September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Public Hearing on the Budget
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I. Call Meeting to Order by School Board President
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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III. Roll Call of School Board Members
Discussion:
The following board members were present: Ms. Adams, Mr. Bryan, Mrs. Landry, Mr. Tierney, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Price and Mrs. Modder. Dr. Weiss was also present.
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IV. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent's Report was given and covered the following topics: 2025-26 Priorities, District Improvement Plan, and Opportunities for Every Student.
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V. Presentation of the District's 2025-2026 Budget by Administration
Discussion:
A PowerPoint presentation was given which covered the following topics: KUSD Fund Structure, General Fund (10) - Noticed in Kenosha News 9/6/25, FY 2024-25 Recap, State of WI Biennial Budget Factors, Analysis of the DPI July 1 State Aid Estimate, Preliminary FY 2025-26 Highlights, Preliminary Staffing Changes for FY 26, Preliminary FY 2025-26 Deficit, Components of Genral Fund (10) Balances, Fund Balance Policy, Projected Revenue Collection Calendar 2025-26, Short Term Borrowing History, Current Interest Rate Environment, Financial Status - Lates KUSD Moody's Ratings, Revenue Limit Enrollment Averaging, KUSD Enrollment Trend, Revenue Limit Maximum Revenue Per Member, Revenue Limit Calculation, Max Revenue Per Member Comparable Districts, Allowable Per Member Revenue Increase/Decrease, Per Member Revenue Increase Future Value, Inflationary Shortfall, 2025-26 Preliminary Revenue Limit Calculation, Change in Revenue LImit Calculation, Revenue Limit History, Trust Funds (Fund 70), OPED Trust Fund (Fund 73) 2025 Annual Update on Trust Activity, Changes in OPEB Liability, Community Service Funds (Fund 80), Total Tax Levy History, Debt Service Funds (Fund 30), Preliminary Tax Levy Changes, Average Home Prices Rationale, Mill Rate, Equalized Property Value, More Property More Taxes?, Reading Your Tax Bill, and 2025-26 Budget Next Steps. |
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VI. Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget
Description:
Citizen Comments - There is a three (3) minute time limit per speaker and limited to 45 minutes in total.
For questions requiring a response, please email them to superintendent@kusd.edu.
Discussion:
Views and comments were made by district electors.
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VII. Adjournment of Public Hearing on Proposed 2025-26 Budget
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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