SchoolsWednesday, November 4
Noblesville Schools voters approve the district's referendum, and three more pass in Hamilton County
The 5AM Noblesville team
Noblesville Schools voters approved the district's referendum Tuesday, 15,211 to 11,393, with all precincts reporting. It funds about 20 percent of the operating budget, and the current one expires at the end of the year. The school board has committed to a 38.5-cent rate for 2027 and increases of no more than 4 cents a year after that.
Noblesville Schools' referendum passed, 15,211 to 11,393
Unofficial results, all precincts reporting
Noblesville Schools referendum
Needs a majority: the line at 50%
Source: Current Publishing
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| Race | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesville Schools referendum | Yes, won | 15,211 | 57.2% |
| Noblesville Schools referendum | No | 11,393 | 42.8% |
Neighbors followed. Hamilton Southeastern passed its replacement with more than 58%, Carmel Clay with 58%, and Westfield led 14,013 to 11,020 with most precincts in. Sheridan was the only district to fall short. Early voting in Hamilton County also surged compared with 2022.
Three districts' new referendum maximums sit well above their current rates
Referendum tax rate, cents per $100 of assessed value
Sources: LarryInFishers, Current Publishing, Indiana High School Athletic Association
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| Current rate | New maximum | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSE | 20.0¢ | 36.0¢ | +80% |
| Carmel Clay | 24.0¢ | 42.7¢ | +78% |
| Westfield | 17.0¢ | 39.4¢ | +132% |
- HSE: new maximum lasts eight years
- Carmel Clay: at least $10 million in cuts if it had failed
- Westfield: projected net increase of about $150 a year
- Certification: Hamilton County Election Board makes results official