What is the Strengthen 45 Referendum?

Dr. Brian Graber describes the Nov. 3 referendum proposal, its purpose, and the approximate $4.4 million in additional yearly revenue it would provide.

Join us August 3

Superintendent Dr. Brian Graber invites the community to attend the district’s first referendum town hall and explains what residents can expect.

Why is the Referendum on the Ballot?

Superintendent Dr. Brian Graber shares why District 45’s growing funding gap requires action, how savings have helped in the short term, and why the Board of Education placed a referendum on the
Nov. 3 ballot.

How District 45 is Funded

District 45 receives less state and federal funding than the average Illinois school district. This makes local property taxes an important source of operating revenue. Dr. Brian Graber explains how these funds support schools and how the proposed referendum would provide additional revenue to help maintain current programs and services.