Strong classrooms
Maintain class sizes, academic programs, student services, and the staff who make learning possible.
Two questions. One strong future.
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Centennial School District · ISD 12 · Referendum 2026
Vote YES for strong schools.
Our schools shape our kids, our neighborhoods, and our future. This November, let’s invest in the people and places that keep Centennial strong.
Community campaign site · Facts sourced from Centennial School District (ISD 12)
YES×2FOR CENTENNIAL
Our kids. Our schools. Our future.
$375first-year amount per pupil
for learning
for learning
$108.9Mfacility investment
across ISD 12
across ISD 12
$25.51combined monthly impact
on the average home*
on the average home*
NOV 3Election Day
7 a.m.–8 p.m.
7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Why your YES matters
Strong schools don’t happen by chance.
Centennial has planned carefully, listened to the community, and identified the needs that matter most. Now we can move forward—together.
Safe schools
Create secure main entrances at six schools and rekey doors throughout Centennial School District (ISD 12).
Spaces that work
Add small-group learning areas, update classrooms, improve cafeterias, and right-size program space.
Protect what we own
Upgrade aging boilers, HVAC, building envelopes, and other systems before deferred maintenance costs more.
Know your ballot
Two questions.
Vote YES on both.
QUESTION 1YES
Operating Levy
Supports student learning
$375per pupil in year one
10 years · inflation adjusted
10 years · inflation adjusted
- Teachers and support staff
- Academic programs and services
- Classroom materials and technology
- Transportation and student support
Average home$15.55/mo.
QUESTION 2YES
Facilities Bond
Supports school buildings
$108.9Min building bonds
over 20 years
over 20 years
- Safety and secure entrances
- Aging infrastructure and HVAC
- Updated learning environments
- Activity and community spaces
Average home$9.96/mo.
The questions work together.
Compare the questions
The facilities bond is contingent on approval of the operating levy. To move the full plan forward, vote YES on Question 1 and Question 2.
The cost
A practical investment in our shared future.
For a home valued at $397,256—the Centennial School District (ISD 12) average—the estimated combined property tax impact is:
$25.51per month
for both questions
Calculate your property’s impact
*Your actual amount depends on your property value. Estimates are provided by Centennial School District (ISD 12).
for both questions
Question 1Operating levy
$15.55Question 2Facilities bond
$9.96That’s about84¢ a day
to support strong learning and safer, modern schools across Centennial.
For all of Centennial
Good schools make a community stronger.
They help protect property values, attract families and businesses, and create places where neighbors gather for sports, music, theatre, classes, and events.
Every school improved. Every neighborhood benefits.Explore common questions
Make your plan
Vote by November 3.
Early voting begins September 18. You can vote absentee, vote early in person, or vote at your polling place on Election Day.
Get official voting informationSEP18
Early and absentee voting begins
OCT13
Last day to pre-register
NOV03
Election Day · 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Straight answers
Questions are good.
Get the facts.
These answers summarize referendum information published by Centennial School District (ISD 12).
See every ISD 12 FAQWhy are there two questions?
Minnesota law treats operating funds and building funds differently. Question 1 supports the people, programs, and services students rely on every day. Question 2 funds long-term facility improvements. They must appear separately on the ballot.
What happens if the questions do not pass?
Without the operating levy, the district says future reductions would affect staffing, curriculum resources, and programs. Without the bond, aging facilities and security systems would continue to draw money from the general fund—leaving less for classrooms.
Will the levy reduce class sizes?
The proposal is designed to maintain current staffing and help prevent class sizes from increasing as costs rise, rather than significantly reduce class sizes.
When would construction happen?
The district estimates a typical three-to-four-year schedule after approval, including bond issuance, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and closeout.
What if I do not have children in school?
Strong schools support property values, attract families and employers, and provide community spaces for classes, athletics, concerts, theatre, and events used by residents of all ages.
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Centennial’s future is on the ballot
Two questions.
Two YES votes.
Join your neighbors in supporting strong learning, safe schools, and a community built to thrive.
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