Oct. 27, 2026 -- Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education held its 2026–27 budget hearing and regular meeting on October 27, 2026 (the meeting metadata is dated October 28). No public comments were offered at the budget hearing. The board unanimously adopted the district budget and approved a total 2026–27 tax levy of $58,838,900, including $42,545,675 for Fund 10, $14,470,823 for Fund 39, and $200,000 for Fund 80; the Fund 38 amount was garbled in the transcript. The presentation described the levy as an increase of about $817,000, or 1.41%, and reviewed state aid, declining enrollment, special education costs, and the district’s operating referendum funding. The board also approved a tax and revenue anticipation promissory note of up to $6 million to address seasonal cash-flow needs, including payroll, while state aid payments arrive after the fiscal year ends. No contract awards, vendor selections, or purchasing approvals were identified.

The finance committee update noted that Franklin Middle School and the adjacent fire-station property are part of one parcel; a certified survey map and an amendment to the federal-interest notice are needed before the district can proceed with future plans for the site. The committee also reported that FEMA’s emergency protective measures application had received a response, while mitigation and prevention components remained in process. These items were status updates, not approvals of construction or other procurement.