An operating referendum levy will be on the ballot Nov. 3 for the Park Rapids School District. ADVERTISEMENTRELATED STORYSuperintendent Lance Bagstad stressed that the proposed operating levy will be net tax neutral since, if it is approved, the district will underlevy the board-approved property tax levy it has relied on until now. ADVERTISEMENTThe board also approved calling for a general election with Clayton Hoyt, Colter Diekmann and Darrin Hoverson running for three seats on the school board. Approved first readings of the 2026-27 activities, elementary, high school, employee, substitute, virtual academy and technology implementation handbooks and coaches manual. The school board’s next meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 in the school board room at the high school.