On Monday, July 22, 2024, the Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education unanimously approved the Elkhorn Area School District going to referendum on November 5, 2024. This decision was based on the recommendation of the Financial Stability Ad Hoc Advisory Committee.
On Your Ballot
Shall the Elkhorn Area School District, Walworth County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $1,800,000 for the 2024-2025 school year; by an additional $1,800,000 (for a total of $3,600,000) for the 2025-2026 school year; by an additional $1,700,000 (for a total of $5,300,000) for the 2026-2027 school year; and by an additional $1,700,000 (for a total of $7,000,000) for the 2027-2028 school year and thereafter, for recurring purposes consisting of expenses related to maintaining current instructional programs and class sizes, staffing, ongoing safety, and facility maintenance?
The projected impact to the taxpayer on $100,000 of property value for the following school years is projected to be:
2024-25 - $25
2025-26 - $50
2026-27 - $75
2027-28 - $100
Thereafter...
2028-29 - $100
As an example, if a family owns a home worth $300,000, their yearly net increase in school taxes is projected to be:
2024-25 - $75 more than in 2023
2025-26 - $150 more than in 2023
2026-27 - $225 more than in 2023
2027-28 - $300 more than in 2023
Thereafter...
2028-29 - $300 more than in 2023
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Voter Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Questions?
Email referendum@elkhorn.k12.wi.us or call 262-723-3160.
