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There are a number of elections happening across the state on Tuesday as voters fill a vacancy on the Columbia Heights school board and voters decide on city, school district and county referendums. 

See a list of elections below, including sample ballots. 

“Shall the office of Faribault County Recorder be appointed rather than elected at the expiration of the current term?”

Aitkin Public Schools (School District ISD 1) ballot question 

Question 1: “Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 1 (Aitkin Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $49,790,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new PreK-6 elementary school?”

Question 2: “If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 1 (Aitkin Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,190,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a transportation center?”

Question 3: “If School District Question 1 and School District Question 2 are approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 1 (Aitkin Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,235,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of an auxiliary gym at the new PreK-6 elementary school?”

Wayzata Public Schools (School District ISD 284) ballot question 

Question 1: Renewal of Expiring Capital Project Levy for Technology

“The board of Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata Public Schools), Minnesota has proposed to renew its capital project levy, scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2029, in the maximum amount of 2.66075 percent times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment and the support and maintenance of technology. The proposed tax rate is not being increased from the previous year’s rate. The proposed renewal of the expiring capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $7,039,362 for taxes first levied in 2029, payable in 2030, and will be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $70,393,620.

Shall the renewal of the expiring capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata Public Schools), Minnesota be approved?

BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.”

Question 2: Approval of School Building Bonds

“Shall the board of Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata Public Schools), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $465,000,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities including, but not limited to, a new elementary school, a new middle school, an addition to Wayzata High School, safety and security improvements and various other capital projects districtwide?

BY VOTING ‘YES’ ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE”

Question 3: Approval of School Building Bonds

“If School District Question 2 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata Public Schools), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $31,000,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities including, but not limited to, construction of an 8-lane swimming and diving pool?

BY VOTING ‘YES’ ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.”

Little Falls (School District ISD 482) ballot question 

Question 1: “Shall the board of Independent School District No. 482 (Little Falls), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $34,305,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities including, but not limited to, remodeling and indoor air quality and safety and security improvements at Little Falls Community High School?” 

Question 2: “If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 482 (Little Falls), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,520,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities including, but not limited to, construction of a new gymnasium at Little Falls Community High School?

Passage of School District Question 2 is contingent upon passage of School District Question 1.”

Staples-Motley (School District ISD 2170)  ballot question 

“Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2170 (Staples Motley) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $42,500,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a secure entry and career and technical education (CTE) addition to the High School/Middle School site; the construction and equipping of an addition to the Elementary School; the renovation and remodeling of classrooms and restrooms at school sites and facilities; upgrades to casework and finishes; the acquisition and installation of furniture, fixtures and equipment at school sites and facilities; the construction of athletic and activity field improvements, including track replacement and renovations and upgrades to the football field, bleachers, press box, scoreboard, concession stand and locker rooms; the construction of upgrades and improvements to the High School/Middle School building envelope; and the acquisition and installation of lighting, acoustic, sound and other enhancements to the High School/Middle School auditorium?

BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.”

Columbia Heights School District (School District ISD 13) election 

The two candidates running for the Columbia Heights school board vacancy are Adam Davis and Jenna Fodness-Bondhus. Here are their platforms: 

Adam Davis, according to his campaign website: 

Jenna Fodness-Bondhus, according to her campaign website: 

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