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Kohler School District board sets $6.35 million levy, adopts budget and approves 2026–27 calendar
Summary
The Kohler School District board on Monday approved a $6,354,009.05 tax levy for 2025–26, unanimously adopted the proposed 2025–26 budget and approved the 2026–27 academic calendar after a presentation from Dr. Jewick outlining pilots for virtual half days and a shift to end the school year in early June.
The Kohler School District board met Monday, Oct. 27 and moved three key items: setting the 2025–26 tax levy, approving the 2025–26 budget and adopting the 2026–27 academic calendar.
The board voted unanimously to set the tax levy. "I'll move to set the tax levy at $6,354,009.05," Tara said during the motion to set the levy; the motion carried after a roll-call vote in which members recorded aye votes. The meeting record includes fragmented numerals in places; the motion and roll call as recorded in the transcript reflect the levy figure above.
The board then considered the proposed operating budget for 2025–26 and approved it on a roll-call vote. The chair thanked Tara for presenting at the public hearing and noted that materials are available online for public review.
Dr. Jewick presented the proposed 2026–27 academic calendar and highlighted several changes the district plans to pilot at the secondary level. "We are going to try 2 virtual half days in first semester and 2 virtual half days in the second semester," Dr. Jewick said, describing those days as structured opportunities tied to staff professional development rather than live remote instruction. He said the district aimed to shift the end of the school year to the first week in June to reduce pressure on students and staff and that the calendar was developed collaboratively with staff input.
Board members asked clarifying questions about how the calendar aligns with spring break and noted one typographical error the district said it would correct (a listed event, "scroll night"). The chair complimented the collaborative work and the board approved the 2026–27 calendar.
No dissenting votes were recorded in the transcript for the levy, budget or calendar approvals. The board then moved to adjourn for the evening.
The meeting record notes the meeting was posted in accordance with Wisconsin statutes. The transcript does not specify a physical meeting location or next meeting date.
