Wisconsin › Dane County › Question 1: Recurring operating referendum, phased through 2030-31
Question 1: Recurring operating referendum, phased through 2030-31 is a levy question for Waunakee Community School District on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The district asks voters to authorize a recurring increase to its revenue limit, phased in from $4,200,000 in 2027-28 up to a total of $10,500,000 by 2030-31 and remaining at that level thereafter, for ongoing operational expenses and employee compensation. Recurring increase totaling $10,500,000 per year by 2030-31
Levy questionWaunakee Community School District
A yes vote means: The district could permanently exceed its state revenue limit, reaching $10,500,000 above the limit by 2030-31 and continuing at that level, for operations and compensation.
A no vote means: The district could not increase its revenue limit and would have to fund operations and compensation within the existing limit.
Cost, rate or term as stated: Recurring increase totaling $10,500,000 per year by 2030-31
How it reached the ballot: Waunakee Community School District Board of Education
Official ballot language:
Shall the Waunakee Community School District, Dane County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $4,200,000 for the 2027-2028 school year; by an additional $2,100,000 for the 2028-2029 school year; by an additional $2,100,000 for the 2029-2030 school year; and by an additional $2,100,000 for the 2030-2031 school year (for a total of $10,500,000 and to remain at that amount thereafter), for recurring purposes consisting of ongoing operational expenses and employee compensation expenses?
