Hustisford School District Referendum Fails

On April 7, the Hustisford School District’s two-year 3.75 million operational referendum, intended to be a bridge to consolation, was voted down by 58% no (861) to 42% yes (612).
It is the fifth consecutive Hustisford School District or Capital referendum since 2021 that has failed to pass.
History of Past Hustisford School District Referendum Voting:
2026: $3.76 million operating referendum over two years (Failed 58% to 42%)

2025: $2.4 million operating referendum over three years (Failed 51% to 49%)
2024: $5.3 million capital referendum (Failed 53% to 47%)
2023: $19.5 million capital referendum (Failed 60% to 40%)
2021: $900,000 operating referendum over three years (Failed 56% to 44%)
2018: $600,000 operating referendum over three years (Passed 53% to 47%)
2017: $5.825 million capital referendum (Failed 58% to 42%)
2016: $5.59 million capital referendum (Failed 52% to 48%)
2014: $600.000 operating referendum over four years (Passed 55% to 45%)
2014: $240,000 referendum (Passed 53% to 47%)
1998: $507,000 capital referendum (Passed 70% to 30%)
1998: $485,000 capital referendum (Passed 57% to 43%)
1998: $187,880 operating referendum over one year (Passed 57% to 43%)
“The Results are devastating with the given recent decisions by our community, the district must now find the best path forward for our kids, starting with the 2026 school year, said Hustisford Interim Superintendent Todd Bugnacki.
“We are working on the best path forward for our students, with the most plausible option being to establish a tuition agreement with a neighboring district for our students to attend for the 2026-27 school year,” said Bugnacki. “During the 2026-27 school year, the district would then pass a resolution and pursue dissolution.”
School Districts have a lasting effect on protecting property values, keeping young families in the community, supporting local businesses, keeping kids engaged in high-quality programming, maintaining support for municipal services (library, park & recreation, etc), retaining local large companies, and providing opportunities for all.
“We care about our students, our families, and our staff, and they deserve better,” said Bugnacki.