Hopkins Schools voters approve bond and capital projects levy

Hopkins Public Schools voters have approved both a $140 million bond and a capital projects levy renewal. Three school board members - Rachel Hartland, Johanna Hyman and Sara Wilhelm Garbers - were also elected to the Hopkins School Board. 

“Thank you Hopkins voters for affirming your commitment to students, staff, and the future of our district. These resources will help us deliver on our vision of excellence and innovation,” said Superintendent Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed.

Referendum Results:
According to preliminary results from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office, both measures passed with strong community support - the bond received 72.95 percent of support and the capital projects levy 77.87 percent of support. 

• The bond referendum will fund critical facility updates, safety improvements, and modernization across Hopkins schools.
   
• The capital projects levy will continue supporting technology infrastructure, digital learning tools, and curriculum development for the next decade.
   
• More information about both is on the referendum webpage. 
   

School Board Election:
Voters also elected three community members to serve four-year terms on the Hopkins School Board. Hartland was the only candidate seeking re-election with Jen Westmoreland and Jason Ross choosing not to seek reelection. 

A breakdown of the vote is below:

Terms for each elected school board member are four years long and begin in January 2026. Results of the referendum and also the school board election results remain unofficial until canvassed by the school board at the November 13 meeting.