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Centennial Forward. 

Supporting both student learning and school facilities. Two ballot questions.

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Staying informed. Understanding the plan.

Centennial Forward reflects one long-range plan to maintain strong schools, supporting both student learning and school facilities.

This page includes all official communications designed to help the community understand the plan and the two related referendum questions.

 

District Videos

These videos provide clear, factual information about the two referendum questions and the planning behind the School Board's decision to place the operating levy and facilities bond questions on the November 2026 ballot. 

Through interviews, visuals, and real examples from across the district, the videos help explain how the Centennial Forward plan supports students, staff, and the community.

The video below provides an overview of the two ballot questions and explains why the district is asking voters to consider the Centennial Forward plan. 

Understanding the Centennial Forward Plan Video Series

Growing throughout Summer 2026!

We're creating a series of short videos that take a closer look at the Centennial Forward plan. Each video explores one topic in greater detail, helping explain the needs, priorities, and proposed investments included in the November 2026 referendum.

Videos will be added below as they are completed throughout the summer.
 

Question 1 (Operating Levy) – Maintaining Strong Schools

(Coming Soon)

  • Great Teachers Matter
  • Supporting Every Learner
  • Preparing Students for Their Future
  • Maintaining Quality Schools
     

Question 2 (Facilities Bond) – Supporting Safe, Functional, Future-Ready Schools

(Coming Soon)

  • Safe & Secure Schools
  • Student Experience
  • More than a Lunchroom
  • Beyond the School Day
  • Behind the Walls
  • Protecting Our Community’s Investment


District Publications

Centennial Public Schools shares referendum information through district-wide publications mailed or distributed to residents.

Community Newsletter: The Observer

Quad Press Columns

Referendum Mailers

To ensure all residents receive important information, the district will send a series of referendum mailers.

Each mailer includes key facts and directs residents to this website for more detailed information.

 

May 2026 District Postcard

 

Community Presentations

Throughout the summer and fall, district leaders will be providing information presentations about the referendum throughout the community. 

These presentations are designed to:

  • Explain the Centennial Forward process
  • Provide details about the referendum questions
  • Answer community questions

School Board Presentations

Community Input Presentations

Public input and feedback was gathered throughout the development of the Centennial Forward plan to ensure that proposals were aligned with community priorities.

Community Surveys

SPRING 2026 Survey WINTER 2025 Survey

 

Register to Vote

Are you registered to vote?

Register to vote, update your registration, and/or check your registration status online at the MN Secretary of State Voter Registration.

NOTE: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 is the last day to pre-register to vote for the November election.

MN Secretary of State Voter Registration

Who can vote?

To vote, you must be:

  • A U.S. citizen
  • At least 18 years old on Election Day (16 & 17 year olds can pre-register)
  • A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
    • To vote on the referendum questions, you must be a resident of Centennial School District 12
  • Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
  • Not under a court order that revokes your right to vote

 

Wondering where to vote?

Find your polling place online at the MN Pollfinder

 

MN Pollfinder

Still Have Questions?

We are committed to providing accurate, timely information.

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