Swallow School District — non-recurring revenue limit referendum ($2,500,000 total) (Waukesha County)

What it does

Shall the annual budget of the Swallow School District, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, be authorized to exceed the statutory revenue limit by $500,000 per year beginning with the 2026-2027 school year and ending with the 2030-2031 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of funding operational expenses and current educational programs?

A YES vote means

Swallow School District could exceed its state revenue limit by $500,000 a year from 2026-2027 through 2030-2031, on a non-recurring basis, for operations and current educational programs.

A NO vote means

The district would not be authorized to exceed its revenue limit by this amount.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

According to the Swallow School District, the School Board decided to go to referendum on November 3, 2026 after about two years of planning with the community and an ad hoc finance group.

The district says it is one of the last districts in Wisconsin to hold an operating referendum.

The question would let the district exceed its revenue limit by $500,000 a year from 2026-2027 through 2030-2031 for operational expenses and current educational programs.

Put on the ballot by Swallow School District School Board (resolution date and vote not stated on the district page).

From official source.

Also on Waukesha County ballots

• Elmbrook School District — general obligation bond referendum ($100,000,000)

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Swallow School District mean?

Swallow School District could exceed its state revenue limit by $500,000 a year from 2026-2027 through 2030-2031, on a non-recurring basis, for operations and current educational programs.

What does a NO vote on Swallow School District mean?

The district would not be authorized to exceed its revenue limit by this amount.

How many votes does Swallow School District need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Swallow School District?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.