Editor’s note: The following press release was received from Whitewater YES for Education.
YES Votes Vital for Children and the Community
Parents, grandparents, business people, educators and other community members are banding together through Whitewater YES to help encourage people to vote in favor of the Whitewater Unified School District Operational Referendum on November 8. Whitewater YES volunteers are helping to make contact with voters, distribute yard signs, and help in other ways to share the importance of this vote for Whitewater children and the broader community.
“I am hoping people will vote YES for the Whitewater Unified School District referendum on November 8th. We need to support our schools and the great programs offered to our children. A strong school system will help keep our community strong. Our district has great achievements in keeping elementary class sizes smaller, offering a nationally-recognized music program as well as great sports and extra-curricular events, and more. In order to keep our schools great we need to support this referendum, a continuation of the previous operational referendum,” said Ron Binning, treasurer of Whitewater YES and owner of Binning & Dickens Insurance in Whitewater.
Sharon McCullough, retired teacher and community member, said, “It’s essential that the Whitewater community supports its schools. Our public schools serve to help level the playing field for all students by providing equal opportunities for learning. Whether Whitewater residents have children currently going to the school district or not, they benefit from a strong infrastructure much like they benefit from strong schools. By voting ‘YES’ you will help ensure that our schools and our community stay strong by leaving our current programs, class sizes, and staffing intact. Our children are our future so please vote ‘YES’ on November 8.”
“One cannot overstate the interconnection between a strong school district and the health of a local business community. Strong, vibrant Whitewater Schools attract families who choose to reside in our community. This leads to a healthy local economy which welcomes new businesses and retains existing businesses. Vote ‘YES’ on November 8 to strengthen our schools and our local economy,” said Bob McCullough, local business owner.
If residents have more detailed questions, they may visit the Whitewater Unified School District’s website at https://www.wwusd.org/page/referendum
People who want to help Whitewater YES spread the ‘vote yes’ message, request yard signs, or help make a financial contribution to Whitewater YES, may contact Marjorie Stoneman at margiestoneman@sbcglobal.net or 414 861 4126. Yard signs may also be picked up at Binning & Dickens on 319 West Center St. in Whitewater during business hours. Donations can also be sent to Whitewater YES via Ron Binning, W8645 Glacial Drive, Whitewater, WI 53190. Supporters are invited to ‘LIKE’ Whitewater YES for Education on Facebook.
The following is the language voters in the Whitewater Unified School District will see on the ballot November 8, 2022:
Shall the Whitewater Unified School District, Walworth, Jefferson and Rock Counties, Wisconsin, be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin statutes, by $4,400,000 per year beginning with the 2023-2024 school year and ending with the 2026-2027 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of the following: maintaining targeted class sizes, maintaining student support and mental health services, maintaining comprehensive instructional and co-curricular programs, and maintaining technology, safety, and facilities infrastructure?
