Shall the Racine Unified School District, Racine County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $26,000,000 for the 2025-2026 school year, by $30,000,000 for the 2026-2027 school year, by $38,000,000 for the 2027-2028 school year, by $46,000,000 for the 2028-2029 school year, and by $50,000,000 for the 2029-2030 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses, including for educational programs, school safety and security, and staff compensation.

On April 1, residents of the Racine Unified School District were asked to vote on an operational referendum that would impact our schools, our students and entire community.
The referendum passed: Yes - 23,479 | No - 22,538
This successful referendum will enable the district to increase its revenue limit by $190 million over five years. This funding will allow us to:
- Protect class sizes and vital programs, including the Academies of Racine 
- Attract and retain high-quality teachers and staff who are essential for delivering exceptional education 
- Invest in the safety and security of our schools 

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