Are there grants available for newly consolidated districts?
Currently, the state of Wisconsin does provide extra state aid for five years to school districts that consolidate. This money could be considerable, and would help with the implementation of new educational services. As with other forms of state aid, it is important to note that because of the difficult financial challenges facing the state, there is no guarantee that these dollars will continue into the future. However, if Montello and Westfield consolidated, and the state does not eliminate the consolidation aid, the newly consolidated district would be eligible.
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