The board of Independent School District No. 1 (Aitkin Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 4.609% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The additional revenue from the proposed capital project levy authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation, replacement, support and maintenance of software, software licenses, computers, improved technology equipment, networks, infrastructure, the costs of technology related personnel and training, the purchase and replacement of school buses and school-related transportation vehicles, and deferred maintenance and renovation projects at school district sites and facilities. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $900,000 for taxes payable in 2022, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $9,000,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 1 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
The board of Independent School District No. 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Public Schools), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $828.22 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation, that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2022. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2022 for taxes payable in 2023 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Public Schools), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
The board of Independent School District No. 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Public Schools), Minnesota has proposed to renew its expiring capital project levy authorization in the amount of 1.55% times the net tax capacity of the School District to provide funds for the purchase, installation, support and maintenance of software and technology for school instruction. The proposed tax rate is not being increased from the previous year's rate. The proposed renewal of the expiring capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $4,426,491 for taxes first levied in 2021, payable in 2022, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $44,264,911. Shall the renewal of the expiring capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Public Schools), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
The board of Independent School District No. 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Public Schools), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District's general education revenue by $275 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2022 for taxes payable in 2023 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the general education revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Public Schools), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 14 (Fridley Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,200,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of fifth grade classroom additions at the Hayes and Stevenson Elementary School Sites; the expansion and modernization of learning spaces at school sites and facilities, and the completion of various deferred maintenance projects at school sites and facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 2889 (Lake Park Audubon) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $21,630,000 for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities including the construction and equipping of classroom additions at the Lake Park Audubon Elementary School, the renovation and remodeling of special education spaces, the construction and equipping of flexible learning spaces and small group spaces, remodeling and updating of the office suite, cafeteria, bathrooms, locker rooms, kitchen, gymnasium, and playground at that school, roof repair and replacement, the acquisition, construction and installation of HVAC improvements, safety and security upgrades, and the construction of site, sidewalk, parking lot, and traffic flow improvements at the elementary school site?
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 2889 (Lake Park Audubon) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,330,000 for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a career and technical education addition at the Lake Park Audubon Secondary School, the creation of collaboration learning areas, and renovation and remodeling of the media center at that school?
The board of Independent School District No. 31 (Bemidji), Minnesota has proposed to revoke all of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $180 per pupil and replace that authorization with a new authorization of $460 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 2022 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the revocation of the existing referendum authorization and the new authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 31 (Bemidji), Minnesota be approved?
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 75 (St. Clair), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including, but not limited to, various deferred capital projects including heating and ventilation systems and a classroom addition at the High School?
The board of Independent School District No. 75 (St. Clair), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District’s general education revenue to $500 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 2022 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the new referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 75 (St. Clair), Minnesota be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 88 (New Ulm Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorizations of $70.32 per pupil and $717.16 per pupil and to replace those authorizations with a new authorization of $787.48 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2022 unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorizations be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 88 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 88 (New Ulm Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $200 per pupil to fund career and technical education programs. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2022 unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 88 be approved?
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 108 (Central Public Schools), Minnesota (the “School District”), be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $25,475,000, for the purpose of providing funds for the acquisition, betterment and equipping of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, safety and security enhancements, the completion of various deferred maintenance projects, environmental systems improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, technology infrastructure improvements, parking expansion, expansion and modernization of special education spaces, a new boys and girls locker room, weight room, fitness center; and, modernization of classrooms, including the creation of flexible learning spaces, STEM labs and new furniture?
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 108 (Central Public Schools), Minnesota (the “School District”), be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $13,380,000, for the purpose of providing funds for acquisition, and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, construction of an additional two-court auxiliary gymnasium at the High School; construction of a new athletic stadium for track, soccer, and football with concessions, visitor seating, synthetic turf, and parking; construction of a new wrestling training room; and creation of an additional ball field with bleachers?
The board of Independent School District No. 112 (Eastern Carver County), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $550 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 2022 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the general education revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 112 (Eastern Carver County), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2884 (Red Rock Central) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $41,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new preK-12 school facility to be located in Lamberton?
