of |
|
2625 Failed |
Hustisford |
$19,500,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
School building and facility improvement project consisting of consolidation into one PK-12 school facility |
|
2849 Passed |
La Crosse |
$60,000,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Resolution authorizing the School District budget to exceed revenue limit for six years for non-recurring operational and maintenance expenses. |
|
2940 |
Laona |
$2,236,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Exceed revenue limit for nonrecurring purposes |
|
3206 Passed |
Loyal |
$6,700,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Authorizing the School District budget to exceed revenue limit for five years for non-recurring purposes. |
|
3290 Passed |
Manitowoc |
$61,700,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
5 Year Non-Recurring Referendum to Exceed the Revenue Cap for the Following Amounts Per Fiscal Year: |
|
3318 Passed |
Marion |
$6,900,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Capital referendum not to exceed $6,900,000.00 to support safety & security upgrades, capital maintenance, building infrastructure & building systems improvements and furnishings, fixtures & equipment. |
|
3318 Passed |
Marion |
$300,000.00 |
RR - 2023 |
Recurring referendum to exceed the revenue cap by $300,000.00 for operational expenses, including to sustain educational programming and services and expand course offerings and staff. |
|
3339 Failed |
Marshfield |
$99,500,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Shall the Unified School District of Marshfield, Wood, Marathon and Clark Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $99,500,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a district-wide school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of additions, including for a secure entrance, career and tech ed space, classrooms, student services, and cafeteria/commons and fitness areas, renovations and capital maintenance, building systems, infrastructure and site improvements at Marshfield High School; capital maintenance and building systems improvements at Marshfield Middle School; renovations and building systems, infrastructure, safety and site improvements at the elementary schools; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment? |
|
3484 Failed |
Mercer |
$2,235,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
A nonrecurring levy to support operations, programs and facilities of the Mercer School District. |
|
3612 Failed |
Milton |
$9,500,000.00 |
RR - 2023 |
Authorization to increase the review limit by $4,000,000 for the 2023-2024 school year; by an additional $1,000,000 (for a total of $5,000,000) for the 2024-2025 school year; by an additional $1,000,000 (for a total of $6,000,000) for the 2025-2026 school year; and by an additional $3,500,000 for the 2026-2027 school year (for a total of $9,500,000 and to remain at this amount), for recurring purposes consisting of ongoing educational programming, staffing and maintenance expenses. |
|
3675 Passed |
Monona Grove |
$13,800,000.00 |
RR - 2023 |
Authorization to exceed the revenue limit by $6,000,000 for the 2023-2024 school year; by an additional $1,600,000 for the 2024-2025 school year; and an additional $6,200,000 for the 2025-2026 school year and there after for recurring purposes consisting of maintaining current programs and staff and operation expenses. |
|
3871 Passed |
Necedah Area |
$7,000,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
School facility improvement project at the school building and facilities |
|
3899 Passed |
Neillsville |
$12,500,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Facility improvement project consisting of: building, infrastructure, systems and site improvements; building renovations, accessibility upgrades and asbestos abatement; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures, technology and equipment. |
|
3934 Passed |
New Glarus |
$4,800,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Question: Shall the School District of New Glarus, Green and Dane Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $1,400,000 for the 2023-2024 school year, by $1,600,000 for the 2024-2025 school year, and by $1,800,000 for the 2025-2026 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of expenses related to staffing, operating and maintaining current school facilities, and maintaining current educational programming, extracurriculars, and services? |
|
3514 Failed |
North Lake |
$3,600,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Referendum to Exceed the Revenue Limit for Three Years for Non-Recurring Purposes |
|
1945 Failed |
Northern Ozaukee |
$8,500,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
To exceed revenue limit for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses, including to maintain current educational programs, services, and facilities. |
|
3990 Passed |
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton |
$24,900,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Capital referendum project for building updates, maintenance, and added programming spaces for educational instruction and co-curricular activities. The project includes: the addition of a new track & field space, |
|
4060 Passed |
Oconomowoc Area |
$38,650,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
School building and facility improvement project consisting of: building systems and capital maintenance improvements at the High School, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and roof replacement; construction of a classroom addition, capital maintenance and site improvements at Ixonia Elementary School, including roof and floor replacement; removal of modular classrooms; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
|
4060 Failed |
Oconomowoc Area |
$36,800,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
School building and facility improvement project at the High School consisting of: renovations, including for art, music and commons space; construction of an addition and renovations, including for a gymnasium, weight and fitness training spaces, locker rooms, storage, offices and an expanded cafeteria/commons; capital maintenance, parking lot and site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
|
4151 Failed |
Parkview |
$4,350,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
|
|
0490 Passed |
Pecatonica Area |
$18,800,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Capital referendum not to exceed $18,800,000.00 |
|
4536 Passed |
Poynette |
$9,250,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Non-Recurring Refererendum for Purpose of Providing for Operational Needs Of the School District |
