UPDATE: Indian River School District Referendum #2 Defeated

  UPDATE– 6/05/25: The Indian River School District’s current expense referendum was defeated by district residents on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The unofficial vote totals, according to the District are as follows:   FOR: 5,700 AGAINST: 6,766 Statement from Indian River School District Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens: “With the defeat of the referendum, IRSD’s administration and Board…

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Public Meetings on Indian River School District Referendum #2 Begin Wednesday

The second Indian River School District referendum is set for Thursday, June 5. This is a current expense referendum – and seeks funding for increased operating costs and to maintain a competitive salary package for staff. There will be three public meetings where district officials will give a presentation outlining the referendum initiative. The public…

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Indian River School District Returning with 2nd Referendum on June 5th

Indian River School District will host a second current expense referendum on Thursday, June 5. The District seeks funding in the amount of $22.5-million for increased operating costs and to maintain a competitive salary package. The polls will be open on June 5th from 7am to 8pm at multiple polling locations throughout the district –…

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UPDATED: Cape Henlopen School District Referendum #2 Fails Again

UPDATED – 08:35pm – Cape Henlopen School District voters have denied the second debt service and operating expense referendum. Votes against – 4624Votes for – 4127 District voters denied the first referendum attempt by the District on March 26th. The District has to wait before they can try again to pass a referendum. State law…

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