Referendum
Susan Adams | Published on 6/12/2024
June 12, 2024
League of Women Voters of Beloit
2318 Parkmeadow Dr.
Beloit, WI 53511
The League of Women Voters Beloit would like to comment on the failed School District of Beloit referendum and student discipline:
1. The League of Women Voters supports the School District’s need for a referendum and is disappointed that it failed this spring.
2. The School District of Beloit must work to prioritize district needs, base decisions on data, and supply justification to the community
on its decisions.
3. The League supports a transparent budget process with all decisions being made in the best interest of students, staff and
families. Citizen input into the budget process is important; however, the School Board and Superintendent have to make the
final decision based on the needs of the district.
4. The School District of Beloit Board needs to be transparent on all potential budget changes that affect the outcomes of student
achievement and student behaviors and provide opportunities for community input.
5. The League also supports the periodic evaluation and review of the student code of conduct by teachers, administrators, counselors,
parents, and students, to determine whether the (original) goals, objectives, and criteria are being met, and whether changes should
be implemented.
6. The League supports district staff training on culturally sensitive, inclusive, and equitable discipline techniques.