SchoolsWednesday, November 4
Green Bay voters approve a four-year, $158 million school referendum
The Daily Green Bay team
If you have a kid in Green Bay Area Public Schools, here's how Tuesday's vote went. Voters approved a four-year, $158 million referendum for the district, according to unofficial results. WFRV Local 5 counted 26,680 yes votes to 22,671 no.
Green Bay's school referendum passed with 26,680 yes votes
Unofficial results; canvass still to come
Green Bay Area Public School District referendum
Needs a majority: the line at 50%
Source: WFRV Local 5
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| Race | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Area Public School District referendum | Yes, won | 26,680 | 54.1% |
| Green Bay Area Public School District referendum | No | 22,671 | 45.9% |
The district said it needed the money because of reduced state and federal funding. Officials also point to an expiring referendum, declining enrollment and inflation.
- Pays for: special education, staffing, transportation and utilities
- Spring: the district won't need another referendum
- Elsewhere: West De Pere passed; Gillett failed, 57% to 43%
Chief Financial Officer Angie Roble said federal money is allocated to specific students and "can only be used for specific things," which is why referendum funding matters for everyday operations.
Green Bay's referendum passed as state aid fell short
- $158 million
- over four years for the district
- 38%
- of special education costs the state will cover, not 45%
- 72
- Wisconsin school districts went to referendum
Sources: NBC26, WLUK, Green Bay Press-Gazette, WBAY, WFRV Local 5