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Mounds View board hears presentation on $10 million-per-year capital projects levy after positive MDE review
Summary
Board members reviewed a district presentation and a Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) positive review allowing Mounds View Public Schools to move forward with a November referendum asking voters to approve a $10 million annual capital projects levy for 10 years to fund safety, cybersecurity and classroom technology upgrades.
The Mounds View School Board received a presentation on Sept. 16 about a proposed capital projects levy and was told the Minnesota Department of Education provided a positive review and comment permitting the district to proceed with a referendum in November.
Why it matters: The proposal, if approved by voters, would provide $10,000,000 a year for 10 years to finance security upgrades, cybersecurity protections and classroom technology without reallocating current operating funds, district presenters said.
Board member Shawna Bach, who led the presentation, described gaps identified in a 2024 technology evaluation and said the levy would target three priority areas: expanded and higher-quality security camera coverage, upgraded visitor-management and emergency notification systems, and strengthened cybersecurity and network…
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