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Board hears update on Act 10 ruling, DPI aid estimate and state math planning
Summary
Board member Lisa Pugh briefed the Stoughton Area School District board on a recent appeals-court ruling that kept Act 10 in effect for now, DPI’s preliminary estimate that Stoughton’s general school aid would fall about 2.42% for 2026–27, and early work on a state math improvement plan.
The Stoughton Area School District board received a legislative update noting a recent appellate ruling and preliminary state funding estimates. Board member Lisa Pugh told trustees that “Act 10 ruling was overturned on July 29,” and cautioned that plaintiffs are likely to appeal to the state Supreme Court, making the long-term legal outcome uncertain.
Pugh also summarized guidance from the governor’s office asking state agencies to limit requests for new positions or growth amid a projected $284 million shortfall in future state budgets, and relayed Department of Public Instruction (DPI) preliminary calculations that “Stoughton would be receiving approximately 2.42% less than they did in the prior year.” She described those numbers as estimates, with final general school aid amounts to be released Oct. 15.
On academic policy, Pugh said DPI is working on a statewide math improvement plan intended to support districts through best practices and resources rather than dictate curriculum. She reminded residents that the partisan primary is Tuesday, Aug. 11, and noted absentee and in-person early voting options and vote411.org as a resource for candidate information.
Why this matters: the board’s budget planning and possible local decisions for the coming year will be shaped by final DPI aid numbers and by any state-level legal or legislative changes. District staff will monitor developments and report back once DPI releases final aid figures.
