Ballot Questions

The following list includes constitutional amendments, county, municipal, and school district questions.
 

Anoka

City Question 1 (City of Lino Lakes-080)

FINANCING OF STREET PROJECT AND LEVYING OF TAXES
Should the City of Lino Lakes be authorized to undertake the 2009 street reconstruction project, and to pay approximately 51.5% of the cost from special assessments levied according to city policies and 48.5% of the cost from the city general fund including revenues from a levy on all taxable property in the city?

School District Question 1 (ISD #011)

REPLACING EXPIRED AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVING INFLATIONARY INCREASE IN AUTHORITY
The school board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $645.81 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the portion of the school district’s prior authorization which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be an increase of $84.05 over the school district’s expired authorization. The proposed new 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. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No.11 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #011)

ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO MAINTAIN STABILITY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The school board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $338.30 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 Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 also be approved?

School District Question 3 (ISD #011)

RESTORE TRANSPORTATION, OPEN POOLS, DECREASE ACTIVITY FEES, PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
The school board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $128.86 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 Ballot Questions 1 and 2 are approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 also be approved?

School District Question 4 (ISD #011)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and installation of improved technology and technology systems in various school facilities?

School District Question 1 (ISD #015)

APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORITY
The Board of Independent School District No. 15 has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $451.25 per pupil. An existing referendum revenue authority of $250.00 per pupil is expiring. The amount of the increase for this question over the existing referendum levy authority is $201.25 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) years, beginning with taxes payable in 2009, the first year it is to be levied, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 15 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #015)

RENEWAL OF EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORITY
An existing referendum revenue authority of $109.50 per pupil is expiring. The Board of Independent School District No. 15 has proposed to renew this referendum revenue authority. The amount of the increase for this question over the existing referendum revenue authority is $0.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) years, beginning with taxes payable in 2009, the first year it is to be levied, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If Question 1 above is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 15 be approved?

School District Question 3 (ISD #015)

RENEWAL OF EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORITY
An existing referendum revenue authority of $24.25 per pupil is expiring. The Board of Independent School District No. 15 has proposed to renew this referendum revenue authority. The amount of the increase for this question over the existing referendum revenue authority is $0.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) years, beginning with taxes payable in 2009, the first year it is to be levied, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If Question 1 above is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 15 also be approved?

School District Question 4 (ISD #015)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE NEW HIGH SCHOOL
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 15, St. Francis be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $65,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, consisting of the erection and furnishing of a new 2,100 student high school?

School District Question 1 (ISD #624)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The prior referendum revenue authorization of Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools) has expired. The board has proposed a new authorization of $1,470.89 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. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 624 be approved?
 

Beltrami

School District Question 1 (ISD #031)

RENEW THE CURRENT LEVY SET TO EXPIRE IN 2008
The Board of Bemidji Independent School District No. 31 has proposed to renew its current referendum revenue authorization of $501 per pupil, which expires in 2008 by replacing it with a new referendum revenue authorization of the same amount. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six (6) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The new authorization would be effective beginning in 2009, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the renewal of the referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District #31 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU MAY BE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 2 (ISD #031)

FINANCE SCHOOL OPERATIONS
The Board of Independent School District No. 31 has proposed to increase its general education revenue an additional $199 per pupil only if the $501 revenue is renewed. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six (6) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The authorization would be effective beginning in 2009, the first year it is to be levied. The Board has determined that Shall the increase in referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District #31 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #038)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INCUR INDEBTEDNESS WITH A MAXIMUM EFFORT CAPITAL LOAN
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 38, Red Lake Minnesota be authorized to incur indebtedness of the District in the amount not to exceed $60,987,604 for the purpose of Building, Renovations, Additions, Remodeling, and Demolition to the High School, Middle School, Red Lake and Ponemah Elementary Schools and Red Lake Early Childhood Center by applying for a loan loan from the State of Minnesota's maximum effort school loan fund in such amount as may be available to the District? APPROVAL OF THIS QUESTION DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL RECEIVE A CAPITAL LOAN FROM THE STATE. THE LOAN MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND IS DEPENDENT ON AVAILABLE FUNDING. Approve Maximum Effort Loan of $60,987,604 for School District Buildings?
 

