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Lakeville superintendent urges voters to renew $4 million annual capital projects levy
Summary
Superintendent Michael Baumann asked Lakeville voters to renew the district's existing capital projects levy on Nov. 4, saying it would sustain $4,000,000 annually for 10 years for devices, cybersecurity, infrastructure and STEM; he warned that failure would force $4 million in cuts, likely including staff reductions.
Michael Baumann, superintendent of the Lakeville Public School District, urged residents to vote to renew the district's capital projects levy on Nov. 4, saying the measure would sustain $4,000,000 annually for the next 10 years and would not raise taxes.
"Renewing means there is no new tax increase," Baumann said, describing the renewal as a continuation of the district's 2015 levy. He said the funds would maintain staff and student devices, educational-technology infrastructure and security systems and support career-pathway and STEM programs.
Baumann said the district conducted a community survey earlier in the year and reported strong support: "76% said that college and career readiness programs are very important or essential," he said, adding…
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