FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS UPDATE
Voters in Vigo County, however, defeated their schools' attempt to pass a large capital projects referendum to update its high schools. Two districts in Northwest Indiana, Griffith and Valparaiso schools, were also able to pass operating referenda. It wasn't just Central Indiana voters that were largely supportive. The nine increases on the ballot was the most since June 2020, which were proposed prior to the start of the pandemic. Few school districts have proposed property tax increases since the start of the pandemic. This election’s cycle referenda were a test of sorts for school districts across the state to see whether historically strong support - particularly during primary voting - would hold in a post-pandemic world. 5301 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137.
The operating referendum in Edinburgh Community Schools, serving students in Johnson and a sliver of Bartholomew counties, passed with two-thirds of voters in support. FRANKLIN TOWNE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FRANKLIN TOWNE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
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The district said it will use an anticipated $3 million in annual revenue from the referendum to cover operational costs, such as bus drivers and utilities, increase teacher pay and add more school resource officers to the district.
Vernon's referendum passed with 55% in favor. Lebanon wants to, among other things, build a new elementary school with its capital projects cash while raising pay and reducing class size with an expected $4 million annual revenue from its operating referendum proposal. The capital referendum had 63% of the vote and the operating had 61%. Voters in eight communities decided on property tax referenda for their school districts in Tuesday's primary election.īoth referenda for Lebanon Community Schools passed with about 60% of the vote. Two earlier attempts to pass a referendum, more than a decade ago, had failed and the district scaled back its original proposal in response to community concerns. There were signs, though, of hesitancy among voters. The capital project referendum would have funded an addition and renovations to its aging high school.
The attempt by Franklin Township Community Schools to pass its first tax hike since Indiana placed a 1% cap on property taxes in 2008 failed. Kimbual and her friends took an excused absence Tuesday to help with the election. “Having student representatives is really important to let people know that this referendum affects students,” said 18-year-old Elly Kimbual. Standing outside of Perry Meridian High School, a group of high school seniors handed out fliers urging voters to support the township’s tax referendum. The referenda was on the minds of many southside voters who spoke with IndyStar Tuesday. "We consider the YES vote a win-win for not just the students, teachers and staff, but the community as a whole." "It means the community understands the importance of quality education," it said. In a statement, the district said it was grateful for the community support.
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