Kenosha School District leaders outline $4.4 million in recommended reductions, propose staffing changes

Kenosha School District officials on the board agenda Tuesday presented a plan of recommended reductions intended to address a $4,400,000 shortfall in next year’s budget, including proposed staffing adjustments and program cuts.

The recommendations matter because the district faces declining enrollment and uncertain state funding: presenters said projected enrollment is down by more than 500 students and that state budget action remains unresolved, both of which affect the revenue picture.

At the meeting, Dr. Weiss (presenter) introduced the budget recap and turned the detailed presentation over to Mr. Hamden, who described the district’s three budget categories — long-term holds, short-term holds, and recommended reductions — and the leadership team’s draft reductions. “The purpose of today's update is to address that $4,400,000 reduction,” Hamden said. He said the district still expects roughly a $3.5 million increase in revenues but cautioned the state budget…