District overview
School District of Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
How is the district governed and funded?
The elected Board of Education governs the district, which serves the Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan area. State aid and local property taxes fund district services, subject to Wisconsin revenue limits and voter-approved exceptions. The board publishes agendas and minutes on the district website.
Board decisions
The board discusses district budgets, programs, policies and facilities in public meetings; minutes record decisions and votes.
Facilities funding
March 2026 minutes identify a referendum-supported childcare project and approve a $2,469,319 guaranteed maximum price including contingency.
Financial accountability
The board reported restitution related to financial irregularities in August 2026. Federal and board figures differ and should not be treated as the same total.
The available archive is not a complete record of every discussion; some special-meeting minutes and recordings were unavailable in this review.
Where the district stands
Wisconsin DPI district pupil count, FY 2024–25; unaudited.
Major projects
Lincoln Early Learning Center
Construction reported underwayThe board approved a $2,469,319 guaranteed maximum construction price in March 2026; June and September minutes report construction updates.
- Board approves construction price including $200,000 contingency.
Funding
The minutes say the price was below a $2.51 million referendum-approved levy; they do not establish total final cost.
School solar installation
Reported generating powerThe superintendent reported the solar project was completed and generating energy in early June 2026. An approximately $100,000 rebate application was in progress.
- Completion and energy production reported to the board.
Funding
Financing details not established in the June minutes; approximately $100,000 rebate application reported in progress.
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