SchoolsWednesday, November 4
Duluth voters approve both school referendum questions with at least 60% support
The Daily Duluth team
If you live in the Duluth school district, you just said yes twice. Voters approved a two-question referendum on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from St. Louis County. Fox21Online reports Question 1 passed with 64% yes votes and Question 2 passed with 61%.
Both Duluth school referendum questions passed with 60%-plus yes votes
Sources: Northern News Now, Fox21Online
View as table
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 64% |
| Question 2 | 61% |
- Question 2 only takes effect if Question 1 passed
- Count: 99% of precincts reporting
- Cuts would likely still be needed in the next budget
The district was seeking a funding increase over 10 years. Leaders had said a failed referendum could mean millions in cuts, including larger class sizes, fewer electives and athletics, and school closures. Superintendent John Magas has said the budget problem is a structural deficit, with state funding not keeping pace with inflation.
What the district asked of voters
- $7.3 million
- funding increase sought over 10 years
- $15
- more a month for a $300,000 home, the district estimates
Source: Northern News Now
“Our school district has built strong momentum over the last several years as graduation rates, test scores and enrollment have been improving.”
Sources: Northern News Now, Fox21Online