Carlton

School District Question 1 (ISD #091)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 91 (Barnum) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, with said bonds to be repaid from funds on hand and available in the debt redemption fund of the school district?

School District Question 1 (ISD #100)

APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
The School Board of Independent School District No. 100 (Wrenshall) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by a maximum amount of $485.00 per pupil, effective for taxes payable 2008. The school district’s actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five 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. 100 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #100)

APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
If Question #1 is approved, the School Board of Independent School District No. 100 (Wrenshall) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by a maximum amount of $144.00 per pupil, effective for taxes payable 2008. The school district’s actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If Question #1 above is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 100 under Question # 2 be approved?
 

Carver

School District Question 1 (ISD #110)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 110 (Waconia, St. Bonifacius, New Germany) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $235 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization which has expired. 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. 110 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #276)

REVOKING EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 276 (Minnetonka Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,378.46 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,814.75 per pupil. The school district's actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed new 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 school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 276 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #276)

REVOKING EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 276 (Minnetonka Public Schools) has also proposed to revoke its existing capital project levy authorization of 6.2586% times the net tax capacity of the school district and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of 6.2586% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed new authorization will raise approximate $4,976,810 for taxes payable in 2008, the first year it is to be levied. The proposed authorization would be applicable for ten years and the estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $49,768,100. The money raised by the proposed authorization will be used to cover the following costs: • purchase and installation of classroom equipment; • purchase and installation of software and technology equipment; • costs related to the support and maintenance of technology; and • costs related to training staff in the use of technology. The projects to be funded by the proposed authorization have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. YES NO Shall the school district's existing capital project levy authorization be revoked and the new capital project levy authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 276 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Cass

School District Question 1 (ISD #118)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No 118 (Northland Community Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $550 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization ($376.51 per pupil) which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be an increase of $173.49 per pupil over the amount of the school district's expired authorization. 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. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independant School Distict No. 118 be approved? By voting ""yes"" on this ballot question, you are voting for a property tax increase.

School District Question 1 (ISD #181)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 181 (Brainerd Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $199.24 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $986 per pupil. The proposed new 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 school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 181 be approved?
 

Chisago

School District Question 1 (ISD #2144)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 2144 (Chisago Lakes Area Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,200,000, for acquisition and betterment of school facilities?
 

Clearwater

School District Question 1 (ISD #038)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INCUR INDEBTEDNESS WITH A MAXIMUM EFFORT CAPITAL LOAN
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 38, Red Lake Minnesota be authorized to incur indebtedness of the District in the amount not to exceed $60,987,604 for the purpose of Building, Renovations, Additions, Remodeling, and Demolition to the High School, Middle School, Red Lake and Ponemah Elementary Schools and Red Lake Early Childhood Center by applying for a loan loan from the State of Minnesota's maximum effort school loan fund in such amount as may be available to the District? APPROVAL OF THIS QUESTION DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL RECEIVE A CAPITAL LOAN FROM THE STATE. THE LOAN MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND IS DEPENDENT ON AVAILABLE FUNDING. Approve Maximum Effort Loan of $60,987,604 for School District Buildings?
 

Cottonwood

School District Question 1 (ISD #173)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No.173 (Mountain Lake Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the portion of its existing referendum revenue authorization that expires after taxes payable in 2011 ($611.63 per pupil) and to replace the portion of its existing referendum revenue authorization that expires after taxes payable in 2007 (248.83 per pupil). These authorizations would be replaced by a new authorization that would increase School District general education revenue by $1,470.89 per pupil. The replacement authorization would increase annually by the rate of inflation as detemined by statute. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in Revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 173 (Mountain Lake) be approved ?

School District Question 1 (ISD #177)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No.177, Windom, has proposed to revoke its existing referendum revenue authority of $416.87 per pupil and replace it with a new authorization that will increase its general education revenue by $1,332.24 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for (7) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective for taxes payable in 2008. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No.177 be approved?
 

