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Public Meeting on the Excess Mill Levy

Public Meeting: Excess Mill Levy — What It Means for Our Schools

Parents Welcome
Wednesday, September 16 · 6:00 PM
Rugby High School — Tilman Hovland Auditorium

Missed the last session? This is your chance to catch up before the October 14 vote. Under an hour, with time for questions.

  • On the ballot10-mill excess levy for general operations.
  • Why nowEnrollment is down, so is state funding — costs haven't dropped.
  • If it fails$377,000 in cuts: bigger classes, fewer electives & activities.
  • What it costs~$45/yr per $100,000 home value (about $3.75/month).
▶ Watch the Video Can't attend in person? Watch the recorded budget walkthrough instead.
Election Day: October 14, 2026 — Vote at Rugby High School Gymnasium, or request an absentee ballot.
One more session before the vote: Sept 30, online via Zoom.
Questions? Contact Mike McNeff, Superintendent — mike.mcneff@k12.nd.us