School referendums are a contentious issue that has appeared frequently on ballots in Wisconsin. On one side, school districts argue that inflation, rising costs, and insufficient state funding leave them with no choice but to ask voters to approve additional funds through these referendums. This is particularly true in times of economic strain, as schools need to maintain buildings, modernize facilities, and offer essential services like student support programs.
On the other side, these referendums come with a price—higher property taxes. Voters are often faced with the reality that approving these measures means increasing their financial burden. Critics of school referendums argue that administrative spending in school districts has ballooned beyond reason, often outpacing the growth of teacher salaries and student enrollment. They call for greater fiscal responsibility, especially given the rapid rise in non-instructional expenses, which can erode trust in how districts manage taxpayer money. Opponents also highlight that school districts mislead voters on the actual costs of school referendums and that they often have more cost on property taxpayers than the school district leads them to believe.
As voters weigh these referendums, they must consider both perspectives: the need for schools to keep up with costs and the implications for their own wallets. Below is a comprehensive list of the school referendums appearing on the November 5, 2024 ballot.
SCHOOL REFERENDUM FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 BALLOT
Source: The Wheeler Report
*The Wheeler Report has been serving Wisconsin since 1972, covering all aspects of Wisconsin Government.
| School Name | Amount | Description |
| Alma Center-Humbird-Merillan School District | $ 2,910,000.00 | With successful passage of the referendum to issue debt, The Lincoln School District will complete a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of an addition and renovations at the Elementary School for classrooms and to repurpose existing space for a new childcare center, and traffic flow and safety upgrades; district-wide capital maintenance, building infrastructure and site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Antigo Unified School District | $ 54,000,000.00 | Issue debt in an amount not to exceed $54,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of a new elementary school, related site improvements and possible land acquisition; improvements for the relocation of the district offices; capital maintenance and building infrastructure improvements at the Middle and High Schools; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Arrowhead UHS School District | $ 261,200,000.00 | To issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $261,200,000 for construction of a new high school building, including an auditorium and pool, to consolidate grades 9-12 into one building on the current campus. |
| Baraboo School District | $ 85,700,000.00 | Additions, renovations and/or capital maintenance improvements at Al Behrman, East, Gordon L. Willson and North Freedom Elementary Schools; and acquisition of related furnishings, fixtures and equipment; site improvements; and demolition of West kindergarten Center. |
| Beaver Dam School District | $ 107,000,000.00 | Capital referendum for district wide improvements, new middle school, and Washington Elementary improvements. |
| Cameron School District | $ 17,000,000.00 | BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the School District of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $17,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project consisting of: general renovations, renovations to career technical education and student services spaces, capital maintenance, building infrastructure and systems improvements at the Middle/High School and construction of an addition for guidance services and the district office; district-wide site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Colby School District | $ 17,770,000.00 | Colby Referendum Question #1 – Fall 2024 – monies would focus on maintenance and modernization of school buildings on Colby School District campus. |
| Colby School District | $ 7,720,000.00 | Question #2 – Fall 2024 Referendum – monies from this question would focus on creating an addition to our Elementary building and allow us to move several grades of students around all levels of our buildings. |
| Crivitz School District | $ 29,000,000.00 | Capital improvements to elementary/middle/high school buildings. |
| Cudahy School District | $ 12,000,000.00 | Initial Resolution Authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $12,000,000 |
| De Pere School District | $ 22,000,000.00 | This referendum is be placed on the ballot for consideration for critical maintenance items for District Buildings |
| East Troy Community School District | $ 19,400,000.00 | Bonds in the amount of 19,400,000 for capital maintenance, safety, security, renovations, building infrastructure and stie improvements. |
| Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District | $ 39,600,000.00 | Shall the School District of Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $39,600,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of additions and renovations at the High School building, including for a middle school wing, gymnasium, commons and music area and a secure entrance and office; renovations at the current Middle School building for relocation of elementary school students; demolition of a portion of the existing Elementary School building; district-wide capital maintenance, building infrastructure and site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment? |
| Fall River School District | $ 9,850,000.00 | The district is going to a capital referendum to improve building security, build an addition for career & technical education shop and classrooms, and make improvements of the pool. |
| Franklin Public School District | $ 145,000,000.00 | School facility improvement project consisting of: Americans with Disabilities Act compliance updates, capital maintenance, building systems, safety, security and site improvements at the Elementary Schools and Franklin High School; construction of additions and renovations at Franklin High School, including for technical education space improvements, classroom and special education areas, science lab improvements, new indoor physical education spaces and a field house, a pool, and tennis courts; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Green Bay Area Public School District | $ 183,000,000.00 | Question: shall the Green Bay Area Public School District, Brown County, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $183,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: district-wide capital maintenance, building infrastructure, systems, safety, security, accessibility and site improvements; construction of a new west side elementary school on a portion of the Kennedy elementary school site; construction of additions, renovations and related demolition at certain district facilities; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment? |
| Hartford J1 School District | $ 8,200,000.00 | A school facility improvement project involving capital maintenance at Rossman, Lincoln and Central. |
| Harford UHS School District | $ 25,800,000.00 | BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Hartford Union High School District, Washington and Dodge Counties, Wisconsin that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $25,800,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: renovations, building infrastructure (including pool updates), safety, security and accessibility improvements; construction of an addition for technical education space; outdoor physical education and athletic facility improvements, including to replace the track and to install a turf field; site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Janesville School District | $ 151,800,000.00 | For the public purpose of paying the cost of a building and improvement program. |
| Kaukauna Area School District | $ 198,000,000.00 | Asking for an amount not to exceed $198,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost construct a replacement middle school on district-owned land, repurposing current middle school site, compliance updates with American with Disability Act, capital maintenance, building systems, safety, security, other site improvements at Park Community Charter, H.B. Tanner Early Learning Center, Electa Quinney/New Directions, and Kaukauna High School, construction of additions and renovations at Victor Haen, and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures, and equipment. |
| Kiel Area School District | $ 67,000,000.00 | $5,000,000 each year in excess of the revenue limits imposed by Section 121.91 of the |
| La Crosse School District | $ 53,500,000.00 | Issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $53,500,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project |
| Lake Mills Area School District | $ 36,900,000.00 | Wisconsin Statutes commencing with the 2024-25 school year on a recurring basis for the |
| Lake Mills Area School District | $ 14,300,000.00 | purpose of paying District operation, maintenance and staffing costs. |
| Linn J6 School District | $ 4,100,000.00 | Shall the Joint School District Number 6, Towns of Linn and Walworth, Village of Fontana, Walworth County, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,100,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a district-wide school facility improvement project consisting of: safety, security and building infrastructure improvements; construction of an addition, including for a cafeteria and a music room; renovations to the Elementary School wing; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment? |
| Madison Metropolitan School District | $ 507,000,000.00 | General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $507 million for a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: renovations, construction of school buildings and/or additions. |
| Marion School District | $ 7,380,000.00 | Issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,380,000 for the public purpose |
| Marion School District | $ 7,600,000.00 | Issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,600,000 for the public purpose |
| Markesan School District | $ 26,000,000.00 | of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: |