Crow Wing

School District Question 1 (ISD #181)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 181 (Brainerd Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $199.24 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $986 per pupil. The proposed new 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 school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 181 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #182)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 182 (Crosby-Ironton Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $495 per pupil, effective for taxes payable year 2008. This amount would increase annually by the rate of inflation as determined by statute. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 182 (Crosby-Ironton Public Schools) be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #182)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 182 (Crosby-Ironton Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $100 per pupil, effective for taxes payable year 2008. This amount would increase annually by the rate of inflation as determined by statute. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
 

Dakota

City Question 1 (City of Apple Valley-002)

CITY QUESTION
The City of Apple Valley is asking voter approval to issue and sell its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,430,000 to finance the acquisition, construction, equipping, and betterment of public parks and recreational facilities. The amount of taxes that would be raised in the first year of the property tax levy for the bonds is estimated to be approximately $780,000. The maximum increase in property tax levy is estimated to be 0.0239% of the market value of the taxable property in the City. Shall the City of Apple Valley, Minnesota be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,430,000 to finance the acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of public parks and recreational facilities for the City?

City Question 1 (City of Eagan-025)

DECISION ON WHETHER TO CHANGE EAGAN'S FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Shall the proposed new charter be adopted?

School District Question 1 (ISD #191)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $630.52 per pupil. The school district's actual referendum revenue for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. 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. 191 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #192)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 192 (Farmington) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $179.99 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $600 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be an increase of $420.01 per pupil over the amount of the revoked authorization. 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 school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 192 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #192)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 192 (Farmington) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 2.528% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment and the support and maintenance of technology. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $750,000 for taxes payable in 2008, 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 $7,500,000. 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. 192 be approved?

School District Question 3 (ISD #192)

APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 192 (Farmington) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $200 per pupil. The proposed new 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. If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 192 also be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #194)

RENEWAL OF PORTION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT'S EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $571 per pupil. This revenue would replace a portion of the school district's existing authorization which has expired. The proposed new 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. 194 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #194)

APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $389 per pupil. The proposed new 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. 194 be approved?

School District Question 3 (ISD #194)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 1.500% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment and the support and maintenance of technology. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $1,000,000 for taxes payable in 2008, 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 $10,000,000. 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. 194 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #197)

REPLACE EXPIRING REFERENDUM LEVY
The school board of Independent School District No. 197 has proposed to replace the school district's existing referendum levy authorization, which expires with taxes payable in 2007. The replacement amount of $805.68 per pupil includes an increase of $220 per pupil effective for taxes payable in 2008. This amount would increase annually by the rate of inflation as determined by statute. The proposed replacement authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall replacement of the expiring referendum levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 197 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #197)

APPROVE ADDITIONAL REFERENDUM LEVY
The school board of Independent School District No. 197 has also proposed to increase its referendum levy by $307.89 per pupil, effective for taxes payable in 2009. This amount would increase annually by the rate of inflation as determined by statute. The proposed authorization would be applicable for nine years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Provided that a majority of school district voters approve School District Ballot Question 1, shall the increase in levy proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 197 also be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #199)

REVOKING PORTION OF EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 199 (Inver Grove Heights Community Schools) has proposed to revoke $363.89 per pupil of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $763.89 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall a portion of 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. 199 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #199)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 199 (Inver Grove Heights Community Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 1.3127% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology and the support and maintenance of technology. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $400,000 for taxes payable in 2008, 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 $4,000,000. 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. 199 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #200)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 200 (Hastings) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $19,820,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including repair, renovation, tuck pointing, roof repair and replacement, window replacement, parking lot improvements, and construction and renovation of bus turn-arounds at various school district sites and facilities; and the construction of elementary classroom additions to the McAuliffe, Kennedy and Pinecrest Elementary School facilities to reduce future operating costs?
 

Dodge

School District Question 1 (ISD #2125)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2125 (Triton Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $350 per pupil. A portion of this proposal referendum revenue authorization would replace the portion of the school district's prior authorization which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2172)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2172, Kenyon-Wanamingo, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $294.80 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 6 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2008, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2172 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Freeborn

School District Question 1 (ISD #241)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 241 (Albert Lea Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue to $869 per pupil. A portion of the proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for seven (7) 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. 241 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #241)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 241 (Albert Lea Area Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $89 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for seven (7) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 241 also be approved? YES NO BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Goodhue

School District Question 1 (ISD #252)

RENEWAL OF EXPIRED SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 252 (Cannon Falls Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $500.00 per pupil. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six 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. 252 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #252)

APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 252 (Cannon Falls Area Schools) also be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $20,675,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the repair, remodeling, renovation, upgrading, equipping and construction of additions and improvements to the high school and elementary school facilities? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #255)

APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 255 (Pine Island Public Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $29,900,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition of land for and the construction and equipping of a new high school facility? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #255)

APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 255 (Pine Island Public Schools) also be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,100,000 to provide funds for the betterment of school sites and facilities, including the repair, remodeling, renovation, upgrading, equipping and construction of improvements to the existing school facility? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 3 (ISD #255)

APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 255 (Pine Island Public Schools) also be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 to provide funds for the construction and equipping of an auditorium addition to the proposed new high school facility and the construction of athletic fields at the new high school site? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2172)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2172, Kenyon-Wanamingo, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $294.80 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 6 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2008, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2172 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Hennepin

School District Question 1 (ISD #011)

REPLACING EXPIRED AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVING INFLATIONARY INCREASE IN AUTHORITY
The school board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $645.81 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the portion of the school district’s prior authorization which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be an increase of $84.05 over the school district’s expired authorization. The proposed new 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. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No.11 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #011)

ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO MAINTAIN STABILITY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The school board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $338.30 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 Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 also be approved?

School District Question 3 (ISD #011)

RESTORE TRANSPORTATION, OPEN POOLS, DECREASE ACTIVITY FEES, PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
The school board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $128.86 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 Ballot Questions 1 and 2 are approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 also be approved?

School District Question 4 (ISD #011)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and installation of improved technology and technology systems in various school facilities?

School District Question 1 (ISD #110)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 110 (Waconia, St. Bonifacius, New Germany) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $235 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization which has expired. 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. 110 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #271)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 271 (Bloomington) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $991.40 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,503.11 per pupil for taxes payable in 2009, the first year the new authorization would be levied. The school district's actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed new 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 school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 271 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #271)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 271 (Bloomington) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 2.501% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology and the support and maintenance of technology. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $3,000,000 for taxes payable in 2008, 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 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. 271 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #273)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 273 (Edina Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,383.10 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the portion of the school district's prior authorization ($1,104.99 per pupil) which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be an increase of $278.11 per pupil over the school district's expired authorization. The proposed new 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. The school district's actual referendum revenue for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 273 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #276)

REVOKING EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 276 (Minnetonka Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,378.46 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,814.75 per pupil. The school district's actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed new 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 school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 276 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #276)

REVOKING EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 276 (Minnetonka Public Schools) has also proposed to revoke its existing capital project levy authorization of 6.2586% times the net tax capacity of the school district and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of 6.2586% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed new authorization will raise approximate $4,976,810 for taxes payable in 2008, the first year it is to be levied. The proposed authorization would be applicable for ten years and the estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $49,768,100. The money raised by the proposed authorization will be used to cover the following costs: • purchase and installation of classroom equipment; • purchase and installation of software and technology equipment; • costs related to the support and maintenance of technology; and • costs related to training staff in the use of technology. The projects to be funded by the proposed authorization have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. YES NO Shall the school district's existing capital project levy authorization be revoked and the new capital project levy authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 276 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #277)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 277 (Westonka) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $334.46 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. 277 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #279)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 279 (Osseo Area Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization and to replace both that authorization and the expired portion of the school district's prior authorization with a new authorization of $1,149 per pupil. This proposed new authorization would be an increase of $306.79 per pupil over the combined amount of the school district's revoked and expired authorizations. The proposed 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 school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 279 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #279)

APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 279 (Osseo Area Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $321.89 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. If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 279 also be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 3 (ISD #279)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 279 (Osseo Area Schools) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 3.333% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment and the support and maintenance of technology. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $5,000,000 for taxes payable in 2008, 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 $50,000,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. If School District Ballot Questions 1 and 2 are approved, shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 279 also be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #728)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $697.81 per pupil and to approve a new authorization of $1,048 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River) be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 2 (ISD #728)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
If Question 1 above is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $133,000,000, for acquisitions and betterment of school sites and facilities? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #879)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 879, Delano, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $285.00 per pupil. The amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2008, the first year it is to be levied.

