The total amount of the Byron referendum (which includes two questions) is $44,555,000. Chatfield's referendum would provide $430,000 a year, resulting in a little more than $3 million over the seven-year life of the referendum.
Byron school voters reject more than $41 million referendum
Byron Public Schools says the referendum did not pass Tuesday, with a majority voting no.
Posted: May 11, 2021 6:21 PM
Updated: May 12, 2021 1:41 PM
Posted By: Annalise Johnson
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BYRON, Minn. - On Tuesday, Byron community members are voting on a two-question $41,485,000 referendum. Polls close at 8 PM at the Byron Middle School.
According to the school website:
Question 1: Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 531, Byron, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $29,700,000 to provide funds for the betterment of school facilities, including:
Accessibility and safety improvements at Byron High School;
Byron school board to consider $40 million bond referendum votes
If approved, would go to the public for a vote in May.
Posted: Feb 3, 2021 2:37 PM
Posted By: Mike Bunge
BYRON, Minn. – A special school board meeting is scheduled on over $40 million in bond referendums.
The Byron School Board meeting Monday at 5:30 pm will consider setting a May 11 vote on two separate referendums.
The first would issue up to $29,700,000 in bonds for facility improvements like:
Accessibility and safety improvements at Byron High School.
Electrical, mechanical, and building updates and replacements at District Administration and Community Services building.
The addition and equipping of classrooms at Byron High School; updates to Byron High School and Byron Middle School athletic facilities.