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Elmbrook School District special meeting, date not confirmed yet

22 min · 0 public speakers

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What happened at this meeting

Elmbrook board approves 2026⁠-⁠27 tax levy and adjusted budget 19:01

  • A district staff member presented the '26-'27 tax levy and adjusted budget, which the staff member said the Finance and Operations Committee reviewed on October 22nd. 5:51
  • The staff member said the levy would increase 0.6% and the mill rate would drop to $5.77. 8:35
  • Speakers asked when the state special education reimbursement percentage is finalized and how the state calculates each district's share. 14:13
  • A motion to approve the 2026⁠-⁠27 tax levy and adjusted budget as presented carried on a voice vote. 19:01
Item by item (5)
  1. Opening and agenda approval 4:50
    • The meeting was called to order, and the presiding speaker said public notice was sent on October 23rd, 2026. 4:50
    • The roll call showed all board members present, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 4:50
    • The motion to approve the agenda carried on a voice vote. 5:43
  2. Tax levy presentation 5:43
    • A district staff member said this year's 3-year average is 7,857 students, 4 less FTE than last year's 3-year average. 6:41
    • The staff member said the private school voucher exemption is $1.8 million, compared with about $20,000 10 years ago. 7:06
    • The staff member said property values increased by 9%, higher than the state average of 7.5%, and that the mill rate of $5.77 is the lowest it has been. 8:56
  3. Adjusted budget and vote 11:12
    • A district staff member said the $119 million budget saw an adjustment of $795,000. 11:12
    • The staff member said the district initially budgeted the state special education reimbursement at 42%, and the latest estimate is likely 40. 12:24
    • A staff member said the amount received in '26-'27 is based on '25-'26 actual expenses and the best estimate as of now is 40%. 17:07
    • The motion to approve the 2026⁠-⁠27 tax levy and adjusted budget as presented carried on a voice vote. 19:01
  4. Third Friday enrollment report 19:41
    • A speaker said the district tends to increase in enrollment after the Third Friday count and there is no mid-year adjustment. 19:41
    • The speaker said the issue could be a point of consideration for lobbying efforts and a WASB resolution. 20:14
  5. Adjournment 20:28
    • The presiding speaker called for a motion to adjourn, which was made and seconded. 20:28
    • The motion to adjourn carried on a voice vote. 20:41

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Video: posted by the district as “Special Board of Education Meeting: 10.27.26”