Referendum Planning: Community Survey

Updated: November 3, 2025

Planning Process

The Board of Education is beginning to plan for a possible referendum. This is a vote where our community will decide if they are willing to provide additional funding for the day-to-day needs of our schools. The first step is to plan the question that will appear on the ballot and outline the additional help our District needs from our community.

The vote would be on April 7, 2026, on the Spring Election ballot.

What Happens Next?

Now until January 2026: The Board and District leaders will study our needs, look at the costs, and talk with the community. They will use that information to determine the best question to ask voters. The best way for you to share your ideas and help the Board plan is to answer the Community Survey between November 4 and November 26.

January 2026 Board Meeting: The Board will make its final decision and vote to approve the exact words of the question that will be on the ballot, if they decide to move forward with a referendum question.

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: November 4 to November 26, 2025

Share your Input

As the Fond du Lac School District Board of Education considers an operational referendum in the spring of 2026, we want your feedback. Every household in the Fond du Lac School District voting community will receive the community survey in the mail. Please complete and return your survey by November 26, 2025!

Other ways to take the survey

In addition to completing the mailed survey, residents can also take the survey online. Please get in touch with the Superintendent's Office to request additional surveys or verification codes:

Survey FAQs

More information is found on our website.

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