Brooklyn Center Schools To Seek Voter Approval of Technology Levy
The Brooklyn Center School Board approved having a referendum on the ballot to raise new education revenue for Brooklyn Center Community Schools.
The district’s capital projects levy asks voters for roughly $700,000 over 10 years to fund updated classroom technology and provide staff training.
For the median-priced home of $300,000 in Brooklyn Center, it would cost about $14 extra in monthly taxes. More figures on the levy’s tax impact can be found on the district’s website.
Last fall, voters rejected a referendum to increase the district’s operating levy.
Brooklyn Center School Superintendent Carly Baker says if this new technology levy is approved, it could help the district free up funds for other expenses.
“By asking voters to consider a capital projects levy this fall rather than an operating levy, we would be able to access funds to address our technology needs, which in turn can free up operating dollars for other district expenses, all while keeping the tax impact on district homeowners lower than what was asked for last year,” said Baker.
The capital projects levy would expire during the 2034-2035 school year if approved.
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