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Board cuts staff and activity pay after referendum loss
What happened
After the failed referendum the board cut associate staff, non-renewed the grades 5-8 art teacher "due to loss of operational referendum," and on May 6 approved a 15% cut to co-curricular stipends (Option C). On June 15 it reversed the stipend cut after the booster club donated money, restoring JV2 volleyball, boys basketball and other teams.
Why it matters to families
Coaches, clubs and classrooms are affected, and the district is filling only a few teaching posts (special education, physical education, grade 5).
The evidence
May 6 special-meeting summary; May 21 summary (staff decisions); June 15 summary (stipends restored).
The source
May 6, 2026 special meeting summarySee the full record for Southern Door County School District.
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