Clintonville School District Referendum Approved by Voters

The $1.95 million per year measure will fund operations and student support for the next five years.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:07am

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph in warm, earthy tones depicting the interior of a classroom, with desks, books, and educational supplies visible through a hazy, dreamlike lens, conceptually representing the community's investment in its public schools.The passage of the Clintonville school referendum will help ensure continued investment in quality education and resources for local students.Clintonville Today

Voters in the Clintonville Public School District in Wisconsin have approved a five-year, $1.95 million per year operational referendum. The additional funding will be used to maintain day-to-day operations, invest in classroom resources, upgrade technology and safety, and provide targeted support for struggling learners.

Why it matters

The referendum's passage will help the district retain and recruit high-quality staff, continue offering strong academic and extracurricular programs, and potentially attract more families and businesses to the Clintonville area. It also reduces the need for higher local taxes by increasing state aid to the district.

The details

The approved measure will take effect starting in the 2026–27 school year and run through 2030–31. District officials say the funding will support several key priorities, including investing in classroom supplies and curriculum, upgrading technology and safety systems, and establishing a maintenance fund for preventative upkeep and future repairs.

  • The referendum was approved by voters on April 8, 2026.
  • The additional funding will take effect starting in the 2026–27 school year.

The players

Clintonville Public School District

The local school district in Clintonville, Wisconsin that proposed and passed the operational referendum.

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What they’re saying

“The additional funding will support several key priorities, including investing in classroom supplies and curriculum, upgrading technology and safety systems, and establishing a maintenance fund for preventative upkeep and future repairs.”

— District officials

“The referendum's passage will help the district retain and recruit high-quality staff, continue offering strong academic and extracurricular programs, and potentially attract more families and businesses to the Clintonville area.”

— District officials

What’s next

With voter approval secured, district leaders say they can now move forward with greater certainty as they plan for the coming school years and implement the new funding.

The takeaway

The passage of this operational referendum demonstrates the Clintonville community's commitment to investing in its public schools and ensuring students have access to quality education and resources. This proactive approach to school funding could serve as a model for other districts facing similar financial challenges.