BY DR. JOHN SAMPLE, PROUD SUPERINTENDENT On the April 5 ballot, school district voters will see a referendum question from the Merrill Area Public Schools. Please look for the referendum question on your ballot. Whether you vote in-person or absentee, every vote matters. To help you cast an informed vote, I would like to review a few important facts. Existing Referendum Expires First, Merrill Area Public Schools has an existing referendum that expires at the end of the school year.