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Informational Presentations

Join Dr. Horton and other GFW leaders for an opportunity to learn more about the referendum proposals and get your questions answered.

There will be a large number of informational meetings taking place before Election Day. The district aims to provide ample opportunities for community members to connect and learn more about the plan!

Request a Meeting!

In addition to all of the opportunities below, you can also request an individual or group meeting with Superintendent Horton by filling out the form below!

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GFW football players with Elementary students

Frequently Asked Questions

Click each question below to see the answers!

The Plan

Costs and Impacts

General District Information

Election Information

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Informational Presentations

Click for a list of Informational Meeting dates in April

Request a Meeting!

Fill out the Informational Meeting Request Form

Frequently Asked Questions

The Plan

What did the Minnesota Department of Education say about the plan?

What happens if Question 1 is approved?

What happens if Question 2 is also approved?

What happens if Question 1 is approved but Question 2 is not?

What happens if Question 2 is approved but Question 1 is not?

What happens if neither question is approved?

Why can’t we build a “cornfield school” somewhere outside of town?

Why isn’t the operating levy reduction on the April ballot?

Why can't we just fix our current buildings?

Why can't we buy back the Fairfax building, close the Gibbon building, and keep the Winthrop building?

What is the Capital Improvement Plan?

Can we just add onto the current GFW Elementary facility?

Why is Kraus-Anderson working on both the assessment and the future project plans?

Who will complete the work if the referendum is approved?

Does the City of Gibbon have the infrastructure to support a new school?

Are the costs and numbers proposed in the facilities plan correct? (Added March 3)

Costs and Impacts

What will this cost me?

What are the plans for the Ag2School Credit?

How does a new school impact economic development?

I am on a fixed income, how does this plan impact me?

How does funding work for public school districts in Minnesota?

Are the school portion of the taxes going to go up over the life of the Q1 and/or Q2 voter approved building bond borrowing?

Why does waiting to address facilities result in increased costs? (Added March 3)

I have tried to calculate my tax impact on my own but get a different result than what is provided by the tax calculator, are the provided numbers accurate? (Added March 24)

General District Information

Are students at GFW Public Schools safe?

What is the enrollment of GFW Public Schools?

Can the district consolidate with another district?

Will a centralized school simplify transportation?

I don’t have students attending GFW Public Schools, why should I care about the public school system?

How would a public school support students and families who attend private school options?

Will a new facility impact enrollment?

Are facility issues impacting day-to-day operations? (Added March 3)

What if the school district is dissolved? (Added March 3)