Centennial School District (ISD #12) Question 1 — Approval of New School District Referendum Revenue Authorization (Anoka County)

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Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Centennial school district voters

What it does
The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School Districts general education revenue by $375 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2026 for taxes payable in 2027 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the new referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
A YES vote means
Centennial School District (ISD #12) would increase its general education revenue by $375 per pupil, rising with inflation each year, for ten years starting with taxes payable in 2027.
A NO vote means
Centennial School District would not get this new $375-per-pupil referendum revenue.
Needed to pass
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Left–right lean
Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

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Official text: source

Background

According to the district, the Centennial School Board unanimously approved a resolution on May 18, 2026 placing two questions on the November ballot: this operating levy and a separate facilities bond.

The district says the levy would raise about $2.4 million a year, or $375 per pupil. It estimates the cost at about $15.55 a month for an average-valued home of $397,256.

The district says it has made about $5 million in budget adjustments over the last three years.

The district says its two existing voter-approved operating levies, approved in 2015 and 2018, currently generate about $996 per pupil.

Put on the ballot by Centennial School Board (ISD 12), unanimous, May 18, 2026.

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Centennial School District (ISD #12) Question 1 mean?
Centennial School District (ISD #12) would increase its general education revenue by $375 per pupil, rising with inflation each year, for ten years starting with taxes payable in 2027.
What does a NO vote on Centennial School District (ISD #12) Question 1 mean?
Centennial School District would not get this new $375-per-pupil referendum revenue.
How many votes does Centennial School District (ISD #12) Question 1 need to pass?
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Should I vote yes or no on Centennial School District (ISD #12) Question 1?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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