Phase 1 - Capacity Adjustments (Effective Fall 2027)

Without a new building, we would be required to restructure how we use our existing facilities beginning in Fall 2027:

• Transition to half-day Kindergarten.

• Reconfigure grades: South Fork building serves K-4, with 4th grade students distributed between WIS and South Fork. 

• 8th grade relocated to the high school. 

• Split session for grades 6-12 (specific building and grades to be determined). 

• Bussing reduced to state minimum for grades K-8 (2-mile eligibility threshold). 

• Elimination of high school bussing to ensure adequate bussing for split sessions.

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Phase 2 - Budget Reductions (Effective Fall 2028)

Without the revenue from a new earned income tax, the district would need to implement significant financial reductions beginning in Fall 2028, totaling approximately $5.1 million. These would include reductions in staffing, programs, transportation, and operations impacts that would be felt across every building and every classroom.

• General Budget Reductions- 20% across the board

• Increase Pay to Play to $420.00

• Eliminate Field Trips

• Eliminate High School Bussing

• Eliminate Sunday Trips

• Eliminate Clubs

• Eliminate Summer School

• No Extended Days

• Elimination of 4 Administrators

• Elimination of 2 TOSAs (Teachers on Special Assignment)

• Elimination of Title I Staff

• Elimination of 4 Career Tech Positions (WMS/WMHS)

• Elimination of 3 Guidance Counselors

• Eliminate 8 FTE - CCP+ and High School Electives

• ½ Day Kindergarten - 7 Teachers

• Eliminate 1 FTE Social Worker

• Eliminate 2 FTE Specials (K-5)

• No Additional Staffing for Growth (x 2 Years)

• Treasurer Change

• Drop and Go Trips Only (2-Hour Limit)

• Eliminate 2 Instructional Coaches

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