Dr. Dixon tried hard to be cheerful about the recent operations levy referendum. Dr. Dixon told the Budgeteer:
“I’m excited,” said Dixon. “To me, it sends a message. We know this community cares deeply about education. All the precincts and townships passed No. 1 by a significant margin. And I was pleased with the results for No. 2 (53.35 percent voted no, while 46.65 voted yes).”
Of course, he admitted, with only the first question passing, the district is looking at a likely deficit of $3.3 million in the next school year.
Just how disappointed the School Board was at the “likely deficit of $3.3 million” was better expressed by Board Chair Nancy Nilsen in a public post to the Progressive Action Website:
“I can’t tell you how disappointed I was in the results as were many many many of us. I should have e-mailed you or called you this morning to let you know I have many of your signs. As I was out picking up signs for Roger and the Yes Yes Yes levy, . . .”
