June 9, 2026 -- Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education held a meeting on June 9, 2026, where key topics included updates on the Washington Elementary School incident and its ongoing recovery efforts, as well as discussions about potential operational referendums to address district funding needs. The board reviewed survey data from over 4,000 respondents regarding community support for a new operational referendum, which showed weighted support below 50%, indicating challenges ahead for passing funding measures. Financial reports highlighted the district's capital maintenance funds and the significant costs associated with building repairs, including over $940 million in identified maintenance needs. The board approved a motion to deposit unspent fiscal year 2025-2026 funds into designated capital and maintenance funds. Additionally, the meeting covered staff retention efforts, the expansion of tutoring programs, and ongoing capital improvement projects at multiple schools. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the discussion emphasized the importance of long-term financial planning and community engagement for future capital projects and operational funding.