Article #2 in a Series >>>>> Considerations in Voting For or Against the Proposed MPS Referendum Requests >>>>> Sample Ballot

Here for the reference of my readers in this series on the November 2018 referendum is the ballot with they will be presented, as they vote also for candidates running for state and local offices, including those vying for positions on the Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education.


Consider:    

Referendum Sample Ballot

 

School District Question 1

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

 

The Board of Special School District No. 1

(Minneapolis Public Schools) has proposed to increase

its general education revenue by $490.00 per pupil.

The proposed referendum revenue authorization would

increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable

for seven 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

Special School District No. 1 be approved?

 

BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION,

YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

 

YES

NO

 

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT

CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION

 

The Board of Special School District No. 1 (Minneapolis

Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy

authorization in the amount of 2.249% times the net tax

capacity of the school district to provide funds for the

purchase, installation, and maintenance of software

applications and technology equipment, and for training

and directly related personnel costs.

 

The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise

approximately $12,000,000 for taxes payable in 2019, the

first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for

seven years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be

funded over that time period is approximately $84,000,000.

Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of

Special School District No. 1 be approved?

 

BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION,

YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

 

YES

NO