Smyrna's second attempt at referendum in 2024 is successful.

22 votes: Smyrna School District squeezes out successful referendum

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. It came down to 22 votes, but the Smyrna School District had a successful referendum Thursday. The district’s first try at raising taxes through referendum was unsuccessful in early March. RELATED: Smyrna School District referendum fails Smyrna School District sought $4,162,286 from local revenue to build a new 600-student intermediate school …

Smyrna and Appoquinimink are the two school district's with unsuccessful referendums this academic year.

Smyrna School District referendum fails

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Smyrna School District’s capital and operating referendum to raise local revenue for it school’s has failed. It’s request to raise local funds was rejected at a vote of 820 “yes” and 1,129 “no” (57.9%). The other ballot option – which would authorize the district to issue bonds for capital projects like building a new intermediate school – also failed, with …