NOV. 3, 2020:  OUR REFERENDUM PASSED - THANK YOU, VOTERS!

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Enrollment & Census Information

It should be noted that the projected census is only as accurate as what is known to date from information provided by families that contact the school district after moving into the district to enroll older children in school or by those who contact the school to report a new birth.  For this reason, the projection will always change, especially when it comes time to enroll 4-year-old children in school.

Comparative Cost Per Student by District Information

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Surrounding School District Referendum Information

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View the Referendum 2020 Community Presentation Handout Here

To Our District Residents -

Our District is very fortunate to have a community that supports the educational process and has a vested interest in our students’ future. This is evident through the recurring $400,000 per year operational referendum that passed in November 2012. Without these additional funds, it would be difficult to continue to provide a great educational environment with dedicated and professional instructional staff.

The Board of Education and Administration has used funds in a positive manner to keep the current facilities and sites properly maintained for the health and safety of students, employees, District residents, and visitors at school and school events.

Due to the continued decline of financial resources and rising expenses, maintaining financial stability is no longer viable. Our District has reached a point where passing an additional $300,000 recurring operational referendum is necessary to prevent exploring other short-term funding options or even the District’s consolidation. As a District, we remain committed to fulfilling our mission of providing an educational program that will enable students to develop to their fullest potential.

What projects have been completed in the District?

The Gilmanton School District has focused on providing safety and security upgrades and building improvements that support the overall learning environment:

• Boiler & Lighting: A recent upgrade to the boiler system at the middle/high school building and installing LED lighting to the elementary and middle/high school buildings provide energy cost savings and heating and lighting efficiency district-wide.

• Safety Project: After receiving funding from the Wisconsin School Safety grant, the District installed more security cameras and an intercom system to create a secure and safe environment for students and staff.

• Digital Controls: An upgrade to the previous inefficient, pneumatic controls system has allowed the District to improve air quality through Direct Digital Controls, creating more efficiency using computer software instead.

• Network Infrastructure: The District has replaced the aging computer network cabling, added additional cabling, and upgraded the network servers and switches to meet today’s technology’s needs.

• Transportation: The District has upgraded their bus and van fleet with newer low mileage models as needed to meet the motor vehicle inspection requirements.

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS IN OUR BUILDING UPDATE ALBUM 

How will this referendum affect my taxes?

The Gilmanton School District’s last referendum was in 2012 for general operational purposes and has remained fiscally conservative regarding current and future taxes. If this referendum passes, based on current data, the new tax impact is estimated at $217/year or $18/month per $100,000 of property value.

The current mill rate for the Gilmanton School District is $10.32 per $1,000 equalized property value. If this referendum passes, it is estimated that the District’s mill rate will increase to $13.85.