Referendum Roundup
News and notes for HSSD families and staff - Vol. 1, Issue 2
Weekly Updates Each Friday
Welcome back to the Referendum Roundup, a weekly newsletter designed to connect HSSD families and staff with up to date information leading up to Election Day April 6. Each Friday issue will contain updates, video links, and Q&A items regarding the the HSSD referendum.
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Community Information Session #2
The second HSSD referendum community information session was held last night at Bay View Middle School. Thank you to the residents who brought their questions and joined us on a building tour. One more community information session is scheduled at the Bay View auditorium Wednesday, March 31 at 8 a.m. In addition, the online webinar version of the info session is available to view on the HSSD website.
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Why a School Referendum?
Video - Why Do Schools Need a Referendum?
This week's feature is a video from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction that has been helpful in explaining the history of the school funding formula and why many school districts need a referendum to address budget challenges. Visit our video page on the referendum website for more informational videos specific to the HSSD referendum.
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SURVEY SAYS
In a September 2020 community survey, 76% of HSSD parents and 71% of overall respondents indicated support for renewing the operational referendum.
In addition, 83% of HSSD parents and 79% of overall respondents indicated support for updates to air handling, air quality, and air conditioning systems so that learning environments at all schools are similar. Did you know that four HSSD schools have air-conditioned classrooms and four do not?
In addition, 83% of HSSD parents and 79% of overall respondents indicated support for updates to air handling, air quality, and air conditioning systems so that learning environments at all schools are similar. Did you know that four HSSD schools have air-conditioned classrooms and four do not?
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EARLY VOTING OPEN FOR TWO MORE WEEKS
Visit www.myvote.wi.gov to learn about early voting options for the April 6 election.
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TAX LEVY RATE VIDEOS AND Q&A
Common questions at the community information sessions and in the referendum@hssdschools.org inbox have been regarding the lower the tax levy rate as part of the referendum plan. Visit the tax levy page of the referendum website for videos and Q&A items on this important topic including examples of projected impact for individual property tax bills.
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MEDIA COVERAGE
Visit the communications and media page of the referendum website for ongoing coverage of the HSSD referendum as well as an archive of Board meeting presentations, press releases, and survey results.
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Questions? Connect with us!
Final Community Information Session:
at Bay View Middle School Auditorium
Wednesday, March 31, 8 a.m.
Email: referendum@hssdschools.org
Website: www.hssdschools.org/referendum
Location: 2706 Lineville Road
Phone: 920-662-7701
Facebook: facebook.com/HowardSuamicoSchools
Twitter: @HSSD