| Marshfield Unified School District | $ 71,575,000.00 | co-curricular and student athletic programs, and updating instructional resources and technology. |
| Medford School District | $ 22,665,000.00 | Initial Resolution not to exceed $22,665,000 for the purpose of paying for the cost of a school facility improvement project |
| Mischicot School District | $ 29,650,000.00 | Board Adopted an Initial Resolution Authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $29,650,000 and a Resolution Providing for a Referendum Election on the Question of the Approval of an Initial Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $29,650,000. Referendum to be held on November 5, 2024. |
| Mosinee School District | $ 19,750,000.00 | $19,750,000 for the purpose of paying the cost of improvements, renovations and additions to the middle/high school building including updates and additions to the career and technical education learning areas; constructing a secured entrance to the high school; updating and replacing technology infrastructure; constructing new |
| Mount Horeb Area School District | $ 34,000,000.00 | General obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $34,000,000 for capital projects |
| Mukwonago School District | $ 89,100,000.00 | Construction of an addition and renovations to Park View Middle School building |
| Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District | $ 34,300,000.00 | Addition to the 9th Grade Center for a Community Pool, a Competition Pool, and Related Parking Lot and Site Improvements; renovations to the old pool, including converting it to a weight room, safety and security improvements, including to construct an enclosed walkway between the 9th Grade Center and High School |
| Omro School District | $ 26,500,000.00 | The School District of Omro shall be issued $26,500,000 in general obligation bonds for purpose of district-wide school improvement projects and an addition to the elementary school. |
| Portage Community School District | $ 53,050,000.00 | Renovate middle school, new aquatics facility at high school, and multipurpose gymnasium at high school |
| Potosi School District | $ 9,100,000.00 | Facility improvement project including possible construction of addition |
| Reedsburg School District | $ 14,000,000.00 | General obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000 to pay the cost of a school improvement project at the High School including an addition and renovations, capital maintenance, systems and site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Shawano School District | $ 51,230,000.00 | School Facilities Improvement Project |
| Sheboygan Area School District | $ 121,000,000.00 | General obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $121,000,000 for paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of construction of additions and renovations for new Farnsworth Middle School and Urban Middle School buildings. |
| Sheboygan Falls School District | $ 78,300,000.00 | The first question asks voters to approve general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $78.3 million. These funds would go toward Elementary and High School improvement projects, including the addition of a Community Fitness Center, a new four-year-old kindergarten and childcare space at the Elementary School, a career and technical education addition at the High School, the replacement of basic building systems, and safety and security upgrades. There would also be upgrades to educational spaces and improvements to building finishes. |
| Sheboygan Falls School District | $ 21,500,000.00 | The second question asks voters to approve general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $21.5 million. These funds would go toward recreation and athletic improvement projects, including a new auxiliary gymnasium ($14.9 million) and improvements to outdoor athletic facilities ($6.6 million). |
| Siren School District | $ 1,400,000.00 | Capital maintenance and building infrastructure improvements. |
| South Shore School District | $ 14,750,000.00 | The South Shore School District shall pursue an initial resolution authorizing general obligation bonds not to exceed $14,750,000 for the purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project including addition, renovation, secure entrance and office, library and fitness center and capital maintenance of building infrastructure, HVAC, accessibility, etc. |
| Sparta Area School District | $ 87,000,000.00 | Construction of an addition and renovations to Sparta High School; demolition of a portion of the current high school building; renovations, site improvements and capital maintenance at District buildings, including ADA, safety and security upgrades; and acquisition of related furnishings, fixtures, technology and equipment. |
| Tomah Area School District | $ 177,335,000.00 | Issue debt in an amount not to exceed $177,335,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement projects. |
| Union Grove UHS School District | $ 34,900,000.00 | Cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of additions and renovations to the High School building, including for secure entrances, technical education space and classrooms, and to connect the agriculture building to the main building; safety, security, accessibility, infrastructure, parking, athletic and site improvements, including construction of a road to improve traffic flow; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Washburn School District | $ 14,430,000.00 | Middle/high school building referendum to provide capital maintenance updates. |
