Investing in Fondy's Future: April 7, 2026 Operational Referendum
Updated: February 5, 2026
Board of Education Approves Operational Referendum Question for the April 7 Ballot
The Fond du Lac School District faces a structural deficit in the coming years. To address the budget shortfall, the Board has approved an operational referendum question and will continue evaluating expenses to make reductions while meeting our students' needs.
The vote will be on April 7, 2026, on the Spring Election ballot.
What Happens Next?
Now until April 2026: The Board and District leaders will educate the community about the needs of our District and the operational referendum that voters will see on the April 7 ballot.
How to Stay Informed
Your Board of Education and District leaders are committed to keeping you informed about our plans. We want you to know the facts every step of the way. Check back here often as we will add updates, meeting dates, and new information to this website.
Contact us:
General Inquiries:
referendum2026@fonddulac.k12.wi.us
Matt Steinbarth
Superintendent
920-906-6502
steinbarthm@fonddulac.k12.wi.us
Mike Gerlach
Chief of Finance and Operations
920-906-6540
gerlachm@fonddulac.k12.wi.us
Halle Soczka, Media Contact
Communications and Executive Services
920-906-6502
soczkah@fonddulac.k12.wi.us
Members of the Fond du Lac School District Board of Education
Community Survey
Thank you for sharing your feedback!
We appreciate all 2,633 responses from our community to our Community Survey! Here's what we learned:
53.8% of people are likely to support the referendum.
The top three most important things across staff, parents, and community members are:
Transparent decision-making
Recruiting & retaining high-quality staff
School safety and security
Community members support exploring school closure
The full results of the Community Survey were presented to the Board of Education at their meeting on December 8, 2025. Watch the meeting on our YouTube Channel.
