Overview: The Brainerd School Board meeting was dominated by discussions on a proposed 10-year referendum levy aimed at increasing operational funding, alongside a tentative agreement with the teachers’ union. The proposed levy would generate approximately $5 million annually, with a levy amount of $865 per pupil. This operational funding, distinguishable from capital project-focused bond referendums, is intended to accommodate various district needs. However, legal constraints prevent the district from advocating for a “vote yes” campaign, limiting them to providing factual information about tax impacts to the public. The board urged the formation of a “vote . . .