During the 2024–2025 school year, the district reduced spending by more than $11 million and relied on trust funds to balance the budget. Despite these challenging efforts, the impact has been severe:

These cuts have put immense pressure on staff and limited resources for students and their families. Further reductions would jeopardize essential programs, student support, and overall educational quality.

There is no room left to trim without directly impacting students and classrooms. Without this funding, the district's immediate shortfall threatens educational quality, teacher retention, and student success.

Funding Challenges

State and local revenue limits, rising inflation, and stagnant per-pupil funding have contributed to a budget gap that impacts essential programs, staffing, and daily operations. In the last decade, the district has faced multiple years without per-student funding increases, creating significant financial strain. Staff, programs, and resource reductions may affect academic and behavioral outcomes.

Wisconsin School Funding (WASBO): A short, animated video for general audiences that we hope will effectively communicate how schools in Wisconsin are funded and their challenges.