Why is Mahtomedi Public Schools holding a referendum?

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Operating referendum necessity

School district financial pressures

Budget adjustments for 2025-2026

Impact of inflation on education funding

Potential service and staff reductions

Areas of Interest (3)

  • School district warns of staff cuts and larger class sizes if November 4th operating referendum fails.
  • Financial viability of the district under scrutiny following $2 million in prior budget adjustments.
  • Analysis of whether the district has maintained its track record of taxpayer stewardship.

Notable Quotes (1)

If this operating referendum doesn't pass, the budget issues will force us to increase class sizes, reduce programming, and most likely cut staff.

— District Official
School district budgetExplanation of potential consequences of a failed referendum.

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Tuesday, November 4th: Voting deadline
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Why is Mahtomedi Public Schools holding a referendum? - Lake Elmo Recorder