Waunakee board advances first draft of budget, approves 2.95% base wage increase and 2026–27 calendar with virtual days for grades 7–12

At its May meeting the Waunakee Community School District Board approved the first draft of the 2025–26 budget and related student and facility fees, accepted multi‑group wage increases and adopted a 2026–27 instructional calendar that adds staff professional development days and schedules virtual learning days for grades 7–12.

Board members reviewed a budget described by staff as an early draft tied to state budget estimates. Board members and administrators noted the state budget process could change funding levels, particularly for special education and the per‑pupil increase. The board voted to approve the first draft of the budget, student fees and facility use fees; the motion passed with members saying “aye.” (No roll‑call tally was recorded in the meeting transcript.)

On compensation, the board approved a 2.95% base wage increase for teachers and hourly employee groups.…