Brainerd voters reject school operating levy
Brainerd voters rejected a school operating levy that would have raised about 5 million dollars a year for 10 years, KSTP and the Brainerd Dispatch report. KSTP says district leaders face a budget gap of more than 3 million dollars, and options under consideration include closing schools and eliminating positions; nothing is final.
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Why it matters
Families and staff in the Brainerd school district could see changes to buildings and jobs as the board weighs how to close a budget gap. KSTP reports the failed levy would have cost the average household about 11 dollars a month.
What to watch
KSTP reports the school board will hold another work session in December, and the superintendent plans to seek voter approval for a capital projects levy in April.
Sources
- KSTP: Brainerd schools face cuts after $5 million annual levy fails
- Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd's operating levy referendum fails
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