|
4627 Passed |
Randall J1 |
$9,500,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Referendum to support the District in capital projects that include, but not limited to improving safety, security, roofing, heating & cooling systems. Additionally, create a secure single entrance to the building that also ensures the opportunity for social/emotional support for our greater school community. |
|
4627 Passed |
Randall J1 |
$3,600,000.00 |
NR - 2024 |
Authorization to exceed the revenue limit by $900,000 per year for the 2024-25 school year through the 2027-2028 school year. |
|
4956 Passed |
Rosendale-Brandon |
$3,000,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
$3 million over 2 years for operating purposes |
|
4956 Passed |
Rosendale-Brandon |
$35,700,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
$35.7 million for updates to high school and intermediate school so that two elementary schools can be closed. |
|
5355 Passed |
Shorewood |
$27,500,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Operational and maintenance expenses, including salaries, benefits and instructional and extra-curricular programming |
|
5369 Failed |
Silver Lake J1 |
$2,400,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Non-Recurring Operational Referendum to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, |
|
5376 |
Siren |
$1,200,000.00 |
NR - 2024 |
Operating Referendum |
|
5376 |
Siren |
$5,000,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Construction of Playground, Track, Football field |
|
5432 Passed |
Somerset |
$22,900,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Issue bonds not to exceed $22.9M for facility improvements and renovations at the ES and athletic fields, and to construct an auditorium at the HS |
|
2485 Failed |
Southwestern Wisconsin |
$3,900,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
To exceed revenue caps for operation to maintain programs due to increased costs and inflation. This money will be used to maintain current staff levels, programs for students, and overall operation of the district. |
|
5474 Passed |
Spooner |
$5,850,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
non recurring purposes |
|
5586 Failed |
Spring Valley |
$1,500,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
REFERENDUM AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT BY $500,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES |
|
5586 Failed |
Spring Valley |
$7,100,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
REFERENDUM AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,100,000 |
|
5628 Passed |
Stratford |
$990,000.00 |
RR - 2023 |
Exceed revenue limit by $990,000 beginning with the 2023-24 school year, for recurring purposes consisting of sustaining educational programming and operational expenses. |
|
5747 Passed |
Tomah Area |
$10,000,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Resolution to authorize the Tomah Area School District to exceed the revenue limit by $2,500,000 during the 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and the 2026-2027 school years. |
|
4375 Passed |
Tri-County Area |
$1,450,000.00 |
RR - 2023 |
Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit by $1,450,000 for Recurring Purposes" |
|
5866 Passed |
Valders Area |
$9,900,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Updates and repairs to MS/HS; building expansion |
|
5866 Failed |
Valders Area |
$7,500,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Operational expenses |
|
6022 Failed |
Walworth J1 |
$4,800,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
a non-recurring three year referrendum of $1.4M in 2023-2024, $1.6M in 2024-2025, and $1.8M in 2025-2026 in order to meeting the operating costs of Walworth Joint School District #1. |
|
6069 Passed |
Washington |
$1,870,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
A non-recurring referendum to exceed the revenue cap for operational purposes for two years. |
|
6104 Failed |
Washington-Caldwell |
$1,400,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Operational - to maintain current class sizes, sustain the current level of educational programming and support the day-to-day operations of the school district. |
|
6104 Passed |
Washington-Caldwell |
$2,500,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Facility upgrades and improvements at school including updates to safety and security and the boiler and heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. |
|
6083 Failed |
Waterford UHS |
$24,500,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Authorize a borrowing in an amount not to exceed $24,500,000 through the issuance of general obligation bonds of the District for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project at the district building and grounds consisting of: improving safety and security, renovating a former elementary building and making other site improvements: updating older portions of the high school; improving the softball and soccer complexes: performing capital maintenance and building systems upgrades and acquiring furniture, fixtures and equipment. |
|
6118 Passed |
Waterloo |
$1,770,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Resolution authorizing the school district budget to exceed revenue limit by $590,000 per year for three years for non-recurring purposes. |
|
6237 Failed |
Wautoma Area |
$41,300,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Initial resolution authorizing general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $41,300,000.00 |
|
6321 Failed |
Westby Area |
$5,700,000.00 |
NR - 2024 |
Exceed Revenue Limit to sustain educational programs and to operate the District |
|
6426 Passed |
Whitehall |
$1,700,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Exceed revenue limit for two year for operating expenses |
|
6545 Failed |
Wilmot UHS |
$8,400,000.00 |
NR - 2023 |
Operational referendum to exceed the revenue limit by $5,500,000 for the 2023-2024 school year and by $2,900,000 for the 2024-2025 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses, including for salary, benefits and security improvements. |
|
6608 Passed |
Winneconne Community |
$28,300,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
Issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $28,300,000 for Middle School facility improvements/remodeling and reconstruction of the High School Parking Lot |
|
6748 Passed |
Yorkville J2 |
$12,100,000.00 |
Issue Debt |
|
|
6748 Passed |
Yorkville J2 |
$900,000.00 |
RR - 2023 |
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