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Green Bay Schools Weigh Budget Cuts Amid $8M+ Shortfall
District considers pool closures, program audits, and administrative cuts to address deficit
Mar. 10, 2026 at 10:06am
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The Green Bay School District is facing a budget deficit of up to $8 million in 2026-27 and between $24 million and $32 million in 2027-28 due to the end of a longtime $16.5 million referendum. The district is considering a range of cost-cutting measures, including administrative and central office cuts, closing a pool, and auditing programs like International Baccalaureate and the Fine Arts Institute.
Why it matters
The budget shortfall is a significant challenge for the district, which is under pressure to maintain programs and services for students while addressing the financial constraints. The decisions made will impact the community, with concerns raised about preserving student-focused resources and ensuring transparency and equity.
The details
The district has already implemented some cuts, including reducing six administrative and clerical positions through attrition and cutting central office budgets by 10% for the third year in a row. The Edison Middle School pool will be closed and converted into a new gym, saving an estimated $64,400 annually. The district is also looking at freezing employee steps and benefits, reducing custodial services, and cutting software and technology costs. Closing either the John Dewey Academy of Learning or the Rosa Minoka-Hill School is still a possibility, which could save $190,000 to $250,000 per building annually.
- The district is facing a budget deficit of up to $8 million in 2026-27 and between $24 million and $32 million in 2027-28.
- The board is expected to make decisions on proposed cuts at their next meeting on March 23, 2026.
- The district expects to receive a report on audits of its International Baccalaureate, Fine Arts Institute, and AVID programs by the beginning of May 2026.
The players
Vicki Bayer
Superintendent of the Green Bay School District.
Cale Pulczinski
Chief operations officer for the Green Bay School District.
Green Bay School Board
The governing body of the Green Bay School District, responsible for making decisions on budget cuts and other district policies.
What they’re saying
“One of the public forum speakers said, 'look the students in the eye and say they aren't worth the investment.'”
— Vicki Bayer, Superintendent
“We've cut everything we possibly can to the point where now there will be negative impact.”
— Vicki Bayer, Superintendent
What’s next
The Green Bay School Board is expected to rank the proposed budget cuts at their next meeting on March 23, 2026, at which point they will decide where the district should move to cut costs.
The takeaway
The Green Bay School District is facing a significant budget shortfall, forcing it to make difficult decisions about cutting programs, services, and staff. The community has voiced concerns about preserving resources for students and ensuring transparency, equity, and accountability in the budget-cutting process.
