D-G-F superintendent predicts 'some bleeding' in district after voters reject operating levy

D-G-F superintendent predicts 'some bleeding' in district after voters reject operating levy

DILWORTH, Minn. — The superintendent and administrative team at Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Public Schools will be in cut-down mode in the coming weeks after voters said no to helping the district fill a widening budget gap. Residents of the school district narrowly rejected an $850,000 annual operating levy during a special election on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Just over 51% of voters were opposed while nearly 49% were in favor of the referendum, which was …

What’s next after Wadena-Deer Creek voters reject school funding measure?

WADENA — A proposed increase to the Wadena-Deer Creek School District’s operating levy was defeated Tuesday, Nov. 4, with voters rejecting the measure by a margin of 1,335 to 579. The current operating levy of $563.29 per pupil unit expires Dec. 31, 2029. The ballot question asked Wadena-Deer Creek voters to revoke the current operating levy of $563.29 per pupil unit and replace it with a new operating levy of $938.29 for five years. For perspec…