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Board approves School Perceptions survey to gauge tax tolerance ahead of possible referendum
Summary
The board authorized contracting School Perceptions to survey community tax tolerance as part of referendum planning; the motion passed by roll call with one board member voting no. Staff said the survey would inform whether to pursue a spring (April 2027) referendum and the timing of a potential resolution.
The board authorized a proposal from School Perceptions to survey the community about tax tolerance and community expectations related to a potential operational referendum. The administration said the firm’s model not only collects feedback but provides an educational component that helps inform respondents about the issues as they respond.
Superintendent and staff emphasized that the survey will inform whether to pursue the current $2,500,000 operational referendum amount, a different amount, or alternative timelines, and that the results would be used with community conversations and budget forecasts. A roll‑call vote to approve the contract was taken; the motion carried with one board member recorded as voting nay. The board then approved a referendum work plan targeting an April 2027 ballot and asked staff to prepare timelines and community outreach.
