Voters asked for $1.8 million a year more for four years

What happened

On Aug. 17, 2026 the board approved a resolution to let the district spend $1.8 million more per year than the state limit for four years, for non-recurring purposes, and called a referendum for the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. News reports say voters approved it, 51% to 49%.

Why it matters to families

The district's current $1.3 million-a-year referendum ends after 2026-27. A passing vote replaces it with a larger amount starting in 2027-28 and raises local property taxes. News reports put the school tax increase at about $144 a year on a $200,000 home.

The evidence

The August 2026 minutes record both motions: the resolution to exceed the revenue limit by $1,800,000 per year for four years, and the resolution calling the referendum election. The Sept. 21 annual meeting recording says the April 2025 $1.3 million non-recurring referendum expires at the end of 2026-27. The vote result and tax estimate come from WXOW news, not a district record.

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