In 2018, voters in the Centennial School District will have two levy questions on the ballot. The first questions will ask for an operational levy, increasing funding by $650 per student for 10 years. The second question is a capital question, asking voters for $22,215,000 to improve buildings.
NEWS STORY ON LEVIES:
QUESTION 1:
Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $650 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 increase in the general education revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved?
QUESTION 2:
Approval of School Building Bonds
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $22,215,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including safety, security (enclosing the outdoor hallway and adding classroom additions to connect the East and West High School Buildings) and technology improvements (including security cameras), performing arts center sound and lighting updates at both the middle and high school, hockey arena renovations, and student furniture?
