Southwest Wisconsin schools are receiving more than $500,000 in state aid to address staffing issues. The money will be distributed on a per-student basis, with districts receiving about $91 per student. Districts can use the funds over the next several years to recruit and retain staff, address the rising costs of supplies and services due to inflation and provide classroom support for students.
Recipients include:
- Platteville School District receiving over $130,000
- Lancaster Community Schools receiving almost $90,000
- Darlington Community Schools receiving nearly $80,000
- Cuba City School District receiving over $55,000
- Southwestern receiving almost $50,000
- Benton School District receiving over $20,000
- Shullsburg School District receiving over $30,000
