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Nassau County School Board to consider placing 'up to 1 mill' ad valorem operating referendum on November ballot
Summary
At a workshop on April 6, the Nassau County School Board reviewed draft resolution language directing the county commission to place a referendum asking voters to approve a continuation of up to 1 mill in ad valorem operating millage to fund teacher compensation, arts, athletics and safety; board members debated whether 'up to 1 mill' or a fixed-dollar framing should be used and set the item for the Thursday meeting.
The Nassau County School Board reviewed draft resolution language on April 6 directing the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners to place a referendum on the November general-election ballot asking voters to approve an ad valorem operating millage of up to 1 mill.
The board discussed how revenue from the additional millage would be used "to attract and retain high quality teachers and staff through additional compensation, enhance fine arts and athletics programs, and provide enhanced safety and security for students and staff," language read aloud by district staff during the workshop. Staff noted charter schools sponsored by the district would receive a proportionate…
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