School District 45 will host a Referendum Town Hall Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10–11:30 a.m. at Jackson Middle School, 301 W. Jackson St. in Villa Park, giving residents an opportunity to learn more about the district’s November referendum and ask questions.

District 45 is seeking a 26.7-cent limiting-rate increase on the Nov. 3 ballot. The district says the proposal would generate approximately $4.4 million annually and estimates the impact on a home valued at $350,000 at approximately $299 per year, or about $25 per month.

The proposal follows District 45’s March referendum, which was defeated by 193 votes, with 51.72% voting against and 48.28% voting in favor.

District officials say the additional funding would help avoid further reductions and support programs and services for students.

The District 45 Board of Education will also meet Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the District 45 Board Room, 255 W. Vermont St. in Villa Park.

Additional referendum town halls are planned throughout August and September, including a Sept. 17 meeting at Stevenson Elementary School in Lombard and a virtual meeting Sept. 22.