Novi board votes to pursue a no‑increase 2025 millage; further details to follow

The Novi Community School District Board of Education voted 7‑0 Wednesday to authorize administrators to pursue a no‑increase millage renewal in November 2025 and to begin the preparatory work needed if the board later elects to place the measure on the ballot.

The board’s authorization does not set ballot language, timelines, or tax terms; those decisions will return to the board for later approval after administration completes data collection and draft language. Trustee Micah summarized the motion as authorizing the administration ‘‘to start making arrangements to pursue a no increase millage in November of 2025.’’

Nut graf: the vote lets district staff engage consultants, collect financial modeling and community input so the board can later determine final ballot wording, length of levy and other details.

Board discussion and context:

- The board previously discussed the concept in December and at work sessions. Micah said the district typically seeks renewal or replacement measures roughly every five to six years (2014, 2019, now 2025).

- Administration emphasized that this authorization is procedural and not a final decision on levy terms: ‘‘This resolution does not stipulate the terms, the ballot language, any of the details. It's just simply… to pursue that and then directs the administration to begin the pursuit of collecting data,’’ Micah said.

- Trustee Mena moved the item; Trustee Roni seconded the motion. The vote carried 7‑0.

Next steps: administration will continue feasibility work, community engagement and financial modeling and return to the board with specific ballot language and a recommended structure for any eventual vote. The board indicated it expects multiple opportunities and public meetings before any final placement on a ballot.

Ending: board members said they look forward to community focus groups and future conversations before any final ballot decisions.