Voters in the Hayfield School District will vote Monday on two bond referendum questions totaling $14.3 million. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the east lobby of Hayfield High School.

The first ballot question must pass in order for the second to pass. If the second fails, the first question can still pass.

According to the district’s website, he first question, seeking $9.9 million, would allow the district to address infrastructure needs, as well as remodel areas of both the elementary and high schools. A vast range of items would be addressed, from replacing lighting and some windows, to repairing elementary walls where they have separated, and tuck pointing and joint repair. The funds, if approved, would also remodel classrooms and replace some doors and flooring.

The second question, costing $4.3 million, would let the district install upgrades in security — securing entrances and visitor check-ins — as well as create a cafeteria addition and remodel existing cafeteria space; complete a School-Age Child Care room; create flexible and community learning spaces; and improve indoor concession space.

According to the district’s website, taxes on residential properties would increase $7 per month on a $100,000 home; and $1.34 on an acre of agricultural land valued at $6,000.

The relatively low tax impact is due, officials say, to the retirement of district debt.

The project is actually larger in scope, but $9.7 million was already approved by the district’s school board in April. The schools landed  interest-free Qualified Zone Academy Bonds, awarded by the Minnesota Department of Education and the board was required to accept the bonds by June. It a $9.7 million project that addresses replacement of heating, electrical, ventilation and air conditioning, new fire alarms and asbestos removal and other safety needs. According to the website, there will be no impact on taxes on that portion of the project, due to the retirement of debt.

Public meetings were held in Brownsdale and Hayfield in August, to address questions about the project.