The renewal of Westview School Corporation’s 2017 Operating Referendum is vital to maintaining the high-quality education our community values and ensuring every student has the tools to succeed. Here’s why this renewal matters:
Operating Referendum
Renewal at the SAME TAX RATE
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Reasons for Operating Referendum Renewal
Will the Westview community allow us to continue to invest in and protect Westview and our community values?
Maintain Educational Excellence
The renewal will allow Westview School Corporation to continue delivering the high standards of education that prepare students for success in college, careers, and beyond. This is about supporting every student’s journey to reach their full potential. Being able to attract highly qualified and motivated teachers for our students is at the center of what our referendum renewal will accomplish.
Protect Critical Programs
Specialized programs are at the heart of what makes Westview School Corporation unique. By renewing the referendum, we can sustain offerings in areas like:
Agriculture – Connecting students to essential skills and opportunities in a vital industry.
Fine Arts – Encouraging creativity and expression through music, theater, and visual arts.
Career & Technical Education – Providing hands-on learning experiences for career readiness.
Advanced Placement Courses – Challenging students academically and preparing them for college success.
Support Small Class Sizes
Small class sizes make a big difference. They ensure that each student receives personalized attention, fostering better learning outcomes and stronger connections between students and teachers.
Cover Funding Shortfalls
With state tuition support failing to keep up with inflation, the exponential growth of the voucher program taking away money from public school students, as well as declining federal funding for public education, the referendum renewal is essential to bridging these gaps.
While Westview School Corporation actively pursues cost-savings to maximize all resources, renewal of the operating referendum allows Westview School Corporation to remain financially stable and continue offering an exceptional education to our students.
Saving Money…
Guaranteed Energy Savings Projects 2018
Saved $680K over a 5-year period
Replaced windows at Westview Elementary
District-wide interior & exterior LED lighting
Upgraded to high-efficiency boilers, water heaters, and pumps at Meadowview Elementary, Shipshewana-Scott Elementary, Topeka Elementary, and Westview Junior-Senior High Schools
Add air conditioning to Westview High School gymnasium
Guaranteed Energy Savings Projects 2025
Estimate to save $540K per year over a 10-year period
Upgrade to high-efficiency chillers at Westview Elementary, Meadowview Elementary, & Westview Junior-Senior High Schools
Add air conditioning to Westview Elementary gymnasium
Replacing air handling units at Westview Junior High gymnasium and Meadowview Elementary office
Replace roof at Topeka Elementary School
LED lighting at Westview Junior-Senior High soccer and softball fields
…Maximizing Resources
Manage staffing
School Year | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Teacher Count | 143.60 | 143.10 | 142.10 | 138.65 | 141.15 | 140.65 |
Reduce costs through cooperative purchasing for supplies, heating fuel and natural gas, transportation fuel, school buses, and technology
Reduce repayment lengths on debt service saving $1M in interest
Renegotiated banking rates to increase interest earned
Pursue grant opportunities as additional funding sources
Self-insured health and dental coverage for staff saves $1M - $1.2M per year in premiums
