Dear Colleague:
In 1995 WAEF sued the State of Wisconsin in the landmark Vincent vs. Voight case, winning a critical new standard for a sound, basic education. The justices recognized that school districts have unique needs, and that the Wisconsin Constitution requires a school funding system “…which shall be as nearly uniform as practicable.” While the court did not require changes in school funding at that time, the justices recognized that funding gaps needed to be closed. In the decision, Justice Bablitch, wrote, “If the legislature does nothing, (school districts) will be back demanding their constitutional guarantee.”

In 2020, we once again began preparing and organizing for litigation, and while the progress in the 2023-2025 budget was substantial, the last budget made it clear: our students deserve better. The members of AEF’s Steering Committee believe that the Wisconsin Constitution supports our position, and have unanimously voted to move our case forward.

With this commitment, we will resume preparations with our attorney, hire expert witnesses, and prepare to file when the next budget bill is signed. We will also continue legislative advocacy.

Please remit membership dues of $1.00 per student in the amount corresponding to your Fall, 2025 enrollment with a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $10,000.

School District Name:________________________________________
Superintendent Name and Email: _______________________________
Board President Name and Email:_______________________________
Business Manager Name and Email:_____________________________

Make checks payable to Wisconsin Association for Equity in Funding, and send to: WAEF, c/o New Lisbon School District, 500 S. Forest Street, New Lisbon, WI 53950.

Thank you!