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Waunakee board holds special discussion on 4K as state program forces partner choices; $5,000–$5,500 payment scenarios reviewed
Summary
School district leaders reviewed state 4K rules that prevent providers from partnering with both the state and the district in the same year, outlined a tight Dec.–Jan. timeline for budget and open‑enrollment decisions, and presented scenarios including raising partner payments from about $3,600 to $5,000 or $5,500 to keep local partnerships.
Waunakee Community School District leaders convened a special meeting to discuss upcoming state changes to 4K funding and to map a rapid local response for the 2026–27 school year. Staff reviewed state budget provisions, proposed potential district payments to 4K providers, and scheduled a budget committee review and action timeline to inform partners before they must decide whether to join the state program.
Steve, a district presenter, told the board that under the 2025–27 state budget’s Get Kids Ready program, “Providers may not participate in Get Kids Ready if they also contract with the public school district to provide 4K in the same year.” He said that restriction creates an immediate decision point for local partners and the district. Dr. Brown said the district first learned about the policy change in August and brought the topic before the board so members could weigh short‑ and long‑term options.
District staff outlined a tight calendar: the budget committee…
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