District overview
Baraboo School District
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
How are district decisions and funding organized?
The elected Baraboo Board of Education governs this Wisconsin public school district. The board considers budgets, school programs, policies and contracts in public meetings.
Board and committee meetings
The district posts approved board minutes and lists board and standing-committee meetings on its public calendar.
Budget
The board approved a preliminary 2026–27 budget on June 15, 2026. The collected minutes do not state its total; final budget and levy approval remain unverified.
Facilities referendum
In January 2026 the board authorized an April referendum on issuing up to $74 million in bonds for school facilities. Districtwide certified results and subsequent project decisions are not established by the collected minutes.
Spending per pupil
A comparable current per-pupil expenditure figure was not verified.
Where the district stands
Major projects
North Freedom school roof
Replacement approved June 2026; completion unverifiedThe board approved total replacement of the North Freedom school roof in June 2026, including storm damage incurred in April. The minutes do not provide a final cost or establish completion.
- Board approved total roof replacement.
Funding
Not specified in the collected board minutes
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