$69M School Bond Referendum Passes

On October 24, 2023, Dickinson School district voters overwhelmingly approved a $69M school bond referendum.

The bond will be used to fund a new structure that includes classrooms, a commons area, and a cafeteria with updates to the 90's addition. The new construction will replace the current pod classrooms.  

Follow along with the progress of the project at https://www.designwithicon.com/dickinson

                                    OFFICIAL RESULTS:

October 24, 2023 | School Bond Referendum 

In 2019, voters rejected two facility referendums for Dickinson Public Schools. As District leaders, we acknowledge and respect this decision. Since that time, we worked with various community groups to better understand what options we should explore to address the following challenges.

The Dickinson Public School Board proposes a $69 million bond on the October 24, 2023, special election ballot to fund a renovation and addition at Dickinson High School and enhance safety and security in the elementary schools.

Public Meetings

• Public Meeting - Thursday, September 28 | 5:30 p.m. - Dickinson High School
• Parent Meetings - 
  • Tuesday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. – Berg Elementary
  • Tuesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. – Lincoln Elementary
  • Wednesday, October 11 at 5:30 p.m. – Jefferson Elementary
  • Wednesday, October 11 at 7 p.m. – Roosevelt Elementary
  • Thursday, October 12 at 5:30 p.m. – Heart River Elementary
  • Thursday, October 12 at 7 p.m. – Prairie Rose Elementary
• Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce Eggs and Issues - Wednesday, October 11 | 7:00 a.m. - Dickinson High School
  • Please register for this free event on the Chamber website by October 6.
• Public Meeting - Tuesday, October 17 | 5:30 p.m. - Dickinson High School

You can view the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues | October 24 School Bond Referendum public presentation below.

CHALLENGES

• Dickinson High School currently requires $35 million in updates and repairs, including but not limited to the following:
  • Roofing repairs/replacement
  • Fire Protection systems
  • Kitchen/cafeteria upgrades
  • Electrical upgrades and improvements
  • Intercom and clock/bell system
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations
  • Safety and Security
• Increasing enrollment - Dickinson High School is at capacity
  • Dickinson High School is projected to go from 1,032 students to 1,310 students by 2031-2032
• Need to secure entrances and improve safety at the high school and the elementary schools

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Dickinson High School

• Provides adequate classrooms, a cafeteria, and a secure educational entrance
• Renovation and construction of a new addition to the current Dickinson High School Campus
  • Student learning will have minimal classroom interruptions during construction
  • Replace the current classroom pods
  • Replaces inadequate and unsafe educational facilities

Elementary Schools

• Enhance safety and construct secure entrances for all schools that don't have currently have them.

ESTIMATED MONTHLY IMPACT TO TAXPAYERS

Residental Property:

Commerical/Agricultural Land Property:

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How do I find my home’s True and Full Value?

Stark County Auditor 

Property Tax Information - (701) 456-7630

Dunn County Auditor 

Property Tax Information - (701) 573-4448