Dodgeland Elementary fifth grade teacher Rachael Bingen, second from right, works with students, from left, Brielle Schmitt, Joselyn Sanchez and John Sayles.
Wisconsin has seen its share of referendums for additional operating expense in recent years as districts attempt to provide needed services with costs on the rise. In Dodge County, there has not been an election that shows the need more than the one on April 1, when half of the districts in the county will be asking voters to exceed state-imposed revenue caps.
Dodgeland Elementary School fifth-graders, Raylan Oschmann, left, and Julian Eggen work together on an assignment. The two were conducting a handwashing experiment.
Dodgeland Elementary School third-grader Kenneth Reffke works on a project. The Dodgeland School District, one of the seven school districts in Dodge County asking voters for additional operating funds on April 1, is seeking an additional $1.4 million for five years.
Columbus Elementary School fourth-grader Vincent Dixon consults his textbook during class. The Columbus School District Columbus School District is asking voters to approve an additional $1.75 million in operating funds over the next four school years on April 1.
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The questions that will be on the ballot
Columbus School District
Shall the Columbus School District, Columbia, Dodge and Dane Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $1,750,000 per year for four years, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and ending with the 2028-2029 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses?
Dodgeland School District
Shall the Dodgeland School District, Dodge County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $1,400,000 for five (5) years beginning the 2025-2026 school year and concluding the 2029-2030 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses, including to maintain student to staff ratios, educational and co-curricular programs, student behavioral and mental health resources, and technology and cybersecurity infrastructure?
Hustisford School District
Shall the Hustisford School District, Dodge County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $800,000 per year for three years, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and ending with the 2027-2028 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses?
School District of Oakfield
Shall the School District of Oakfield be authorized to exceed state revenue limits by $1,100,000 for the 202526, 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29 school years all on a non-recurring basis to support School District educational offerings, staff salaries, and daily operating expenses? Yes No
Randolph School District
Shall the Randolph School District, Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $1,200,000 per year for three years, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and ending with the 2027-2028 school year, for nonrecurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses, including for educational programming and facility maintenance?
Watertown Unified School District
"Shall the Watertown Unified School District, Jefferson and Dodge Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $7,000,000 beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, for recurring purposes consisting of operational, instructional, and maintenance expenses?"
Waupun Area School District
Shall the Waupun Area School District, Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $900,000 per year for three years beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and ending with the 2027-2028 school year, for nonrecurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses, including to maintain facilities and small class sizes, to sustain and expand educational programming, and to pay salaries and benefits?Question: Shall the Waupun Area School District, Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $900,000 per year for three years beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and ending with the 2027-2028 school year, for nonrecurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses, including to maintain facilities and small class sizes, to sustain and expand educational programming, and to pay salaries and benefits?
Dodgeland Elementary School third-grader Kenneth Reffke works on a project. The Dodgeland School District, one of the seven school districts in Dodge County asking voters for additional operating funds on April 1, is seeking an additional $1.4 million for five years.
Columbus Elementary School fourth-grader Vincent Dixon consults his textbook during class. The Columbus School District Columbus School District is asking voters to approve an additional $1.75 million in operating funds over the next four school years on April 1.
Dodgeland Elementary fifth grade teacher Rachael Bingen, second from right, works with students, from left, Brielle Schmitt, Joselyn Sanchez and John Sayles.
Dodgeland Elementary School fifth-graders, Raylan Oschmann, left, and Julian Eggen work together on an assignment. The two were conducting a handwashing experiment.
