On Nov. 5, the Prescott School Board will ask the community to vote on an operating levy of $1.2 million. If supported, the levy would increase the school portion of your property tax bill annually …
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On Nov. 5, the Prescott School Board will ask the community to vote on an operating levy of $1.2 million. If supported, the levy would increase the school portion of your property tax bill annually by an average of $6.60 per $100,000.00 or $26.40 for a $400,000 house. The outcome of this vote will have tangible and long-term implications for the future of our community, staff, and students of the Prescott School District. Ultimately, your vote on Nov. 5 is about a shared vision for the Prescott School District in serving the greater good of its citizens.
The Prescott School District has been fiscally prudent over the last decade. More recently, the school board has taken additional steps to balance this year's budget.
How did we get here?
Despite these fiscal challenges, PSD excels in the following areas. PSD continues to add value to our community through its academic, artistic, and athletic performances.
Our Performing Arts Center: Priceless
Athletics: Priceless
PSD achieved state championships for female students at a dynasty level in Dance, and a state championship in softball last spring; our Lady Cardinals just completed their first year in Division I golf earning second place statewide and being #1 among all public schools. Our boys' athletic teams have historic accomplishments as well in baseball, basketball, and track, along with a 7-1 start for varsity football. Small but mighty.
Academics: Priceless
Recently, PHS was named to the AP Honor Roll and continues to provide college-articulated courses providing thousands of dollars of savings for families and students. Through the Prescott Community Club and community engagement each graduating class receives financial scholarships to pursue opportunities after high school.
I encourage all voting adults to ensure they are accurately informed of what is at stake including the cuts and reductions to staffing, budgets, and programming that will need to continue should the operating levy not be supported.
To Learn More visit: www.prescott.k12.wi.us/referendum/nov24referendum.cfm
A supported operating levy protects the future for all students. An unsupported referendum will signal a likely end to these points of excellence requiring even more budgetary and personnel reductions.
Remember to Vote on Nov. 5, remember to flip the ballot to ensure your vote counts. Ultimately, your vote is a choice on the future vision of Prescott School District.