Grand Forks Public Schools Announce Unofficial Results from Special Election

  • May 16, 2023

    The unofficial voting results from the Grand Forks School Board special election are as follows:

    Question 1: “Shall Grand Forks Public School District No. 1 of Grand Forks County, North Dakota, issue its general obligation bonds in the amount not to exceed $79,000,000 maturing within a maximum of 20 years, resulting in an estimated additional millage of 21.54 mills, equal to $21.54 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation for the first taxable year, for the purpose of providing funds, together with any other funds available, to construct and equip a new Valley Middle School; demolish the existing Valley Middle School; construct and modernize the child nutrition facility; construct and equip safety and security facilities; and to otherwise improve and renovate school property.”

    • Yes: 2,898 votes
    • No: 1,580 votes

    The question needed 60% to pass.

    A board meeting will be held to conduct the official canvass of results. The Grand Forks School Board will meet online at 6 p.m. on May 29.

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