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Beloit board votes to begin planning April 2026 referendum
Summary
The Beloit School District Board voted unanimously May 6 to direct administration to begin preparing for an April 2026 operational referendum after repeated funding shortfalls; teachers’ union leaders urged early planning and stronger teacher compensation during public comment.
The Beloit School District Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to approve moving forward with preparations for an April 2026 referendum to address the district’s operating shortfall.
Board action came amid repeated public appeals from teachers and the Beloit Education Association urging early planning and clearer communication about potential cuts and revenue needs. James Hoye, co‑president of the Beloit Education Association, told the board that the union “strongly encourages the board to direct Dr. Garrison to begin planning for spring 2026 referendum” and urged the district to explain to voters what has…
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