Board briefed on sales surtax and millage renewal; staff proposes extended term and broader uses

Brevard Public Schools staff told the board on Aug. 12 they plan to seek renewal of the district sales surtax and operating millage that expire in November 2026 and recommended considering a longer surtax term and expanded permitted uses to provide more flexibility for facility replacement and new construction.

“From our perspective, having a stable revenue source for a longer period of time allows us to do more programming and be more forward thinking and to pick up projects farther down the line,” Sue Han, facilities staff member, said. “We’re recommending consideration somewhere in the 10 to 15 year period.”

Han summarized the current parameters: the district’s sales surtax revenue is currently allocated 70% to facility renewal, 15% to technology and 15% to security; the surtax proceeds are proportionally shared with charter schools under state statute. She told the board the sales surtax is collected monthly, while millage is primarily received as a one‑time infusion each December, and staff…