District overview
Slinger School District
How the Slinger School District is governed and funded, and what is underway
How is the Slinger School District funded?
Like every Wisconsin district, Slinger can raise only a capped amount of money per student from state aid and local property taxes combined. The board sets the tax levy each fall after the state publishes final aid numbers. Voters at the annual meeting in September authorize the levy estimate, and the board adopts the final budget in October. Large building projects beyond the yearly capital fund are paid by borrowing that voters must approve in a referendum.
Budget of $43.3 million for 2026-27
The board adopted it on October 26, 2026, up from $42.5 million the year before.
Levy up, tax rate down
The levy is $22,140,321 at $5.33 per $1,000 of value. Last year it was $20,958,792 at $5.52.
State aid and enrollment
The budget committee noted declining enrollment, less state aid and more voucher payments, offset by higher property values.
Building fund
A $200,000 yearly levy for repairs (Fund 41) is voted at the annual meeting, and $1.67 million of leftover 2025-26 funds moved to a capital fund.
The documents do not show total revenue by source or the full adopted budget line items, so this page cannot say whether the district's finances are tight beyond what the board and committees reported.
Where the district stands
Resolution 27-3; prior year $42.5 million.
Up from $20,958,792 in 2025-26.
Down from 5.52 in 2025-26.
CPI-based increase for teachers, support staff and administrators.
Context: $43.3 million budget divided by about 3,271 students (federal NCES count). Includes transportation, benefits and debt, so it is not a classroom-only figure.
Elected at large to three-year terms in April.
Major projects
High school turf, track and scoreboards
Under wayThe board approved replacing the football turf ($707,150) and resurfacing the track ($104,000). A football scoreboard and a $163,686 gym scoreboard are being paid by local business donations.
- Board approves turf and track
- Board approves donor-funded gym scoreboard
- Indoor scoreboard install set for week of Oct 12
Funding
Turf savings account, donations and capital funds
Second high school IMC space
Construction, change order approvedA second library-style media space at the high school is being built. A change order due to occupancy safety standards was approved at up to $40,000.
- Committee reviews remaining projects
- Board approves change order up to $40,000
Funding
District capital funds
Self-funded health plan sustainability
Under reviewClaims and low reserves are pushing the district to study premium and plan design changes. The board set aside $500,000 for future health costs in July 2026.
- Committee reports cost pressure
- $500,000 committed for health insurance
- Board hears health plan report
Funding
Operating budget and committed fund
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