August 2026 Finance and Facilities Meeting

The Waukesha School District Board of Education held its Finance and Facilities Committee meeting on August 12, 2026, focusing primarily on the preliminary budget for the 2026-27 school year. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of monthly vouchers and a detailed review of budget assumptions, including enrollment declines, revenue limits, and state aid reductions. The committee examined expenditure increases, particularly in special education and purchase services, and discussed the impact of declining state aid on the local tax levy. The board approved the preliminary budget with total revenues of approximately $218.4 million, expenditures of about $219.7 million, and a preliminary tax levy of $85.3 million. The meeting also addressed capital improvement projects, noting the completion of auditorium and stadium improvements and the district becoming debt-free as of April. Future budget adjustments and detailed expenditure reconciliations were planned for subsequent meetings. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn to closed session for matters requiring confidentiality due to competitive or bargaining reasons.