Unofficial Results Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Ballot Questions
The following list includes city and school district questions.
Anoka
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #12)
RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $164.19 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2015 for taxes payable in 2016 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #12)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $549 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 increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #12)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 7.092% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the acquisition and installation of technology improvements and technology systems. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $1,800,000 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $18,000,000.
Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #14)
RENEWAL OF EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 14 (Fridley Public Schools) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $187.43 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 14 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #14)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 14 (Fridley Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $27,500,000 to provide for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, to include upgrading safety and security systems in all schools and the community center; completion of interior/exterior deferred maintenance and renovation projects; installation of fire suppression systems; upgrading technology systems; and the construction of additional classrooms?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #831)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 831 (Forest Lake Area Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $143,000,000 for the acquisition, betterment and equipping of school sites and educational facilities, said bonds to be issued from time to time, to be sold at such prices, to bear interest at such rates, to become due at such times, and to have such other terms and provisions, all as may be fixed and determined by the School Board
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A
PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #831)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 831 (Forest Lake Area Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $18,000,000 for the acquisition, betterment and equipping of school sites and athletic and performing arts facilities, said bonds to be issued from time to time, to be sold at such prices, to bear interest at such rates, to become due at such times, and to have such other terms and provisions, all as may be fixed and determined by the School Board?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Becker
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #22)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDING BOND ISSUE
The school board of Independent School District No. 22 (Detroit Lakes Public Schools) has proposed certain projects for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including without limitation (a) construction of a new middle school facility; (b) interior and exterior renovations to the existing Detroit Lakes Middle School; and (c) interior renovations and additions to Detroit Lakes High School. To provide funds for the project costs, the school board has proposed to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $68,000,000. This project has received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education.
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 22 (Detroit Lakes Public Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $68,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities?
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #22)
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If the voters of Independent School District No. 22 (Detroit Lakes Public Schools) approve School District Ballot Question 1, the school board has proposed an additional project for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of an approximately 1,000-seat performing arts center at a school location to be determined, to serve the School District's curricular and extracurricular needs. To provide funds for the additional project costs, the school board has proposed to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,700,000. The project to be funded has received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education.
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 22 (Detroit Lakes Public Schools) be authorized to issue additional general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,700,000 to provide funds for the construction of a School District performing arts center as described above?
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #22)
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If the voters of Independent School District No. 22 (Detroit Lakes Public Schools) approve School District Ballot Question 1, the school board has proposed an additional project for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of a swimming pool at a school facility to be determined, to serve the School District's curricular and extracurricular needs. To provide funds for the additional project costs, the school board has proposed to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,900,000. The project to be funded has received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education.
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 22 (Detroit Lakes Public Schools) be authorized to issue additional general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,900,000 to provide funds for the construction of a School District swimming pool as described above?
Beltrami
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #36)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 36 (Kelliher) 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, including the construction of various improvements to district sites and facilities, the acquisition of vehicles and equipment, and the acquisition and installation of instructional equipment and improved technology systems, with said bonds to be repaid from funds on hand and available in the debt redemption fund of the school district?
Benton
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #742)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 742 (St. Cloud Area Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $167,000,000 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; the remodeling, repair, renovation, equipping, upgrading and construction of improvements to the existing Apollo High School site and facility; the construction of secure controlled entries and safety and security upgrades to various school sites and facilities; and the acquisition, installation, replacement and maintenance of software, computers, mobile devices, technology, technology systems, networks and related infrastructure?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Big Stone
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2888)
APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2888 (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 0.01755% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $190,000 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for nine years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $1,710,000. The money raised by this authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation and maintenance of technology and technology systems and directly related personnel costs, the acquisition of school buses, and the maintenance of school district sites and facilities. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education.
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2903)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 2903 (Ortonville) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of approximately $723.83 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,124.15 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase annually by the rate of inflation and would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations.
Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2903 (Ortonville) be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Blue Earth
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2135)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of lndependent School District No. 2135 (Maple River) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $47,700,000 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 preK-12 school facility and the sale or demolition of existing school facilities that are being replaced?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Brown
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #81)
RENEWAL OF EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 81 (Comfrey Public Schools) has proposed to
renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $624.12 per pupil
which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue
authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten
years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as
provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of
Independent School District No. 81 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX
REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
Carver
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #112)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 112 (Eastern Carver County Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $379.19 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $829.19 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the portion of the school district's existing authorization which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2016. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, 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. 112 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #112)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 112 (Eastern Carver County Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $66,700,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition of land; the construction and equipping of a new elementary school facility, a multi-purpose facility and a swimming pool and related improvements; the construction and equipping of additions to the Clover Ridge and Victoria Elementary School facilities; and the completion of deferred maintenance projects at various school sites and facilities?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #276)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATIONS
The board of Independent School District No. 276 (Minnetonka) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,250.04 per pupil and to increase its general education revenue by the following amounts for taxes payable in the years specified:
• $1,590.04 per pupil for taxes payable in 2016, with an inflationary increase in that amount for taxes payable in 2017 and 2018;
• $2,046.29 per pupil for taxes payable in 2019, with an inflationary increase in that amount for taxes payable in 2020 through 2025; and
The proposed new referendum revenue authorizations, as adjusted, would be applicable for a total of 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 for each year 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 board of Independent School District No. 276 (Minnetonka) has proposed to revoke its existing capital project levy authorization of 6.569% times the net tax capacity of the school district and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of 6.569% times the net tax capacity of the school district.
The proposed new authorization will raise approximately $5,300,000 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year it is to be levied and would be applicable for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $54,000,000.
The money raised by the proposed authorization will be used to provide funds for the following: the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment; costs related to the support and maintenance of technology; costs related to training staff in the use of technology; and the purchase and installation of classroom and building security equipment.
Shall the school district's existing capital project levy authorization be revoked and the new capital project levy authorization to fund technology 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 #424)
RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 424 (Lester Prairie), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing referendum revenue authorization of $493.36 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2016. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2016 for taxes payable in 2017 and applicable for nine (9) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the renewal of the expiring referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 424 (Lester Prairie), Minnesota be approved?
PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM EXTENDS AN EXISTING OPERATING REFERENDUM AT THE SAME AMOUNT PER PUPIL AS IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #424)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 424 (Lester Prairie), Minnesota has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $375 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2015 for taxes payable in 2016 and 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. 424 (Lester Prairie), Minnesota be approved?
PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.
Chisago
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #323)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Common School District No. 323-02 (Franconia) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,607.12 per pupil. a portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization of $601.12 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provide by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Common School District No. 323-02 be approved?
BY VOTING 'YES' ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #831)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 831 (Forest Lake Area Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $143,000,000 for the acquisition, betterment and equipping of school sites and educational facilities, said bonds to be issued from time to time, to be sold at such prices, to bear interest at such rates, to become due at such times, and to have such other terms and provisions, all as may be fixed and determined by the School Board
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A
PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #831)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 831 (Forest Lake Area Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $18,000,000 for the acquisition, betterment and equipping of school sites and athletic and performing arts facilities, said bonds to be issued from time to time, to be sold at such prices, to bear interest at such rates, to become due at such times, and to have such other terms and provisions, all as may be fixed and determined by the School Board?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Clay
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #152)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 152 (Moorhead Area Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $78,280,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a K-4 elementary school facility and a grades 5 and 6 addition to the Horizon Middle School facility; and the remodeling, repair, renovation, equipping, upgrading and construction of secure controlled entries and safety and security upgrades to the Ellen Hopkins Elementary School, the Robert Asp Elementary School, the S.G. Reinertsen Elementary School, the Probstfield Center for Education, and the Moorhead High School facilities?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #914)
RENEWAL OF EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 914 (Ulen-Hitterdal) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue by authorization of $1,762.77 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 914 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX
REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2164)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2164, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Public Schools, be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $31,460,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of a Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 1 school facility building to be located in Dilworth; the construction of a new and updated gymnasium at the middle school facility located in Dilworth; costs related to the updating and remodeling of all school facility sites; the construction of an addition to the school facility located in Glyndon; and costs related to updating and improving safety and security at all school facilities.
