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Survey shows majority support for large bond; Minnetonka schools present scaled-back $85 million option to limit tax impact
Summary
A district survey of about 625 residents found roughly 64% support for a tested $142 million bond package; district staff offered a scaled-back $85 million option focused on safety and instructional spaces and said the board will revisit the plan March 13 for possible submission to state review.
Board members spent the study session on Feb. 20 reviewing a community survey of facility priorities and a scaled-down bond proposal intended to reduce near-term tax impact while addressing prioritized instructional and security needs.
Peter Leatherman of Morris Leatherman Surveys reported results from a statistically random sample of roughly 625 residents conducted Jan. 23'Feb. 5 (margin of error about — percentage points). Leatherman said the district received favorable ratings on quality and financial management and that, when asked about a $142 million bond referendum described in the survey…
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