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Board approves $81.14 million tax levy after sharp criticism of state aid formula and out‑of‑district referendums
Summary
The Waukesha School District Board of Education on Oct. 27 approved a final 2025–26 tax levy of $81,142,894 on a 7-0 vote following extended debate. Board members blamed a 9.17% decline in state equalization aid and large referendums in other districts — notably Milwaukee — for forcing the increase.
The Waukesha School District Board of Education voted 7-0 on Oct. 27 to approve a final 2025–26 tax levy of $81,142,894.
Carrie Kozlowski moved to adopt the levy; the motion was seconded by Betty Koenig. After lengthy discussion, the board approved the levy by roll call.
Board members used the levy vote to highlight a broader funding issue. One board member, identified in the transcript as Mr. Watt, told colleagues, ‘‘We learned that we were gonna be losing $5,854,000 in…
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