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ISD 622 board moves to replace referendum authorization, setting ballot question for voters
Summary
The ISD 622 School Board voted 5–0 to revoke its existing referendum revenue authorization of $206.85 per pupil and replace it with a new authorization of $1,152.83 per pupil, to appear as School District Question 1 on a special-election ballot. The authorization would apply for 10 years and the board estimated an initial referendum tax rate for 2026.
The Independent School District 622 School Board voted unanimously to revoke the district's existing referendum revenue authorization and replace it with a larger authorization that would go before voters as School District Question 1.
By roll-call vote, the board approved a resolution to revoke the current authorization of $206.85 per adjusted pupil unit and replace it with a new authorization of $1,152.83 per adjusted pupil unit. The resolution states the new authorization would apply for ten years and estimated the referendum tax rate at approximately 0.10566% of the district's referendum market value for taxes payable in 2026.
Board members discussed the mechanics of the change in the motion language and placed the question on a future special-election ballot. Swor moved the resolution and Mortens seconded; the motion carried on a 5–0 vote.
The resolution cites the calculation method under Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.17, subdivision 2(b), for the annual inflationary increase described in the motion text. The ballot question will use the term "per pupil" in voter materials as prescribed by law.
The board did not adopt additional programmatic details in the resolution; the motion text indicates the additional revenue is intended to finance school operations. Next steps include finalizing ballot language and election logistics.
