District overview
School District of Cudahy
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.

How is Cudahy governed and funded?
A seven-member elected board governs the district. Local property taxes, Wisconsin state aid and federal funds support the schools. The 2026–27 publication lists a $15,164,107 proposed levy and balanced General Fund revenue and uses of $38,995,100.91.
School reconfiguration
December 2025 minutes record approval of 2026–27 boundaries moving Jones students to General Mitchell and Kosciuszko students to Lincoln. The 2026 budget publication lists closure of those two elementary schools as a financial change.
Student devices and AI
The posted device policy restricts use during school hours with emergency, health, IEP/504 and teacher-authorized educational exceptions. Academic honesty policy requires teacher permission for AI schoolwork and citation when generated content is incorporated.
Curriculum
In May 2026 the board adopted StudySync for grades 9–12 English and Experience Science for grades 5–8 with a K–4 pilot. Minutes record 7–0 votes; actual implementation and price were not verified.
The budget labels the levy proposed; later final board adoption and certification were not independently verified. Current actual per-pupil spending and the effect on an individual property bill were not established.
Where the district stands
Budgeted General Fund uses, not actual consolidated spending.
The prior year is unaudited; certification and individual tax-bill effects were not verified.
Major projects
School entrance projects
Summer completion reportedThe 2026 annual report says secure entrance and office renovations were completed at General Mitchell, Lincoln and the middle school in summer 2026. This is district-reported status.
- Completion reported in annual report
Funding
Capital referendum
Individual project costs were not established.
High school roof replacement
Fall 2026 completion plannedThe 2026 annual report lists high school roof replacement as planned for completion in fall 2026. The November 2 Buildings and Grounds agenda listed a progress update; completion was not verified.
- Planned fall completion reported
Funding
Capital referendum
Project cost and completion were not established.
Resources
Practical guides to school phone policies, district budgets, and administrator hiring.
Explore resources →Reviewed official board and committee records, annual report and current policy texts. Proposals, decisions and district-reported project status are distinguished.
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