Videos

In this video, Dr. Jay Owens, Superintendent of the Indian River School District, outlines the upcoming referendum dates and shares how we’re working to keep the community informed. Our plan includes three instructional videos that break down the details and impact of the referendum. We need YOUR help! Please share and spread the word so our community stays informed.

In this video, we break down how federal, state, and local funding support our schools and explain why a referendum is necessary. School funding isn’t one-size-fits-all—certain funds can only be used for specific needs. Did you know IRSD currently has the lowest tax rate compared to other school districts—by a significant margin? IRSD is growing at an unprecedented rate, bringing new challenges in resources and staffing. To keep up with this rapid growth and maintain high-quality education, community support is essential. Help us spread the word! Share this video to keep our community informed. More details available at irsd.net/referendum.

There’s been a lot of talk about recent property reassessments and how they relate to the IRSD referendum, so let’s clear things up! The property reassessment is completely separate from the referendum. This process is about redistributing tax responsibility more fairly, not causing sudden, drastic increases for everyone. We break down easy-to-understand examples of how the reassessment works and why it’s not as daunting as it may seem. Misinformation spreads fast, so help us share the facts and keep our community informed! Learn more at irsd.net/referendum.

In this video, we break down what the IRSD referendum actually costs residents and what it provides for our students. A strong school system benefits everyone, and this referendum helps us support our students with essential resources and programs, retain our great teachers and keep extracurricular activities thriving and manage operating costs responsibly to maintain high-quality education. Did you know a referendum is a normal process in Delaware for school funding? IRSD hasn’t held a referendum for operating expenses in eight years because we’ve been good stewards of taxpayer dollars. This is about keeping our schools strong for the future. Help spread the facts! More details available at irsd.net/referendum. Please share this video!

Out of town on the day of the referendum? This video explains the process of obtaining an absentee ballot from the Department of Elections.

This video explains how to use the Referendum Tax Increase Calculator located on the district website. The calculator, along with other information about the March 20 referendum, can be found at irsd.net/referendum.

Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens recently appeared on Blue Coast Talk with Jack Bucchioni to discuss the March 20 current expense referendum.