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District projects operational shortfall after state budget, federal freeze of grants; board warned of tax impact
Summary
District finance staff told the Green Bay Board of Education July 14 that state budget actions, higher open‑enrollment payments and a recent federal freeze of several grant programs have deepened a projected operational shortfall for 2025–26 and could increase pressure on property taxes.
District finance leaders on July 14 told the Green Bay Board of Education that a combination of state budget choices, an unexpected federal freeze of certain program funds and higher open‑enrollment payments have worsened the district’s 2025–26 operational outlook and will likely increase pressure on local property taxes.
Chief financial staff and Angie Lacombe, director of finance, reviewed the new state biennial budget and federal developments. Lacombe said the state budget included a $3.25 per‑pupil increase in the revenue limit, but there was no increase in equalized aid to offset inflation; the district therefore must levy locally for that increase. Special education reimbursement rose in the state budget to 42% for 2025–26 (45% in…
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