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Board briefed on Kent ISD millage renewal, told it would be a countywide ballot question

Cedar Springs Public Schools Board of Education

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Summary

Administration explained a proposed renewal of the Kent ISD enhancement millage to appear on the November ballot; renewal would be countywide, include charter schools, and is estimated to deliver about $1 million to Cedar Springs if passed.

Administrators told the board the Kent Intermediate School District seeks to renew the countywide enhancement millage on the November ballot so the levy does not expire in 2026. The renewal would keep the county-level levy and distribution model used since the 2017 vote and would expand eligibility to include charter schools.

Presentation materials estimated the cost to a Cedar Springs homeowner with a $330,000 market-value home at about $148.50 per year (approximately $12.38 per month). Administration recommended the board consider passing a resolution of support at the June 23 meeting so the countywide initiative could be certified and placed on the ballot. The administration estimated the renewal, if approved, would restore 0.9 mills to the countywide levy and would generate roughly $1,000,000 in additional revenue to the district under current enrollment projections.

Trustees were shown Kent ISD materials (FAQ, slides) and staff discussed the difference between a renewal (higher likelihood of passage) and a new millage request (which voters may view differently). The board did not take an immediate vote on June 9; staff asked trustees to review the materials ahead of the June 23 meeting.