# Manitowoc Schools Weigh Operations Referendum

Manitowoc Public School District is considering a spring referendum that could provide $6 million to $10 million annually for operations through the 2032–33 school year, replacing funding that expires after 2027–28. The Finance & Facilities Committee is scheduled to discuss the preliminary proposal, and the school board must decide whether to proceed and at what amount; a decision is needed by January to meet the April ballot timeline. No solicitation or contract award has been identified.

- Education contractors in curriculum, technology, programs, and facilities can use the proposal as a potential indicator of the district’s future operating capacity, but it does not represent a current procurement opportunity.
- Companies serving the district should distinguish the proposed referendum from approved funding: the amount and whether the measure proceeds remain undecided.
- The January decision point and April ballot timeline provide context for when the district’s funding outlook may become clearer; no procurement deadlines are stated.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Manitowoc Public School District

### Sources
- [Manitowoc schools weigh $6M-$10M a year referendum to fund operations through 2032-33 | WTAQ News Talk | 97.5 FM · 1360 AM | Green Bay, WI](https://wtaq.com/2026/10/06/manitowoc-schools-weigh-6m-10m-a-year-referendum-to-fund-operations-through-2032-33) - WTAQ