School District Question 2 (ISD #879)

APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS
Provided that Ballot Question No. 1 is approved, shall the School Board of YES Independent School District No. 879, Delano, be authorized to issue its general obligation school bonds in an amount not to exceed $29,030,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition of land for, and construction of, a NO grade 4-6 elementary school building and related improvements? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 3 (ISD #879)

APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE FOR ATHLETIC FIELD AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
YES Provided that Ballot Questions No. 1 and No. 2 are approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 879, Delano, be authorized to issue its general obligation school bonds in an amount not NO to exceed $810,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including physical education/athletic field and community education upgrades? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Hubbard

School District Question 1 (ISD #031)

RENEW THE CURRENT LEVY SET TO EXPIRE IN 2008
The Board of Bemidji Independent School District No. 31 has proposed to renew its current referendum revenue authorization of $501 per pupil, which expires in 2008 by replacing it with a new referendum revenue authorization of the same amount. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six (6) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The new authorization would be effective beginning in 2009, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the renewal of the referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District #31 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU MAY BE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 2 (ISD #031)

FINANCE SCHOOL OPERATIONS
The Board of Independent School District No. 31 has proposed to increase its general education revenue an additional $199 per pupil only if the $501 revenue is renewed. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six (6) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The authorization would be effective beginning in 2009, the first year it is to be levied. The Board has determined that Shall the increase in referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District #31 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
 

Isanti

School District Question 1 (ISD #314)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No.314 (Braham) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $475 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
 

Itasca

City Question 1 (City of Marble-164)

CITY QUESTION
Should the City of Marble modity its Standard Plan to provide for an appointed Clerk?

School District Question 1 (ISD #318)

APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 318 has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $295 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. 318 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Lake

School District Question 1 (ISD #381)

APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
The School Board of Independent School District No. 381 (Lake Superior) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $600.00 per pupil, effective for taxes payable 2008. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for eight 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. 381 be approved?
 

Lyon

School District Question 1 (ISD #417)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 417 (Tracy Area Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $425 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $700 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be an increase of $275 per pupil over the amount of the school district's revoked authorization. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. YES OR NO 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. 417 be approved? By voting ""YES"" on this ballot question, you are voting for a property tax increase.

School District Question 1 (ISD #635)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 635 (Milroy) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,242.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five 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. 635 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Mcleod

School District Question 1 (ISD #2859)

RENEWAL OF EXPIRED SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The prior referendum revenue authorization of $680.05 per pupil of Independent School District No. 2859 (Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools) has expired. The board has proposed to replace that expired authorization with a new authorization of $680.05 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for five years 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. 2859 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2887)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2887 (McLeod West Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $703.29 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,476.20 per pupil. The proposed new 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 school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2887 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Morrison

School District Question 1 (ISD #484)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 484(Pierz), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $200.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven(7) 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. 484 (Pierz) be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #487)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 487(Upsala Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $500 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five 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. 487 be approved?
 

Mower

School District Question 1 (ISD #495)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 495 (Grand Meadow) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $853.01 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,440 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be an increase of $586.99 per pupil over the amount of the revoked authorization. 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 school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 495 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #499)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 499 (LeRoy-Ostrander Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $700.48 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,444.02 per pupil. A portion of this new authorization would also replace the portion of the school district's prior authorization ($144.46 per pupil) which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be an increase of $599.08 per pupil over the combined amount of the school district's expired and revoked authorizations. The proposed new 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 school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 499 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #500)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 500 (Southland) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $593 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. 500 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Murray

School District Question 1 (ISD #417)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 417 (Tracy Area Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $425 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $700 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be an increase of $275 per pupil over the amount of the school district's revoked authorization. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. YES OR NO 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. 417 be approved? By voting ""YES"" on this ballot question, you are voting for a property tax increase.
 

Ramsey

School District Question 1 (ISD #624)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The prior referendum revenue authorization of Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools) has expired. The board has proposed a new authorization of $1,470.89 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. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 624 be approved?
 

Redwood

City Question 1 (City of Wabasso-185)

CITY OF WABASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OPERATING LEVY REFERENDUM
YES OR NO I approve a .1 percent operating levy for the City of Wabasso Economic Development Authority. BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #417)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 417 (Tracy Area Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $425 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $700 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be an increase of $275 per pupil over the amount of the school district's revoked authorization. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. YES OR NO 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. 417 be approved? By voting ""YES"" on this ballot question, you are voting for a property tax increase.

