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The following list includes municipal and school district questions.

Anoka

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #11)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $226.20 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #11)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $249,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of new school facilities; the construction and equipping of additions to and the remodeling and upgrading of various school sites and facilities to replace existing portable classrooms at elementary, middle school and high school facilities, to address safety and space issues resulting from student population growth and to provide safe and secure learning environments; and the construction of secured entrances and security and safety improvements at various school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #13)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 13 (Columbia Heights Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of an addition to the Columbia Heights High School facility to add support spaces for use by band, choir and theatre programs and the renovation, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and construction of improvements to the High School Performing Arts Center for school programs and for community arts and civic events; the construction and equipping of an addition to the North Park Elementary School facility to provide new early childhood and kindergarten classroom space and expanded cafeteria space, the reconfiguration of space in that school facility to provide space for an adequate library, and the renovation, remodeling, upgrading, equipping, reconfiguration of space and the construction of security and safety improvements to that school facility and the construction of playground, parking lot, drop off and traffic flow improvements to that school site? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #15)

Approval of School Building Bonds

Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 (St. Francis), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $80,060,000 for acquisition and betterment of school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #624)

Renewal of Expiring School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 624 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #831)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization Approving New Referendum Revenue Authorization

The Board of Independent School District No. 831 (Forest Lake Area Schools), Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $461.67 per pupil and to approve a new referendum revenue authorization of $1,211.67 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for eight (8) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the new referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 831 (Forest Lake Area Schools) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #831)

Approving the Issuance of General Obligation School Building Bonds

Shall the Board of Independent School District No. 831 (Forest Lake Area Schools), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000 for acquisition, betterment and equipping of school sites and facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF, THE PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND THE INTEREST ON THE BONDS.

Becker

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #821)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 821 (Menahga) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,900,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of an addition to the high school facility, that includes 10 (ten) additional classrooms and shop areas, a new kitchen and lunch room, and replacing the existing multi-purpose room with a one-station gymnasium, locker rooms and toilet facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #821)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 821 (Menahga) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in the amount not to exceed $4,100,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a second floor 12 (twelve) classroom addition to the addition to the high school facility described in School District Question 1? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #821)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

If School District Question 1 and School District Question 2 are approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 821 (Menahga) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in the amount not to exceed $5,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of an expansion to the first and second floor additions to the high school facility specified in School District Question 1 and School District Question 2, that includes accessible space for adaptive physical education, expanded gymnasium/performance space, a clean lab for school robotics and laser engraving, a fitness and weight room, and a high school office. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Big Stone

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2888)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 2888 (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $500.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2888 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2903)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 2903 (Ortonville Public School) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $302 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2903 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Blue Earth

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #77)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 77 (Mankato Area Public Schools) has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authority to $724.61 per pupil. This proposed authorization would include an increase of $365.00 per pupil and would renew the school district's existing authorization of $359.61 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2017. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 77 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2135)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2135 (Maple River Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $54,800,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition of land for and the construction and equipping of a new preK-12 school facility, and the sale or demolition of existing school facilities that are being replaced? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Brown

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #81)

Renewal of Expiring School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 81 (Comfrey Public Schools) has proposed to renew its existing referendum authorization of $731.68 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2017. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Carlton

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #95)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 95 (Cromwell-Wright) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,080,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of additions to provide new industrial arts and gymnasium additions to the existing school facility; the renovation, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and construction of improvements, including updating the auditorium and creating dedicated spaces for band and choir programs and a weight room; and the construction of parking lot expansions, sidewalks, and drop off and traffic flow improvements? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Cass

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #115)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 115 (Cass Lake-Bena) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in the amount not to exceed $37,815,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of a new intermediate grades 3-5 elementary school; the acquisition and construction of safety and security improvements at all school sites and facilities; the completion of deferred maintenance projects at all school facilities; the demolition and construction of expansions, additions and improvements to the District Resource Center building site and facility; and the construction and equipping of special education space, district administrative office space, gym storage and restrooms? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #116)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 116 (Pillager Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $13,200,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of an auditorium addition and elementary and early childhood classroom additions to the existing school facility, classroom remodeling, and the remodeling, and the completion of exterior improvements and exterior deferred maintenance projects? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Chippewa