| Wautoma Area School District | $ 39,800,000.00 | Initial Resolution Authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $39,800,00.00. |
| Wauwatosa School District | $ 60,000,000.00 | INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000,000 BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Wauwatosa School District, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, that it hereby ratifies and reaffirms its final action of June 17, 2024, adopting an initial resolution directing that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the costs of school building and facility projects consisting of: deferred maintenance and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) facilities standards capital projects at Eisenhower, Madison, Roosevelt, Jefferson, and Washington Elementary Schools, and Montessori/Fisher and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) facilities standards capital projects at Wauwatosa East and Wauwatosa West High Schools. Adopted and recorded July 22, 2024. |
| West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | $ 70,000,000.00 | District-wide school facility improvement project consisting of: safety, security, and accessibility updates; roofing, HVAC, boiler, technical education, building infrastructure and site repairs; capital maintenance; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| West Bend School District | $ 106,250,000.00 | Shall the West Bend Joint School District Number 1, Washington County, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $106,250,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a district-wide school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of a new Jackson Elementary building on district-owned land; renovations and construction of additions, including for safe and secure entrances at East/West High Schools; renovations, including new safe and secure entrances and grade level reconfiguration at Green Tree and McLane Schools; renovations and grade level reconfiguration at Silverbrook and Badger Schools; district-wide capital maintenance and site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment? |
| West Salem School District | $ 28,000,000.00 | School facility improvement project consisting of: construction of a career and technical education addition with a fitness center, construction of a replacement greenhouse and renovations at the High School; construction of a gymnasium addition and renovations at the Elementary School; district-wide capital maintenance, building systems, safety, security and site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Westfield School District | $ 27,000,000.00 | District-wide capital maintenance, building infrastructure, systems, safety, security and site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Whitnall School District | $ 79,100,000.00 | $79.1 million capital referendum for building and facility improvements to EES, HCE, WMS and WHS school buildings. |
| Wisconsin Dells School District | $ 4,500,000.00 | $4,500,000 for safety and security improvements at Wisconsin Dells Middle School and traffic flow, and site improvements at Spring Hill Elementary School. |
NON-RECURRING
| School Name | Amount | Description |
| White Lake School District | $ 1,100,000.00 | Shall the White Lake School District, Langlade County, Wisconsin, be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, on a nonrecurring basis by $1,100,000 in each of five (5) consecutive years, specifically the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, 2028-2029, and 2029-2030 School Years. Such additional revenues to be used for the costs associated with maintaining its instructional programming and to cover operational costs of the White Lake School District? |
| Albany School District | $ 3,750,000.00 | NON-RECURRING REFERENDUM 24/25 $1,250,000 25/26 $1,250,000 26/27 $1,250,000 |
| Alma Center-Humbird-Merillan School District | $ 2,980,000.00 | The District will be seeking $745,000 annually for 4 years for operating expenses and capital improvement projects. |
| Arrowhead UHS School District | $ 7,600,000.00 | To exceed the revenue limit by $1,900,000 per year, for four years, for non-recurring purposes consisting of educational, operational, and maintenance expenses. |
| Ashland School District | $ 2,000,000.00 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT |
| Ashwaubenon School District | $ 2,850,000.00 | Operational referendum to renew 2020 referendumfor student mental health supports $950,000 annually for 3 years |
| Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District | $ 4,000,000.00 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT BY $800,000 PER YEAR FOR FIVE YEARS FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES |
| Belmont Community School District | $ 2,200,000.00 | To exceed revenue limit for operational needs in the 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, & 2027-2028 school years. |
| Berlin Area School District | $ 7,065,513.00 | 4 year nonrecurring operational referendum |
