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Board reviews proposed sales-surtax, millage renewal resolutions to place on 2026 ballot
Summary
Brevard Public Schools staff presented draft resolutions asking the county commission to place a half-cent sales surtax extension (proposed 10-year term) and a re-formatted Ad Valorem millage renewal on the November 2026 ballot; staff and board members discussed timeline, ballot language and required state review.
Brevard Public Schools staff presented draft resolutions Sept. 9 asking the Brevard County Commission to place a half‑cent capital outlay sales surtax extension and an Ad Valorem millage renewal on the November 2026 ballot. The staff recommended sending the resolutions to the county after the board’s Sept. 23 meeting and noted the sales‑surtax proposal would require a state review and performance audit because it changes program parameters.
The sales‑surtax resolution is proposed to extend the current term from six years to 10 years and to permit proceeds to be used for new construction or replacement of existing facilities in addition to renewal, technology and security improvements. “The sales tax resolution is different in 2 ways. The first way is proposed extending the term from 6…
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