In November of 2018, the Delavan-Darien community voted to invest in our schools by supporting a 4-year non-recurring operational referendum for $2.8M for the 2019-20 school year through the 2022-2023 school year. Since this time, we have kept our promises by investing in the children’s education while remaining fiscally responsible.

• Re-opened Darien Elementary School

• Rehired 20 staff members to keep class sizes small

• Restored the fund balance

While we have seen some small increases in state aid to support education, our state representatives continue to advocate that local school communities support their schools through the referendum process.

The District continues to have one of the lowest mill rates among neighboring schools. Meaning, the District’s taxpayers contribute one of the lowest amounts per $100,000* even with the current referendum in place. DDSD works hard to limit the tax impact on our stakeholders, but like you, we are seeing costs continue to rise and we need your support.

ON THE BALLOT:
Ballot Text: Shall the School District of Delavan-Darien, Walworth and Rock Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $3,800,000 per year beginning with the 2023-2024 school year and ending with the 2026-2027 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational costs to maintain class sizes, employ School Resource Officers, and support curriculum and instruction?

• Yes

• No

OUR GOAL IS TO:
• Continue to provide security by employing School Resource Officers
• Maintain current program offerings
• Continue to offer small class sizes
• Remain competitive with a shrinking employment market

WHAT IS THE COST?
The school tax is estimated to increase by approximately *$39 per $100,000 of property value for the first year (2023/2024), and is expected to decrease for the following three years.

WHAT HAVE WE DONE TO BE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE?
• Reduced our transportation costs
• Reduced health insurance costs
• Rebuilt our fund balance to reduce business line of credit
• Wrote numerous grants to support programs
• Increase Sponsorships
• Started a Charter School to increase future enrollment
• Partnered with a daycare provider to increase enrollment
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• Created DD Technical Charter School  
• Dual Language Program (4K - 9th grade)
• Strong business and industry partners allowing students to job shadow and complete apprenticeships
• Research-based and aligned curriculum in all content areas (4K-12)
• New 4K Outreach Programming
• Strong Academic and Career Planning starting in 8th grade
• Increased clubs and activities for middle and high school students
• Hope Squad to provide students with peer support
• Partnership with State Line Mental Health for students and families
• Strong Social Emotional Learning curriculum 4K - 12th grade 
• After school Academic Labs (5th - 12th grade)
• Specialized reading support (5K - 8th) in Orton Gillingham and Reading Recovery
• New amazing athletic complex