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Walworth finance staff discloses $470,000 shortfall for special‑needs school; $150,000 moved from investment income

5435064 · July 17, 2025
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Summary

County finance staff told the Finance Committee a long-standing state aid formula and lower local expenses produced a roughly $470,000 revenue shortfall for the Children with Disabilities Education Board; the committee approved using $150,000 of higher investment income to cover part of the gap and asked for monthly updates.

Walworth County finance staff told the county Finance Committee that state aid for the Children with Disabilities Education Board (CDEB) fell by about $470,000 this year because the multi-county aid formula did not change and the county’s “aidable” spending declined relative to partner counties. The disclosure matters because the aid line has not grown in a decade and the county said reduced spending this year lowered next year’s aid; finance staff said the committee approved using $150,000 of expected investment income to…

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