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
Cook
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #166)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTER APPROVED REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 166 (Cook County Schools), Minnesota has an existing referendum levy authority of $437.09 per pupil which is expiring after taxes payable in 2015 and has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $838.91 per pupil over its existing referendum levy authority for a total proposed voter approved referendum revenue authorization of $1,276 per pupil. The proposed voter approved referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2015 for taxes payable in 2016 and applicable for five (5) 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. 166 (Cook County Schools), Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Cottonwood
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #173)
APPROVE REVOKED AND REPLACED REFERENDUM LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 173 (Mountain Lake Public Schools) has proposed to revoke its referendum revenue authorization for taxes payable in 2017 in the amount of $ 1,347.45 per pupil, and to replace this authorization with a new authorization in the same amount. The authorization proposed in this ballot question would be first effective for taxes payable in 2017, and would increase annually by the rate of inflation as determined by statute, provided that actual referendum revenue authorization for any year would not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. This authorization would be applicable for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the revocation and replacement of the referendum levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 173 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2898)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2898, Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools, has proposed to revoke its existing referendum revenue authorization, equal to $447.18 per pupil, and replace it with a referendum revenue authorization in the amount of $760.00 per pupil, resulting in an increase to its general education revenue of $312.82 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the revocation of the existing authorization and increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2898 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Dakota
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #192)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 192 (Farmington) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $326.93 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $759.93 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, 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?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #192)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 192 (Farmington) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $45,320,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the completion of roof repairs and replacements at the various middle school and elementary school facilities; the construction and installation of safety and security improvements at various school facilities; the construction and equipping of Kindergarten classroom additions to various elementary school sites and facilities; the updating and improvement of outdoor facilities; and the completion of paving improvements districtwide and deferred maintenance improvements and mechanical and electrical system upgrades at various school facilities?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #194)
APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION TO FUND TECHNOLOGY
The board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville Area Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 2.981% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $2,016,667 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $20,166,670. The money raised by this authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation and maintenance of technology for use primarily in security and safety systems, STEM programs and other instructional programs.
Shall the capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 194 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #194)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville Area Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $100 per pupil.
The proposed operating levy increase would lower teacher to student ratio, reinstate elementary art and 5th grade band. 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?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #196)
APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE AND CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan) has proposed a project for a phased program of acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new elementary school facility; the repair, renovation, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and construction of additions and improvements to various school district sites and facilities districtwide; the construction of secured entries at all school facilities and the acquisition and installation of security and safety improvements to all school sites and facilities; the completion of parking lot and pavement improvements districtwide; and the acquisition and installation of improved instructional technology and technology systems and technology support staffing. To provide funds for a portion of the project costs, the School Board has proposed to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $130,000,000. The projects to be funded by the bond issue have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. To provide funds for the remaining portion of the project costs, the School Board has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 3.015% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed capital project levy will raise approximately $4,784,689 for taxes payable in 2016, 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 by the capital project levy authorization over that time period is approximately $50,000,000.
Shall the issuance of the general obligation school building bonds and the capital project levy authorization proposed by the School Board of Independent School District No. 196 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Dodge
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #203)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 203 (Hayfield Community Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $851.78 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would renew the school district's prior authorization of $551.78 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2016. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years, beginning with taxes payable in 2017, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 203 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Douglas
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2908)
RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2908 (Brandon-Evansville), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $605.13 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation, that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2015 for taxes payable in 2016 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2908 (Brandon-Evansville), Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
Goodhue
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #252)
APPROVAL OF 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 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of
Independent School District No. 252 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Hennepin
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #276)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATIONS
The board of Independent School District No. 276 (Minnetonka) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,250.04 per pupil and to increase its general education revenue by the following amounts for taxes payable in the years specified:
• $1,590.04 per pupil for taxes payable in 2016, with an inflationary increase in that amount for taxes payable in 2017 and 2018;
• $2,046.29 per pupil for taxes payable in 2019, with an inflationary increase in that amount for taxes payable in 2020 through 2025; and
The proposed new referendum revenue authorizations, as adjusted, would be applicable for a total of 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 for each year 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 board of Independent School District No. 276 (Minnetonka) has proposed to revoke its existing capital project levy authorization of 6.569% times the net tax capacity of the school district and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of 6.569% times the net tax capacity of the school district.
The proposed new authorization will raise approximately $5,300,000 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year it is to be levied and would be applicable for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $54,000,000.
The money raised by the proposed authorization will be used to provide funds for the following: the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment; costs related to the support and maintenance of technology; costs related to training staff in the use of technology; and the purchase and installation of classroom and building security equipment.
