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School District Question 1: Approval of Capital Project Levy Authorization is a levy question for Independent School District No. 197 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Would let the school board adopt a new capital project levy authorization of 4.027% of the district's net tax capacity to fund technology, curriculum, transportation and facility maintenance costs. 4.027% of net tax capacity, term ten years
Levy questionIndependent School District No. 197
A yes vote means: The district may levy the capital project authorization for ten years.
A no vote means: The district may not levy this capital project authorization.
Cost, rate or term as stated: 4.027% of net tax capacity, term ten years
How it reached the ballot: School Board
Official ballot language:
The school board of lndependent School District No. 197 (West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 4.027% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The additional revenue from the proposed authorization will be used to provide funds for safety and security improvements; textbooks and teaching materials; school transportation vehicles; school facility maintenance; cybersecurity protections; utility service costs; and other operating capital revenue purposes permitted by law.
