At its December 17, 2025 meeting, the Silver Lake Jt 1 Board of Education approved placing a referendum question on the April 1, 2025 ballot to address critical Riverview Elementary School facility needs.
The proposed projects total $7 million, and include safety and security; critical maintenance and infrastructure, and classroom updates.
Renovate the main entrance and office to better monitor and control visitor access and improve accessibility
Build a fence next to the railroad to separate students from trains
Replace outdated PA and telephone systems
Replace failing parts of the HVAC system
Replace roof sections as needed
Replace failing doors
Update lighting for energy efficiency
Repair cracking asphalt in the parking lot
Update technology infrastructure
Renovate outdated science labs to create more hands-on learning opportunities
Replace worn classroom furniture
Replace old playground equipment to make it accessible
The district will host community information meetings in February and March 2025 to provide an opportunity for voters to ask questions about this proposal. Those dates will be posted here when confirmed. We urge all residents to cast an informed vote!
Tax Impact
The cost of a referendum to the taxpayer is calculated using a tax mill rate. As the following chart shows, if approved by the voters, the mill rate impact of the referendum will be $0.55 per $1,000 of property fair market value. Various home values are shown to help residents estimate the possible impact on their home property taxes.
