Prior Lake School District (ISD #719) Question 2 — Approval of Capital Project Levy Authorization (Scott County)

What it does

The school board of Independent School District No. 719 (Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization of 3.427% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The additional revenue from the proposed authorization will be used to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities; safety and security improvements; deferred maintenance and utility service costs; the acquisition and maintenance of software, technology, and technology systems, and to pay the costs of technology-related personnel and training; the purchase and replacement of school-related transportation vehicles; the acquisition of curriculum, textbooks, and materials; and other operating capital revenue purposes. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $3,800,000 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 $38,000,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive Review and Comment from the Commissioner of Education. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the capital project levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 719 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

A YES vote means

If Question 1 passes, Prior Lake-Savage would adopt a capital project levy of 3.427% of net tax capacity (about $3,800,000 the first year, payable 2028) for ten years, for facilities, safety, maintenance, technology, vehicles and curriculum.

A NO vote means

Prior Lake-Savage would not adopt this 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

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (ISD 719) says Question 2 is a capital projects levy that would raise about $3.8 million a year for 10 years, starting in the 2028-2029 school year, for facility improvements, safety and security, and technology infrastructure.

The district says a drop in its debt service levy would offset the new levy, so there would be no tax increase in its first year. It notes that individual tax bills may still rise in later years if property values rise.

Question 2 is contingent on Question 1, which would revoke the current $623.97 per-student operating levy and replace it with $1,740.97 per student. Question 2 can pass only if Question 1 passes.

Put on the ballot by Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (ISD 719) School Board (per district referendum page; resolution date and vote not stated).

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Prior Lake School District (ISD #719) Question 2 mean?

If Question 1 passes, Prior Lake-Savage would adopt a capital project levy of 3.427% of net tax capacity (about $3,800,000 the first year, payable 2028) for ten years, for facilities, safety, maintenance, technology, vehicles and curriculum.

What does a NO vote on Prior Lake School District (ISD #719) Question 2 mean?

Prior Lake-Savage would not adopt this capital project levy.

How many votes does Prior Lake School District (ISD #719) Question 2 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 Prior Lake School District (ISD #719) Question 2?

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.