DEAR COMMUNITY MEMBERS,

On April 1, 2025, our District will ask for your support in an operating referendum to sustain essential day-to-day school operations. Unlike many Districts across the state, we have not requested additional operational funding since 2011, thanks to careful budgeting and a strong commitment to being fiscally responsible. However, due to rising costs and the limitations in state funding, we now need community support to continue delivering the quality education our students deserve. We have implemented significant budget cuts, improved efficiencies, and found ways to increase revenue to help offset costs. Despite these efforts, the gap between operational costs and available state funding has grown, making additional support essential. This referendum will help ensure that we are able to maintain the resources, programs, and staff that are critical to our students’ success. Please know that our responsibility to our mission of Kids Come First remains unwavering. As always, we are committed to transparency and will provide further information in the coming months. We encourage you to share your perspective by filling out this survey, asking questions, and staying engaged in this process. Thank you for your continued dedication to our schools and for helping us invest in the future of our children and community.

Sincerely,

Deanna Wiatt
Melrose-Mindoro School District Superintendent