Reached after the vote, Hobart schools superintendent Peggy Buffington said, "We are happy for our Brickies and thankful for the support we have been given. Quality schools are important to every community. Our solutions were tax neutral which offered a plan to keep our assets protected and be fiscally responsible. We have so much gratitude for the dedication provided for our kids. It is simply the best."

Buffington has emphasized the two referendum questions would not involve a tax rate increase. She said interest rates are relatively low at this time for construction, and the district would avoid future inflation for construction rates.

The district will raise $41.2 million for the construction referendum. The money will be used to build a new elementary school to replace Ridge View Elementary, which is 62 years old, a swimming pool at the high school and upgrades at other schools, including replacing some boilers.

The tax rate impact is neutral for this capital project. That's because taxpayers already are paying for the new high school, which has been refinanced, saving the district millions of dollars.

The operating referendum will allow the district to raise $2 million a year for six years beginning in 2020.

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