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2180)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The Board of Independent School District No. 2180, MACCRAY, has proposed to renew its current referendum revenue authorization of $342.36 per pupil, which expires after taxes payable in 2017. The amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The new authorization would be effective beginning with taxes payable in 2018, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the renewal of the referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2180 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THE BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

Chisago

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #139)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The Board of Independent School District No. 139, Rush City Schools, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $600.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for eight (8) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 139 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #831)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization Approving New Referendum Revenue Authorization

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #831)

Approving the Issuance of General Obligation School Building Bonds

Cottonwood

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2898)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The Board of Independent School District No. 2898, Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools, has proposed to revoke its existing referendum revenue authorization, equal to $760.00 per pupil, and replace it with a referendum revenue authorization in the amount of $1,750.00 per pupil, resulting in an increase to its general education revenue of $990.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the revocation of the existing authorization and increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2898 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Dakota

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (SSD #6)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

The board of Special School District No. 6 (South St. Paul Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $567.10 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $921.10 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Special School District No. 6 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (SSD #6)

Renewal of Expiring Capital Project Levy Authorization for Technology

The board of Special School District No. 6 (South St. Paul Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 3.7470921% times the net tax capacity of the school district. This authorization would renew the school district's existing authorization as approved in 2009 which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2019. The proposed new authorization will raise approximately $676,095 for taxes payable in 2020, the first year it is to be levied, and would be applicable for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $6,760,950. The money raised by the proposed authorization will be used to provide funds for the following: the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment and the support and maintenance of technology, with that technology concentrated in the areas of student computing and technology enhanced classrooms. Shall the renewal of the capital project levy authorization proposed by the board of Special School District No. 6 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #191)

Approve Renewed Referendum Levy Authorization

The school board of Independent School District No. 191 has proposed to renew a portion of its referendum revenue authorization in the amount of $757.19 per pupil, which expires at the end of taxes-payable year 2017. The renewed authorization amount of $757.19 per pupil proposed in this ballot question would be first effective for taxes payable in 2018, and would be applicable for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the referendum levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 191 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #191)

Approve Increase in Referendum Levy Authorization

If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, the school board of Independent School District No. 191 has proposed an additional referendum revenue authorization of $415.00 per pupil. The total proposed authorization from School District Ballot Questions 1 and 2 would be $1,172.19 per pupil. This total authorization would be first effective for taxes payable in 2018, and would increase annually by the rate of inflation as determined by statute, provided that actual referendum revenue authorization for any year would not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. This authorization would be applicable for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the referendum levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 191 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #194)

Renewal of Expiring School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville Area Public Schools) has proposed to renew its existing referendum authorization of $692.75 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2017. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 194 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #199)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 199 (Inver Grove Heights Community Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $562.13 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $819 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 199 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #199)

Approval of Capital Project Levy Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 199 (Inver Grove Heights Community Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 2.1724% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The money raised by this authorization will provide funds for the purchase of textbooks, curriculum materials, musical instruments, classroom furnishings, equipment, technology and software for student achievement. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $638,000 for taxes payable in 2018, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $6,380,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive Review and Comment from the Commissioner of Education Shall the capital project levy authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 199 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #200)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the board of Independent School District No. 200 (Hastings Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $49,525,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the completion of deferred maintenance and renovation projects at various district sites and facilities, mechanical infrastructure improvements at the middle school, district wide roof repairs and replacements and parking lot and lighting improvements; the replacement of outdated district technology equipment; the construction of improvements to Todd Field; and the acquisition and installation of safety, security and monitoring upgrades to district facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #200)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 200 (Hastings Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $473.31 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $773.31 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 200 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #659)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 659 (Northfield Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,497.17 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,967.32 per pupil. The school district's actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 659 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #659)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 659 (Northfield Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $109,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new high school facility and the demolition of the current facility; the construction and equipping of a new elementary school facility; the construction of additions to and renovations of the Bridgewater and Sibley Elementary school sites and facilities; the construction of renovations and improvements to the Longfellow School; and the construction of renovations and improvements to the Greenvale Park Elementary School to convert that facility for use as an early childhood center? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Dodge

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2125)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 2125 (Triton Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $750.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2125 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Fillmore

CITY QUESTION 1 (Chatfield)

Chatfield Community Swimming Pool Project

Shall the City of Chatfield, Minnesota, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,402,000 to finance the acquisition and betterment of a new swimming pool?

