Inver Grove Heights School District (ISD #199) Question 1 — Renewal of Expiring Capital Project Levy (Dakota County)

What it does

The school board of Independent School District No. 199 (Inver Grove Heights) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 2.1724% times the net tax capacity of the school district. This authorization would renew the school district's existing authorization which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2027. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $1,184,795 for taxes payable in 2028, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $11,847,950. The additional revenue from the proposed capital project levy authorization will provide funds for the purchase of textbooks, curriculum materials, musical instruments, classroom furnishings, equipment, technology and software for student achievement. The projects to be funded have received a positive Review and Comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the renewal of the capital project levy authorization proposed by the school board by Independent School District No. 199 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

A YES vote means

Inver Grove Heights School District (ISD #199) would renew its expiring capital project levy at 2.1724% of net tax capacity (about $1,184,795 the first year, payable 2028) for ten years, for textbooks, instruments, furnishings, equipment and technology.

A NO vote means

The existing capital project levy would not be renewed and would expire after taxes payable in 2027.

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

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

In a July 13, 2026 announcement, Inver Grove Heights Schools said residents would vote November 3 on renewing the district's Capital Projects Levy, which it says has been in place since 2017.

The district says renewing the levy would not increase the capital projects levy portion of local property taxes.

According to the district, the money pays for learning tools such as curriculum, career and technical equipment, classroom technology, furniture and large musical instruments.

The district says its per-student amount is currently the lowest among surrounding districts and would remain so if the renewal passes.

Put on the ballot by Inver Grove Heights School Board (ISD 199), 2026 (resolution date and vote not found in an online official record).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Inver Grove Heights School District (ISD #199) Question 1 mean?

Inver Grove Heights School District (ISD #199) would renew its expiring capital project levy at 2.1724% of net tax capacity (about $1,184,795 the first year, payable 2028) for ten years, for textbooks, instruments, furnishings, equipment and technology.

What does a NO vote on Inver Grove Heights School District (ISD #199) Question 1 mean?

The existing capital project levy would not be renewed and would expire after taxes payable in 2027.

How many votes does Inver Grove Heights School District (ISD #199) 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 Inver Grove Heights School District (ISD #199) 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.