2025 Referendum Virtual Information Sessions

School district leaders held virtual information sessions about the SPPS 2025 School District Referendum on Monday, October 20, from 6-7 p.m.

Virtual meetings were held in English, Hmong, Karen, Somali and Spanish. The meetings included an informational video and presentation from Superintendent Stacie Stanley, followed by time to ask SPPS leaders questions about the referendum. Recordings of the virtual meeting presentations are available below.

About the 2025 SPPS Referendum

On November 4, St. Paul residents will vote on whether to approve a new school funding request for Saint Paul Public Schools. If passed, this funding will help protect our academically challenging and engaging programs so every student can access the opportunities they deserve. Without this funding, SPPS will need to make at least $37 million in budget reductions for the 2026-27 school year, with more cuts in future years, to maintain a balanced budget.

SPPS Funding Goals for the 2025 Operating Levy

1. Provide financial stability for SPPS students and avoid millions of dollars in budget cuts.
2. Maintain a broad range of academic programs such as arts and music, language and culture, and college and career readiness.
3. Preserve services that families and students value, such as transportation, extracurriculars, and additional academic supports.
4. Retain high-quality teachers and support staff to ensure student success.

Learn more about the referendum at spps.org/vote

Voting Information

• Election Day: November 4, 2025
• Early Voting In-person or by Mail: September 19-November 3
• Register to Vote
• Early Voting Information
• Find Your Polling Place