The Saint Michael-Albertville school district 885 website has announced the unofficial results of the Feb. 7 referendum ballot. The website reads as follows:
The unofficial results for the STMA Bond referendum are it passed 2877 yes votes to 2526 no votes (53.3% Yes and 46.7% No). Please note these results are unofficial until the school board canvasses the results on February 13.
The School Board had previously agreed to put forth a single question ballot asking St. Michael and Albertville voters to approve a $36 million bond referendum. 60% percent of the bond would be paid for by state aid, leaving an approximate $45 annual tax impact on a $200,000 value home.
The bond will focus on improvements in the areas of safety, technology, maintenance, and activities.
For more information on the Bond, visit the STMA school website or read our coverage.
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UPDATE: Superintendent Ann-Marie Foucault has released a statement:
I wish to sincerely thank the St. Michael-Albertville community for their support of the STMA Bond. The STMA Bond will provide much needed classroom and facility space for our students and community. It will also allow us to do much needed updates in the areas of safety, energy efficiency, and technology. I am proud of the community for putting students first and for their continued support of our long tradition of excellence. I would like to thank district staff, the representatives and staff of the Cities of St. Michael and Albertville, and all of the volunteers who gave so freely of their time, energy, and talents to get people out to vote and build awareness of the STMA Bond. I look forward to partnering with the community as we move forward during this exciting time.
The Vote Yes for STMA Committee also responded to the results:
“I’m proud that our community saw the importance of building for our future,” said St. Michael resident Chris Hansen, chair of the Vote Yes for STMA committee. “It took the efforts of so many wonderful people to pull together and make this happen for our kids and more importantly for the benefit of the STMA community. I am happy for our community, the dedicated STMA staff and teachers, but most importantly, for the kids for generations to come who are fortunate enough to call STMA their home. Today is a celebration for them! Thank you to all the voters who were willing to invest in the future of our community’s children.”