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Dane County, Wisconsin

Question 1: Recurring operating referendum, phased through 2030-31

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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

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.

Levy question Waunakee Community School District

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?

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Source: Dane County Clerk, "What's on the Ballot (Dane County) - November 3, 2026" (official document).

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