The trouble is, there are no sure-fire formulas. Times, conditions and voters' feelings change. Each referendum takes place in an atmosphere all its own. Its effect can rarely be predicted. What It Takes to Win Setting the right public mood for a successful referendum doesn't happen overnight.
People build their attitudes toward the schools over a long period.
Determine how much you'll ask for. Decide what the school district needs and how the funds will be spent. This is a first step in laying the basis for a successful referendum. The planning is best done in open board meetings with public involvement, although plenty of homework by the superintendent and staff will be necessary. Set a time table.