Board approves $2.78 million transfer and 2026–27 capital plan to address deferred maintenance

The Wausau School District board approved a transfer of $2,778,333 from Fund 10 to Fund 46 to move revenue from recent property sales into the district’s capital fund and voted to adopt the 2026–27 capital projects and corresponding budget after a presentation by the director of buildings and grounds.

"So simply just seeking a motion at this time to move that $2,700,000 to Fund 46 for future capital improvements," the assistant superintendent of operations said while describing proceeds from three property sales; the subsequent motion approved a transfer of $2,778,333 from Fund 10 to Fund 46 to replenish capital funds.

Director of buildings and grounds presented a 10-year capital improvement summary and described updated deferred-maintenance accounting, noting the presentation captured deferred items totaling $41,000,398 across the 10-year outlook and a multi-year annualized need. He said the district is considering funding options including prior referendum (Q1) funds, delaying projects, shifting operations budgets or using Fund 46.

Board members requested that budget reductions and the use of these transfers be clearly shown to the public so residents understand amounts already removed from the operating budget. Several members emphasized that identifying cuts publicly will help the community see what reductions have already been made while future budget work continues.

After discussion the board approved the 2026–27 capital projects and corresponding budget. The presentation and approved motion did not change the district’s stated deferred-maintenance needs; it allocated specified sale proceeds into Fund 46 and set the capital-year budget for 2026–27.