Noblesville Schools considers continuation of operating referendum

Submitted by Noblesville Schools

Noblesville Schools announced Wednesday, May 20 that district officials are considering a continuation of the operating referendum, which is set to expire at the end of 2026.

The district has had referendums providing operational funding for schools for the last 16 years. If a new referendum is not approved, approximately $25 million per year in funding, which is about 20 percent of the district’s operating budget, will expire at the end of 2026.

Hile

Superintendent Dr. Dan Hile shared an analysis of the district’s financial state at the May 19 school board meeting, noting that the school is considering a proposed referendum.

“The cost of running our schools continues to increase at a time when state and local tax revenues are decreasing, and the funding gap continues to grow,” Dr. Hile said. “Referendum funding is central to being able to deliver the types of services our community expects for students.”

The school board is expected to vote at the June 9 meeting on whether to formally pursue a November 2026 community referendum vote. Should the board decide to move forward with a community vote, the district will provide comprehensive details regarding the referendum proposal.

You can find a video of Hile’s presentation at this link.

To learn more about Noblesville Schools finances visit noblesvilleschools.org/dollarsandsense.