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EventsCommunity Referendum Meeting
Community members are invited to learn more about the Building on Excellence Referendum at a special meeting. October 18, 2023, 5:30 West Lafayette Intermediate School 1838 North Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN Come for the snacks and brief student music performance, stay for the referendum presentation and a presentation on school finance from Dr. Larry Deboer, Purdue Extension Specialist. October 19, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Virtual Referendum Community Meeting Google Meet joining info: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ker-ztdc-bruThis meeting will include a presentation and a link to a Google form for questions at the conclusion of the presentation. Questions will be answered in written form after the meeting. |
NewsWest Lafayette Community Supports Schools; Approves Referendum Question
West Lafayette, IN (November 8, 2023) - West Lafayette Community School Corporation District voters approved the funding request on the November 7 ballot. The question passed with 80% (2009) voting yes and 20% (488) voting no. The operating referendum renewal will generate approximately $7 million in annual revenue to be used to retain and attract teachers and staff, fund academic programming and provide needed operating expenditures. “The referendum question passed on the Nov. 7 election will make a big difference in the learning environment for our students,” said West Lafayette Superintendent Shawn Greiner. “We thank all voters who made their voices heard, and we thank all of you for supporting our students, families and hard-working staff for believing in the continued success of our thriving community." Read more... Survey shows strong community support in West Lafayette schools Survey: 3 of 4 West Lafayette voters back school referendum https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/survey-3-of-4-west-lafayette-voters Board Seeks Referendum Fund Renewal in November Election |