Effects of the Revenue Caps on Wisconsin's School Districts, 1996-97 School Year

Introduction and Summary of Significant Findings

Property Taxes in Wisconsin

Efforts to Reduce Property Taxes

Impact of Acts 16 and 27 on Average Property Taxes and on School Districts

The Current Study

Cost-Cutting Actions Since 1993-94

Relationship Between Number of Cost-Saving Actions and District Spending Levels

Relationship Between Number of Cost-Saving Actions and Changes in Enrollment

Perceptions About the Long-Term Effects of The Revenue Caps

Effect on Employee Morale

Footnotes