Barr-Reeve Community Schools Operating Referendum: School Property Tax Increase
What does this measure do?
Barr-Reeve could raise its school tax for eight years to fund classes, sports, music, safety, and student mental health. The district estimates a typical homeowner would pay about $42 more in the first year than under today’s tax.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Barr-Reeve Community Schools school board (resolution sent to the state June 17, 2026)
The district's elected school board asked for this extra property tax for day-to-day school costs. Indiana requires a public vote; the state got the board's resolution June 17, 2026.
Source: in.gov
A YES vote means
Replaces the current school tax with a higher one for up to eight years. It could raise up to $2.2 million a year for the listed school programs.
A NO vote means
Keeps the current school tax until it ends in 2028. The district says it would review cuts to these programs if the new tax fails.
Sources: in.gov · sites.google.com