Red Wing School District (ISD #256) Question 1 — Approval of Bond Issue and Capital Project Levy Authorization (Goodhue County)

What it does

The school board of Independent School District No. 256 (Red Wing Schools) has proposed a project for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including renovations, remodeling, upgrades and improvements to the Sunnyside Elementary School, including the installation of a new fire alarm system, the creation of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten learning spaces, repurposing the existing cafeteria to create a multi-purpose large motor room, and remodeling the central building corridor to create an art room, cafeteria, Head Start room and special education learning spaces; the construction and installation of mechanical, HVAC and electrical infrastructure improvements; the acquisition and installation of replacement windows; the remodeling and upgrading of restrooms, including ADA accessibility improvements, at school sites and facilities; upgrades to casework, flooring and finishes; the acquisition and installation of furniture, fixtures and equipment; and the construction and installation of a new early childhood playground; acquisition, installation, replacement, support and maintenance of software, educational software, software licenses, computers, improved technology equipment, networks, infrastructure, the costs of technology related personnel and training; the acquisition of curriculum, textbooks and materials; deferred maintenance costs, utility services costs and other capital revenue purposes. To provide funds for a portion of the project costs, the school board has proposed to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $12,860,000. To provide funds for the remaining portion of the project costs, the school board has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 2.881% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed capital project levy will raise approximately $1,500,000 for taxes payable in 2027, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded by the capital project levy authorization is approximately $15,000,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the issuance of the general obligation school building bonds and the capital project levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 256 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

A YES vote means

Red Wing Schools (ISD #256) could issue up to $12,860,000 in bonds, mainly for Sunnyside Elementary renovations and other building upgrades, and adopt a capital project levy of 2.881% of net tax capacity (about $1,500,000 the first year) for ten years.

A NO vote means

Red Wing Schools would not issue these $12,860,000 in bonds or adopt the capital project levy.

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

Red Wing Public Schools says the single ballot question combines a $12.86 million building bond for Sunnyside Elementary improvements with a 10-year capital projects levy for facilities, curriculum and technology.

The district estimates the tax impact at about $9 a month on an average-value home in the district.

The district says the proposal came out of more than a year of study and input from families, staff, childcare providers and community members. It says the School Board identified opportunities to strengthen early learning and better organize district facilities.

Put on the ballot by Red Wing School Board (ISD 256), 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 Red Wing School District (ISD #256) Question 1 mean?

Red Wing Schools (ISD #256) could issue up to $12,860,000 in bonds, mainly for Sunnyside Elementary renovations and other building upgrades, and adopt a capital project levy of 2.881% of net tax capacity (about $1,500,000 the first year) for ten years.

What does a NO vote on Red Wing School District (ISD #256) Question 1 mean?

Red Wing Schools would not issue these $12,860,000 in bonds or adopt the capital project levy.

How many votes does Red Wing School District (ISD #256) 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 Red Wing School District (ISD #256) 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.