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Referendum

Continuing the Commitment: Referendum 2026

Asking for continued investment in students, schools, and our community
 

 


The 2024-2027 referendum sunsets in June 2027.  The November 2026 referendum will maintain the same levels of taxpayer funding for four additional years: 2027-2031. By working together, we can ensure that every student has the resources and surroundings they need to Dream, Aspire and Achieve.

Key Focus Areas

The 2026 Referendum focuses on continuing a consistent revenue stream to allow our district to continue meeting the needs of today’s learners and tomorrow’s graduates, with relatively no tax increase. 

Consistent Funding

Without referendum approval, the District is legally forced to collect over $2M LESS in taxes than last year.

Small Class Sizes

Consistent funding levels allow us to continue offering small class sizes and individualized support to our learners.

Fiscal Responsibility

The District will continue to earn and keep taxpayers' trust by being transparent and responsible with taxpayer dollars.

What is a School Referendum?

Frequently Asked Questions

Have additional questions? Contact us and we are happy to answer them!

  • Updates will be shared through website content, social media posts on the District Instagram and Facebook pages, mailers to residents, and District emails through the student/parent list serv.

  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026

  • Make plans to join us at one of our Community Presentations/Booths: 

    September 25 | 7 p.m.
    Football Field

    October 14 | 7 p.m.
    Middle/High School Lecture Center


    Can't make it to one of these events? Email Superintendent Dr. Bill White wwhite@williamsbayschool.org or Business Manager Jennifer Frederick jfrederick@williamsbayschool.org.

Information At a Glance

Type of Referendum: Non-Recurring
 

Referendum Dates and Amounts: 

2027-2028 : $2.0 Milllion

2028-2029: $2.25 Million

2029-2030: $2.5 Million

2030-2031: $2.75 Million


Use of Funds: Operating Budget

 

Estimated Tax Impact: Zero- Minimal

 

Estimated Increase in District Spending:  Zero-Minimal over 4 years

This graph shows Tax Levy History for funds impacted by the revenue limit (state funding fomula).
Bar graph showing Tax Levy History and Projections

This graph shows ALL FUNDS.

Tax Levy History all funds

  • Type of Referendum: Non-Recurring
     

    Referendum Dates and Amounts: 

    2027-2028 : $2.0 Milllion

    2028-2029: $2.25 Million

    2029-2030: $2.5 Million

    2030-2031: $2.75 Million


    Use of Funds: Operating Budget

     

    Estimated Tax Impact: Zero- Minimal

     

    Estimated Increase in District Spending:  Zero-Minimal over 4 years

  • This graph shows Tax Levy History for funds impacted by the revenue limit (state funding fomula).
    Bar graph showing Tax Levy History and Projections

  • This graph shows ALL FUNDS.

    Tax Levy History all funds

Community Presentations

Join us to learn more about the referendum ask and how it will impact all students in the district!

September 25

7pm Homecoming Football Game- Entrance

October 14

7pm - MSHS Lecture Center

TBD

Civic League Voter Candidate Forum

Continuing the Commitment

This referendum represents a shared investment in our students and our community’s future.

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