The board of Independent School District No. 1 (Aitkin Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 4.609% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The additional revenue from the proposed capital project levy authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation, replacement, support and maintenance of software, software licenses, computers, improved technology equipment, networks, infrastructure, the costs of technology related personnel and training, the purchase and replacement of school buses and school-related transportation vehicles, and deferred maintenance and renovation projects at school district sites and facilities. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $900,000 for taxes payable in 2022, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $9,000,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 1 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
Shall the City of Lakeville be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in the amount not to exceed $38,000,000 to develop recreational trails, construct new community park facilities, improve existing parks and athletic courts, construct an outdoor ice sheet at Hasse Arena, and make improvements to arts and environmental learning centers? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
The board of Independent School District No. 197 (West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $224.48 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2022, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 197 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
The board of Independent School District No. 2172 (Kenyon-Wanamingo Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $950 per pupil. A portion of this proposed new authority would replace the existing referendum revenue authorization of $295.68 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2022, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 2908 (Brandon-Evansville), Minnesota (the “School District”), be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,500,000, for the purpose of providing funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, safety and security improvements, renovation of existing space into classrooms, gymnasium, career and technical shop and community fitness room additions, construction of new parking lots and new storage shed at the Brandon school facility and including but not limited to, safety and security improvements, classroom addition, gymnasium addition, renovation of existing space to provide more classrooms, new parent drop-off area, demolition of three story building and construction of new parking lots at the Evansville school facility?
The board of Independent School District No. 241 (Albert Lea Area Schools) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $580.99 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2022, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 241 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 2172 (Kenyon-Wanamingo Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $950 per pupil. A portion of this proposed new authority would replace the existing referendum revenue authorization of $295.68 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2022, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
The Board of Independent School District No. 264 (Herman-Norcross) has proposed to renew its expiring referendum revenue authorization of $1,562.08 per pupil, which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first effective for taxes payable in 2022 and would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 264 be approved?
The Board of Independent School District No 264 (Herman-Norcross) has proposed to renew its expiring capital project levy authorization in the amount of 1.22% times the net tax capacity of the school district, which expires after taxes payable in 2024. The proposed tax rate is not being increased from the previous year's rate. The renewed capital levy authorization will raise approximately $65.1 54 for taxes payable in 2025, the first year it is to be levied, and would be applicable for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $651,541 . The money raised by the capital project levy authorization will be used to cover costs related to bus and van fleet replacement, technology equipment upgrades, technology support, and replacement of asbestos tiles throughout the school. The project or projects provided for by this authorization are estimated to commence no more than five (5) years from the date of the special election authorizing the approval of the capital project levy authorization. The projects are not required to receive a review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the renewal of the capital projects levy authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 264 be approved?
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 2342 (West Central Area Schools), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds of the School District in an aggregate amount not to exceed $37,030,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities including, but not limited to, construction of a new South elementary school in Hoffman and construction and renovation at Noth elementary school in Elbow Lake including, but not limited to, site acquisition and improvements at the elementary sites by means of site development, demolition and abatement, modernization, and beautification?
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 2342 (West Central Area Schools), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds of the School District in an aggregate amount not to exceed *4,870,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities including, but not limited to, expanding classroom spaces and labs, adding equipment and furniture to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), Career and Technical Education, a Student Fitness Center, the Media Center and other general updates to facility grounds?
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 2342 (West Central Area Schools), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds of the School District in an aggregate amount amount not to exceed $5,495,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities including, but not limited to, construction and equipping of a track and filed complex, construction of a softball and baseball field complex and to repair and upgrade other outdoor grounds and structures?
Shall the Minneapolis City Charter be amended to adopt a change in its form of government to an Executive Mayor-Legislative Council structure to shift certain powers to the Mayor, consolidating administrative authority over all operating departments under the Mayor, and eliminating the Executive Committee?
