Special Business Briefing: Brainerd Public Schools Operating Referendum
Thursday, October 22, 2026 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
Join the Brainerd Lakes Chamber for an informational briefing with ISD-181 Superintendent Chip Rankin. With just 12 days between this briefing and Election Day, now is the time to get your questions answered. A 30-minute presentation will be followed by Q&A. Topics will include:
Operating Referendum & Property Taxes
Learn about the district’s request for $5 million annually for 10 years, what it would fund for students and our future workforce, and the potential property tax impacts on businesses.
Project True North
Hear Rankin’s vision for improving student achievement and stabilizing school district finances.
State School Funding Question
Understand Minnesota’s proposed constitutional amendment to increase school fund payouts from roughly 2.5% to 4.5%.
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224 West Washington Street
Brainerd, MN 56401 United States
in the CTC Room
Education
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