The public is invited to learn more about school district reorganization on March 2, at 6 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. Hustisford gym. Executive Director of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards Bob Butler will present information on school district reorganization, including consolidation and dissolution. School district members from Hustisford, Dodgeland, Horicon and Mayville will be attending.

The Hustisford School Board passed a referendum resolution on Monday, January 19. According to Hustisford Interim Superindendent Todd Bugnacki, an operational referendum question will appear on the April 7 ballot.     

"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."

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

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.