Goodhue

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #256)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 256 (Red Wing Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing operating referendum revenue authorization of $ 811.64 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,235.64 per pupil. The school district's actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing operating referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 256 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #256)

Approval of Additional School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 256 (Red Wing Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $500.00 per pupil. The school district's actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 256 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #656)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 656 (Faribault Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $804.87 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,040 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, commencing with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 656 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #656)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 656 (Faribault Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $86,160,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of secure entrances, safety and security improvements and office additions and renovations at various school facilities; the completion of code, life safety, traffic flow and accessibility improvements at various school sites and facilities; and the construction of additions to and the renovation, repair, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and construction of improvements to various school sites and facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2172)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the school board of Independent School District 2172 (Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,150,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of additions to and the renovation, repair, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and construction of improvements to the high school, middle school and elementary school sites and facilities; the completion of deferred maintenance projects at various facilities; the completion of mechanical, plumbing and electrical improvements at the high school and middle school facilities; the completion of ADA improvements at the middle school and elementary school facilities; the construction of secure entries and safety improvements to various facilities; the construction of football field, track and playground improvements; and the completion of parking lot, sidewalk, landscaping and traffic flow improvements districtwide? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2172)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2172 (Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,365,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of additions for physical education, wellness and flexible learning commons to the high school and middle school site and facility? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2805)

Renewal of Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 2805 (Zumbrota-Mazeppa Public Schools) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $936.37 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2017. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2805 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2805)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization and Inflationary Increase

If School District Question 1 is approved, the school district has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $313.63 per pupil for ten years, commencing with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law and to have the proposed authorizations in School District Question 1 and in this School District Question 2 both increase each year by the rate of inflation. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2805 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Grant

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #264)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The Board of Independent School District No. 264, Herman-Norcross, has proposed to renew its referendum revenue authorization of $1,375.08 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be effective beginning with taxes payable in 2019 and would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 264 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

Hennepin

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #11)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #11)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #270)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the board of Independent School District No. 270 (Hopkins Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the prepayment of lease-purchase agreements previously entered into to finance additions to the L.H. Tanglen and Meadowbrook Elementary School sites and facilities; the construction of an addition to and the remodeling and construction of improvements to Meadowbrook Elementary School; the remodeling and construction of learning spaces at Hopkins High School and West Junior High and North Junior High Schools; the construction of traffic and parking improvements at Glen Lake Elementary School; the construction of an addition to the high school's cafeteria and kitchen, and the remodeling of athletic and recreational facilities, storage, and offices at the high school; the construction of improvements to fields at West Junior High School; and the construction of improvements to the stadium entrance, recreational facilities and common areas at the high school? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #270)

Revoking Existing Capital Project Levy Authorizations; Approving A New Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 270 (Hopkins Public Schools) has proposed to revoke its existing capital project levy authorization of 6.386535% times the net tax capacity of the school district as approved in 2010 and its existing capital project levy authorization of 1.882% times the net tax capacity of the school district as approved in 2013, and to replace those two authorizations with a new combined authorization of 8.7054% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed new authorization will raise approximately $9,963,839 for taxes payable in 2018, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $99,638,390. The money raised by the proposed authorization will be used to provide funds for the acquisition, installation and maintenance of software, curriculum, instructional equipment and improved technology and technology systems in various school district facilities. Shall the school district's two existing capital project levy authorizations be revoked and the new capital project levy authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 270 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #270)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving A New Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 270 (Hopkins Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $2,044.53 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $2,075 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 270 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #271)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 271 (Bloomington Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing operating referendum revenue authorization of$ 1,502.15 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,995.00 per pupil. The school district's actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 271 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #273)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorizations

The board of Independent School District No. 273 (Edina Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by the following amounts for taxes payable in the years specified: • $1,857.46 per pupil for taxes payable in 2018 with an inflationary increase in that amount for taxes payable in 2019; and • $2,075.07 per pupil for taxes payable in 2020, with an inflationary increase in that amount for taxes payable in 2021 through 2027. A portion of these proposed referendum revenue authorizations would renew the school district's prior authorization of $1,412.46 per pupil each year which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2017. The school district's actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed new referendum revenue authorizations, as adjusted, would be applicable for a total of ten years unless revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 273 for each year be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #277)