School District Question 1 (ISD #635)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 635 (Milroy) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,242.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five 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. 635 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #640)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No 640 has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $500 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced provided by law. YES OR NO Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 640 be approved? By Voting ""YES"" on this ballot question, you are voting for a property tax increase.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2754)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2754 (Cedar Mountain Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $409.95 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization which has expired. The proprosed 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. 2754 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
 

Renville

School District Question 1 (ISD #2754)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2754 (Cedar Mountain Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $409.95 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization which has expired. The proprosed 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. 2754 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
 

Rice

School District Question 1 (ISD #721)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 721 (New Prague), State of Minnesota, has proposed to renew the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $453.00 per pupil, which expires in taxes payable year 2007. The school board has further proposed to increase its general education revenue by a maximum of $304.00 per pupil. The total proposed referendum revenue authorization beginning in taxes payable year 2008 is $757.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization and increase in revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 721 (New Prague) be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2172)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2172, Kenyon-Wanamingo, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $294.80 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 6 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2008, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2172 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Roseau

School District Question 1 (ISD #682)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 682 (Roseau) be authorized to issue its general oblication school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities with said bonds to be repaid from funds on hand and available in the debt redemption fund of the school district?
 

Saint Louis

School District Question 1 (ISD #381)

APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
The School Board of Independent School District No. 381 (Lake Superior) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $600.00 per pupil, effective for taxes payable 2008. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for eight 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. 381 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #701)

REVOKING PORTION OF EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 701 (Hibbing) has proposed to revoke $43.87 per pupil of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization and to replace that portion of the existing authorization with a new authorization of $150 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall a portion of 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. 701 be approved?
 

Scott

School District Question 1 (ISD #191)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $630.52 per pupil. The school district's actual referendum revenue for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. 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. 191 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #271)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 271 (Bloomington) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $991.40 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,503.11 per pupil for taxes payable in 2009, the first year the new authorization would be levied. The school district's actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed new 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 school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 271 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #271)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 271 (Bloomington) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 2.501% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology and the support and maintenance of technology. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $3,000,000 for taxes payable in 2008, 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 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. 271 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #716)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY
The School Board of Independent School District No. 716 (Belle Plaine), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $300 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization 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. 716 (Belle Plaine) be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #719)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 719 (Prior Lake/Savage Area Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $841.22 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,431 per pupil. The proposed new 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 school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 719 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #719)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 719 (Prior Lake/Savage Area Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $28,900,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of an addition to the existing high school facility? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #721)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 721 (New Prague), State of Minnesota, has proposed to renew the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $453.00 per pupil, which expires in taxes payable year 2007. The school board has further proposed to increase its general education revenue by a maximum of $304.00 per pupil. The total proposed referendum revenue authorization beginning in taxes payable year 2008 is $757.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization and increase in revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 721 (New Prague) be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Sherburne

School District Question 1 (ISD #727)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1
The School Board of Independent School District No. 727 (Big Lake), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $318 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorizations 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. 727 (Big Lake) be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 2 (ISD #727)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 2
If Question 1 above is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 727 (Big Lake), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $138 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorizations 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. 727 (Big Lake) be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 3 (ISD #727)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 3
If Question 1 and Question 2 above is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 727 (Big Lake), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $138 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorizations 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. 727 (Big Lake) be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #728)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $697.81 per pupil and to approve a new authorization of $1,048 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River) be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 2 (ISD #728)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
If Question 1 above is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $133,000,000, for acquisitions and betterment of school sites and facilities? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Steele

School District Question 1 (ISD #756)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY
The School Board of Independent School District No. 756 (Blooming Prairie), Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $350.45 per pupil and to approve a new authorization of $700 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

School District Question 1 (ISD #761)

REVOKING EXISTING AUTHORIZATION: PROVIDING NEW FUNDING TO MAINTAIN EXISTING PROGRAMS
The board of Independent School District No. 761 (Owatonna Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $691.04 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $793.37 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be an increase of $102.33 per pupil over the amount of the school district's revoked authorization. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be appliable for six years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

