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Board members criticize voucher policy and special‑education funding during levy debate
Summary
Board members at a special meeting voiced frustration with state voucher billing transparency and low special‑education reimbursement rates, citing roughly $950,000 in voucher charges tied to about mid‑80s students and urging contact with state legislators.
Board members used the special Oct. 29 Viroqua Area School District meeting to press concerns about state voucher policy and special‑education funding, arguing both items are raising the district’s levy exposure and creating local confusion.
Presenter (speaker 1) summarized the district’s frustration with voucher accounting and how the resulting levy can make local tax bills look larger. "It's saying 1 out of every $7 is going that that is on our bill," the…
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