Renewal of Expiring School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 277 (Westonka) has proposed to renew its existing referendum authorization of $453.54 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2017. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 277 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #280)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 280 (Richfield Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $964.60 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,414.60 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 280 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #280)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the board of Independent School District No. 280 (Richfield Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $86,800,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the completion of construction or remodeling at all school sites and facilities to provide a more secure and safe learning environment; completion of various deferred maintenance projects at existing school sites and facilities; completion of parking lot reconfigurations and drop off and traffic flow improvements; the completion of construction, renovation or maintenance of classrooms, labs, cafeterias, kitchens, restrooms and administrative or other instructional spaces at all facilities; and construction of improvements to provide appropriate access within all facilities to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #283)

Renewal of Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 283 (St. Louis Park) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $2,079.99 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2018. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, commencing with taxes payable in 2019, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 283 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #283)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 283 (St. Louis Park) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $100,900,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the completion of deferred maintenance, technology infrastructure and remodeling projects at various school facilities, including adding air conditioning to the Peter Hobart and Susan Lindgren Elementary Schools and remodeling early childhood classrooms at Central School; the construction of additions to and the renovation, repair, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and construction of improvements to the middle school and high school sites and facilities, including performing arts space and classrooms at the middle school and a commons area, a centralized kitchen that will allow the district to provide healthier meals for students in all school facilities districtwide, a fitness center, a media center and science classrooms at the high school; and the acquisition, construction and installation of secured entrances and safety and security improvements at various school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #284)

Revoking Existing Operating Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving A New Authorization

The school board of Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing operating referendum revenue authorization of $1,524.95 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $2,000 per pupil. The school district s actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate pf inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the School district's existing operating referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 284 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #284)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $70,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the purchase of land for and the construction and equipping of a new elementary school facility; the remodeling and construction of additions and improvements to various school sites and facilities; the construction of traffic flow and safety improvements to various school sites; and the acquisition and installation of equipment in various school district facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #284)

Renewal of Expiring Capital Project Levy Authorization for Technology

The school board of Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization for technology of 2.66075% times the net tax capacity of the school district. This authorization would renew the school district's existing authorization as approved in 2009 which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2019. The money raised by the proposed authorization will provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment, the support and maintenance of technology for teaching and learning, and for training and directly related personnel costs. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $4,076,000 for taxes payable in 2020, the :first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $40,760,000. Shall the renewal of the capital project levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 284 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #286)

Approval of School District General Education Revenue Increase

The board of Independent School District No. 286 (Brooklyn Center), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District's general education revenue by $210 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2017 for taxes payable in 2018 and would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 286 (Brooklyn Center), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #286)

Approval of School Building Bonds

Shall the board of Independent School District No. 286 (Brooklyn Center), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $29,930,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including safety and security improvements, expansion and renovation of classrooms, and improvements to the learning environment at Earle Brown Elementary and Brooklyn Center Secondary schools? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #883)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 883 (Rockford Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,142 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 883 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #883)

Approval of Capital Project Levy Authorization to Fund Technology

The board of Independent School District No. 883 (Rockford Area Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 3.679% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $399,500 for taxes payable in 2018, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $3,995,000. The money raised by this authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation, replacement, support and maintenance of software, computers, mobile devices, improved technology, technology systems, networks, infrastructure, office and instructional technology, and related training. Shall the capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 883 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Houston

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #299)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 299 (Caledonia Area Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $460.00 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would renew the school district’s existing authorization of $94.97 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2017. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 299 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #300)

Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 300 (La Crescent-Hokah), Minnesota has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $850 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2017 for taxes payable in 2018 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 300 (La Crescent-Hokah), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Kanabec

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #332)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 332 (Mora) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,420,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a wellness center addition to the Mora Elementary School site and facility? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Koochiching

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #361)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 361 (International Falls) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $347.55 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $834 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, commencing with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 361 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #361)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 361 (International Falls) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,750,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of repairs and Improvements to the District's existing ice arena? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Le Sueur

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2397)

Renewal of School District Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 2397 (LeSueur-Henderson), Minnesota has proposed to renew the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $190.09 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2017. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2017 for taxes payable in 2018 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2397 (LeSueur-Henderson), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2397)

Referendum Revenue Increase Curriculum, Curriculum-Related Material, Instructional Technology

The board of Independent School District No. 2397 (LeSueur-Henderson), Minnesota has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authorization by $100 per pupil. The additional revenue would be used for curriculum, curriculum-related materials, and instructional technology. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2017 for taxes payable in 2018 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase of the referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2397 (LeSueur-Henderson), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Marshall

