According to the unofficial results, the School District of New Berlin's operational referendum was rejected by voters April 2. 

No:  6,196 |  52.7 percent

Yes: 5,572 |  47.3 percent

The referendum asked residents if they favor increasing the revenue limit by $5 million in each of the next five years.  The specific question on the ballot was:

"Shall the School District of New Berlin, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $5 million per year for the 2019-20 school year through the 2023-24 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses, including paying debt within the operating budget; funding long-range plans for facilities, equipment, safety, technology infrastructure, and curriculum and instruction; and fair and competitive staff compensation?"

For complete information on the operational referendum including presentation, community survey results and FAQ, visit: https://www.nbexcellence.org/district/referendum-2019.cfm.