 The Cass Lake-Bena area voted on 37.8 million dollar referendum today. The school district is seeking approval to conduct a new intermediate grades elementary school on the current middle school and high school campus. Renovate the existing elementary school into a pre-k through second grade facility and upgrade and repair the alternative learning center and district resource center. The referendum did not pass with 75 percent of voters not approving the action. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.