OPERATING LEVY APPROVED
New Ulm Community Supports Schools; Approves Operating Levy
New Ulm, MN (November 9, 2022) - New Ulm area voters cast votes on a single-question school referendum, approving an operating levy that will continue to make an impact on the learning environment for students. The unofficial vote totals are 4,975 yes votes, 3,368 no votes.
“The levy referendum passed in the Nov. 8 election will make a big difference for our students and staff,” noted New Ulm Public School Superintendent Jeff Bertrang. “We thank all voters who made their voices heard, and we thank all of you for supporting our students, families, and our hard-working staff for believing in the continued success of our thriving community.”
What this Approval Means
The operating levy is intended to provide the following for the school district:
Common Ground: Children’s Future
New Ulm School Board Chair, Steve Gag believes that now that the election is over, a new chapter in the future of New Ulm Schools can begin. “While we appreciate not everyone voted yes on this question, we believe there is common ground in supporting the needs of our children, and we will build on that common ground to ensure that we all move forward together.”
Gag continues, “We will be good stewards of the funds continued through this levy to keep the New Ulm community and schools strong.”
For More Information
Visit www.newulmreferendum.org for more information about New Ulm Schools and to get school improvement updates.
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New Ulm Community Supports Schools; Approves Operating Levy
New Ulm, MN (November 9, 2022) - New Ulm area voters cast votes on a single-question school referendum, approving an operating levy that will continue to make an impact on the learning environment for students. The unofficial vote totals are 4,975 yes votes, 3,368 no votes.
“The levy referendum passed in the Nov. 8 election will make a big difference for our students and staff,” noted New Ulm Public School Superintendent Jeff Bertrang. “We thank all voters who made their voices heard, and we thank all of you for supporting our students, families, and our hard-working staff for believing in the continued success of our thriving community.”
What this Approval Means
The operating levy is intended to provide the following for the school district:
- Maintain low class sizes.
- Maintain current programs for college prep and technical education.
- Continue to provide student technology and infrastructure.
Common Ground: Children’s Future
New Ulm School Board Chair, Steve Gag believes that now that the election is over, a new chapter in the future of New Ulm Schools can begin. “While we appreciate not everyone voted yes on this question, we believe there is common ground in supporting the needs of our children, and we will build on that common ground to ensure that we all move forward together.”
Gag continues, “We will be good stewards of the funds continued through this levy to keep the New Ulm community and schools strong.”
For More Information
Visit www.newulmreferendum.org for more information about New Ulm Schools and to get school improvement updates.
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