What WILL THE REFERENDUMS COST?

We strive to manage taxpayer dollars wisely, and have been intentional and careful in our planning. The proposed referendums are a crucial step in addressing significant needs within our district that cannot be met within our annual budget.

Question 1 = NO Tax Increase

Question 1 is for a non-recurring expense that would support operations over the next four years. If approved, it would result in NO tax increase.

Question 2 = 14.76 Tax Increase

Question 2 is for a 20-year bond that would address priority facility needs. If approved, it would result in an estimated tax increase of $14.76 per month based on an average Richland School District property worth $161,000.
This equals an estimated mill rate increase of $1.10 per $1000 of property value for referendum debt.

Why is RICHLAND REQUESTING money for facility improvements?

Don’t public schools get their funding from the State? Where do my tax dollars go? These are important questions and the answers might surprise you.

Take a minute to watch this Wisconsin School Funding video to understand why Richland needs referendum funding to maintain its educational facilities.