Voters approve Unit 5 tax referendum on the second attempt
Voters approved the Unit 5 tax referendum on the second attempt – a decision that district leaders say will avoid painful budget cuts starting next school year.
Source: wglt.org
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Voter turnout climbed to 25% for Tuesday's election in McLean County
Turnout across McLean County (including Bloomington voters) jumped to 25% on Tuesday, buoyed in part by high interest in the Unit 5 tax referendum and school board races.
Source: wglt.org
Revered for its top-notch programs, music is on the Unit 5 chopping block (again)
Despite reputation and results, Unit 5 schools will make cuts to its highly regarded music programs this fall if a referendum aimed at closing the district's $12 million funding gap fails a second time. Here's a look at the broad impact of cutting fifth grade band and orchestra.
Source: wglt.org
Budget cuts and school board races animate new players in Unit 5 referendum debate
Budget cuts are partly responsible for animating many new influencers looking to shape public opinion on the Unit 5 referendum, expanding the political playing field to include school board candidate slates, student-led organizing, and PTOs.
Source: wglt.org
After cuts, pro-referendum Yes For Unit 5 group says it's being bombarded with offers to help
In an interview with WGLT, new Yes for Unit 5 chairperson Corin Chapman and group spokesperson Patrick Mainieri explain what they think they has changed from November to now.
Source: wglt.org