Shall the Minneapolis City Charter be amended to remove the Police Department and replace it with a Department of Public Safety that employs a comprehensive public health approach to the delivery of functions by the Department of Public Safety, with those specific functions to be determined by the Mayor and City Council by ordinance; which will not be subject to exclusive mayoral power over its establishment, maintenance, and command; and which could include licensed peace officers (police officers), if necessary, to fulfill its responsibilities for public safety, with the general nature of the amendments being briefly indicated in the explanatory note below, which is made a part of this ballot? Explanatory Note: This amendment would create a Department of Public Safety combining public safety functions through a comprehensive public health approach to be determined by the Mayor and Council. The department would be led by a Commissioner nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the Council. The Police Department, and its chief, would be removed from the City Charter. The Public Safety Department could include police officers, but the minimum funding requirement would be eliminated.
Shall the Minneapolis City Charter be amended to authorize the City Council to regulate rents on private residential property in the City of Minneapolis, with the general nature of the amendments being indicated in the explanatory note below, which is made a part of this ballot? Explanatory Note: This amendment would: 1. Authorize the City Council to regulate rents on private residential property in the City of Minneapolis by ordinance. 2. Provide that an ordinance regulating rents on private residential property could be enacted in two different and independent ways: a. The City Council may enact the ordinance. b. The City Council may refer the ordinance as a ballot question to be decided by the voters for approval at an election. If more than half of the votes cast on the ballot question are in favor of its adoption, the ordinance would take effect 30 days after the election, or at such other time as provided in the ordinance.
The board of Independent School District No. 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Public Schools), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $828.22 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation, that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2022. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2022 for taxes payable in 2023 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Public Schools), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
The board of Independent School District No. 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Public Schools), Minnesota has proposed to renew its expiring capital project levy authorization in the amount of 1.55% times the net tax capacity of the School District to provide funds for the purchase, installation, support and maintenance of software and technology for school instruction. The proposed tax rate is not being increased from the previous year's rate. The proposed renewal of the expiring capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $4,426,491 for taxes first levied in 2021, payable in 2022, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $44,264,911. Shall the renewal of the expiring capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Public Schools), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
The board of Independent School District No. 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Public Schools), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District's general education revenue by $275 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2022 for taxes payable in 2023 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the general education revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Public Schools), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
The board of Independent School District No. 879 (Delano Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $374.89 per pupil, and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $970 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2022, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 879 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 299 (Caledonia Area Public Schools) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $460 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2022. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years beginning with taxes payable in 2023, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board if Independent School District No. 299 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 31 (Bemidji), Minnesota has proposed to revoke all of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $180 per pupil and replace that authorization with a new authorization of $460 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 2022 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the revocation of the existing referendum authorization and the new authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 31 (Bemidji), Minnesota be approved?
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 477 (Princeton Public Schools), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $55,240,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities?
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 477 (Princeton Public Schools), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds of the School District in an aggregate amount not to exceed $12,935,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including, but not limited to, the construction and equipping of a Princeton Public Schools Activities and Community Center located on the Princeton High School property?
The board of Independent School District No. 911 (Cambridge-Isanti Schools) has proposed to increase it's general education revenue $565 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2022, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 911 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
The board of Independent School District No. 911 (Cambridge-Isanti Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $121 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, commencing with taxes payable in 2022, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law, and is contingent upon the passage of School District Question 1. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of lndependent School District No. 911 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
The board of Independent School District No. 345 (New London-Spicer) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,020 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 345 be approved?
If School District Question 1 is approved, the school district has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by having the proposed authorization in School District Question 1 increase each year by the rate of inflation. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 345 be approved?
The board oflndependent School District No. 741 (Paynesville Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $531 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 741 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 378 (Dawson-Boyd), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District's general education revenue to $460 per pupil, which is $190.46 per pupil over the existing referendum levy authorization of $269.54 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 2022 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the general education revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 378 (Dawson-Boyd), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
The board of Independent School District No. 690 (Warroad), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $763.21 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 2022 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the new referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 690 (Warroad), Minnesota be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 690 (Warroad), Minnesota has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 4.788% times the net tax capacity of the School District. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $300,000 for taxes first levied in 2021, payable in 2022, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $3,000,000. The proposed authorization will provide funds to finance the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment; costs related to the support and maintenance of technology; costs related to training staff in the use of technology; and the purchase and installation of classroom equipment. Shall the capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 690 (Warroad), Minnesota be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 508 (St. Peter Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $410 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 508 be approved?
Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 403 be approved?
The school board of Independent School District No. 447 (Grygla Public School) has proposed to renew its referendum revenue authorization in the amount of $211.93 per pupil, which expires at the end of taxes-payable year 2021. The renewed authorization amount of $211.93 per pupil proposed in this ballot question would be first effective for taxes payable in 2022, and would be applicable for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the referendum levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 447 be approved?
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 447 (Grygla Public School) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,995,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including without limitation the construction of improvements to indoor air quality, boiler replacement, and other deferred maintenance projects at the District's existing school sites and facilities?
If School District Question 1 is approved, the school board of Independent School District No. 447 (Grygla Public School) has additionally proposed to increase the school district's referendum revenue authorization by $248.07 per pupil, which would result in a total renewal plus-increase authorization amount of $460.00 per pupil. This authorization would be first effective for taxes payable in 2022, and would be applicable for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the referendum levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 447 (Grygla Public School) also be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 2683 (Greenbush-Middle River) has proposed to renew the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $506.05 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six years, beginning with taxes payable in 2022, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2683 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 2683 (Greenbush-Middle River) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $700 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2683 be approved?
The board oflndependent School District No. 741 (Paynesville Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $531 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 741 be approved?
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 477 (Princeton Public Schools), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $55,240,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities?
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 477 (Princeton Public Schools), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds of the School District in an aggregate amount not to exceed $12,935,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including, but not limited to, the construction and equipping of a Princeton Public Schools Activities and Community Center located on the Princeton High School property?
Shall the City of Saint Peter, Minnesota (the "City") be authorized to finance the construction of a new fire station in the City by imposing a sales and use tax of one-half of one percent (0.5%)? An affirmative vote would impose the tax until a total is raised of $9,121,000 (plus amounts needed to pay interest and costs of issuance on bonds issued to finance the project) or for 40 years, whichever comes first.
The School Board of Independent School District No. 507 (Nicollet), Minnesota (the “School District”) has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $818.11 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021, and to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $400 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization of $1,218.11 would be first levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 2022 and be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum and the increase in general education revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 507 (Nicollet) be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 508 (St. Peter Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $410 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 508 be approved?
The School Board of Independent School District No. 846 (Breckenridge Public Schools), Minnesota, has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $519.62 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2022, and to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $150.65 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization of $670.27 would be first levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 2022 and be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum and the increase in general education revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 846 (Breckenridge Public Schools) be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 846 (Breckenridge Public Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $83,920,000, for the purpose of providing funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, razing the current elementary school for construction of a new PreK through 12 building and community gym? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
If School District Ballot Question 2 is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 846 (Breckenridge Public Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,290,000, for the purpose of providing funds for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, the construction of a multi-purpose arena featuring seasonal indoor ice opportunities at the new PreK through 12 site? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
The Board of Independent School District No. 564 (Thief River Falls), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $90.04 per pupil, that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021, and increase the School District’s general education revenue by $987.53 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization of $1,077.57 would be first levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 2022 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum authorization and the increase in the general education revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 564 (Thief River Falls), Minnesota be approved?
Should the City adopt the proposed Ordinance limiting rent increases? The Ordinance limits residential rent increases to no more than 3% in a 12-month period, regardless of whether there is a change of occupancy. The Ordinance also directs the City to create a process for landlords to request an exception to the 3% limit based on the right to a reasonable return on investment. A "yes" vote is a vote in favor of limiting rent increases. A "no" vote is a vote against limiting rent increases.
