South Washington County Schools reviews revised budget showing modest gain but $1.4M deficit ahead of March 26 vote Business director Chris Blackburn told the board the district’s revised budget shows roughly $4.8 million in revenue gains and a $500,000 improvement from the original plan but still forecasts a $1.4 million deficit; board members pressed him on special-education aid and summer unemployment funding.

South Washington County Schools has revised its budget to reflect a $500,000 improvement, but a looming $1.4 million deficit raises significant concerns about future funding and special education aid.

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Waunakee district approves 5.97% property tax levy and directs $2.3M reduction The Waunakee Community School District approved a 5.97% property tax levy and directed administration to reduce the levy by about $2.3 million; district officials said state budget increases in special-education aid and open-enrollment reimbursements helped offset costs and allowed some reinvestments.

Waunakee Community School District just approved a 5.97% property tax levy while tackling a $2.3 million reduction—find out how they're planning to bridge the gap!

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East Grand Forks Schools Aim for Improved Behavior Support with New State Funding East Grand Forks schools plan to enhance behavior supports using recent state special education aid.

East Grand Forks schools are stepping up their game with new state funding aimed at boosting early academic and behavioral support—will it be enough to tackle rising challenges?

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