The April 7 referendum will address prioritized capital maintenance needs and improve school security while preserving the integrity of our buildings.  This can be accomplished without increasing the tax burden to taxpayers.

Beginning in 2026, the School District of Maple will make the last payment on the borrowing for its 2006 referendum this year, creating an opportunity to invest in school buildings and still reduce the tax rate by approximately $1.00 per $1,000 of fair market value. 

A long-range facilities assessment was conducted in 2025, outlining the District’s needs by building. Some of these facility needs have been scheduled for completion in the 10-year facilities improvement plan using operational money, while others are too large and need additional funding sources. On January 12, 2026, the School Board unanimously approved a facilities referendum question, not to exceed $14.5 million for the April 7, 2026 ballot. Despite careful financial planning, rising costs for benefits, insurance, utilities, and transportation have limited the District’s ability to fund deferred capital maintenance projects. 

This facilities referendum solution addresses prioritized capital maintenance projects that are too expensive to be included in the annual operating budget. 

What’s on the ballot?

On April 7, 2026, residents of the School District of Maple will have the opportunity to vote on a facilities referendum which will address prioritized capital maintenance needs at all school buildings.

"Shall the School District of Maple, Douglas and Bayfield Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,500,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project consisting of: district-wide capital maintenance, building infrastructure, systems and site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment?"

Referendum Open House Events

You are invited to join us and learn more about facilities' needs, proposed plans, and get your questions answered. The content will be the same at all meetings, so come to the one most convenient for you.

Don't know where to vote?

Click the link here: VOTE

Vote Early - March 24, 2026 through April 5, 2026

*In-Person Absentee Voting period - check with your municipal clerk here: 2026 Municipal Clerk Information

Election Day Voting - April 7, 2026, 7:00AM-8:00PM

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