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Board approves renewal of expiring operating referendum revenue, 7-0
Summary
Edina Public Schools board voted unanimously to renew an expiring operating referendum revenue, extending current levy authority and keeping tax levies stable through 2037.
The Edina Public Schools Board of Education voted 7-0 on July 14 to approve a resolution renewing the district's expiring operating referendum revenue, extending levy authority through taxes payable in 2028–2037. The renewal followed a public hearing held earlier in the meeting and prior discussion at the June board retreat and June 9 work session. The resolution was recommended by administration and the district's finance and facilities committee.
The administration told the board the renewal is intended to provide long-term financial stability for the district and that the measure would not add new taxes beyond current levy levels. The item was presented by the district's director of finance and operations and discussed by interim Superintendent Dan Bittman and members of the finance committee, who described the levy as consistent with practices across Minnesota districts.
Board members noted the committee's unanimous recommendation and emphasized the goal of minimizing tax-rate changes for the community. The board took the vote by roll call; all members present voted in favor and the resolution passed.
The board packet and attachments discussed the levy in relation to the district's multi-year budget plan and previous public outreach. The board did not adopt any additional tax increases in this action; the vote authorized renewal of the existing referendum revenue authority as presented.
Next steps described by administration: implementation of the renewed levy authority in district budgeting and follow-up public information as appropriate.
