2026 DODGELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATIONAL REFERENDUM
Vote Tuesday, April 7, 2026
At Dodgeland, we are committed to giving every child the best education possible. Our dedicated staff, supportive families, and community members work together to ensure students receive high-quality instruction and meaningful experiences every day. We take pride in creating opportunities for all Dodgeland students to grow and thrive.
However, like many Wisconsin public school districts, Dodgeland faces reduced state funding for education, with increased costs. At a special board meeting on December 8th, 2026, the Dodgeland School District Board of Education approved a resolution to seek voter approval to exceed the revenue limit starting with the 2026-27 school year to meet operational expenses.
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026 residents of the Dodgeland School District will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed operational referendum. If approved by voters, the referendum will allow the district to exceed its revenue limit by $700,000 annually for four years, from the 2026-27 school year through the 2029-30 school year.
Board Resolution / Referendum Ballot
Board of Education - Board Resolution
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Dodgeland School District, Dodge County, Wisconsin that the revenues included in the School District budget be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $700,000 per year for four years, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year and ending with the 2029-2030 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses, to maintain class sizes at the elementary school level, sustain elective and advanced courses at the middle and high school levels, and continue middle school athletics.
Referendum Ballot Question:
Shall the Dodgeland School District, Dodge County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $700,000 per year for four years, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year and ending with the 2029-2030 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses, to maintain class sizes at the elementary school level, sustain elective and advanced courses at the middle and high school levels, and continue middle school athletics?
COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETINGS
The District will be offering several information meetings so residents can learn more and get their questions answered. District residents are encouraged to attend these meetings to learn about the upcoming operational referendum.
District Informational Sessions:
No events scheduled at this time. Please check back later.
Municipal Business Meetings:
February 5th - 5:30 p.m. - Village of Lowell
February 9th - 6:00 p.m. - Town of Oak Grove
February 10th - 6:00 p.m. - Town of Lowell
February 10th - 7:00 p.m. - City of Juneau
February 12th - 6:30 p.m. - Village of Reeseville
Community Engagement / Town Hall:
Every Tuesday Morning - Village Garden Restaurant in Juneau
