POSTED: Monday, March 15 at 9:30 p.m.

Wisconsin has 426 school districts. Last fall, 50 of them held referenda to raise taxes. This spring another 47 will, including Brodhead.

"This school could save a lot of money and stop wasting all the money with some of the stuff they buy around here," said Jim Streuly.

"I don't think this is an issue so much of Brodhead mishandling their funds. I think it is a big state issue," Trish Hoesly replied.

The opinions are many. But, the choices are few - yes or no.

Brodhead School District needs money. A combination of state-imposed revenue caps and a decline in student enrollment has greatly strained their budget. The only way they can raise money is to increase taxes. And the only way they can do that is by referendum.

A referendum to raise property taxes in Brodhead was already held in February. It failed. Around 150 people gathered at the school Monday to listen, learn and share their thoughts on another referendum, which will be in just a few weeks.

If the referendum fails the school will have to cut more than a million dollars out of their budget. Eight teachers, two administrators, a guidance councilor, and many programs will be gone.

"This is the first time that Brodhead has gone to a referendum to exceed the revenue caps, which our neighbors have done many times," added Peggy Olsen, the School Board President. "So, as far as financially we have done a good job."

"If you give all these big raises to the superintendent and the principals and that and then you turn around and ask the tax payers for more money. I really don't agree on that," stated Streuly.

"I feel real strongly about getting this referendum passed so that our kids aren't hurt while we're waiting for bigger issues to get changed at the state and federal levels for funding," concluded Hoesly.

The first vote failed by 55 to 45 percent. In order for this new one to pass about 300 people have to change their votes.

That vote will take place during the spring elections on April 6th.