720
Dual credits earned by sophomores, juniors and seniors
89%
Grade 3 IREAD pass rate
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20%
of the graduating class earned the Indiana College Core; two students earned associate degrees
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$300,960
Estimated in-state college tuition savings
OUR STUDENTS ARE
ACHIEVING
LILLY SCHOLARS
in 2024–25 and 2025–26
Frontier Community Schools is proud of what our students are accomplishing and committed to continuing that progress.
SMALL SCHOOL.
BIG OPPORTUNITIES.
Frontier students have big opportunities in a small-school setting. Students can explore agriculture, business, culinary arts, health sciences, athletic training, work-based learning and other career pathways while earning college credit. They also compete at the state and national level through organizations including BPA, FCCLA, HOSA and FFA.
2019 — VOTERS APPROVE THE CURRENT REFERENDUM
In 2019, Frontier voters approved an eight-year operating referendum with a maximum rate of $0.21 per $100 of assessed value. The funding was intended to support academics, manageable class sizes and teachers.Â
2020–2027 — THE CURRENT REFERENDUM IS IN EFFECT
The referendum approved in 2019 provides operating funding through 2027. It is the existing referendum Frontier is operating under today — the 2026 proposal is intended to replace it, not add a second referendum on top of it.
2026 — THE REVENUE PICTURE HAS CHANGED
Changes to Indiana’s property-tax system affect the tax base used to generate local school revenue. Frontier’s summer 2026 forecast projects slower net assessed-value growth over the next five years, meaning the current referendum rate would generate less revenue going forward.Â
WHY IS A REFERENDUM NEEDED NOW?
Referendum
Funding
The proposed referendum would support manageable class sizes, quality teachers and staff, student health and safety, and academic and career opportunities.
01
MANAGEABLE CLASS SIZES
Proposed funding ensures we maintain small class sizes so every student receives the individual attention they deserve.
02
QUALITY TEACHERS & STAFF
Attracting and retaining the best educators by providing competitive support and local investment in our professional staff.
03
SAFE, SUPPORTED SCHOOLS
We have built safety systems around our
students: our own school police department,
secured entrances, updated cameras and locks,
the E3 emergency response system, and ongoing
staff training. The proposed referendum includes
funding for student health and safety initiatives.
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04
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Providing vocational training, college prep, and diverse career pathways that prepare students for life after graduation.
2019 CURRENT REFERENDUM
In 2019 the community approved an eight-year operating referendum with a maximum rate of $0.21 to support academics, class sizes and teachers.
2026 NEW PROPOSAL
RENEWS AND REPLACES
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The November proposal would replace the current referendum with a new eight-year operating referendum beginning in 2027, with a proposed maximum rate of $0.25.
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The 2026 proposal replaces the current referendum.
UNDERSTANDING THE REFERENDUM
8 Years
Proposed referendum term
$0.25
Proposed maximum rate
$250,000
Median home used on the ballot
$284 / Year
Ballot-stated referendum impact
-$53
Projected 2027 tax bill impact after SEA 1 reductions
WHY IS THE MAXIMUM RATE HIGHER?
Changes in the property tax base mean the same referendum rate would generate less revenue in the future, so the updated rate keeps local funding stable while lowering the projected overall tax impact for homeowners.
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The ballot-stated $284 figure reflects the referendum impact for the median home used in the ballot question. Frontier’s summer 2026 forecast projects that, after SEA 1 reductions are applied, the overall 2027 tax bill for that median-value home would be approximately $53 lower than in 2026.
