Fond du Lac, Wis. – The Fond du Lac Board of Education voted unanimously to go to referendum on April 1, 2025, asking taxpayers to authorize the District to exceed the revenue limit by $10,000,000 per year for four years for the 2025-2026 school year through the 2028-2029 school year for maintaining operations, maintenance expenses and providing for security upgrades in the District. Like many other Wisconsin districts, the Fond du Lac School District is faced with increased student needs and reduced state funding. At the same time, significant investments are needed to address District-wide safety and security. The Board of Education and Administration worked with financial consultants and security experts to develop a plan to guide future investments with a continued focus on the current and future needs of our students. “The Board’s adoption of the referendum resolution is a result of thoughtful planning to understand our needs and prioritize our investments,” says Todd Schreiter, Board President. “Throughout the past year, the District has taken time to fully recognize the operational needs that exist and develop a prioritized approach to District investments. We, as a District, are committed to the safety and security of our students, staff, and visitors. Along with maintaining programs and services offered to our students, this referendum plan addresses important improvements needed to our buildings to keep everyone safe.” The resolution language as adopted by the Board of Education reads: Shall the Fond du Lac School District, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $10,000,000 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 maintaining operations, maintenance expenses and providing for security upgrades in the District? Over the next few months, the District will share more information about the referendum plan through our District website, social media, local news sources, and direct mail. We encourage all residents to reach out with any questions about the Referendum to referendum2025@fonddulac.k12.
