You can learn more about how Southern Door School District is viewing its financial landscape for the future at a community roundtable discussion being held next month. Entitled “Investing in Education – The District’s Financial Outlook,” the event looks to be transparent about the future funding challenges and strategic budgeting they are facing. Part of that future includes federal funding that has been threatened to be cut differently. According to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, federal funding makes up between two percent (Washington Island) and 11 percent (Algoma) of the total budget for area school districts, covering costs associated with school lunch programs, special education services, and staffing. For Southern Door School District, federal funding makes up about seven percent ($861,351) of its total funding. Southern Door School District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Krutzik says that as the district plans for the future, they must engage the community in discussions about the financial health of their schools and ensure that students continue to receive a high-quality education at financially responsible levels. Residents are encouraged to participate in the community discussion on April 29th from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. inside the Eagle Gym. You can see the federal funding snapshot of all of the school districts in Door and Kewaunee counties by clicking the links below.
