Approval of School District Bond Issue
East Grand Forks Public Schools School District · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 595 (East Grand Forks) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $26,400,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including safety and security improvements to building entrances, installation of updated fire alarm systems, door access and building communication systems^ the construction and installation of HV AC, plumbing and electrical systems^ and updating crosswalks and other ADA accessibility improvements?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
This question asks voters in East Grand Forks Public Schools whether the school board may also issue general obligation school building bonds. These are loans the district repays with interest from property taxes. The bonds would pay for safety and security upgrades at building entrances and for updated fire alarm, door access and communication systems. They would also pay for heating and air systems, plumbing and wiring. Crosswalk and accessibility work is also listed. A YES vote authorizes the bonds. A NO vote means the bonds are not issued.
Fiscal impact
Bonds of up to $26,400,000.
Official ballot arguments
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Supporters say
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Opponents say
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