A crowd of Fosston Public Schools students standing in stadium seats at a high school sports game, some holding signs, wearing maroon and white clothing.

Fosston Forward

Funding Our Future

For generations, Fosston Public Schools has been the center of our community.

We are proud of our small class sizes, veteran teachers and strong programs that help every student succeed.

But like many rural districts across Minnesota, we are facing real financial pressure — driven largely by rising costs outside of our control and unfunded government mandates. 

Today, our schools face a budget shortfall of about $1 million that threatens the high-quality education our students expect and deserve.

That’s why the school board is asking voters to consider an investment plan this November that would raise about $1.04 million annually to protect what makes Fosston special for years to come.

If approved by voters, this investment would:

  • Stabilize our budget and protect the classes, programs and services our students rely on each day.

  • Take advantage of Minnesota's Ag2School Tax Credit, lowering the tax impact on agricultural land across the district.

Children performing on stage during a school play, dressed in various costumes including animals, pirates, and characters from fairy tales, with a backdrop featuring a large tree and yellow leaves.
A group of children standing in a classroom, holding paper-mâché skulls. They are smiling and appear to be participating in an art activity.
A large group of students and two adults, one in a police uniform, posing for a group photo in a gymnasium with a maroon and gray bench seating. Behind them is a large wall mural that reads 'PERSISTENCE GREYHOUNDS' with a stylized graphic above the t
A group of students on the Fosston Girls swim team in black swim caps and swimsuits, posing together at an indoor swimming pool after a swim meet. They are smiling and standing close to each other in front of the pool.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Early voting begins Friday, September 18, 2026.

Explore this website to learn more about our challenges, the proposed plan to address them, the tax impact and how to vote.

our challenges
the plan
the cost
Voting
FAQS

Have questions? Use the Connect form OR:

1. Visit our table at home games:

  • Stop by the Fosston Forward information table at every home sporting event this fall.

3. Have coffee with the with Superintendent:

  • Join Superintendent Derek Gieseke for coffee and conversation at the District Office every Tuesday morning from 8:30-9:30am, starting September 27 through October 27. The pot will be on!