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Hopkins board unanimously renews operating levy authority under new statute
Summary
After a public workshop and required comment, the board adopted a resolution to renew the district's expiring operating referendum authority. The roll-call vote was unanimous and the resolution will be filed with the state and county; it becomes effective 60 days after adoption.
The Hopkins School Board adopted a written resolution on Nov. 18 to renew its expiring operating referendum authorization under the authority provided by recent state law.
Shelby McQuay of Ehlers explained the renewal mechanism and statutory window that allows a school board to renew an otherwise expiring operating levy without returning to voters, provided the renewed amount and term match the expiring authorization. She told the board the renewal must be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education and the county auditor for processing.
Board discussion cited recent high voter support for Hopkins referendums and noted that the renewals preserve continuity for budgeting. After a motion and a waiver of full reading, the clerk called the roll. The minutes record the roll-call as follows: Chair Andreesen (Aye); Treasurer Hartland (Aye); Director Roebert (Aye); Vice Chair Ross (Aye); Clerk Thompson (Aye); Director Westmoreland (Aye); Director Zhou (Aye). The resolution passed unanimously.
The resolution directs the clerk to submit a copy to the commissioner of education and the county auditor and becomes effective 60 days after adoption unless lawfully revoked. Board members said renewing now helps provide stable revenue projections for upcoming budgeting and capital planning work.
