School Funding
School Funding
How state aid, property values, and local taxes come together to support our schools.
Wisconsin’s funding system can be complicated. These short videos and resources break down the key pieces and explain what they mean for the Oostburg School District and our community.
Why OSD Is Receiving Less State Aid This Year
In this video, we explain how rising property values, declining resident enrollment, and changes in school spending across Wisconsin affect the amount of state aid OSD receives and why that can shift more of the school funding burden to local taxpayers. We’re continuing to work with our local legislators and others across Wisconsin to better understand the system and advocate for a funding approach that works for our district and communities across the state. A related story from Channel 58 is included in the comments for those who would like to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have additional questions? Contact us and we’ll be happy to help!
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Wisconsin public schools receive funding from a combination of state aid, local property taxes, and other revenue sources. The amount and type of funding a district receives can vary based on several factors.
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Wisconsin’s school funding system connects state aid, local property values, and the amount a district can raise locally. Changes in one part of the system can affect the others.
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School funding can change as state funding formulas, enrollment, property values, state aid, local revenues, and other factors change.