JANESVILLE — Voters on Tuesday approved two referendums for the School District of Janesville.
The operational referendum renews the $29 million referendum passed in 2020. The building referendum would seek a base amount of $151.8 million.
SDJ facilities referendum: Yes 19,905; No 11,563
SDJ exceed revenue limits: Yes 19,014, No 12,433
“We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community. We thank you for your thoughtful questions and valuable feedback throughout this process. We hope this high level of engagement continues as we move forward,” said Mark Holzman, Superintendent for the School District of Janesville.
The operational referendum renewal would not increase tax rates, but the property tax impact of the capital referendum would be $81 per every $100,000 of assessed fair market property value.
A home valued at $300,000 would see a property tax impact of $243 per year (or $20.25 per month), starting in the 2025-26 school year.
The initial phase includes $124.5 million to repair or replace high-priority capital maintenance needs, $11.1 million to enhance safety and security, and $16.2 million to improve special education spaces.
The district had considered a larger amount for the first phase but considered feedback obtained through community engagement, ultimately falling on the lower $151.8 million for the most essential needs.
