Starving Our Schools: How State Policy Is Draining Public Education

Why are we being asked to go to referendum again—and again—just to keep our public schools running?

Join us for a powerful and eye-opening seminar with Denise Gaumer Hutchison,NE Regional Organizer for
the Wisconsin Public Education Network, who will break down what’s really happening with public school funding at the state level—and why communities like ours are being forced to fill the gap.

Denise will walk us through:

How Wisconsin’s school funding system actually works

Why state policy is leaving public schools underfunded

The growing impact of private voucher programs on public education

What repeated referendums mean for taxpayers, students, and long-term stability

What we can do—locally and statewide—to push for meaningful change

This is more than a presentation—it’s a chance to understand the system, ask questions, and get equipped to take action.

If you’ve ever wondered why our schools are struggling despite strong community support, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
Come informed. Leave empowered. Bring a friend.