Indian River School District to Host Current Expense Referendum on March 20, 2025

The Indian River School District will hold a current expense referendum on March 20, 2025, to raise funding for operating costs and staff recruitment and retention. With voter approval, the referendum will result in a tax increase of $1.2105 per $100 of assessed property value, equating to an increase of approximately $24.10 per month or $289.23 per year for the average district taxpayer.

Details on the Referendum and Voting Information - Download PDF Here.

Voting will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on March 20. In the event of inclement weather, the referendum will be held on March 27.

If you are unsure whether you live within the Indian River School District, click here for the district lookup tool.

District residents who are U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age are eligible to vote at any of the eight local polling places. Voter registration is not required, but residents must provide proof of identification or residency at each polling place. Voters can also "affirm" residency and U.S. citizenship without proof.

Residents may vote at any of the eight polling places:

• East Millsboro Elementary School

• Georgetown Elementary School

• Indian River High School

• Long Neck Elementary School

• Lord Baltimore Elementary School

• Selbyville Middle School

• Sussex Central High School

• Millville Community Center (32517 Dukes Drive, Millville)

Absentee Ballots

Absentee ballots may be requested via U.S. Mail until noon on Friday, March 14. In-person absentee voting is available at the Department of Elections Sussex County Office until noon on Wednesday, March 19. Request for Absentee Ballot forms are available at all district schools. For more information, contact the Department of Elections Sussex County Office at (302) 856-5367 or via email to: absenteesc@delaware.gov, which will give you the following email:

To get an absentee ballot for your requested election, take the following steps:

1. Click on the following link and apply online: https://ivote.de.gov/, OR

2. Complete the attached form and submit to the department, either by mail, fax, or e-mail. 

Request for Absentee Ballot Form below:

ABS_SchoolBoard_Application.pdf

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Once you submit the form, you can track your status by visiting: https://ivote.de.gov, and signing into your voter portal. You can track when your absentee ballot application is received, when your absentee ballot is sent and received back in our office.

Referendum Information Meetings

In addition to the March 20 referendum vote, the Indian River School District is hosting informational meetings to address community concerns. These meetings will take place at:

• March 3: Lord Baltimore Elementary School at 7:00 p.m.

• March 12: Indian River High School at 7:00 p.m.

• March 13: Sussex Central High School at 7:00 p.m.

  
  

For more information about the referendum, contact Indian River’s Referendum Hotline at (302) 436-1079 or visit their website. Questions can also be sent via e-mail to referendum@irsd.k12.de.us.