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Survey finds about 60% support for Washburn’s $13.9 million ‘priority 1’ school referendum, presenter says
Summary
A consultant presenting survey results to the Washburn School District said roughly 60% of likely voters would back a $13.9 million 'priority 1' referendum; larger, all‑in packages drew far less support and would likely fail a ballot test, the presentation said.
A presentation to Washburn School District leaders summarized a survey of 483 respondents that estimated about 60% support for a proposed $13,900,000 "priority 1" capital referendum, the presenter said.
The presenter told the board the survey closed May 17 and that respondents came from across the district. Subgroup results were sharply different: staff respondents were "overwhelmingly supportive, nearly 9 in 10 said yes to the plan," parents supported the base plan at roughly 73%, and non‑parents/non‑staff supported it at about 56%, the presenter reported.
The consultant said those subgroup percentages were then weighted by each group's share of the electorate to produce the overall estimate. "If the School District of Washburn Board of Education decided to put a $13,900,000 priority 1 base plan referendum question…
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