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District survey finds mixed support for an operational referendum; smaller ask scores higher among likely voters
Summary
A School Perceptions survey of 2,276 district residents found majority staff and parent support for pursuing an operational referendum; when weighted for likely election turnout, a $3.5 million annual ask performed strongest while a $4.5 million ask was below 50%. The board scheduled follow-up work and outreach.
A consultant’s community survey presented Dec. 8 showed the Wisconsin Rapids School District has clearer backing from staff and parents than from unaffiliated residents for a potential replacement operational referendum, and that the size of the proposal sharply changes the likely vote outcome.
Scott Gerard of School Perceptions told the Board the survey drew 2,276 responses (a 14.1% response rate with a 2.1% margin of error). He said staff respondents were most supportive of pursuing an operational referendum (83% yes), parents were supportive (67% yes), and non‑parents/non‑staff respondents were split (48% yes). Gerard…
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