Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District Faces Dissolution Vote in Local Election
Voters in the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District are participating in an election today, November 10, to determine the future of the district. The election, held at Nunda Fire Hall, will decide whether the district remains open or dissolves at the end of the 2026-2027 school year. A 'yes' vote supports the reorganization plan, which would lead to the district's dissolution and the division of its land and property among neighboring school districts, including Brookings, De Smet, Chester Area, Colman-Egan, Sioux Valley, Lake Preston, Madison Central, Howard, and Arlington. A 'no' vote opposes this plan, aiming to keep the district operational. The election follows a previous dissolution vote in December 2025 that failed by a narrow margin, and subsequent changes have been implemented to ensure transparency and proper conduct.
