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Shorewood officials warn state budget recommendation could force referendum after ‘$0’ general-aid proposal
Summary
The superintendent told the Shorewood School District board that the Joint Finance Committee’s draft budget includes a $0 increase in general aid, contrasting with Gov. Evers’ $1.19 billion proposal, and warned the gap could push the district back to voters for another operating referendum.
The superintendent told the Shorewood School District board on June 24 that the state Joint Finance Committee’s draft budget recommends a "$0 proposal for an increase in general aid," a change the superintendent described as "shocking" and likely to increase pressure on districts to seek operating referendums.
The superintendent contrasted the JFC recommendation with Governor Tony Evers’ proposal, saying the governor had proposed $1,190,000,000 in general aid. "School finance is complicated, but something that is not complicated is the difference between 1,200,000,000 and 0," the superintendent said, adding…
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