School District Question 2 (ISD #761)

ADDITIONAL REVENUE TO FUND ALL DAY KINDERGARTEN
The school board of Independent School District No. 761 (Owatonna Public Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $119.39 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for six years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

School District Question 3 (ISD #761)

FUNDING TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY
The school board of Independent School District No. 761 (Owatonna Public Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $42.64 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for six years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2172)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2172, Kenyon-Wanamingo, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $294.80 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 6 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2008, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2172 be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Stevens

School District Question 1 (ISD #768)

APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 768, Hancock, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $350 per resident marginal cost pupil unit. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations and the property tax portion thereof will require an estimated referendum tax rate of approximately .00116260% of the referendum market value of the school district for taxes payable in 2008, the first year it is to be levied. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School Dist. No. 768 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #771)

APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 771 (Chokio-Alberta) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $750 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization which has expired. 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 Dist. No. 771 be approved?
 

Wadena

School District Question 1 (ISD #2155)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District #2155 (Wadena-Deer Creek) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $101.17 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $700.00 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase annually by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years 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 2155 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
 

Waseca

School District Question 1 (ISD #761)

REVOKING EXISTING AUTHORIZATION: PROVIDING NEW FUNDING TO MAINTAIN EXISTING PROGRAMS
The board of Independent School District No. 761 (Owatonna Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $691.04 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $793.37 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be an increase of $102.33 per pupil over the amount of the school district's revoked authorization. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be appliable for six years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

School District Question 2 (ISD #761)

ADDITIONAL REVENUE TO FUND ALL DAY KINDERGARTEN
The school board of Independent School District No. 761 (Owatonna Public Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $119.39 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for six years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

School District Question 3 (ISD #761)

FUNDING TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY
The school board of Independent School District No. 761 (Owatonna Public Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $42.64 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for six years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
 

Washington

School District Question 1 (ISD #200)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 200 (Hastings) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $19,820,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including repair, renovation, tuck pointing, roof repair and replacement, window replacement, parking lot improvements, and construction and renovation of bus turn-arounds at various school district sites and facilities; and the construction of elementary classroom additions to the McAuliffe, Kennedy and Pinecrest Elementary School facilities to reduce future operating costs?

School District Question 1 (ISD #624)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The prior referendum revenue authorization of Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools) has expired. The board has proposed a new authorization of $1,470.89 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. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 624 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #833)

REVOKING PORTION OF EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 833 (South Washington County Schools) has proposed to replace the portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization which expires after taxes payable in 2007 ($327.87 per pupil) and to revoke the portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization which will expire after taxes payable in 2009 ($380.19 per pupil) and to replace those authorizations with a new authorization that would increase its general education revenue by $708.06 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall a portion of 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. 833 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #834)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 834 (Stillwater Area Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $927 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization which expires after taxes payable in 2007. The proposed referendum authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for six 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?

School District Question 2 (ISD #834)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 834 (Stillwater Area Public Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $290 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for six years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 834 also be approved?

School District Question 3 (ISD #834)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 834 (Stillwater Area Public Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $94 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for six years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Ballot Questions 1 and 2 are approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 834 also be approved?
 

Wright

School District Question 1 (ISD #728)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $697.81 per pupil and to approve a new authorization of $1,048 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River) be approved? BY VOTING ""YES"" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 2 (ISD #728)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
If Question 1 above is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $133,000,000, for acquisitions and betterment of school sites and facilities? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #879)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 879, Delano, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $285.00 per pupil. The amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2008, the first year it is to be levied.

School District Question 2 (ISD #879)

APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS
Provided that Ballot Question No. 1 is approved, shall the School Board of YES Independent School District No. 879, Delano, be authorized to issue its general obligation school bonds in an amount not to exceed $29,030,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition of land for, and construction of, a NO grade 4-6 elementary school building and related improvements? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 3 (ISD #879)

APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE FOR ATHLETIC FIELD AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
YES Provided that Ballot Questions No. 1 and No. 2 are approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 879, Delano, be authorized to issue its general obligation school bonds in an amount not NO to exceed $810,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including physical education/athletic field and community education upgrades? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.