Schools: Six Referendums Pass, Six Fail

Six school district referendums failed during the primary election last night, while six others were approved, according to a list on the Department of Public Instruction Web site.

The failed amendments totaled $36.5 million in five districts. The largest referendum that failed was the $21.5 million request in an Antigo school district. Voters elected to approve $22.3 million in four different districts. Lake Geneva voters approved adding $19 million more in their tax bills from two referendums for the school district.

Failing amendments (in millions):
Antigo - $21.5
Antigo - $2.54
Baraboo - $7.5
Cumberland - $3.415
Neillsville - $0.75
Ripon - $0.75

Passing amendments (in millions):
Lake Geneva - $7
Lake Geneva - $12
Ripon - $0.25
Ripon - $0.925
Shiocton - $1.481679
Unity - $0.9