FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - On April 1's Spring Election, voters in Fond du Lac denied the School District's operational referendum that would have authorized the District to exceed the revenue limit by $10,000,000 per year for four years. Officials with the Fond du Lac School District (FDLSD) say the unofficial result of the referendum vote was 9,617 for 'no' and 8,452 for 'yes.' $197.8 million referendum narrowly passes in Oshkosh The proposed referendum funds would have allowed the District to maintain operations, cover maintenance expenses, and provide security upgrades. "The District will be unable to move forward with the planned investments without the referendum funds," FDLSD officials stated in a release. The community provided us feedback on what they expect the District to do, and we will make necessary cuts to address our deficit. The reduction in operational dollars the District is facing will lead to changes in how we deliver education to our students. We have made incredible progress over the last four years, and we owe it to our students, families, staff, and the Fond du Lac community to provide the best educational opportunities for students. Without these funds, the District will need to make modifications and tough decisions, so we can continue to change outcomes for our students. Additionally, we will not be able to make the necessary security improvements at the high school. Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Fleig, Fond du Lac School District Democratic-backed Wisconsin state schools chief Jill Underly wins reelection over G0P-backed rival Fleig said the next step for the District would be to work with the Board of Education to make necessary cuts and determine how it can best serve its students and staff moving forward. ...read more read less