The board of Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $206.83 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2022. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2023, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 622 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
The board of Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 2.626% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $3,000,000 for taxes payable in 2022, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $30,000,000. The additional revenue from the proposed capital project levy authorization will provide funds for the acquisition of curriculum materials, and the acquisition, installation, replacement, support and maintenance of software, software licenses, computers, improved technology equipment, networks, infrastructure, and the costs of technology related personnel and training. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 622 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
The school board of Independent School District No. 623 (Roseville Area Schools) has proposed to renew its referendum revenue authorization in the amount of $972.09 per pupil, which expires at the end of taxes-payable year 2021. The renewed authorization amount of $972.09 per pupil proposed in this ballot question would be first effective for taxes payable in 2022, and would increase annually by the rate of inflation as determined by statute, provided that actual referendum revenue authorization for any year would not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. This authorization would be applicable for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the referendum levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 623 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, the school board of Independent School District No. 623 has additionally proposed to increase the school district's referendum revenue authorization by $905.00 per pupil, which would result in a total of renewal-plus-increase authorization amount of $1,877.09 per pupil. This authorization would be first effective for taxes payable for 2022, and would increase annually by the rate of inflation as determined by statute, provided that actual referendum revenue authorization for any year would not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. This authorization would be applicable for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the referendum levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 623 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
The board of Independent School District No. 2897 (Redwood Area Schools) has proposed to renew the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $321.18 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2022, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2897 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
The board of Independent School District No. 2897 (Redwood Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $138.82 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2897 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
The school board of Independent School District No. 2890 (Renville County West Public Schools) has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authorization in the amount of $110 per pupil. The increased authorization proposed in this ballot question would be first effective for taxes payable in 2022, and would be applicable for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the referendum levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 2890 be approved?
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved by a majority of District voters, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2890 (Renville County West Public Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,910,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including without limitation demolition of the existing swimming pool and construction of a new swimming pool and related parking to serve the District's school sites and facilities?
The board of Independent School District No. 671 (Hills-Beaver Creek) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $897.15 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2022. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2023, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 671 be approved?
In School District Question 1, the board of Independent School District No. 671 (Hills-Beaver Creek) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $897.15 per pupil for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2023. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the inflationary increase in the revenue proposed by the board also be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 690 (Warroad), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $763.21 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 2022 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the new referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 690 (Warroad), Minnesota be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 690 (Warroad), Minnesota has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 4.788% times the net tax capacity of the School District. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $300,000 for taxes first levied in 2021, payable in 2022, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $3,000,000. The proposed authorization will provide funds to finance the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment; costs related to the support and maintenance of technology; costs related to training staff in the use of technology; and the purchase and installation of classroom equipment. Shall the capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 690 (Warroad), Minnesota be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 2683 (Greenbush-Middle River) has proposed to renew the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $506.05 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six years, beginning with taxes payable in 2022, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2683 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 2683 (Greenbush-Middle River) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $700 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2683 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 698 (Floodwood Public Schools), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District's general education revenue by $1,815 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 2022 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the new referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 698 (Floodwood Public Schools), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
The board of Independent School District No. 719 (Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools), Minnesota has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 4.765% times the net tax capacity of the School District. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $3,500,000 for taxes first levied in 2021, payable in 2022, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $35,000,000. The proposed authorization will provide funds to increase technology access for students and staff through the acquisition and maintenance of student and staff devices, school safety and security, learning technology, technology support staff, network infrastructure and operational software. Shall the capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 719 (Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools), Minnesota be approved?
The Board of Independent School District No. 720, Shakopee, has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authorization by [AMOUT] per pupil. [The amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation.] The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be effective beginning with taxes payable in [YEAR] and would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 720 be approved?
The Board of Independent School District No. 720, Shakopee, has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authorization by an additional [AMOUNT] per pupil. [The amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation.] The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be effective beginning with taxes payable in [YEAR] and would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. [Provided that Ballot Question No. 1 is approved,] shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 720 be approved?
