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Dodgeland School District Referendum Facts
Referendum Passed! Thank you!
Email | Phone: (920) 386-4404 ext. 1014
April 7 Referendum Information
On April 7, 2020, Dodgeland School District residents will have the opportunity to vote on a $17 million referendum for district-wide school facilities improvements. If the referendum is approved, the debt portion of the school property tax bill will decrease by approximately $0.40 per $1,000 of equalized property value.
The referendum is for improvements in three key areas:
- Educational Spaces - Teaching and learning areas throughout the building
- Safety - Secure entry, pedestrian safety, and traffic flow
- Infrastructure - HVAC, windows, roofs, electrical, plumbing, and energy efficiencies
Referendum Fact Sheet
Click on the images below to open PDF versions of our Referendum Fact Sheet!
 
Voting Information
Please note that this is the most recent information available when written as of March 24, 2020. This information may be subject to change.
At Dodgeland School District, we acknowledge that the COVID-19 crisis is affecting our lives in unprecedented ways. We are also mindful that many individuals in our school community are experiencing disruption in everyday routines, employment and health.
Be assured that our first priority is the safety and well-being of our students, staff and the larger community. We continue to encourage individuals to practice social distancing and to follow the recommendations of our public health officials.
With everyone’s safety in mind, we believe it is important to share information about the upcoming April 7 elections. As we continue to navigate the unknown, we have been advised that the April 7 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary is continuing as scheduled. We advise Dodgeland residents to follow the Wisconsin Elections Commission recommendation, and plan to vote absentee.
How to Vote Absentee
More information can be found on the Dodge County Clerk's web page.
Voter Registration
The deadline to register online to vote has been extended to Monday, March 30.
ONLINE: Residents can register to vote with a photo ID online at My Vote WI until March 30.
IN-PERSON: Residents can register to vote in-person at their municipal clerk’s office until Friday, April 3, or on Election Day at the polling place. Call ahead for hours.
Be sure to call ahead before going to the clerk’s office, as in-person hours and polling locations may be modified in light of the public health order. Schools, libraries and government facilities are exempt from the health department restriction on public gatherings, so those locations may still be used as polling places.
If voters have questions, they can contact the Dodgeland School District at (920) 386-4404 ext. 1014 or email, or visit My Vote WI.
Referendum Open Houses
We encourage citizens to learn more about the upcoming referendum by attending an upcoming Open House. There is no RSVP necessary. Please join us!
- Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Clyman Village Hall, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Monday, March 9, 2020 at Reeseville Community Center, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Dodgeland School Commons, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Monday, March 16, 2020 at Lowell VFW, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
A video of the March 12, 2020 Referendum Open House at Dodgeland
Referendum Information Sheet
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Referendum Tax Impact
If the referendum is approved, the debt portion of the school property tax bill will go down by approximately $0.40 per $1,000 of equalized property value.
Click on the images below to open larger versions of our Tax Chart and Mill Rate Chart!
$17 Million Referendum: Debt portion of the school property tax bill will decrease.
- Fair market property value of $100,000: $40 tax decrease per year
- Fair market property value of $150,000: $60 tax decrease per year
- Fair market property value of $200,000: $80 tax decrease per year
How Can Taxes Go Down? - In 2020, the District will finish paying off the loan associated with building Dodgeland School in 2000. As a result, the debt portion of the school property tax bill will drop. This loan payment reduction gives the community the opportunity to re-invest in our school building to improve learning spaces, safety, and infrastructure with a reduction in taxes.
January 13, 2020 Press Release: Dodgeland School Board Adopts Question to be Placed on the April 7 Ballot
January 6, 2020 Building and Grounds Presentation
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