Shall the school district's existing capital project levy authorization be revoked and the new capital project levy authorization to fund technology 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 #280)
RENEWAL OF EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 280 (Richfield) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $933.66 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 280 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #280)
INCREASING RENEWED REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION BY CAPPED RATE OF INFLATION
In School District Question 1, the board of Independent School District No. 280 (Richfield) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $933.66 per pupil which would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the referendum revenue authorization proposed in that question be increased each year by the rate of inflation, but not to exceed $15 per pupil in any year?
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 BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 879 (Delano) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $46,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new grade 4 through 6 intermediate school building; the construction of improvements to existing school facilities; the construction of a secure, controlled entry for the high school, including security and safety improvements; and the construction of parking and traffic flow improvements?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #879)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 879 (Delano) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $19,000,000 to provide funds for the betterment of school sites and facilities, including the improvement of physical education/athletic field space, the renovation of the swimming pool and related improvements; the construction of an addition to the Tiger Activity Center at the High School and related renovations; and the construction of a Performing Arts Center addition to the High School?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Houston
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #299)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 299 (Caledonia Area Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000 to provide funds for a phased program of acquisition and betterment of school sites, facilities and equipment, with said bonds to be repaid from funds on hand and available in the debt redemption fund of the school district?
Itasca
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #318)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 318 be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $80,135,000 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 two new elementary school facilities?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Kandiyohi
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #345)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 345 (New London-Spicer) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $21,635,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including safety and security renovations for Prairie Woods Elementary School and the Middle School/High School; construction and equipping of an addition to the Prairie Woods Elementary School; the construction and equipping of theater and lobby area; improvements to the media center, office, and parking lot; and construction and equipping of a gymnasium at the high school/middle school site and facility?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Kittson
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2358)
REVOKING EXISTING REVENUE AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVING NEW REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2358, Tri-County Schools, has proposed to revoke its existing referendum authorization of $1,276.34 per pupil and replace that authorization with a new authorization of $2,776.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be effective for taxes payable in 2016 and would be applicable for five (5) 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. 2358 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
Lac Qui Parle
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2903)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 2903 (Ortonville) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of approximately $723.83 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,124.15 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase annually by the rate of inflation and would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations.
Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2903 (Ortonville) be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Le Sueur
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #391)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No.391 (Cleveland Public School) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $512.40 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the $12.40 per pupil portion of the school district's prior authorization which expires after taxes payable in 2015. 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 #2143)
RENEWAL OF EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2143 ( Waterville-Elysian-Morristown) has proposed to renew $676.73 per pupil of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2143)
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2143 ( Waterville-Elysian-Morristown) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $450.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Lincoln
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #404)
RENEWAL OF EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 404 (Lake Benton Public School) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,850.54 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2016. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2017, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 404 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2902)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school of Independent School District No. 2902 (Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,260,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the partial demolition of, the construction and equipping of additions and renovations to, and the completion of various deferred maintenance projects at the RTR Elementary School and RTR High School sites and facilities?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2902)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2902 (Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,035,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including construction and equipping of an auditorium addition to the RTR High School Facility?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #2902)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2902 (Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,735,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including construction and equipping of a gymnasium addition to the RTR High School facility?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Lyon
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #415)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 415 (Lynd Public School) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,047.35 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 415 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2902)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school of Independent School District No. 2902 (Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,260,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the partial demolition of, the construction and equipping of additions and renovations to, and the completion of various deferred maintenance projects at the RTR Elementary School and RTR High School sites and facilities?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2902)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2902 (Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,035,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including construction and equipping of an auditorium addition to the RTR High School Facility?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #2902)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2902 (Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,735,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including construction and equipping of a gymnasium addition to the RTR High School facility?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Mcleod
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #423)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 423 (Hutchinson) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $44,955,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the demolition of the classroom wings of the existing Hutchinson High School facility, the construction of parking, drop-off, pedestrian access, and traffic flow improvements to the high school site, and the repair, renovation, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and construction of additions and improvements to the high school site and facility; the acquisition and installation of improved heating, ventilation, mechanical, and electrical systems and improved technology and technology systems; and the construction of secure entries and safety and security improvements to all school sites and facilities districtwide?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #424)
RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 424 (Lester Prairie), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing referendum revenue authorization of $493.36 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2016. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2016 for taxes payable in 2017 and applicable for nine (9) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the renewal of the expiring referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 424 (Lester Prairie), Minnesota be approved?
PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM EXTENDS AN EXISTING OPERATING REFERENDUM AT THE SAME AMOUNT PER PUPIL AS IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #424)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 424 (Lester Prairie), Minnesota has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $375 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2015 for taxes payable in 2016 and 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. 424 (Lester Prairie), Minnesota be approved?
PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.
Marshall
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2358)
REVOKING EXISTING REVENUE AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVING NEW REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2358, Tri-County Schools, has proposed to revoke its existing referendum authorization of $1,276.34 per pupil and replace that authorization with a new authorization of $2,776.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be effective for taxes payable in 2016 and would be applicable for five (5) 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. 2358 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2683)
RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2683 (Greenbush-Middle River), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing referendum revenue authorization of $806.05 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2016. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2016 for taxes payable in 2017 and applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the renewal of the expiring referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2683 (Greenbush-Middle River), Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2683)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 2683 (Greenbush-Middle River), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 for acquisition and betterment of school facilities including a new K-12 facility near the Greenbush area?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Martin
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #458)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 458 (Truman Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $498.66 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 458 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2448)
RENEWAL OF EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2448 (Martin County West Schools) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $799.18 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2448 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2536)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 2536 (Granada Huntley East Chain) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $6,910,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the decommissioning of the existing school building in East Chain; the construction of an addition to the existing high school facility; including classrooms, toilets, a commons area, locker rooms and tie-ins to the existing building; construction of parking lot improvements and an elevator for the classroom wing of the existing high school facility; and the completion of various deferred maintenance projects at existing school sites and facilities?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2536)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2536 (Granada Huntley East Chain) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $3,208.80 per pupil effective with taxes payable in 2017 and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $3,208.80 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2017, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked effective with taxes payable in 2017 and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2536 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Meeker
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #463)
RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 463 (Eden Valley-Watkins), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $307.80 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation, that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2016. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2016 for taxes payable in 2017 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 463 (Eden Valley-Watkins), Minnesota be approved?
Morrison
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #486)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 486 (Swanville Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $374.66 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of
Independent School District No. 486 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Mower
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #499)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 499 (Leroy-Ostrander) Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,578.63 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation, and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,578.63 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 new authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 499 (Leroy-Ostrander), Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #500)
REVOKING AN EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 500 Adams, Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $387.44 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,550 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 new authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 500 Adams, Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Murray
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2898)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2898, Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools, has proposed to revoke its existing referendum revenue authorization, equal to $447.18 per pupil, and replace it with a referendum revenue authorization in the amount of $760.00 per pupil, resulting in an increase to its general education revenue of $312.82 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the revocation of the existing authorization and increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2898 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Nobles
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2907)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2907, Round Lake/Brewster Public Schools, has proposed to
renew the expiring referendum revenue authorization for its general education revenue at
$764.76 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years
unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the renewal of the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2907 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY
TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
Olmsted
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #227)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 227 (Chatfield Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $476 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #227)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 227 (Chatfield Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $19,750,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the demolition of a portion of the existing high school facility and the renovation, repair, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and construction of additions and improvements to the high school site and facility; and the completion of paving and parking lot improvements, various deferred maintenance projects and various roof repair and replacement projects?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #227)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 2 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 227 (Chatfield Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction or acquisition and installation of various athletic field and recreation area improvements; and the completion of additional roof repair and replacement and other maintenance projects?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #535)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester), Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $578.38 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2016 and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $836.82 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. 535 (Rochester), Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Otter Tail
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #786)
APPROVAL OF INCREASED REFERENDUM LEVY
The school board of Independent School District No. 786 (Bertha-Hewitt) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum levy authorization of $444.50 per pupil, and to replace this authorization with a new authorization of $760.00 per pupil, first effective for taxes payable in 2016. The auditorization proposed in this ballot question would be applicable for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 786 (Bertha-Hewitt) be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Pine
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2580)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2580 (East Central) 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, including the construction of improvements to district facilities; and the acquisition of technology, curriculum materials, equipment and school buses, with said bonds to be repaid from funds on hand and available in the debt redemption fund of the school district?
