Waunakee school board puts $97.5M facilities referendum on ballot | The Locally Times
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The Waunakee school board unanimously approved a $97.5 million capital referendum for the November 3 ballot.
The Waunakee Community School District Board of Education voted 7-0 on August 10, 2026, to place two referendum questions on the November 3, 2026 ballot. One question is an operational referendum focused on staff compensation, and the other is a capital referendum of up to $97.5 million for the next phase of long-range facilities planning at Waunakee Community High School. The district announced on September 13, 2026, that it will offer several opportunities this fall to learn about the two referendum questions, including community sessions and building tours. The district's referendum webpage includes ballot language, frequently asked questions, financial information, and additional resources. The capital referendum, if approved, would fund the next phase of facilities planning at the high school, but the district's announcement does not specify which projects or improvements the funds would cover. The operational referendum would address staff compensation, but the announcement does not detail the amount or duration of that request.