Reasons to vote NO on the Onalaska SD levy on the April 22nd 2025 ballot

Figure 1

All of these enrichment levies for all districts should be rejected. Districts need to stick to the McCleary Decision budget which is funded by our dramatically increased State School property taxes.

The property tax cost impact estimate for an example property

Figure 2

Link to the interactive property tax impact estimate calculator

Link to the interactive cost estimating calculator version 2 (shows how guesstimated future levy tax rates are meaningless)

Link to the calculator methodology description

Per pupil expenditures (PPE) including capital outlays and interest on debt, student academic performance comparisons with districts with similar demographics, and median total compensations (including cash, pension funding, and benefits) for staff can be found at the following link:

Link to summary reports.

Recommended Policy Changes Regarding Local Voters' Pamphlets And Property Tax Impact Analyses For Local Property Tax Measures