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Presenter says proposed state increases for special‑education aides and general school aid fell short but talks may continue
Summary
A presenter reported that proposed increments in special‑education aide funding and general school aid were expected but late changes caused the measures to fail; negotiators may continue talks and small vote shifts could still deliver passage this legislative session.
A presenter told the Winneconne board that prospects for increased state funding for special‑education aides and general school aid were promising earlier in the week but late changes in the legislative process caused the measures to fail at the time of the meeting.
The presenter said that, if passed, the changes would have increased this year’s special‑education aide funding by roughly $140,000 and next year’s by about $380,000, and would have increased general school aid by more than $560,000. The presenter cautioned that the measures did not pass after a late change but that negotiations were continuing and a small number of votes could still yield passage before the session ends.
Board members framed the funding as important because, without the state increases, the district must transfer funds from its general fund into special education to cover costs. The presenter said reporting in the news suggested talks might not be over and that the legislative session could continue for additional negotiations in coming weeks or months.
The board did not take formal action on the funding update; the item was an informational report.
