Tag: referendum

Hawley School Board Examining Options for Potential Referendum

Hawley, MN — The Hawley School Board is getting closer to determining whether or not to move forward with a November referendum that could have district residents voting on a new middle school. Running out of space due to booming enrollment, a task force has been meeting with consultants over the past several months to…
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July 29, 2022 0

Hawley School to Host Community Engagement Meeting on Upcoming Referendum

Hawley, MN — The Hawley School District is inviting community members to a Community Engagement Meeting this Wednesday, May 25th from 6-9pm at the Hawley Elementary School. Last fall the Hawley School Board hired consultants to conduct a comprehensive assessment of their facilities to assist them in developing a plan to address their need for…
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May 23, 2022 0

Hawley School Board Planning for Fall Referendum to Address Needs of Growing District

Hawley, MN — Due to the continued growth over the last several years, the Hawley School Board has agreed to move forward with planning for a building referendum this November. However, the scope of the potential project remains to be seen.  Hawley Superintendent Phil Jensen says that could mean expansion or it could mean constructing…
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April 29, 2022 0

Mahnomen School Board Discusses Next Step After Failed Building Referendum

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, February 15th where they canvassed the results of last week’s special election, which saw a $4.5 million building referendum fail at the hands of a 99-99 tie. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek says it was a very unique situation for a…
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February 16, 2022 0

Mahnomen School District Hosts Special Election on Tuesday for $4.5 Million Referendum

Mahnomen, MN — This coming Tuesday, February 8th, Mahnomen School District residents will decide the fate of a $4.5 million building referendum as part of a special election. The district initially made a number of critical investments back in 2016 that included new elementary classrooms, HVAC upgrades, proper bus drop offs, and other site improvements.…
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February 7, 2022 0