2019 School Referendum
Quoted from the school district's web site:
On the April 2 ballot, the School District of New Berlin’s Board of Education will ask residents if they support increasing the revenue limit by $5 million in each of the next five years.
The additional taxpayer funds would be used to maintain the district’s level of excellence and upward trajectory by allowing the SDNB to:
- Erase structural deficits by paying toward debt within the operating budget;
- remain proactive in terms of funding long-range plans, which includes facilities and equipment replacement, safety, technology infrastructure and support, and curriculum and instructional resources;
- continue to pay employees fair and competitive wages to attract and retain the highest-quality staff possible.
The specific question voters will see on the April 2 ballot is:
"Shall the School District of New Berlin, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $5 million per year for the 2019-20 school year through the 2023-24 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses, including paying debt within the operating budget; funding long-range plans for facilities, equipment, safety, technology infrastructure, and curriculum and instruction; and fair and competitive staff compensation?"
Information about the 2019 Referendum -- nbexcellence.org
Referendum Voting Results
As of May 1, 2019, there were 27,789 registered voters in New Berlin, Wisconsin. With 11,768 votes cast (42.4%), the referendum failed by margin of 624 votes.
| Votes | % of Votes Cast | % of Registered Voters | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approve | 5,572 | 47.4% | 20.1% |
| Reject | 6,192 | 52.7% | 22.3% |
Last Updated: Sep 23, 2019 - Archived on Sep 23, 2019
Related Files
- Open Letter to the Board of Education, et al. - Sep 20, 2019
- School Board Meeting Packet - September 4, 2019
Resources
- Budget Presentation from Dec 10, 2018 Meeting
- Budget Presentation from Jan 7, 2019 Meeting
- Referendum Presentation from Jan 14, 2019 Meeting
News Coverage
- New Berlin School District asks for $25 million on April ballot -- WTMJ-TV [Mar 25, 2019]
- New Berlin voters will see $25 million school referendum on April ballot -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel [Jan 16, 2019]
- Voters in New Berlin reject $25 million school referendum -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel [Apr 2, 2019]
Related Links
- Information about the 2019 Referendum -- nbexcellence.org
- Referendum History for Wisconsin School Districts -- Department of Public Instruction
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