| Bonduel School District | $ 1,800,000.00 | A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT BY $300,000 PER YEAR FOR SIX YEARS FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES |
| Bonduel School District | $ 2,700,000.00 | A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT BY $450,000 PER YEAR FOR SIX YEARS FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES |
| Butternut School District | $ 4,800,000.00 | Non-recurring operational referendum for 4 years |
| Cudahy School District | $ 10,400,000.00 | Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit by $5,200,000 Per Year for Two Years for Non-Recurring Purposes |
| Darlington Community School District | $ 9,500,000.00 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT BY $1,900,000 PER YEAR FOR FIVE YEARS FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES |
| De Soto Area School District | $ 5,500,000.00 | 3-year non-recurring referendum for maintaining education and operational services. |
| Deerfield Community School District | $ 7,000,000.00 | Non-recurring 5-year operational referendum |
| Dodgeville School District | $ 11,960,000.00 | District Non-Recurring Operations |
| Eau Claire Area School District | $ 72,000,000.00 | Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit by $18,000,000 Per Year for Four Years for Non-Recurring Purposes |
| Evansville Community School District | $ 8,700,000.00 | Non-recurring Referendum for 3 years, at $2.9M per year |
| Fall River School District | $ 3,400,000.00 | The district is looking to go to an operational referendum to maintain current program offerings, services and staffing for students. |
| Florence County School District | $ 11,800,000.00 | Non-recurring referendum for 4 years |
| Frederic School District | $ 4,280,000.00 | Exceed the revenue limit by an amount not to exceed $1,070,000 on a non-recurring basis for four years beginning with the 2024-25 school year for operational expenses, staffing and maintenance costs. |
| Glendale-River Hills School District | $ 4,500,000.00 | Two year non-recurring operational referendum to exceed the revenue limit by $4,500,000 for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 year |
| Goodman-Armstrong Creek School District | $ 2,800,000.00 | Resolution to exceed revenue cap commencing with the 2025-26 school year by an amount of $950,000. |
| Ithaca School District | $ 5,200,000.00 | Operational Referendum $1,300,000 non-recurring for 4 years |
| Janesville School District | $ 29,000,000.00 | 2 year, non-recurring at $14,500,000 each year for a total of $29,000,000 |
| Jefferson School District | $ 5,600,000.00 | Exceed revenue limit by $1,400,000 a year for 4 years on a non-recurring basis for operational purposes |
| Johnson Creek School District | $ 10,000,000.00 | Johnson Creek is going to referendum for operating purposes in the amount of $2,500,000 non-recurring for 4 years – starting with the 2024-2025 school year. |
| Juda School District | $ 750,000.00 | The District is asking for $150,000 for five years for operational/projects. |
| La Farge School District | $ 900,000.00 | Operating Referendum |
| Linn J6 School District | $ 1,280,000.00 | Shall the Joint School District Number 6, Towns of Linn and Walworth, Village of Fontana, Walworth County, Wisconsin be Walworth, Village of Fontana, Walworth County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $320,000 per year for four years, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year and ending with the 2027-2028 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses, including for educational programming, staff salary and benefits, technology, maintenance and transportation expenses |
| Marshall School District | $ 5,625,000.00 | Seek permission to exceed the revenue limits on a non-recurring basis for the 2025-26, 2026-27 & 2027-28 school years by $1,875,000 per year for the purposes of paying salary for staff, maintaining current student academic, student |
| Mauston School District | $ 7,000,000.00 | Operational non-recurring referendum to exceed revenue limits by $1,750,000 per year for four years beginning with the 2024-2025 school year and ending with the 2027-2028 school year. |
| Mequon-Thiensville School District | $ 26,400,000.00 | Referendum to exceed revenue limit for four years for non-recurring purposes |
| Monroe School District | $ 6,000,000.00 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT BY $1,500,000 PER YEAR FOR FOUR YEARS FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES |
| Niagara School District | $ 3,000,000.00 | Non-recurring referendum to exceed the revenue limit by $600,000 for the 2024-2025 school year, $700,000 for the 2025-2026 school year, $800,000 for the 2026-2027 |
| North Fond du Lac School District | $ 11,300,000.00 | Shall the School District of North Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $1,100,000 for the 2024-2025 school year, by $2,500,000 for the 2025-2026 school year, by $2,700,000 for the 2026-2027 school year, by $2,900,000 for the 2027-2028 school year and by $3,200,000 for the 2028-2029 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses, including for continued safety, current programs and services, and to operate additional space? |
