Superintendent David Law expressed gratitude for the community's decisive vote on the bond measure. "A huge thank you to our community for that support. Almost 70% of our community voting for that," he said. The referendum gives the district a clear mandate to proceed with facility improvements across the district.

Two schools will see the first wave of improvements: Minnetonka Middle West (MMW) and Minnetonka Middle East (MME). According to Law, groundbreakings are scheduled for August, with construction expected to take about 15 months. "Those two sites, MMW and MME are going to have groundbreakings. It's probably in August. And those are big projects. Additional gym spaces, additional science classrooms, additional bathrooms, and at MME, additional parking, uh getting cars up the road, parking for big events," Law explained.

Before construction can begin, the district must complete formal architectural plans and secure permits from the cities of Minnetonka, Excelsior, Shorewood, and Orono. The school board will also need to formally approve the borrowing process to access the bond funds.

Beyond the bond vote, the school board is preparing for longer-term challenges. Despite balanced budgets for the current and next school year, district officials warned of future financial pressures. The district receives below-average state funding and has already hit state-imposed caps on local property taxes. With expenses growing at 4% annually while revenue grows at only 2%, the district faces a structural budget gap that may require difficult choices ahead. The Community Action for Student Education (CASE) committee continues advocating at the state capital for increased school funding to address these concerns.