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Kenosha Unified faces multi‑million dollar gap after referendum fails; public presses board on special education, transparency
Summary
After a proposed operational referendum failed, KUSD officials told the school board they must identify cost savings including staffing and program reductions; public speakers urged preserving services for students with disabilities, better transparency on school closures and property sales, and improved school nutrition.
The Kenosha Unified School Board met in regular session to hear next steps after an operational referendum failed last week, leaving the district to identify tens of millions in budget reductions.
Superintendent: "Despite the proposed operational, referendum question on the ballot last week fell short of being approved, this outcome does not reflect a lack of support for Kenosha Unified or our students. Rather, it signals that the referendum is not the right solution at this time." The superintendent told the board administrators will review vacant positions, consider adjusting class sizes, restructure academies at Indian Trail into pathways, evaluate staff pay, and defer maintenance and technology updates as needed to balance next year’s budget.
Why it matters: The district must close a substantial structural gap and make early choices that can affect classroom programs and services.
Public commenters urged the board to minimize harm to…
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