| Northern Ozaukee School District | $ 4,400,000.00 | To exceed revenue limit for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses, including to maintain current educational programs. |
| Northwood School District | $ 3,200,000.00 | $800,000 each year for 4 years. |
| Oakfield School District | $ 4,400,000.00 | Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed the Revenue Limit for Nonrecurring Purposes |
| Omro School District | $ 9,500,000.00 | The School District of Omro may exceed the revenue limit by $1,900,000 per year for five years beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. |
| Owen-Withee School District | $ 1,500,000.00 | Exceed Revenue Cap for 3 years at $500,000 per year. |
| Pittsville School District | $ 6,020,000.00 | Four year non-recurring operational referendum |
| Plum City School District | $ 7,900,000.00 | Non-recurring operational referendum totaling $7,900,000 over 4 years for purposes consisting of facility maintenance and operational expenses. |
| Prairie du Chien Area School District | $ 10,000,000.00 | EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT BY VARYING AMOUNTS FOR FOUR YEARS FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES (TOTAL OF $10,000,000) |
| Prentice School District | $ 4,800,000.00 | 4 year non-recurring Operational Referendum |
| Raymond #14 School District | $ 3,000,000.00 | Non-recurring referendum for 4 years |
| Reedsburg School District | $ 16,000,000.00 | Non-recurring referendum to exceed revenue limit by $4,000,000 per year for four year |
| Rio Community School District | $ 6,200,000.00 | Exceed revenue limit for three years for operational expenses ($2,000,000 for 2025-2026, $2,050,000 for 2026-2027 & $2,150,000 for 2027-2028). |
| River Ridge School District | $ 3,300,000.00 | Referendum to authorize the school district to exceed the revenue limit by $1,100,000 per year for 3 years. This is non-recurring and is for operational purposes. |
| Royall School District | $ 6,000,000.00 | $1,500,000.00 Non-recurring referendum for 4 years |
| Saint Francis School District | $ 10,200,000.00 | Non-Recurring referendum to exceed revenue limit by $600,000 2024-25 and $2,400,000 for 2025-26 through 2028-29 for operational purposes. |
| Sevastopol School District | $ 18,250,000.00 | Resolution authorizing the School District of Sevastopol to Exceed the Revenue Limit for Four Years for Non-Recurring Purposes by $4,250,000 for the 2025-2026 school year, by $4,500,000 for the 2026-2027 school year, by $4,750,000 for the 2027-2028 school year and by $4,750,000 for the 2028-2029 school year. |
| Shell Lake School District | $ 4,260,000.00 | To exceed the revenue limit for 4 years on a non-recurring basis. |
| Superior School District | $ 18,500,000.00 | Shall the School District of Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $2,500,000 per year for the 2024-2025 school year and the 2025-2026 school year, by $3,500,000 for the 2026-2027 school year, by $4,500,000 for the 2027-2028 school year and by $5,500,000 for the 2028-2029 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses, including for educational programming, facility maintenance and security updates? |
| Valders Area School District | $ 1,500,000.00 | RESOLUTION TO EXCEED REVENUE CAP COMMENCING WITH THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR BY AN AMOUNT OF $1,500,000 |
| Viroqua Area School District | $ 3,900,000.00 | Operational Referendum – $1,300,000 per year for three years |
| Waterford Graded J1 School District | $ 12,000,000.00 | Exceed revenue limit by $3,000,000 per year for four years, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. |
| Waunakee Community School District | $ 10,000,000.00 | Purposes consisting of expenses related to attracting and retaining staff, operating and maintaining any additional school facilities, and maintaining current programs and services. |
| Wauwatosa School District | $ 64,400,000.00 | INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMITS FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Wauwatosa School District, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, that it hereby ratifies and reaffirms its final action of June 17, 2024, adopting an initial resolution authorizing the District to exceed the statutory revenue limit by $16,100,000 per year beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and ending with the 2028-2029 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of funding operational expenses, including salaries, benefits, and instructional and co-curricular programming. Adopted and recorded July 22, 2024. |
RECURRING
| School Name | Amount | Description |
| Argyle School District | $ 800,000.00 | Argyle School District is asking to exceed the revenue limit by $310,000 for recurring purposes starting with the 2024-25 school year and an additional $490,000 for recurring purposes starting with the 2026-27 school year for a total recurring amount of $800,000. |
| Bangor School District | $ 900,000.00 | Shall the School District of Bangor, La Crosse and Monroe Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $900,000 beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, for recurring purposes? |
| Cuba City School District | $ 1,800,000.00 | Recurring Referendum |
