This amendment would make minor modifications to the Supplemental Aid program passed last budget cycle which provides additional state financial assistance to districts with a large area, low student enrollment, and high proportion of tax-exempt property.
Forest County gets nothing never has.
This amendment would restore the DNR s request for a Willow Flowage Manager position. The Willow Flowage is a unique natural resource area in northern Wisconsin which was recently purchased by the state with Stewardship funds. The resource includes campsites, managed timber areas, and resource coordination. A broad based community board has been overseeing the planned usage of this property. Implementation of their detailed resource plan justifies a full time DNR staff person.