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School District Question 1: Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization is a levy question for Independent School District No. 777 (Benson Public Schools) on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $710.70 per pupil and replace it with a new authorization of $1,410.70 per pupil for ten years. $1,410.70 per pupil, replacing $710.70 per pupil
Levy questionIndependent School District No. 777 (Benson Public Schools)
A yes vote means: The district's per-pupil referendum authorization changes to $1,410.70 per pupil.
A no vote means: The existing referendum revenue authorization is not revoked or replaced.
Cost, rate or term as stated: $1,410.70 per pupil, replacing $710.70 per pupil
How it reached the ballot: School Board
Official ballot language:
The school board of Independent School District No. 777 (Benson Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $710.70 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,410.70 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years commencing with taxes payable in 2027 and increase each year by the rate of inflation beginning with taxes payable in 2028, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
