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Board Approves Spring Operational Referendum
On Monday, January 12, the Board of Education voted unanimously to place an operational referendum on the April 7, 2026, ballot. An operational referendum is a voter-approved measure that allows a school district to exceed state revenue limits.
The referendum asks voters to approve $15 million per year for four years to support:
- maintaining current district operations, programs, and services, and preventing cuts or reductions caused by funding shortfalls
- expanding support for student mental health and students living in poverty
The estimated tax rate impact is $0.15 per $1,000 of property value—about $15 per year on a $100,000 home, or $45 per year on the average Appleton area home ($300,000).
- Many community members recently received their property tax bills. If you’re wondering how AASD fits into that picture, we’ve put together a short, easy-to-understand video that breaks it down.
- We also created another quick video explaining how the Governor’s $325 line-item veto, which has been in the news, impacts our district.
Referendum Information Session Schedule
We invite all community residents to attend any of the upcoming Referendum Information Sessions to learn more about the April 7 operational referendum.
- Wednesday, February 4, 6:30 p.m.
Madison Middle School – Auditorium
2020 S. Carpenter St. - Thursday, February 5, 6:30 p.m.
Kaleidoscope Academy – Commons
318 E. Brewster St. - Friday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.
Einstein Middle School – Auditorium
324 E. Florida Ave. - Sunday, February 22, 1:00 p.m.
AASD Welcome Center
2701 North Oneida Street, Suite C3 - Thursday, March 12, 6:30 p.m.
Location: TBD - Sunday, March 15, 1:00 p.m.
Location: TBD - Wednesday, March 25, 6:30 p.m.
Location: TBD
We’ll keep adding more informational videos over the next few months to help everyone stay informed. You’ll be able to find them all on our referendum webpage, where you’ll also find an FAQ and a place to submit any questions you may have. We’re here to help and want to make sure you have the information you need.