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2683)

Revoking Existing Referendum Authorization; Approval New Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 2683 (Greenbush-Middle River), Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District's existing voter approved referendum revenue authorization of $806.05 per pupil and to approve a new authorization of $1,825.00 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2017 for taxes payable in 2018 and applicable for ten (10) years unless revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing voter approved referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2683 (Greenbush-Middle River), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2683)

Approval of Capital Project Levy Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 2683 (Greenbush-Middle River), Minnesota has proposed a capital project levy for technology and other capital costs. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $400,000 for taxes payable in 2018, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $4,000,000 or 14.351% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2683 (Greenbush-Middle River), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Martin

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #458)

Renewal of Expiring School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 458 (Truman Public Schools) has proposed to renew its existing referendum revenue authorization of $ 1, 158.3 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2017. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 458 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE

Mille Lacs

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #480)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The Board of Independent School District No. 480, Onamia, has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authorization to $426 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be effective for taxes payable in 2018 and would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 480 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Morrison

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #480)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #487)

Renewal of Portion of Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 487 (Upsala Area Schools) has proposed to renew the $206.54 per pupil portion of the school district’s existing referendum authorization which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2017. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 487 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

Mower

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #495)

Renewal of Expiring School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 0495 (Grand Meadow) has proposed to renew its existing referendum revenue authorization of $899.24 per pupil. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district’s existing revenue authorization, which will expire after taxes payable in 2018. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2019, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 0495 be approved. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

Murray

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2898)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

Nicollet

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #77)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

Olmsted

CITY QUESTION 1 (Chatfield)

Chatfield Community Swimming Pool Project

Shall the City of Chatfield, Minnesota, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,402,000 to finance the acquisition and betterment of a new swimming pool?

Pennington

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #561)

Approve Renewed Referendum Levy Authorization

The School Board of Independent School District No. 561 (Goodridge Public School) has proposed to renew a portion of its referendum revenue authorization in the amount of $1,927.43 per pupil, which expires at the end of taxes-payable year 2017. The renewed authorization of $1,927.43 per pupil proposed in this ballot question would be first effective for taxes payable in 2018, and would be applicable for seven years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the referendum levy authorization proposed by the School Board of Independent School District No. 561 (Goodridge Public School) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

Pine

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2165)

Approval of School Building Bonds Maintenance, Early Childhood, Athletic Facilities MAINTENANCE,

Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 2165 (Hinckley-Finlayson), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,250,000, for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including, but not limited to, deferred maintenance projects, early childhood classrooms, and athletic facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2165)

Approval of School Building Bonds Community Education, Fitness, Security, Administrative

If Ballot Question 1 above is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 2165 (Hinckley-Finlayson), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,750,000, for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including, but not limited to, community education and fitness spaces, security improvements and relocation of high school administrative office? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Pipestone

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2689)

Renewal of School District Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 2689 (Pipestone), Minnesota has proposed to renew the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $474.26 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2017. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2017 for taxes payable in 2018 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2689 (Pipestone), Minnesota be approved? PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM EXTENDS AN EXISTING OPERATING REFERENDUM AT THE SAME AMOUNT PER PUPIL AS IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2689)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 2689 (Pipestone), Minnesota has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authorization by $250 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2689 (Pipestone), Minnesota be approved? PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.

Ramsey

CITY QUESTION 1 (Mounds View)

Property Tax Levy for Addition of One Police Officer

Shall the Mounds View City Council authorize an additional property tax levy for the purpose of providing funds to add one additional patrol officer to the Mounds View Police Department? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #621)

Approval of School Building Bonds

Shall the board of Independent School District No. 621 (Mounds View), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $164,800,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #623)

Approval of General Obligation Building Bonds

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 623 (Roseville Area Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $144,000,000 to provide funds for the repair, upgrade, and construction of improvements and additions to various school sites and facilities districtwide, including without limitation improving safety and security, addressing aging buildings, adding space to accommodate increasing student enrollment, updating learning spaces, and enhancing community resources? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #624)

Renewal of Expiring School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

Rice

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #656)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #656)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #659)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #659)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #721)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 721 (New Prague Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $246.70 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's existing authorization of $146.70 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2017. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six years beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 721 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

