VOTE YES ON NOVEMBER 3
Porter Township Schools are an important part of our community. The operating referendum will help protect the people, services, and opportunities our students rely on every day.
Retain Quality
Teachers
Protect Student Transportation
Maintain
Safe Schools
Keep Class Sizes Manageable
WHAT'S AT STAKE
The upcoming referendum directly impacts the essential services that define our district. Without this support, we face significant reductions that will alter the educational experience for every student in Porter Township.
1
PROTECT STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
Reliable transportation is essential for Porter Township students and families. Without referendum funding, school bus transportation times will either double, or school bus service will be eliminated.
MAINTAIN
SAFE SCHOOLS
The referendum will help maintain School Resource Officers, school nurses, and other essential health and safety initiatives.
In our rural community, emergency response can take 15 to 20 minutes depending on where emergency personnel are located. Having trained School Resource Officers already in our schools provides immediate support when emergencies occur.
2
3
RETAIN
QUALITY TEACHERS
Great schools depend on great people. Referendum funding will help Porter Township Schools retain quality teachers and staff and remain competitive with nearby school districts.
4
KEEP CLASS SIZES
MANAGEABLE
Manageable class sizes help students receive the personal attention and support they need from their teachers. Referendum funding will help protect staffing levels and keep class sizes manageable.
STRONG SCHOOLS. REAL RESULTS.
Porter Township students are succeeding in the classroom, preparing for college and careers, and taking advantage of opportunities that extend far beyond the school day.
71%
SAT ENGLISH BENCHMARK
met by Boone Grove students in 2025, compared with 54% statewide.
8,481
COLLEGE CREDITS EARNED
by Boone Grove students from 2021–2025.
From academics and career preparation to athletics, performing arts, extracurricular activities, and community service, Porter Township students have opportunities to discover their strengths and prepare for what comes next.
$1.44M
COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS
estimated for Boone Grove families through earned college credits.
22+
CAREER PATHWAYS
In health sciences, construction trades, welding, cybersecurity, culinary arts, education professions, and more.
WHY IS ADDITIONAL FUNDING NEEDED?
Porter Township receives the 11th-lowest state basic grant funding per student in Indiana's FY2026 comparison. At $7,149 per student, we trail significantly behind the statewide average of $7,734.
That's $585 less per student than the state average.
$7,149
Porter Township
per student
THE DISTRICT HAS ALREADY REDUCED SPENDING BY MORE THAN
$700,000
Porter Township Schools has already reduced transportation routes, staffing through attrition, instructional support, custodial staffing, classroom and operational spending, and other expenses.
Those reductions have helped control costs, but they do not eliminate the district's long-term financial challenge.
New state tax changes create additional pressure.
SEA 1 provides property tax relief through new and expanded deductions and credits. Those changes also reduce property tax revenue available to Porter Township Schools.
Without additional action, financial projections show cash reserves falling below zero beginning in 2029 and over $40 million in total lost revenue by 2034.
$7,734
Indiana Average
per student
WHAT ARE VOTERS BEING ASKED TO CONSIDER?
On November 3, Porter Township voters will consider an eight-year operating referendum to support educational and operational funding.
Protect Student Transportation
17.21¢
Projected
2027 Rate
35.76¢
Maximum Rate Authorized During the Eight-Year Referendum
$3.5M
Maximum
Annual Levy
Maintain Safe Schools
Retain Quality Teachers
Keep Class Sizes Manageable
UNDERSTANDING YOUR PROPERTY TAX IMPACT
The maximum rate shown in the ballot question is not the projected rate for 2027. For a homestead with an assessed value of $337,850, the projected 17.21¢ referendum rate represents approximately $277 per year, or $23 per month, in 2027.
REFERENDUM-ONLY IMPACT
$277 / year
$23 / month
Based on the projected 17.21¢ referendum rate for a homestead with the median assessed value of $337,850 in 2027.
PROJECTED NET CHANGE IN TOTAL TAX BILL
$60 / year
$5 / month
The projected net change in the total tax bill after accounting for new deductions, credits, and other property tax changes.
Your individual impact will depend on your property’s assessed value, deductions, credits, and other factors.
Porter Township Schools have always been strengthened by a community that cares about its students. There are many ways to get involved. Display a yard sign, volunteer, help us reach your friends and neighbors, make a campaign contribution, or simply learn the facts and share accurate information about the referendum.
KEEP OUR SCHOOLS STRONG