East Grand Forks school board — 2026

The school board of Independent School District No. 595 (East Grand Forks) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $300 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2027, and increase each year by the rate of inflation beginning with taxes payable in 2028, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 595 (East Grand Forks) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $26,400,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including safety and security improvements to building entrances, installation of updated fire alarm systems, door access and building communication systems^ the construction and installation of HV AC, plumbing and electrical systems^ and updating crosswalks and other ADA accessibility improvements?

If School District Question 2 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 595 (East Grand Forks) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $10,900,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of an early childhood addition to the New Heights Elementary School? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.