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River Forest Community School Corporation Operating Extension Referendum

What does this measure do?

Renews River Forest's school property tax at a lower rate for up to eight years to pay staff, buses, and safety. If rejected, a typical home's bill would fall about $589 a year, according to the ballot.

Read the official ballot measure (PDF)

Proposed by: River Forest Community School Corporation school board (resolution sent to the state July 6, 2026)

The district's elected school board asked to keep this extra property tax for day-to-day school costs. Indiana requires a public vote; the state got the board's resolution July 6, 2026.

Source: in.gov

A YES vote means

Renews the school tax at a lower rate to help pay staff, buses, and school safety. The tax could raise up to $3 million a year.

A NO vote means

After the current term, the district would lose this money. A typical home’s yearly tax bill would fall about $589.

Sources: in.gov2