St. Louis County school board — 2026

The board of Independent School District No. 2142 (St. Louis County), Minnesota, has proposed to increase the School District's general education revenue by $3,160 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2026 for taxes payable in 2027 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the new referendum authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2142 (St. Louis County), Minnesota, be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

The board of Independent School District No. 2142 (St. Louis County), Minnesota, has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the maximum amount of 2.775% times the net tax capacity of the School District. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $1,500,000 for taxes first levied in 2026, payable in 2027, and will be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $15,000,000. The proposed authorization will provide funds for technology and other capital expenditures, including hardware, software, curriculum materials, and student transportation vehicles. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. If School District Question 1 above is approved, shall the capital project levy authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2142 (St. Louis County), Minnesota, be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE