Shullsburg School District Operating Referendum April 7, 2026

Shullsburg School District Operating Referendum Vote April 7, 2026. Shullsburg School District wants you to join the conversation.

Presentation to City Council

Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30 PM

Community Center


Community Information Sessions

Thursday, March 26, at 7:00 PM

Elementary Gym (The Pit)

The Shullsburg School District will hold a $750,000 recurring operational referendum on April 7. The purpose of the referendum is to ask voters to approve additional revenue authority to support the district’s ongoing operational costs.

The district has taken steps in recent years to manage expenses while continuing to offer academic programming, extracurricular activities, and student services. Despite these efforts, rising costs and limited growth in state funding have created budget challenges that affect future planning.

If approved, the referendum would allow the district to maintain current programs, staffing, and student opportunities. If the referendum is not approved, the district would need to consider additional budget reductions to address projected shortfalls, which could impact classroom instruction and opportunities for students.

Community members are encouraged to review the information available to better understand the referendum and its potential financial impact on the district.

Did you know?

 The Shullsburg District is seeking a recurring operational referendum because it provides for an ongoing or permanent increase in the revenue limit. Over time, this means that a percent (74% - 80%) of the increase in the revenue limit will be provided by the state, as the referendum amount becomes part of the per-student funding formula. This helps prevent local property taxes from bearing the full burden of the increase.

In contrast, a non-recurring referendum provides only temporary funding and does not impact the per-student amount long-term. The local property tax payers provide the full referendum amount each year without financial assistance from the state. As a result, districts that rely on non-recurring referendums often have to repeatedly ask voters for approval to maintain funding.