Finance committee discusses an operating referendum and current-year budget cuts

What happened

Finance committee agendas list an 'Operational Referendum' (May 14) and 'Referendum' (August 17), and the October 15 agenda lists the debt service levy and an 'update on current year budget cuts'. The August 17 minutes also have the board president's report mentioning a referendum.

Why it matters to families

Districts in Wisconsin ask voters for an operating referendum when state limits do not cover costs. These agendas show the topic is under discussion, but no question, amount or ballot date was posted in the collected documents.

The evidence

Three finance committee agendas name the items; none gives details. The November 5 election notice lists only the April 6, 2027 school board seat.

The source