VERONA, Wis. — The Verona Area School District’s $19 million operating referendum was overwhelmingly approved by voters in the school district Tuesday.
Voters had been asked to give their blessing to the referendum so the district could, among other items, fund a 4.7% pay increase for staff members to combat rising inflation.
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According to the district, the referendum asked voters “for different permission to spend the same amount of tax dollars, in turn, spending more on students, services, and programs and less on the pre-payment of capital debt.” While the school board would have the ability to spend up to $19 million, it would not have to do so.
Verona Schools Ref: Exceed Levy Limits
Verona Schools
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Yes Winner
69.9%
10,663 -
No
30.1%
4,597
Eight other school districts in Dane County also have referenda on the ballot; for the latest election results, click or tap here.
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