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One-day bonds for schools require no new tax increases
Voters in 14 school districts in Minnesota will be asked next month to approve plans for new construction or renovations at existing buildings. Most of those will require a tax increase, but not those known as 'one day bonds.'
Two Twin Cities teachers get $25K awards
The two are among about 80 teachers nationwide to get no-strings-attached cash awards from the Milken Family Foundation. The awards are often called the "Oscars of teaching."
Failed levies take toll on school board members
More than 50 Minnesota school districts will ask voters for more money in the November election. Some districts pass these levy and bonding issues the first time, others try many times with little success. The failed votes affect students directly, but also have an impact on school board members.
Here's a list of all the districts that have school referenda on the ballot next month. All districts have 'operating levies' unless otherwise noted. Districts marked 'bond' have bond levies, which are specifically for capital projects.
Former University of Minnesota researcher Catherine Verfaillie sent her response to the U of M's conclusions via e-mail. Here is the full text of that response.