After failed referendums, Mauston school district considers dissolving
“It’s so enrollment driven, which is a challenge in rural areas,” Heesch said. “You’re seeing declining enrollments, your revenues are either flat or decreasing based on those enrollments, while your expenditures, especially through an inflationary period, have increased dramatically.”
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The story hints at the real problem, which is the district’s falling enrollment. Per DPI figures, Mauston has about 11% fewer kids now than 20 years ago.
