Wayzata sets April 14, 2026 special election; $465M bonds plus separate $31M pool question on ballot
The Wayzata School Board voted 6–1 on Nov. 10, 2025, to hold a special election April 14, 2026, with three ballot questions: an extension of the tech levy, $465 million in general obligation bonds for new schools and upgrades, and a separate $31 million GO bond for an eight‑lane pool with a diving well at Wayzata High School (contingent on passage of the second question) that would be permitted for community use. The district—enrollment topped 13,000 and is projected to exceed capacity at every grade level by 2027–28—has submitted the proposal to the Minnesota Department of Education for approval; Director Valentina Eyres cast the lone no vote questioning the pool and the April special election, and Superintendent Dr. Chace Anderson plans to retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year.
📌 Key Facts
- Wayzata School Board voted 6–1 on Nov. 10, 2025, to hold a special election; Director Valentina Eyres cast the lone no vote, saying she questioned the pool’s necessity and the use of an April special election.
- The special election is scheduled for April 14, 2026.
- There will be three ballot questions: an extension of the technology levy; $465 million in general obligation (GO) bonds for new schools and upgrades; and a separate $31 million GO bond question for an 8‑lane pool (the pool question is contingent on the passing of the second bond question).
- Together the two bond questions total $496 million ($465M for schools/upgrades plus $31M for the pool).
- Planned pool details: an 8‑lane pool with a diving well at Wayzata High School that would be permitted for community use.
- The district has submitted the proposal to the Minnesota Department of Education and is awaiting approval.
- Enrollment has topped 13,000 and the district projects capacity will be exceeded at every grade level by the 2027–28 school year.
- Superintendent Dr. Chace Anderson plans to retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year.
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- Board vote was 6–1 on Nov. 10, 2025, to hold a special election.
- Election date set for April 14, 2026.
- Three ballot questions: (1) extend tech levy; (2) $465M GO bonds for new schools/upgrades; (3) $31M GO bonds for an 8‑lane pool (contingent on Q2 passing).
- Pool details: 8 lanes with diving well at Wayzata High School; permitted for community use.
- District has submitted the proposal to the Minnesota Department of Education and is awaiting approval.
- Enrollment topped 13,000; district projects capacity to be exceeded at every grade level by 2027–28.
- Superintendent Dr. Chace Anderson plans to retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year.
- Director Valentina Eyres cast the lone 'no' vote, questioning the pool’s necessity and the use of an April special election.