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 726 (Becker Public Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $37,500,000, for the purpose of providing funds for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, remodeling and equipping of various educational and program spaces, remodeling and equipping of career and technical education facilities, addressing various deferred maintenance and infra-structure needs, constructing and equipping of an early childhood extension at the Primary School, constructing and equipping of additional classrooms at the Middle School, constructing and equipping of a transportation facility, and construction of secure entrances at all school sites?
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 726 (Becker Public Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $6,800,000, for the purpose of providing funds for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, constructing and equipping of additional early childhood classrooms and remodeling to create a multi-purpose space as part of the early childhood extension proposed in Question 1, installing synthetic turf at the existing multi-purpose stadium field, installing lighting at various baseball and softball fields?
The board oflndependent School District No. 741 (Paynesville Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $531 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 741 be approved?
The Board of Independent School District No. 264 (Herman-Norcross) has proposed to renew its expiring referendum revenue authorization of $1,562.08 per pupil, which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first effective for taxes payable in 2022 and would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 264 be approved?
The Board of Independent School District No 264 (Herman-Norcross) has proposed to renew its expiring capital project levy authorization in the amount of 1.22% times the net tax capacity of the school district, which expires after taxes payable in 2024. The proposed tax rate is not being increased from the previous year's rate. The renewed capital levy authorization will raise approximately $65.1 54 for taxes payable in 2025, the first year it is to be levied, and would be applicable for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $651,541 . The money raised by the capital project levy authorization will be used to cover costs related to bus and van fleet replacement, technology equipment upgrades, technology support, and replacement of asbestos tiles throughout the school. The project or projects provided for by this authorization are estimated to commence no more than five (5) years from the date of the special election authorizing the approval of the capital project levy authorization. The projects are not required to receive a review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the renewal of the capital projects levy authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 264 be approved?
The regular municipal election date for the City of Benson is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each odd numbered year. Shall the Charter of the City of Benson be amended to move the regular municipal election date from each odd numbered year to each even numbered year?
The current charter language regarding filling city council vacancies needs to be moved from the Charter to the Ordinance section and updated in order to comply with current election law. Shall the Charter of the City of Benson be amended to move the procedures for filling city council vacancies from the Charter to Ordinance?
The board of Independent School District No. 2753 (Long Prairie-Grey Eagle) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $249.24 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2022. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2023, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2753 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
The Board of Independent School District No. 264 (Herman-Norcross) has proposed to renew its expiring referendum revenue authorization of $1,562.08 per pupil, which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first effective for taxes payable in 2022 and would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 264 be approved?
The Board of Independent School District No 264 (Herman-Norcross) has proposed to renew its expiring capital project levy authorization in the amount of 1.22% times the net tax capacity of the school district, which expires after taxes payable in 2024. The proposed tax rate is not being increased from the previous year's rate. The renewed capital levy authorization will raise approximately $65.1 54 for taxes payable in 2025, the first year it is to be levied, and would be applicable for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $651,541 . The money raised by the capital project levy authorization will be used to cover costs related to bus and van fleet replacement, technology equipment upgrades, technology support, and replacement of asbestos tiles throughout the school. The project or projects provided for by this authorization are estimated to commence no more than five (5) years from the date of the special election authorizing the approval of the capital project levy authorization. The projects are not required to receive a review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the renewal of the capital projects levy authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 264 be approved?
