District overview
Prairie Farm Public School District
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
Who runs Prairie Farm schools and how are they paid for?
The School District of Prairie Farm serves about 358 students and is run by a seven-member elected Board of Education. State aid and local property taxes pay for most costs, but a state revenue limit caps local spending. Voters can approve spending above that cap in a referendum, and the district's plan assumes one will be held in April 2028.
Governance
Bonnie Roemhild is board president, Justin Nelson vice president, Chuck Richards clerk and Bates treasurer. Corey Berghammer is superintendent and Casey Fossum is PK-12 principal. Cory Nedland joined after the April 7, 2026 election.
Where the money comes from
The annual meeting approved a $2,215,643 local levy for 2026-27. The state caps what a district can raise; the strategic plan says the district plans a referendum in April 2028 to keep exceeding that cap.
Shared services
The district shares staff and programs with neighbors, including a media specialist with Chetek-Weyerhaeuser, music and Spanish teaching with Clayton, and joint PFC athletic teams.
When the board meets
Regular meetings are the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the school's IMC. The annual meeting and budget hearing were Oct. 19, 2026.
These figures come from posted agendas and minutes. The adopted budget booklet and prior-year levy were not collected, so the levy cannot be compared to last year.
Where the district stands
Major projects
District Strategic Plan, 2026-27
approved Sept. 21, 2026Goals cover state report cards of 70 or higher, 70% of graduates career and college ready, 5% more open-enrollment students, pay near the regional median, 5% less energy use and a funding referendum in April 2028.
- Special board work session on the strategic plan
- Board approves the plan
Funding
Not stated
Door security and access system
contract approved April 20, 2026; installation status not reportedThe board approved a contract with three options. A resident wrote in July that glass doors can be forced and that people can see into the school.
- Board approves the Mosaic contract and options
- Community letter on glass-door security read in public comment
Funding
Not stated
PFC athletic co-op and hockey
co-op running; hockey co-op rejected May 18, 2026Prairie Farm and Clayton run joint teams (PFC). The board discussed co-op transportation and coach costs and voted 2-5 not to apply for a hockey co-op. A joint school board meeting with Clayton is planned for November 2026.
- Joint meeting with the Clayton board
- Hockey co-op application rejected 2-5
Funding
Shared costs with the Clayton district; not itemized
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