Pipestone
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #404)
RENEWAL OF EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 404 (Lake Benton Public School) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,850.54 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2016. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2017, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 404 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2689)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2689 (Pipestone), Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District's existing voter approved referendum revenue authorization of $776.09 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,475 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2015 for taxes payable in 2016 and 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. 2689 (Pipestone), Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Polk
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #595)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 595 (East Grand Forks), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $20,600,000 for acquisition and betterment of school facilities, including but not limited to, addition to and remodel of the high school and athletic facilities?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2609)
RENEWAL OF EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2609 (Win-E-Mac) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $678.80 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2016. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2017, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2609 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2609)
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2609 (Win-E-Mac) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $81.20 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2017, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2609 also be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Ramsey
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #622)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $489.86 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,389.86 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, 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. 622 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #622)
APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION TO FUND TECHNOLOGY
The school board of 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) has proposed a capital project levy authorization to fund technology in the amount of 3.665% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed authorization will raise approximately $3,000,000 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year 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 money raised by this authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation and maintenance of technology and technology systems and for training and directly related personnel costs.
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 622 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Red Lake
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #630)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 630 (Red Lake Falls) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,284.57 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $2,000 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five 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. 630 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Redwood
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #635)
RENEWING OF EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 635 (Milroy) has proposed to renew the school district's existing adjusted referendum revenue authorization of $3,466.88 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2016. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginninig with taxes payable in 2017, 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 TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
Rock
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2184)
RENEWAL OF EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2184 (Luverne Public Schools) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $763.34 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2184 be approved?
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 obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000 to provide funds for a phased program of acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including acquisition and installation of instructional equipment, textbooks, transportation vehicles, supplies and improved technology systems, with said bonds to be repaid from funds on hand and available in the debt redemption fund of the school district?
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #682)
RENEWAL OF EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 682 (Roseau) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $26.84 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 682 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #682)
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 682 (Roseau) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $200 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
If School District Question 2 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 682 also be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2683)
RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2683 (Greenbush-Middle River), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing referendum revenue authorization of $806.05 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2016. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2016 for taxes payable in 2017 and applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the renewal of the expiring referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2683 (Greenbush-Middle River), Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2683)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 2683 (Greenbush-Middle River), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 for acquisition and betterment of school facilities including a new K-12 facility near the Greenbush area?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
St. Louis
CITY QUESTION 1 (Duluth)
NON BINDING PROPOSITION – SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR IN LAKESIDE AND LESTER PARK NEIGHBORHOODS
Should the state statute which prohibits the issuance of licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor in the Lakeside and Lester Park neighborhoods be repealed?
A "YES" vote means I support eliminating the state law which prohibits the sale of intoxicating liquor in the Lakeside and Lester Park neighborhoods.
A "NO" vote means I do not support eliminating the state law which prohibits the sale of intoxicating liquor in the Lakeside and Lester Park neighborhoods.
CITY QUESTION 2 (Duluth)
DULUTH CHARTER AMENDMENT – RANKED CHOICE VOTING
Shall the Duluth City Charter be amended to adopt Ranked Choice Voting, also known as Single Transferable Vote, as the method for electing the mayor and the city councilors without a separate primary election and with ballot format and rules for counting votes to be adopted by ordinance?
A "Yes" vote means the Duluth City Charter will be amended to adopt Ranked Choice Voting as the method for electing the mayor and city councilors with the ballot format and rules for counting votes to be adopted by ordinance.
A "No" vote means the Duluth City Charter will not be amended to adopt Ranked Choice Voting as the method for electing the mayor and city councilors.
CITY QUESTION 3 (Duluth)
DULUTH CHARTER AMENDMENT – METHOD FOR SETTING FEE PAID TO CITY COUNCILORS
Shall the Duluth City Charter be amended to have the fee paid to city council members determined by the Charter Commission, approved by a two-thirds vote of the city council and the new fee taking effect the January after the next municipal election?
Scott
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #194)
APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION TO FUND TECHNOLOGY
The board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville Area Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 2.981% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $2,016,667 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $20,166,670. The money raised by this authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation and maintenance of technology for use primarily in security and safety systems, STEM programs and other instructional programs.
Shall the capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 194 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #194)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville Area Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $100 per pupil.
