Health and Safety Initiatives
Academic AND Support Programs
WHY VOTE YES
The proposed operating referendum would provide revenue for educational and operational needs identified in the district’s adopted spending plan, including health and safety initiatives, teachers and staff, class sizes and transportation, and academic and support programs.
Supporting, Attracting, and Retaining Teachers and Staff
Maintaining Class Sizes and Student Transportation
94.3%
2025 third-grade IREAD proficiency, compared with 87.3% statewide.
96.45%
graduation rate shown in the final presentation, above the state comparison used there.
TOP 7%
Oak Hill Junior High was reported by the district newsletter as ranking in the top 7% of 1,393 Indiana middle/junior high schools in the cited U.S. News recognition.
CAREER READINESS
Final presentation materials feature work-based learning, industry-recognized credentials, employer partners, and community partnerships.
OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS OAK HILL
Oak Hill students have opportunities to learn, lead, perform, compete, and prepare for what comes next. District materials highlight career-connected learning, agricultural education and FFA, performing arts, athletics, college preparation, dual credit, and career-center partnerships.
CAREER & AGRICULTURE
ARTS & ACTIVITIES
ATHLETICS & COMMUNITY
- RISING COSTS
- LIMITED REVENUE
- PROPERTY-TAX CHANGES
WHY IS OAK HILL CONSIDERING AN OPERATING REFERENDUM?
Oak Hill is facing a combination of financial pressures. District financial materials identify rising operating costs, enrollment-related revenue pressure, comparatively limited revenue per student, and changes in Indiana property-tax law that affect the local tax base.
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Policy Analytics data presented by the district also shows Oak Hill spending below the Indiana average per student and operating with comparatively low administrative support spending.
OAK HILL STUDENTS ARE SUCCEEDING.
Oak Hill students continue to demonstrate strong academic results and preparation for life after graduation.