Duluth Public Schools to Hold Technology Referendum May 14

DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth School Board is asking voters to approve a $5.2 million referendum to invest in technology needs. It’s the same amount requested in November’s referendum question which was defeated by fewer than 300 votes.

Duluth School Superintendent John Magas said the term “technology” might not adequately explain the broad range of what the school district needs. “It’s not just about the devices that we need for our kids, and we want to make sure we have devices,” said Magas. “But we also need to focus on security and safety. We need camera systems. We need to make sure that we have the digital technology, and we also have the people to support it,” said Magas.

The referendum also includes $500,000 earmarked to replace career and technical education equipment, so students are better prepared for jobs right out of high school.
Magas says much of Denfeld High School’s equipment in the woodworking shop, and the robotics laboratory needs replacing.