Kasson Mantorville Public Schools — Transcript
Monday, June 29, 2026
School District Levy Options and Financial Stability
Potential Budget Cuts and Fiscal Responsibility
Community Engagement and Communication Strategy
Votes (1)
Vote on School District Levy Amount (400 vs. 500)
Moved by Speaker 17 [0:37:37] · Seconded by Speaker 18 [0:37:41]
The board debated the optimal levy amount, with options for $400 ($858,000 annual generation) or $500 ($1.2 million annual generation) per year. Concerns included the risk of the $500 option failing based on consultant advice versus the need for a larger buffer to address future deficits and unfunded mandates. Board members expressed commitment to community education and campaigning for the chosen amount, with some stressing the long-term security provided by the higher levy.
Notable Quotes (7)
for 400 it's 858,000 for 500 it's 12 million
In about five years, we could be short up to 900 almost million dollars per year. Correct.
You know, that's something we haven't really discussed. Um, you always look at things that least impact kids. Um, we have been really blessed with opportunities to add clubs and and things that maybe only 10 kids are part of or something like that. Um, usually start places like that.
I personally comfortable starting out at 500 hours and totally our resources of influence and information to campaign.
she made it very clear that she was comfortable with the $400 level and did not think that the 500 level would pass.
I will do whatever you guys decide tonight. I think this is a very intelligent group of people and you're going to make a great decision and I will make that work.
The experience I've had is overwhelmingly is in support of a levy. So make a motion 500.
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
The item generated for the public vote on the school district levy.
Long Term Facilities Maintenance fund, operating at a deficit due to funding issues.
A community initiative from 2014 that involved information sharing and gained public support for a previous project.