Operating Levy and Bond Referendum 2019

On November 5, Lakeville Area Schools is asking voters to consider passing a operating levy and bond referendum in order to expand opportunities for students and address school safety and security. Two questions will go on the November 5 ballot. If voters approve the requests, all schools throughout the district will see improvements. 

What's in it for your student?

The first question increases the district's operating levy by $345 per pupil, generating $4.27 million per year (a median tax impact of $200 per year or $16.67 per month).

Question 1 - Operating Levy

The first question increases the district's operating levy by $345 per pupil, generating $4.27 million per year (a median tax impact of $200 per year or $16.67 per month).

• More electives for middle school students. By adding 25 more teachers, students will have increased access to exploratory courses and new elective offerings like world languages and coding.
• Increased elementary school classroom resources to match ever-increasing enrollment
• Increased funding to support the social-emotional needs of our students. Full-time elementary counselors will serve within each elementary school

• Greater school security. An additional school resource officer will provide enhanced security at the middle school level and district-wide. One more school psychologist will facilitate a threat assessment process to identify and respond to potential threats.
• Additional Information Technology (IT) support. An IT strategist and additional IT support personnel will maintain staff and student devices, technology systems and network infrastructure.

Question 2 - Bond Referendum

The second question is a bond referendum amounting to $42.9 million (a median tax impact of $28 per year or $2.33 per month). This question is contingent on question one passing.

• Gymnasium addition with two courts at McGuire Middle School for student and community use.
• New pool at Century Middle School for swimming lessons and use by swim teams and residents.
• Two turf practice fields at Lakeville North and Lakeville South High Schools for more athletics, activities and community use.

• Security improvements to all school buildings to minimize the impact of a threat.
• IT upgrades to meet cybersecurity, fiber optic and disaster recovery requirements.