The proposed operating levy increase would lower teacher to student ratio, reinstate elementary art and 5th grade band. 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?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Sherburne
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #726)
FUNDING TO MAINTAIN THE STABILITY OF EXISTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The board of Independent School District No. 726 (Becker Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $460 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. 726 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #726)
FUNDING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The board of Independent School District No. 726 (Becker Public Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $80 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 Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 726 also be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #726)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 726 (Becker Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including parking lot, roof and heat pump replacements at the Becker Middle School facility; parking lot replacement and installation of metal wall panels at the Becker Intermediate School facility; heat pump and carpet and tile replacements at the Becker Primary School facility; and acquisition and installation of an artificial turf multi-purpose athletic field and related improvements?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #727)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 727 (Big Lake), Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of approximately $178.96 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $653.96 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. 727 (Big Lake), Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #727)
APPROVAL OF TECHNOLOGY CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
If Ballot Question 1 above is approved, the board of Independent School District No. 727 (Big Lake), Minnesota has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 3.207% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $400,000 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the capital project to be funded over that time period is approximately $4,000,000. The capital project to be funded includes the purchase, installation, support, and maintenance of software, technology, technology systems, and infrastructure.
If Ballot Question 1 above is approved, shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 727 (Big Lake), Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #742)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 742 (St. Cloud Area Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $167,000,000 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; the remodeling, repair, renovation, equipping, upgrading and construction of improvements to the existing Apollo High School site and facility; the construction of secure controlled entries and safety and security upgrades to various school sites and facilities; and the acquisition, installation, replacement and maintenance of software, computers, mobile devices, technology, technology systems, networks and related infrastructure?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Stearns
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #739)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 739 (Kimball Area Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $657.15 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $760 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, 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. 739 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #739)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 739 (Kimball Area Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,400,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the completion of science room, wood shop and concession area alterations to the high school facility; and the construction and equipping of weight room/locker room and multipurpose/wrestling room additions to the high school site and facility?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #739)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 739 (Kimball Area Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $6,600,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of an auditorium addition to the high school site and facility?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #742)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 742 (St. Cloud Area Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $167,000,000 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; the remodeling, repair, renovation, equipping, upgrading and construction of improvements to the existing Apollo High School site and facility; the construction of secure controlled entries and safety and security upgrades to various school sites and facilities; and the acquisition, installation, replacement and maintenance of software, computers, mobile devices, technology, technology systems, networks and related infrastructure?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #743)
APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION TO FUND TECHNOLOGY
The board of Independent School District No. 743 (Sauk Centre) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 2.281% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The money raised by this authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation, replacement, support and maintenance of software, computers, mobile devices, improved technology, technology systems, networks, infrastructure, and related training. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $200,000 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for six years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $1,200,000.
Shall the capital project levy authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 743 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Steele
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #761)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 761 (Owatonna Public Schools), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $77,855,000 for acquisition and betterment of school facilities, including deferred maintenance on school buildings, safety and security updates, and school building additions?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Todd
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #786)
APPROVAL OF INCREASED REFERENDUM LEVY
The school board of Independent School District No. 786 (Bertha-Hewitt) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum levy authorization of $444.50 per pupil, and to replace this authorization with a new authorization of $760.00 per pupil, first effective for taxes payable in 2016. The auditorization proposed in this ballot question would be applicable for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 786 (Bertha-Hewitt) be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2753)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2753 (Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $209.24 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2017, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2753 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Wabasha
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #535)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester), Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $578.38 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2016 and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $836.82 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. 535 (Rochester), Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Waseca
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #829)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 829 (Waseca), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $15,600,000 for acquisition and betterment of school facilities, including deferred maintenance on school buildings, safety and security updates, and program improvements?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #829)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
If Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 829 (Waseca), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,400,000 for acquisition and betterment of school facilities, including construction of a Fine Arts Center and renovation of the Junior/Senior High School academic wing?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Washington
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #622)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $489.86 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,389.86 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, 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. 622 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #622)
APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION TO FUND TECHNOLOGY
The school board of 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) has proposed a capital project levy authorization to fund technology in the amount of 3.665% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed authorization will raise approximately $3,000,000 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year 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 money raised by this authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation and maintenance of technology and technology systems and for training and directly related personnel costs.
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 622 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #831)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 831 (Forest Lake Area Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $143,000,000 for the acquisition, betterment and equipping of school sites and educational facilities, said bonds to be issued from time to time, to be sold at such prices, to bear interest at such rates, to become due at such times, and to have such other terms and provisions, all as may be fixed and determined by the School Board
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A
PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #831)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 831 (Forest Lake Area Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $18,000,000 for the acquisition, betterment and equipping of school sites and athletic and performing arts facilities, said bonds to be issued from time to time, to be sold at such prices, to bear interest at such rates, to become due at such times, and to have such other terms and provisions, all as may be fixed and determined by the School Board?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #833)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 833 (South Washington County Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $525 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 833 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #833)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 833 (South Washington County Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $96,000,000 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 middle school facility; the repair, renovation, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and repurposing of the existing Oltman Middle School site and facility for use as an elementary school; and the construction of additions and improvements to other existing middle school sites and facilities?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #833)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 and School District Question 2 are approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 833 (South Washington County Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $46,500,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of additions and improvements to the three existing high school sites and facilities and to the fourteen existing elementary school sites and facilities?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Watonwan
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #837)
RENEWAL OF EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 837 (Madelia) has proposed to renew the
$727.69 per pupil portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization
which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue
authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, unless
otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of
Independent School District No. 837 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX
REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #837)
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 837 (Madelia) has also proposed to increase its
general education revenue by an additional $165.31 per pupil. The proposed referendum
revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in
2016, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of
Independent School District No. 837 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #840)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 840 (St.
James) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building
bonds in an amount not to exceed $23,955,000 to provide funds for the
acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the
construction and equipping of additions, expansions and improvements
to the Northside Elementary and St. James High School sites and
facilities; the repair, renovation, upgrading, equipping and completion
of various deferred maintenance projects, outdoor athletic
improvements, paving, driveway, sidewalk and parking lot
improvements, and safety and security projects at various school sites
and facilities; the acquisition and installation of technology
infrastructure at all schools; and the prepayment of a lease-purchase
agreement previously entered into to finance the construction and
equipping of an addition to the Northside Elementary School?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #840)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 840 (St. James) has proposed to increase its
general education revenue by $250 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue
authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as
provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of
Independent School District No. 840 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU
ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Wright
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #742)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 742 (St. Cloud Area Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $167,000,000 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; the remodeling, repair, renovation, equipping, upgrading and construction of improvements to the existing Apollo High School site and facility; the construction of secure controlled entries and safety and security upgrades to various school sites and facilities; and the acquisition, installation, replacement and maintenance of software, computers, mobile devices, technology, technology systems, networks and related infrastructure?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #876)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 876 (Annandale) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of new athletic and recreation 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 BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 879 (Delano) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $46,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new grade 4 through 6 intermediate school building; the construction of improvements to existing school facilities; the construction of a secure, controlled entry for the high school, including security and safety improvements; and the construction of parking and traffic flow improvements?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #879)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 879 (Delano) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $19,000,000 to provide funds for the betterment of school sites and facilities, including the improvement of physical education/athletic field space, the renovation of the swimming pool and related improvements; the construction of an addition to the Tiger Activity Center at the High School and related renovations; and the construction of a Performing Arts Center addition to the High School?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #881)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 881 (Maple Lake Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $529.60 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 881 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #881)
APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION TO FUND TECHNOLOGY
The board of Independent School District No. 881 (Maple Lake Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 1.8596% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $100,000 for taxes payable in 2016, 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 $1,000,000. The money raised by this authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation and maintenance of technology and technology systems and directly related personnel costs.
Shall the capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 881 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #882)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 882 (Monticello Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $39,325,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of secure entries and safety and security improvements to school sites and facilities; the acquisition and installation of improved technology and technology systems at all school facilities; the construction of additions and improvements to and the repair, renovation, upgrading and equipping of various school sites and facilities; the construction of playground, paving, drop-off and parking improvements and the completion of sitework at various school sites; and the renovation, equipping, upgrading and construction of additions and improvements to activity, athletic and recreation venues districtwide?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #882)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIATION
The board of Independent School District No. 882 (Monticello Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $576.30 per pupil effective with taxes payable in 2017 and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $775 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2017, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked effective with taxes payable in 2107 and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 882 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Yellow Medicine
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #891)
REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 891 (Canby Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $371.56 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $976 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would 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. 891 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2190)
REVOKING PORTION OF EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2190 (Yellow Medicine East) has proposed to revoke the portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization ($868.76 per pupil) which expires after taxes payable in 2016 and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,168.76 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2016, 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. 2190 be approved?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.