Rock

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2184)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2184 (Luverne Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,050,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of safety, security and ADA accessibility upgrades to existing school sites and facilities; the construction of additions to and the renovation, repair, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and construction of improvements to existing school sites and facilities for general education, band and choir, community education, physical education, administration, food service, and commons area projects; and the completion of various other deferred maintenance and renovation projects? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2184)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2184 (Luverne Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,150,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a performing arts center addition to existing school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Roseau

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2683)

Revoking Existing Referendum Authorization; Approval New Authorization

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2683)

Approval of Capital Project Levy Authorization

St. Louis

CITY QUESTION 1 (Duluth)

0.5% General Sales Tax for Street Maintenance

Should the city of Duluth request the Minnesota State legislature to authorize the city to enact a 0.5% general sales and use tax on sales and use of goods and services as currently applied within the city for a term of up to 25 years from the date of first collection thereof dedicated to funding implementation of the city's designated Street Improvement Program? A "yes" vote means you favor the city of Duluth requesting authority to enact a 0.5% sales and use tax dedicated to fund the Street Improvement Program. A "no" vote means you do not favor the city of Duluth requesting the authority to enact a 0.5% sales and use tax dedicated to funding the Street Improvement Program.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #707)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the School Board of Independent School District No. 707 (Nett Lake) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2711)

Approval of School Building Bonds

Shall the board of Independent School District No. 2711 (Mesabi East), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,745,000 for acquisition and betterment of school and athletic sites and facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

Scott

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #191)

Approve Renewed Referendum Levy Authorization

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #191)

Approve Increase in Referendum Levy Authorization

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #194)

Renewal of Expiring School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #271)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #719)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 719 (Prior Lake/Savage Area Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $109,300,000 to provide funds for a phased program of acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition of land for and the construction and equipping of a new elementary school facility; the construction and equipping of a new alternative learning center facility; the construction and equipping of classroom additions to various school sites and facilities; the repair, renovation, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and construction of expansions, additions and improvements to various school district sites and facilities districtwide; the construction of cafeteria, kitchen and serving area expansions and improvements to various school facilities; the acquisition and installation of technology systems and infrastructure in various school facilities; the construction of new entrances, vestibules and secure entries at various school facilities; and the completion of parking lot, pavement and traffic flow improvements at various school sites? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #719)

Revoking Existing Operating Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 719 (Prior Lake/Savage Area Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing operating referendum revenue authorization of $673.97 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $923.97 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, commencing with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing operating referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 719 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #721)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

Sibley

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2365)

Approval of School District Building Bonds

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2365 (Gibbon, Fairfax, and Winthrop Public Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $37,895,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school facilities, including without limitation the repair, renovation, remodeling, and upgrading of the school located in the City of Gibbon and the school located in the City of Fairfax, and the acquisition of land for the expansion and renovation of the school located in the City of Winthrop? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2365)

Approval of Additional School District Building Bonds

If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2365 (Gibbon, Fairfax, and Winthrop Public Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,570,000 to provide funds for additional improvements to school facilities, including without limitation, the acquisition, construction, and equipping of an additional gymnasium at the school located in the City of Winthrop? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Stearns

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #738)

Approval of School District General Education Revenue Increase

The board of Independent School District No. 738 (Holdingford), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District's general education revenue by $200 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2017 for taxes payable in 2018 and would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 738 (Holdingford), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #738)

Approval of School Building Bonds

If Ballot Question 1 above is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 738 (Holdingford), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $19,690,000 for acquisition, betterment and enhancement of school sites and facilities, including security modifications and long-term maintenance? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #740)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 740 (Melrose Area Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $200 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the $27.72 per pupil portion of the school district's prior authorization which expires after taxes payable in 2017. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 740 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #750)

Approval of Capital Project Levy Authorization to Fund Technology

The board of Independent School District No. 750 (ROCORI School District) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 1.836% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $250,000 for taxes payable in 2018, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $2,500,000. The money raised by the capital project levy authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation and maintenance of technology infrastructure improvements, instructional equipment, and website updates. Shall the capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 750 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Steele

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #756)

Revoking Existing Referendum Authorization; Approving New Authorization

The Board of Independent School District No. 756 (Blooming Prairie), Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District's existing voter approved referendum revenue authorization of $436 per pupil and to approve a new authorization of $436 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2018 for taxes payable in 2019 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing voter approved referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 756 (Blooming Prairie), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #756)