The School Board of Independent School District No. 803 (Wheaton Area Schools), Minnesota (the “School District”) has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $731.99 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021, and to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $530 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization of $1,261.99 would be first levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 2022 and be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum and the increase in general education revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 803 (Wheaton Area Schools) be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
The City of Cottage Grove is asking for voter approval to issue and sell its general obligations bonds in an amount not to exceed $39,200,000 for the acquisition, design, construction and betterment of a Community Center that will include an Aquatic Center, Playground Areas and a Sports Dome. The Community Center will provide opportunities for the arts, recreation, aquatics, athletics, community programming, and events. Shall the City of Cottage Grove issue and sell its general obligations bonds in an amount not to exceed $39,200,000 for the acquisition, design, construction and betterment of a Community Center that will include an Aquatic Center, Playground Areas and a Sports Dome in order to provide opportunities for the arts, recreation, aquatics, athletics, community programming, and events? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
The board of Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $206.83 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2022. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2023, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 622 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
The board of Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 2.626% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $3,000,000 for taxes payable in 2022, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $30,000,000. The additional revenue from the proposed capital project levy authorization will provide funds for the acquisition of curriculum materials, and the acquisition, installation, replacement, support and maintenance of software, software licenses, computers, improved technology equipment, networks, infrastructure, and the costs of technology related personnel and training. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 622 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
The board of Independent School District No. 832 (Mahtomedi Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 2.73% times the net tax capacity of the school district. This authorization would renew the school district’s existing capital project levy authorization for technology which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021. The revenue raised from the proposed capital levy authorization will be used to provide funds for school district technology, including the acquisition, installation, replacement, support and maintenance of software, software licenses, computers, improved technology equipment, technology systems related to security and operations, and to pay the costs of technology related personnel and training. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $742,512 for taxes payable in 2022, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $7,425,000. Shall the capital project levy Authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 832 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
School District Question 1 Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 833 (South Washington County Schools), Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,536.60 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,886.60 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 2022 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the revocation of the existing referendum authorization and the new authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 833 (South Washington County Schools), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
School District Question 2 Revoking Existing Capital Project Levy Authorization; Approving New Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 833 (South Washington County Schools), Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District’s existing capital project levy authorization in the amount of 1.820% times the net tax capacity of the School District and to replace that authorization with a new capital project levy authorization in the amount of 3.383% times the net tax capacity of the School District to provide funds for the acquisition and installation of improved instructional technology, technology systems, and technology support staffing. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $5,000,000 for taxes first levied in 2021, payable in 2022, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $50,000,000. Shall the revocation of the existing capital project levy authorization and the approval of the new capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 833 (South Washington County Schools), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
The board of Independent School District No. 834 (Stillwater Area Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,697.55 per pupil. A portion of this proposed new authority would replace the existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,307.55 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 834 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
The board of Independent School District No. 834 (Stillwater Area Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 4.001% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed authorization will raise approximately $4,700,00 for taxes payable in 2022, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded by the proposed capital project levy authorization during that time period is approximately $47,000,000. The additional revenue from the proposed capital project levy authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation, replacement, support and maintenance of software, software licenses, computers, improved technology equipment, networks, infrastructure, and the costs of technology related personnel and training. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 834 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
The School Board of Independent School District No. 846 (Breckenridge Public Schools), Minnesota, has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $519.62 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2022, and to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $150.65 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization of $670.27 would be first levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 2022 and be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum and the increase in general education revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 846 (Breckenridge Public Schools) be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 846 (Breckenridge Public Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $83,920,000, for the purpose of providing funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, razing the current elementary school for construction of a new PreK through 12 building and community gym? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
If School District Ballot Question 2 is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 846 (Breckenridge Public Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,290,000, for the purpose of providing funds for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, the construction of a multi-purpose arena featuring seasonal indoor ice opportunities at the new PreK through 12 site? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 876 (Annandale) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $76,765,000 for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new high school facility; the construction and equipping of additions and renovations to the existing high school facility to convert that facility for use as a middle school; the decommissioning of the existing Annandale Middle School site, and the construction and equipping of additions and renovations to the existing elementary school facility to provide additional space for early childhood education programs?
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 876 (Annandale) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,700,000 for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of an auditorium at the new high school facility?
The board of Independent School District No. 879 (Delano Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $374.89 per pupil, and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $970 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2022, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 879 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 882 (Monticello Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $475 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for five years beginning with taxes payable in 2022 unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 882 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 882 (Monticello Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $275 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 882 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 882 (Monticello Public Schools) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 4.606% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $2,000,000 for taxes payable in 2022, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $20,000,000. The additional revenue from the proposed capital project levy authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation, replacement, support and maintenance of software, software licenses, computers, improved technology equipment, networks, infrastructure, and the costs of technology related personnel and training. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 882 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No. 885 (St. Michael-Albertville) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,195 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2022, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 885 be approved?
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