This week, Governor Tony Evers announced a $90 million investment into K-12 education, resulting in thousands of dollars for schools in Door and Kewaunee counties.  A portion of the money, approximately $15 million, will go towards the Governor’s Get Kids Ahead Initiative, which will provide additional mental health services for schools.  This doubled the initial investment into the program made earlier this year. Districts had to opt into the program to receive the funds, which every district in  Door and Kewaunee counties did.

The other $75 million is being distributed among the state’s districts based on their current enrollment. Districts will receive approximately $91 per student to help retain and recruit staff, offset transportation costs, and cover increased prices due to inflation. The $75 million comes from funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.

You can see how much each school district received in funding below:

Algoma: $38,880 Get Kids Ahead Initiative total, $64,625 Back to School aid
Kewaunee: $45,448 Get Kids Ahead Initiative total, $87,231 Back to School aid
Luxemburg-Casco: $66,986 Get Kids Ahead Initiative total, $161,062 Back to School aid

Gibraltar: $33,934 Get Kids Ahead Initiative total, $47,763 Back to School aid
Sevastopol: $34,358 Get Kids Ahead Initiative total, $49,221 Back to School aid
Southern Door: $47,760 Get Kids Ahead Initiative total, $94,796 Back to School aid
Sturgeon Bay: $48,532 Get Kids Ahead Initiative total, $97,804 Back to School aid
Washington Island: $21,622 Get Kids Ahead Initiative total, $5,560 Back to School aid