The Janesville Board of Education votes unanimously to place two referendum questions on the November ballot.
The first question will ask voters to consider renewing an operational referendum the community approved in 2020. This would be a $14.5 million non-recurring, two-year operational referendum that would expire in 2027, rather than 2025.
If the operational referendum question is renewed, taxpayers are not expected to see an increase over the school district’s current portion of the mill rate. The district would use the funds generated to maintain small class sizes at transitional grade levels, continue
investments in classroom technology and supporting infrastructure, attract and retain staff, and invest in curriculum resources.
The second question is a capital referendum question, not to exceed $151.8 million, to address the district’s prioritized facility needs. If approved, the district would move ahead on the first phase of its long-term facilities plan. The initial phase includes $124.5 million to repair or replace high-priority capital maintenance needs, $11.1 million to enhance safety and security, and $16.2 million to improve special education spaces.
The property tax impact of the capital referendum would be $81 per every $100,000 of assessed fair market property value.