| De Forest Area School District | $ 7,900,000.00 | Resolution to exceed the revenue limit for recurring purposes in the amount of $7,900,000 beginning in the 2025-26 school year. |
| Elkhorn Area School District | $ 7,000,000.00 | BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Elkhorn Area School District, Walworth County, Wisconsin that the revenues included in the School District budget be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $1,800,000 for the 2024-2025 school year; by an additional $1,800,000 (for a total of $3,600,000) for the 2025-2026 school year; by an additional $1,700,000 (for a total of $5,300,000) for the 2026-2027 school year; and by an additional $1,700,000 (for a total of $7,000,000) for the 2027-2028 school year and thereafter, for recurring purposes consisting of expenses related to maintaining current instructional programs and class sizes, staffing, ongoing safety, and facility maintenance. |
| Hudson School District | $ 5,000,000.00 | BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the School District of Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, that the final school district budget shall include an amount of $5,000,000 each year in excess of the revenue limits imposed by Section 121.91 of the Wisconsin Statutes commencing with the 2024-25 school year on a recurring basis for the purpose of paying District operation, maintenance and staffing costs. RESOLVED by the School Board of the School District of Hudson, St. |
| Iowa-Grant School District | $ 1,200,000.00 | To exceed the revenue limit authority on a recurring basis starting in the 2024-2025 school year to sustain programs, operations and maintenance. |
| Juda School Distrist | $ 350,000.00 | The District is asking for a $350,000 recurring operational referendum. |
| Linn J4 School District | $ 650,000.00 | Shall the Joint School District Number 6, Towns of Linn and Walworth, Village of Fontana, Walworth County, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,100,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a district-wide school facility improvement project consisting of: safety, security and building infrastructure improvements; construction of an addition, including for a cafeteria and a music room; renovations to the Elementary School wing; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment? |
| Madison Metropolitan School District | $ 100,000,000.00 | Referendum to exceed the revenue limit on a recurring basis for operational and maintenance expenses, including for educational programming and employee compensation and benefits. |
| Maple Dale-Indian Hill School District | $ 1,750,000.00 | for operational expenses |
| Marathon City School District | $ 16,000,000.00 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT BY $1,600,000.00 FOR RECURRING PURPOSES. |
| McFarland School District | $ 5,250,000.00 | The School District of McFarland School Board supports inclusion in the final District budget the following revenues in excess of the revenue limit set forth in Wis. Stat. § 121.91: by $1,750,000 for the 2024-2025 school year; and by an additional $1,750,000 for the 2025-2026 school year (for a total of $3,500,000); and by an additional $1,750,000 for the 2026-2027 school year (for a total of $5,250,000), and thereafter, for recurring purposes consisting of staff salaries and benefits. |
| Milton School District | $ 5,000,000.00 | Exceed the revenue limit on a recurring basis for $5,000,000 beginning in the 2026-27 school year for the purpose of sustaining educational programming and staffing. |
| Mineral Point School District | $ 1,300,000.00 | Paying the costs of maintaining the educational programs, facilities, and equipment of the District. |
| Platteville School District | $ 2,400,000.00 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT FOR RECURRING PURPOSES FOR OPERATIONAL COSTS |
| Prescott School District | $ 1,200,000.00 | Operating Referendum |
| Sun Prairie Area School District | $ 25,000,000.00 | consist of $7 million dollars to ensure that staff compensation and benefits remain above the Dane County average over the next five years, $4 million dollars to be allocated to educational programming to ensure that we meet the needs of each child, and $14 million dollars allocated to existing budgetary expenses. |
| Washington Island School District | $ 995,000.00 | Recurring Referenda for the Washington Island School WHEREAS, the School Board of the Washington Island School District in the Town of Washington, Door County, Wisconsin has determined that it is in the best interests of the students of the District to exceed the revenue limit to meet certain facility, equipment, and programming needs of the School District; |
| Waunakee Community School District | $ 20,850,000.00 | Operational referendum to maintain programs and services and employee compensation expenses. Referendum includes both recurring and non-recurring components – see full description. |
| West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | $ 5,800,000.00 | Operating Costs for Teacher Compensation |
| West Salem School District | $ 3,500,000.00 | For recurring purposes consisting of maintaining educational programming, facilities and buses and paying salary and other operational expenses. |
