Unofficial results for the Whitewater Unified School District Referendum on November 8 indicate that it passed with approximately a 56.2% “yes” vote. The count by county is as follows:

	Walworth	Jefferson	Rock	Total
Yes	2968	624	240	3832
No	2262	459	264	2985
Total	5230	1083	504	6817

The following statement was received from Dr. Caroline Pate-Hefty, Superintendent.

WUSD Residents Approve Operational Referendum

The preliminary results of the November 8 election indicate that voters have approved the operational referendum question on the ballot for the Whitewater Unified School District. 

As a result, WUSD will be able to maintain academic and athletic opportunities, student support and mental health services, comprehensive instructional and co-curricular programs, and technology and facilities infrastructure. It will allow the district to exceed its revenue limit to cover operational expenses over the next four years.

The mill rate will not increase due to the approved referendum. In fact, the current mill rate is projected to decrease from the current $11 per every $1,000 of fair market property value, to $8.76.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community and the great conversations we have had throughout this process,” said Dr. Caroline Pate-Hefty, Superintendent. “Thanks to the engagement of our community, we were able to present a solution that made the most sense for our district and our residents. We look forward to continuing our efforts to provide the best-possible learning opportunities for our students across grade levels.”

The canvass to certify the results will be held on Friday, November 11, at the District Office.