strong schools
Strong community
NOT A NEW TAX
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LOWER MAX TAX RATE
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RENEWAL OF 2018 REFERENDUM
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NOT A NEW TAX • LOWER MAX TAX RATE • RENEWAL OF 2018 REFERENDUM •
About us
Yes for Avon Schools PAC is a grassroots coalition of parents, local business owners, educators, and taxpayers committed to supporting ACSC and advocating for the renewal of the 2018 operating referendum.
Cuts to state and federal education funding threaten our ability to maintain small class sizes, attract and retain great teachers, and continue providing supports for student success. The 2018 referendum helped us meet these goals — and renewing it will ensure we can continue delivering the high-quality education our students deserve.
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Educator Perspectives
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"As goes this referendum, there will go Avon Performing Arts. As goes Avon Performing Arts, there will go Avon High School. As goes Avon High School, there will go our community. And I believe we will go up because I believe the community has our back."
Dean Westman
Director of Performing Arts
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“What makes a community strong? It always goes back to the schools. If you have strong schools, you have strong community. People unite together and are bound by that."
Michelle Howard
6th Grade Teacher
Avon Middle School West -
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"This Referendum is not about extravagance. It's about sustainability. It's about the momentum that we have and keeping that momentum going. If we lose the funding of the referendum we will lose that momentum. So let's not go backwards."
Adam Clark
Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Avon High School -
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“Our school corporation's reputation doesn't just happen. It is the result of a community that makes a choice to invest in its students. ... It's not easy to talk about taxes or funding but I know what happens when we don't invest. I lived it — both as a teacher and as a Mom. And I've seen what's possible when we make the choice to invest."
Sarah O’Brien
6th Grade Teacher
Avon Middle School South -
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"Avon Schools offers kids so many opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. ... This year, in our house, we had a state champion choir member and a grand national marching band champion. I have seen Avon Schools deliver in each one of the referendum promises and it is imperative that we can keep that going."
Casie Clark
3rd Grade Teacher
Pine Tree Elementary School -
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"One of the biggest game changers in education — and you can ask any teacher — is small class size. Prior to 2018, in my 7th grade classroom, I was averaging between 35 and 38 students. I had one class that hit the 40 mark. ... I felt so bad for the students. When the referendum passed, they promised to lower class sizes. Today, my average class has 22 to 24 students. It's a game changer."
Luke Tudor
Teacher
Avon Middle School North
are you Registered to vote?
Only registered voters who live within the ACSC district can vote in the November 4, 2025 Special Election.
In 2017, the State of Indiana removed over 700,000 “inactive” voters from its voter database — and another purge is expected soon. If you’ve moved or changed your name, it’s very important to verify your voter registration status.
Make sure your voice is heard. Click below to check your registration or register to vote — it only takes two minutes.
Referendum renewal facts
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Avon Schools is asking voters to renew the 2018 Operating Referendum to protect essential funding for teachers, academic programs, and student support services.
New state laws require most referendums to be held during November elections. Fortunately, ACSC qualifies for a one-time exception to place the referendum on the ballot in November 2025 — giving the district time to plan ahead and avoid major funding disruptions.
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MAINTAIN SMALL CLASS SIZES
Students thrive when they receive personalized attention and build strong relationships with teachers. Smaller class sizes make that possible. The referendum renewal allows Avon Schools to keep staffing levels strong and classrooms focused.
MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE TEACHER PAY
To recruit and retain top-tier educators, we need to offer competitive salaries and benefits. Since 2018, the referendum has helped us make real progress - and renewal ensures we can continue investing in excellent teachers.
MAINTAIN STUDENT SUPPORTS
Learning is more than test scores. Avon Schools has expanded student wellness initiatives, staff support, and after-school programs. With renewed funding, we can keep building a school culture that supports every student’s growth — academically, socially, and emotionally.
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The Avon Board of School Trustees has approved a reduction of the maximum referendum tax rate to $0.33 per $100 of assessed property value — lower than the 2018 voter-approved rate of $0.35.
Visit the Avon Schools Referendum Renewal Website at avon-schools.org/referendum. There, you can use the property tax calculator to estimate your household’s impact and review frequently asked questions.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
We are proud supporters of Avon Schools and we want every voter to be informed.
If you don’t currently have a child in school, you might have questions about how schools are funded or why this referendum matters. The ACSC website provides detailed, fact-based information to help all residents understand what’s at stake.
Visit the official ACSC Referendum Information Page for much more information.
get involved
Your time and talents are vital to our success. Please consider volunteering to help us connect with voters via phone calls, texts, door-to-door activities, at local events, and much more.
Make an impact today
Support our mission by making a donation*. Your gift will help us ensure we succeed in our efforts to ensure Avon Schools continues to provide the education the students of our community deserve.
*Donations to this Political Action Committee are not tax deductible.