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Business director says district is on budget but flags special-education funding uncertainty

School District of Rhinelander - Operations and Strategic Planning Committee · March 9, 2026
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Summary

Director of Business Services Bob Thom reported the district is currently on budget but cautioned this is contingent on the state providing special-education funding near the anticipated level; the district budgeted special-education funding at 35% while the initial state aid projection was 38%.

Director of Business Services Bob Thom told the Operations & Strategic Planning Committee that the Rhinelander School District is currently on budget but that the position depends on state special-education aid meeting projections.

Thom reported the district budgeted special-education funding at 35%, while the initial state aid projection was 38%, and characterized the district’s fiscal status as contingent on the State providing special-education funding at or near anticipated levels. The minutes do not record follow-up questions or a motion tied to the report.

No changes to district spending or specific contingency actions were recorded in the committee minutes.