CLINTONVILLE, WI – School leaders in the Clintonville School District say they are working to balance district needs with taxpayer concerns as voters prepare to decide on an operational referendum April 7th.
The discussion came during a meeting on Wednesday night that lasted nearly two and a half hours and drew about 20 residents, giving community members one of their final opportunities to ask questions and share feedback before the vote.
Nick Curran with CESA 8 says the school board initially considered a $2.5 million request, but scaled that number back following community input on the survey that was sent out to residents. Curran explained that residents felt the original amount was too high from a tax standpoint, leading the board to settle on a $1.95 million proposal over the next five years as a middle ground.
The reduction, he says, also impacts the district’s equalization aid, further shaping the financial picture behind the referendum.
During the meeting, school leaders also fielded questions from residents about class offerings and whether certain skill-based courses are being fully utilized to meet student needs.
Superintendent Troy Kuhn responded by emphasizing that the district already offers a variety of state-required college and career readiness courses, while continuing to expand opportunities through youth apprenticeship programs. He added that the district is also working toward future dual credit partnerships with area technical colleges.
Voters in the Clintonville School District will head to the polls April 7th to decide whether to approve the $1.95 million operational referendum.
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