Planning For Our Prowlers
Thief River Falls Schools Referendum 2023
Finding solutions to help our students succeed
At Thief River Falls Public Schools, we’re focused on giving every student the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and after graduation. Investments in educational programs, staffing and technology are critical to these goals.
But today, our district faces significant financial challenges that threaten our legacy of student success. In response to inadequate state funding from the state, we have cut nearly $2.7 million from the budget over the last six years. Despite constant cost reductions, we face a $2.4 million deficit by the 2025-2026 school year without a new revenue source.
Without new revenue, the school board will need to make further cuts to operations, which could include staff reductions, larger class sizes and fewer learning and extracurricular programs for students.
To protect the resources that students depend on, Thief River Falls Public Schools is presenting voters with three ballot questions during the election on Tuesday, November 7. If approved, they would authorize new levies to help stabilize our district’s budget, recruit and retain talented staff, protect class sizes, and create new learning opportunities for students.
Watch to learn more about the referendum from Superintendent Mills!
Explore this website to learn more about the challenges facing our district, the proposed plan, the projected tax impact, and how you can make your voice heard on Election Day.
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Learn more about the financial challenges of our school district.
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See the details of the proposed investment plan to stabilize our budget and protect services for students.
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See the steps taken to develop the proposed investment plan.
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Learn how much the proposed invesment plan will impact your taxes.
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Learn where and how to vote in the referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
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Find answers to the most common questions about the referendum on Nov. 7.
