Approval of School Building Bonds
Austin Public School District School District · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 492 (Austin), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $24,900,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to safety, security, and accessibility improvements, building capital maintenance and infrastructure, classroom improvements and renovation, and pool improvements and renovations? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
This question asks voters in Austin Public Schools (Independent School District No. 492) whether the school board may issue general obligation school building bonds of up to $24,900,000. These are loans the district repays with interest from property taxes. The money would pay for school sites and facilities, including safety, security and accessibility improvements, building maintenance and infrastructure, classroom improvements and renovation, and pool improvements. The ballot notes that a YES vote is a vote for a property tax increase. A YES vote authorizes the bonds. A NO vote means the bonds are not issued.
Fiscal impact
General obligation school building bonds of up to $24,900,000.
Official ballot arguments
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Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.