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St. Bernard Parish school board outlines Nov. 15 renewal of 5.5‑mill property tax for building repairs
Summary
District officials told the school board the Nov. 15 ballot will include a 5.5‑mill renewal dedicated to repair, maintenance and renovation of all schools; presenters said it is a renewal, not a new tax, and early voting runs Nov. 1–8.
Miss Voci told the school board on Oct. 14 that a 5.5‑mill property tax renewal will appear on the Nov. 15 ballot to fund repair, maintenance and renovation of every school in the St. Bernard Parish School System. "This millage, 5 and a half mills, is something that we rely very heavily on to keep all of our facilities in great condition," she said, listing roof replacement, HVAC, plumbing and security upgrades among typical uses.
Voci emphasized the measure is a renewal and not a tax increase. "It does not constitute… There'll be no new taxes. It is just a renewal of an existing millage," she said. District materials distributed to the public highlight projects completed since Hurricane Katrina and ongoing investments such as chiller and boiler replacements, energy management systems, single points of entry and playground resurfacing.
Board members stressed outreach to voters. Mister Warner urged public support and reminded the board that early voting will run Nov. 1–8 and Election Day is Nov. 15. The board characterized the renewal as critical to keeping facilities safe and operational while noting the district currently carries no outstanding bonds against this millage.
The district did not provide a detailed budget breakdown for the renewal in the committee presentation; specific project allocations and estimated annual revenue from the millage were not specified. The measure will be decided by voters on Nov. 15, with early voting dates announced by the district.
