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South Saint Paul board to ask voters in May to fund building repairs and renew capital levy
Summary
The South Saint Paul School Board voted unanimously to place two questions on a May 12 special election ballot: a bond referendum to address aging school facilities and a renewal of the district's capital projects levy to fund safety, security and technology needs. Administration framed the ask as focused on deferred maintenance rather than new amenities.
The South Saint Paul School Board voted unanimously on Jan. 26 to call a May 12 special election with two ballot questions: a building bond referendum to pay for critical infrastructure repairs and a renewal of the district's capital projects levy to continue funding safety, security and technology needs.
District Superintendent Dr. Brian Zambrino said the ballot would contain two separate questions. "Question 1 is that building bond," he said, describing it as targeted work on mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, roofing, windows, doors, lighting and accessibility upgrades. Question 2 would renew the capital projects levy already in place and…
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