Fall 2024 Referendum

The Waunakee Community School District Board of Education (BOE) met on Monday, August 12, 2024. The following key actions were taken to support the ongoing development and operational needs of the Waunakee Community School District:

1) Passed a resolution authorizing the School District budget to exceed the revenue limit for recurring and non-recurring purposes for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years.

2) Passed a resolution to hold a referendum election on exceeding the revenue limit for recurring and non-recurring purposes for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) As we approach Tuesday, November 5, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible community - our students, staff, families, and community members - for actively engaging in this year’s election process. Whether you attended our community informational sessions, submitted thoughtful questions via email, or shared conversations with others, your involvement has shown the strength of our collective voice.

This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resource was crafted directly from questions we gathered during our informational sessions, designed to provide clear answers and context on topics that emerged as significant to our families and community members.

We encourage everyone to review the FAQ as a final resource before heading to the polls.

Community Engagement Informational SessionsPlease join District Administrators to learn more about the upcoming fall 2024 school district referendum. The school district will be hosting additional information sessions throughout our community. All sessions will begin with a welcome, short district presentation, and will conclude with questions/answers discussion with participants.

Community Engagement Informational Sessions - Join Us!

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

November 2024 Referendum Information Presentation

2024 Referendum Question

The School Board of the Waunakee Community School District be authorized to exceed the revenue limit by $8.6 million for the 2025-2026 school year, and by an additional $500,000 (for a total of $9.1 million) for the 2026-2027 school year and thereafter, for recurring* purposes consisting of maintaining programs and services and for employee compensation; and by an additional $1.05 million for the 2025-2026 school year (for a combined total of $9.65 million), and by $2.1 million for the 2026-2027 school year (for a combined total of $11.2 million), for non-recurring** purposes consisting of employee compensation expenses.

*A recurring referendum allows a school district to levy additional dollars on an ongoing basis.
**A non-recurring referendum allows a school district to levy additional dollars for a period of time defined in the resolution (set end date).

Voting and Absentee Information

Voting Information

Voters can register in the following ways. All voters must provide a Proof of Residence document when registering to vote by mail, in-person in the clerk’s office, or at the polls on Election Day. The information below is taken from this page at MyVote.wi.gov.

October 16, 2024	Deadline to Register by Mail	Voter registration form, along with proof of residence, must be postmarked no later than October 16, 2024.
October 16, 2024	Deadline to Register to Vote	Voters who are able to match their name, date of birth, Wisconsin Drive License or State ID number, and address with the Wisconsin DMV can register to vote online through October 16, 2024.
November 1, 2024	Deadline to Register at Municipal Clerk's Office	Voters may register in-person in their municipal clerk's office during the clerk's business hours until 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2024.
November 5, 2024	Deadline to Register at Polling Place	Voters may register to vote at their polling place on Election Day, November 5, 2024.

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Absentee Voting Information

All voters in Wisconsin can request an absentee ballot be mailed to them for any reason. Voters must be registered before they can request an absentee ballot. Voters may request their absentee ballot in writing. To request an absentee ballot on MyVote.wi.gov, click here. You must provide a photo ID with your absentee ballot request. The information below is taken from this page at MyVote.wi.gov.

September 19, 2024	Deadline for municipal clerks to send absentee ballots to voters with an active request already on file.	Municipal clerks can begin mailing absentee ballots once official ballots are received and have until September 19, 2024 to send ballots to all voters with a request on file by that day. Requests received after September 19, 2024 must be fulfilled within 24-48 business hours.
October 31, 2024	Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot- Regular and Permanent Overseas Voters	If you are a regular or a Permanent Overseas Voters, your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 31, 2024.
November 1, 2024	Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot- Indefinitely Confined and Military	If a voter is indefinitely confined, or military and not away from home, your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2024.
October 22 - November 3	Deadline for In-Person Absentee	Voters can possibly request and vote an absentee ballot in-person in their municipal clerk’s office through November 3, 2024. Office hours vary by municipality. Some municipal offices may not offer additional in-person absentee hours.
November 5, 2024	Deadline for Hospitalized Voters	Voters who are in a hospital may request a ballot be brought to them by an appointed agent if they are hospitalized in the 7 days preceding the election.
November 5, 2024	Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot- Military	If a voter is in the military and away from home, then your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024.
November 5, 2024	Deadline to Return Absentee Ballot	If you have already received an absentee ballot, you must return your absentee ballot by mail or delivery to your municipal clerk. Your ballot must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, 2024.