Approval of Additional Referendum Authorization Technology

If Question 1 above is approved, the Board of Independent School District No. 756 (Blooming Prairie), Minnesota has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authorization by an additional $100 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2018 for taxes payable in 2019 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the additional increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 756 (Blooming Prairie), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #756)

Approval of Additional Referendum Authorization Class Sizes and Available Programs

If Question 1 above is approved, the Board of Independent School District No. 756 (Blooming Prairie), Minnesota has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authorization by an additional $60 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2018 for taxes payable in 2019 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the additional increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 756 (Blooming Prairie), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Stevens

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2769)

Approval of School Building Bonds

Shall the Board of Independent School District No. 2769 (Morris Area Schools), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $19,275,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

Swift

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #777)

Renewal of Portion of Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 777 (Benson Public Schools) has proposed to renew the $530.36 per pupil portion of the school district's existing referendum authorization which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2017. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for six (6) years, commencing with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 777 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

Traverse

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #801)

Renewal of Expiring School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 801 (Browns Valley) has proposed to renew its existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,035.44 per pupil. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's existing revenue authorization which will expire after taxes payable in 2018. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2019, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 801 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE

Wabasha

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #813)

Approval of General Obligation Building Bonds

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 813 (Lake City Public Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition or betterment of school sites and facilities districtwide, including without limitation the construction of an addition to Bluff View Elementary School for classrooms, cafeteria, and/or multipurpose/gymnasium; remodeling and renovation of the Bluff View Elementary School building; and maintenance of and improvements to District facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2805)

Renewal of Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2805)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization and Inflationary Increase

Wadena

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #821)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #821)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #821)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2155)

Revoking Existing Referendum Authorization; Approving New Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 2155 (Wadena-Deer Creek), Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District's existing voter approved referendum revenue authorization of $513.29 per pupil and to approve a new authorization of $863.29 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2017 for taxes payable in 2018 and applicable for six (6) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing voter approved referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2155 (Wadena-Deer Creek), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2155)

Approval of School Building Bonds

Shall the board of Independent School District No. 2155 (Wadena-Deer Creek), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in the amount not to exceed $5,305,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including Wadena Memorial Auditorium upgrades, deferred maintenance and elementary facility improvements? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Washington

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #624)

Renewal of Expiring School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #831)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization Approving New Referendum Revenue Authorization

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #831)

Approving the Issuance of General Obligation School Building Bonds

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #833)

Renewal of School District Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization

The Board of Independent School District No. 833 (South Washington County Schools), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $780.72 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2017. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2017 for taxes payable in 2018 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 833 (South Washington County Schools) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #833)

Approval of Additional Referendum Revenue Authorization

The Board of Independent School District No. 833 (South Washington County Schools), Minnesota has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authorization by an additional $375 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2017 for taxes payable in 2018 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the additional increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 833 (South Washington County Schools), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #833)

Approval of Technology Capital Project Levy Authorization

The Board of Independent School District No. 833 (South Washington County Schools), Minnesota has proposed a capital project levy for the acquisition and installation of improved instructional technology, technology systems, and technology support staffing. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $2,000,000 for taxes payable in 2018, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $20,000,000, or 1.820% times the net tax capacity of the school district. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 833 (South Washington County Schools), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Wilkin

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #852)

Renewal of Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 852 (Campbell-Tintah Public Schools) has proposed to renew its existing referendum authorization of $1,283.17 per pupil which is scheduled after to expire taxes payable in 2018. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2019, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 852 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

Winona

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #861)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 861 (Winona Area Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $82,375,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of classroom additions and improvements to the Goodview and Washington-Kosciusko Elementary School facilities and the renovation of these facilities to create flexible learning spaces; the construction and equipping of an auxiliary gymnasium addition and a locker room addition and related improvements to the High School facility; the construction and equipping of a new gymnasium addition and related improvements to the ALC facility; and the renovation, repair, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and construction of improvements to and completion of deferred maintenance projects at various school district sites and facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Wright

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #881)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 881 (Maple Lake Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $600 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 881 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #881)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the board of Independent School District No. 881 (Maple Lake Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $950,000 to provide funds for the acquisition, installation, replacement and maintenance of software, computers, mobile devices, improved technology and technology systems, networks, infrastructure and office and instructional technology? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #883)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #883)

Approval of Capital Project Levy Authorization to Fund Technology