The Cost
An investment to stabilize our district’s budget and protect services for students
Voters will consider three levels of investment
On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, voters will consider the three ballot questions that, if approved, will authorize new levies to stabilize the district's budget. If these questions are approved, the investments will be supported by a tax increase on properties within our district.
The tax impact for property owners will be dependent upon the value of property they own. Residents who own property within the district can calculate their exact projected impact using our tax calculator.
For example, if the referendum is approved a $150,000 home would see an estimated property tax increase of:
$15.06 per month for Question One
$4.66 per month for Question Two
$8.18 per month for Question Three*
for a total tax impact of $27.90* per month starting in 2024.
*A previous version of this webpage incorrectly listed the tax impact of Question Three on a $150,000 home as $9.25/month and the total referendum impact as $28.97/month. We regret the error.
Want to know the impact of the referendum on your taxes?
Use our tax calculator to easily determine the tax impact of the referendum on your home or business.
What is an operating levy and how does it work?
An operating levy is a tax that helps fund operating expenses for a local school district. Revenue from a levy can be spent on a variety of operating costs, including staffing, classroom supplies, program costs and utilities.
Do other school districts have voter-approved operating levies?
Yes. Seventy percent of rural Minnesota's school districts - including all of our neighboring districts - use voter-approved operating levies to support student learning and cover costs of education that state funding does not.
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