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Committed to Excellence as We Grow

Wayzata Public Schools will exceed available capacity at every grade level by the 2027-28 school year. Our resident student population has been growing for decades. This growth will continue as more housing developments emerge in our communities.

We need to get ready. Many of our schools are already at capacity. Many of our buildings need essential improvements.

We have a plan, supported by a community task force, to improve and expand our school spaces so all students will have the room to learn and grow.

Vote April 14. We are asking residents to vote on three funding requests so we can provide much-needed space and essential improvements for our students.

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What's on the ballot?

Request 1: Renew the existing $6.5 million per year technology levy. No tax increase.

Request 2: Consider $465 million in bond funding for new and improved learning spaces. This includes a new elementary school, a new middle school and an addition to the high school, plus improvements to existing buildings. $29 per month in taxes*.

Request 3: Consider $31 million in bond funding for a new 8-lane swimming pool at the high school. This  request is contingent on the approval of request 2. $4 per month in taxes*.

*Estimated tax impacts are based on the district’s $650,000 average home value.

Why funding is needed

  • Improve safety and security at all schools.
  • Build new schools and spaces to solve capacity needs, including:
    • A high school addition for 900 students that creates one centralized space for all Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
    • A new middle school for 800 students.
    • A new elementary school for 900 students.
  • Remodel and expand existing spaces to better meet student needs, including:
    • Early Learning School classrooms.
    • Flexible learning areas at all three current middle schools.
    • Kitchen and cafeteria spaces at Birchview, Greenwood and Sunset Hill Elementary Schools, and East Middle School.
    • Gymspaces at Sunset Hill Elementary School and West Middle School.
    • Special education classrooms across the district.
  • Keep classroom technology up to date, including: equipment, software, support and training.

If this funding is not approved

  • Schools will become more crowded as our resident student enrollment grows.
  • Safety and security upgrades may be delayed or canceled.
  • Student programs and support services will be more limited.
  • The need for space and critical updates will grow, and construction costs will continue to rise.
  • Aging classroom technology won’t be replaced, and support will be reduced.

Questions?