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Board votes to put Oakland Schools regional enhancement millage on Aug. 4 ballot

Farmington Public Schools Board of Education · February 25, 2026

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Summary

The Farmington Public Schools board voted unanimously by roll call to place the Oakland Schools Regional Enhancement Millage proposal on the Aug. 4, 2026 ballot, advancing the measure to voters for final determination.

The Farmington Public Schools Board of Education voted on Feb. 24 to place the Oakland Schools Regional Enhancement Millage proposal on the Aug. 4, 2026 ballot.

Trustee Heinrich moved and Trustee Walker supported the resolution to submit the county enhancement millage for a public vote; the measure was described to board members as a regional county‑level millage that would pool tax revenue and be distributed per‑pupil by the state’s allocation process. Trustees debated whether the board’s role was to simply allow voters to decide (the motion before them) rather than to endorse the tax.

During discussion, trustees emphasized transparency on ballot language and fiscal effects for homeowners; one trustee said she would personally vote no but agreed the voters should decide. The secretary conducted a roll call; the motion passed by recorded vote.

President Williams clarified that board approval placed the proposal on the ballot for voters and did not constitute district endorsement. The board did not act on any authorizing language beyond the motion to place the county proposal on the ballot.