The Hustisford School Board meeting on Monday night, January 19 involved the passage of a referendum resolution, according to Todd Bugnacki. The Hustisford Interim Superindendent told WTKM that an operational referendum question will appear on the April 7, 2026 ballot.      

There is certainly some urgency here, when you consider a growing deficit for the District.

Bugnacki says the referendum is for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years. It would allow them to borrow $3.75 million over the course of two years - $1.875 million each year. 

"The question would go toward the use of those dollars to address our operational deficit, which continues to grow," according to Bugnacki. "The question that will be asked of the public is to approve a dollar amount for us to borrow to address our deficit and to continue with the operation of our district and to maintain our educational programs."

Hustisford's superintendent says that they are asking for two years so, during that time,  the board can make plans to potentially consolidate with neighboring districts. The worst case scenario for the Hustisford School District, if the referendum fails, is to dissolve.