Whitewater Times

On Monday, July 22, 2024, the Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education unanimously approved moving forward with a referendum scheduled for November 5, 2024. This decision follows the recommendation from the Financial Stability Ad Hoc Advisory Committee.

The ballot will ask voters: "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?"

For more information on this matter or to access detailed resources such as the Operational Referendum Fact Sheet or visit the EASD Operational Referendum website.

Questions can be directed via email to referendum@elkhorn.k12.wi.us or by calling 262-723-3160.