Approval of Capital Project Levy Authorization
Maple Lake Public School District School District · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
The school board of Independent School District No. 881 (Maple Lake Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 1.5841% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The additional revenue from the proposed authorization will be used to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities^ deferred maintenance^ the acquisition and maintenance of software, technology, and technology systems, and to pay the costs of technology-related personnel and training^ the acquisition of curriculum, textbooks, and materials^ and other operating capital revenue purposes. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $195,000 for taxes payable in 2028, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $1,950,000. Shall the capital project levy authorization proposed by the school board by Independent School District No. 881 be approved? 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 Maple Lake Public Schools (Independent School District No. 881) whether to approve a capital project levy authorization. A capital project levy is a property tax set aside for buildings, technology and similar costs. This one is 1.5841% times the district's net tax capacity, which is a measure of local taxable property value. The money would pay for school sites and facilities, deferred maintenance, software and technology, technology staff and training, and curriculum, textbooks and materials. A YES vote approves the levy for ten years. A NO vote means it is not approved. The ballot notes that a YES vote is a vote for a property tax increase.
Fiscal impact
About $195,000 for taxes payable in 2028, the first year, for ten years. The ballot puts the total cost of the funded projects at about $1,950,000.
Official ballot arguments
Minnesota ballot questions don't come with official arguments for or against.
What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
Statements by campaigns, officials and news coverage, quoted with attribution and linked to the original. VoterDecoder did not write them and does not endorse either side.
Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.