Timeline for April 1 Referendum
Date |
Outcome |
September 9, 2024 |
Preliminary budget approved; Baird presentation on school financing |
October 14, 2024 |
2024-25 tax levy certification; discuss and approve the formation of the Operational Referendum Task Force for the development of the referendum amount, timeline, and scope; review referendum legislation; discuss social media outreach |
November 11, 2024 |
Approve Referendum Task Force members |
November 18, 2024 |
Task Force Meeting #1 (School Finance 101 – guest: Todd Hajewski, Baird) |
November 20, 2024 |
Task Force Meeting #2 (School District of Belleville financial history) |
December 2, 2024 |
Task Force Meeting #3 (Preliminary scope and amount planning) |
December 4, 2024 |
Task Force Meeting #4 (Outreach/feedback planning during December) |
December 9, 2024 |
Task Force Update at School Board Meeting |
January 6, 2025 |
Task Force Meeting #5 (Finalize referendum question – guest: Todd Hajewski, Baird) |
January 13, 2025 |
Referendum question approval at School Board Meeting. |
January 21, 2025 |
Deadline to adopt and file resolution |
February 3 – March 31, 2025 |
Community meetings and outreach to provide referendum information |
April 1, 2025 |
Election Day |
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