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On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley Public School District will bring two questions to the election ballot. The questions are as follows:
School District Question #1
Approval of a Capital Project Levy
The board of Independent School District No. 2888 (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley), Minnesota has proposed a new capital project levy authorization in the maximum amount of 2.300% times the net tax capacity of the School District. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $350,000 for taxes first levied in 2025, payable in 2026, and will be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $3,500,000. The additional revenue from the proposed authorization will be used to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition and maintenance of software, technology and technology systems, and to pay the costs of technology-related personnel and training; the maintenance of school district sites and facilities; and the acquisition of curriculum, textbooks and materials. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education.
Why is this important?
Why is this important?
With the authorization of a capital project levy, CGB would gain an additional $350,000 per year. Minnesota's per pupil funding is not covering the mandates, increased costs and inflation that the state and district is seeing since legislation was passed in 2023. This additional funding is crucial to providing our students with the best possible education.
With the authorization of a capital project levy, CGB would gain an additional $350,000 per year. Minnesota's per pupil funding is not covering the mandates, increased costs and inflation that the state and district is seeing since legislation was passed in 2023. This additional funding is crucial to providing our students with the best possible education.
School District Question #2
Approval of New School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 2888 (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $572 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2025, for taxes payable in 2026, and will be applicable for ten (10) years, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Why is this important?
Why is this important?
The additional Operating Referendum revenue would gain $200,247 for the district per year. This raised revenue requires voter approval and will allow the district to bridge the current funding gaps that resulted in $307,000 in reductions and increased fees.
In 2023, voters approved a Building Bond Referendum. The building project has begun and is scheduled to be fully operational August of 2026. The approved $25,000,000 can only be used for facility improvements. While we anticipate a $120,000 per year savings by going to one building, CGB does not expect to fully realize those reduced costs until the 2026-2027 school year.
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