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Board directs fall school-perception survey after failed referendum; staff to return with options

Sparta Area School District Board of Education · April 28, 2026
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Summary

Following an April referendum loss, the board voted to run a school-perception survey this fall (requested results by September) to inform whether to pursue another referendum and to shape reductions and priorities.

After the district’s April operating referendum failed, administration presented high-level budget scenarios and recommended ways to proceed. Sam (district administration) outlined a two-year picture that could include $1.6 million in reductions and a projected $3 million deficit by the 2028–29 school year if no new revenue is approved.

Board members debated whether to move quickly to…

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