2025 Levy Renewal

Thank you voters!

The Nov. 4 capital projects levy was renewed for 10 years with 68.99% yes to 31.01% no (unofficial results: 7,665 yes votes, 3,445 no votes). This vote reflects our community's commitment to educational excellence and security for our students. Thank you to everyone who took the time to learn about the levy renewal and vote. You can read the full news release here. Please note: Results are unofficial until certified by the school board.

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If it passes

There will be no new tax increase.

Sustain approximately $4 million annually for 10 years for capital project purposes.
Maintain staff and student devices, educational technology infrastructure, and security technology.
Continue to invest in career pathways and STEM education opportunities.

Specifically, this levy funds standard building and classroom technology including projectors, TVs, device management and cybersecurity systems, security camera servers, security badge scanners, as well as 5.5 full-time employees to manage these systems.

These funds also provide a variety of equipment and software for K-12 STEM education and career-focused courses at both high schools, including architecture, engineering, food service, forensics, graphic design, manufacturing, music production, robotics and more.

If it fails

If the renewal fails, the district would need to cut $4 million from the annual budget beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

Maintenance of student and staff devices, educational and security technology would be delayed, leading to reduced physical and cybersecurity.
Maintenance of equipment and software for STEM and career pathways courses would be delayed, and broken equipment may not be fixed, limiting opportunities for students.
Reductions would be made to school and department budgets, operational support staff positions, and elective courses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We will continue to update this page as we receive questions.

How will this impact my taxes?

What is a "capital projects levy renewal"

Levy: A request from taxpayers for funding for the school district to support learning. School districts are the only local taxing authority that has to ask for approval.

Capital Projects: Restricted funds for educational technology, equipment, and building improvements related to the learning environment. Limited staff positions that support the management and use of technology equipment.

Renewal: No new tax increase. Taxes continue at the same level (authority) and funds continue to be used for the same purposes.

Why do school districts seek levy funding?

Minnesota school districts may seek voter-approved referendums to secure funding for educational resources and programs. There is no funding dedicated from state or federal sources to capital projects expenditures - technology, devices, software and equipment. When capital project levies expire, school districts may hold a special election to ask voters whether to renew the funding. Lakeville has historically held referendums as part of its approach to supporting educational services.

How can I learn more about the school district's finances?

What does this levy fund?

Instructional Technology, Security Technology and Technology Infrastructure
This levy currently funds staff and student devices, educational technology infrastructure, and security technology. This includes classroom and building technology like projectors and TV screens, device management and cybersecurity systems, security camera servers and security badge scanners, as well as 5.5 full-time employees to manage these systems, and more.

These funds also provide the equipment and software needed to support K-12 STEM education and career-focused courses at both high schools, including architecture, engineering, food service, forensics, graphic design, manufacturing, music production, robotics and more.

Contact Us

levyrenewalinfo@isd194.org
(952) 232-2096

Community Meeting

Watch a recording from the Sept. 16 information meeting:

View the slidedeck used in this presentation.

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