Referendum Renewal 2026
Current referendum funding is expiring and residents will vote this fall on a proposal to continue, protect and maintain funding already existing for school programs and services. Read below for all the details and FAQs. Choose from three informational meetings in September with Mrs. Barnes, UTSC Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Allen Cochran.
What our Referendum Funds May Legally Be Used to Support Under the Ballot Question:
Maintain class sizes and individualized student support
Preserve academic, career, preschool, and extracurricular opportunities
Continue programs in STEM, fine arts, athletics, technology, and student wellness
Provide counseling, student services, and academic intervention support
Retain and recruit high-quality teachers and staff through competitive compensation
Uphold a Safe Environment with programs such as our School Resource Officers
Continue offering students high-quality opportunities typically associated with much larger districts while maintaining our small-school environment.
Without locally approved referendum funding, UTSC would face difficult financial decisions that will immediately impact staffing, student programs, class sizes, transportation, class offerings, and educational opportunities across the district.
Where can I learn more about the referendum?
Our UTSC Finance Website provides information and explanation of School Budgets, UTSC Funding, the history of our Operating Referendums.
Our Referendum Website provides 2026 Referendum Renewal Information including an FAQ, Tax Calculator, Ballot Question, and Community Meeting Information.
If you have questions after reviewing the information above or utilizing the tax calculator, please contact UTSC Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Allen Cochran at acochran@union.k12.in.us or Superintendent Leigh Barnes at lbarnes@union.k12.in.us
