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North Fond du Lac board hears redistricting and Shared Revenue update; trustees press for school funding clarity
Summary
State Rep. Jerry O’Connor and Sen. Dan Feyen briefed the Village of North Fond du Lac Board of Trustees on recent redistricting and a state increase to Shared Revenue. Trustee John Duffy asked how school funding would be affected; Administrator Nick Leonard said current Shared Revenue calculations may not match the program’s original intent.
On April 15, 2024, the Village of North Fond du Lac Board of Trustees heard an update from Representative Jerry O’Connor and Senator Dan Feyen about recent state-level changes including redistricting and a statutory increase to Shared Revenue.
The update, delivered during the board’s meeting at 6:00 PM, covered new legislative boundaries and a change in Shared Revenue appropriations from the last legislative session. Representative Jerry O’Connor and Senator Dan Feyen presented the information to the trustees and staff.
Trustee John Duffy asked specifically what state action meant for school funding in the community. Administrator Nick Leonard responded that the Shared Revenue calculation was ‘‘intended to help communities offset tax-exempt properties’’ and that he believed the current formula ‘‘is moving away from that’’ intent, indicating concern that the practical effect of the calculation may not align with the original policy purpose. The transcript records the exchange but provides no numerical estimate of impacts on local school budgets.
The lawmakers also presented Fire/EMS Chief Jake Flaherty with a plaque and a resolution recognizing North Fond du Lac EMS for 50 years of service to the community. The presentation was part of the same visit and was not recorded as a formal vote.
The board noted there was no discussion at this meeting about use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) within the village. No formal motions or votes on redistricting, Shared Revenue implementation, or school funding occurred; the trustees requested follow-up information and discussion was left open for a future meeting.
The board is expected to request or receive further details about the Shared Revenue calculation and any consequences for local school funding at a later date.
