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Consultant: survey predicts 54.1% support for Mount Horeb capital referendum; board asked to consider July agenda item

Mount Horeb Area School District Board of Education · June 24, 2024
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Summary

A School Perceptions consultant reported a 26.66% response rate (1,563 respondents) and a modeled 54.1% November support for a proposed capital referendum, outside the survey's ±2.5% margin of error; board and consultants discussed timing and a mid‑July schedule to finalize ballot language and public communications.

Scott Gerard, a consultant with School Perceptions, told the Mount Horeb Area School District board on June 17 that the district’s community survey drew 1,563 responses for a 26.66% response rate and an estimated ±2.5% margin of error.

The consultant said subgroup results showed roughly 71% support among staff residents and 73% support among parent residents, while non‑parent, non‑staff residents were less supportive at about 46% with 41% opposed. Using a weighting model focused on parent and non‑parent resident voting blocs,…

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