Voters Approve District 196 Technology Capital Projects Levy
Renewal and increase will provide more than $15.4 million annually for technology through 2035
ROSEMOUNT, Minn. – Voters in District 196 on Tuesday approved the District’s technology levy renewal and increase during a special election held in conjunction with the Regular School Board Election. Voters also affirmed the District’s governance direction by electing four incumbents to continue their service on the Board. The results were consistent with all 14 school district precincts affirming the technology levy and the School Board incumbents.
The single-question referendum was approved by a margin of 12,370 Yes votes (68%) to 5,823 No votes (32%). The funding will be used for digital learning, classroom and building technology, strong cybersecurity, reliable networks, and communication systems, technology support and maintenance, and preparing students for high-tech careers.
“We are so thankful to our community. This vote is a renewal of a commitment made in 2015 to provide every student access to digital learning and tools to explore high-tech careers for the future,” said Superintendent Michael Bolsoni. “Even more, our community demonstrated overwhelming support for our outstanding educators and our mission of inspiring our students for lifelong success. We are so grateful for this vote of confidence and investment in the future.”
Tuesday’s election marks the continuation of a process that began more than a decade ago with a focus on teaching and learning: accessing and analyzing information; innovating, creating and publishing, and collaborating and communicating.
Voters Elect Four Incumbents, Affirming Support for District 196 School Board
Voters in District 196 have re-elected all four incumbent School Board members in the November 4, 2025, election. Robin Cerio, Leah Gardner, and Sakawdin Mohamed were elected to four-year terms, and Catherine Diamond was elected to a two-year term in a special election. The results fill three regular board seats and one special-election seat on the seven-member governing body. Official vote totals are available on the MN Secretary of State's Election website.
Cerio, Gardner, and Mohamed will begin their new four-year terms in January 2026, serving through January 2030. Diamond will serve the remainder of a two-year term through January 2028. All four members will be officially sworn in at the January 2026 organizational meeting of the School Board.
The School Board serves as the policy-making body for the district and is responsible for setting direction, approving budgets, and ensuring the best use of district resources to support student success. The board provides leadership for the district’s mission to educate, develop, and inspire every student to succeed in school and life.
District 196 thanks all community members who participated in the election and recognizes each candidate for their commitment to serving students, families, and staff. The ongoing involvement of voters helps strengthen the district’s vision of “One District, Infinite Possibilities.”
For more information about the School Board, meeting schedules, or ways to stay engaged, visit www.district196.org.