Voting information for Byron Schools Referendum

Byron residents will soon decide two important funding questions for the school district. The referendum will appear on the ballot Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Voters will have several ways to participate. Early voting is available both by mail and in person. Absentee ballots can be requested and returned to the Byron District Office at 801 Frontage Road NW, Byron, MN 55920, or by emailing the district office at anne.ludvigsen@byron.k12.mn.us. Ballots must arrive by Election Day to be counted.
Those who prefer to vote early in person can do so at the District Office now until November 3. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with extended evening hours on October 28, and 30 until 7 p.m. The office will also be open until 4 p.m. on November 3.
On Election Day, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Byron Middle School Gymnasium, 601 4th Street NW. Residents can register in advance or on the day of voting. Voter registration information is available through the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website at sos.mn.gov.
The November ballot includes two questions. The first asks voters to approve an operating levy that provides funding for classroom instruction, student programs, and daily operations. The second question seeks approval for a Capital Projects Technology Levy, which would support technology upgrades, cybersecurity, and safety improvements in Byron schools. Question 2 can only pass if Question 1 is approved.
Some voters have raised questions about how elections are managed and how the funds will affect the district’s long-term stability. The referendum election processes follow all federal, state, and local election laws. Trained and certified election judges oversee each step of voting to ensure accuracy, accountability and transparency.
Others have asked about the difference between an operating levy and a building bond. In short, levies are for learning, and bonds are for building. Levy dollars fund classroom needs such as salaries, textbooks, technology, and operations. Bonds can only be used for construction, renovation, or maintenance projects.
When it comes to sustainability, district projections show that if both questions are approved, Byron’s fund balance—the district’s financial reserve—will remain above 8% over the next five years. This level is considered healthy and reflects the district’s ability to cover one month of operating costs without additional revenue.
Early voting continues, and Election Day is November 4. More information about voting options and referendum details is available at byronreferendum2025.com/votin