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Teachers, coaches and parents urge Nassau board to renew 1‑mill levy to sustain pay, arts and safety
Summary
At a public workshop, dozens of teachers, coaches and parents urged the Nassau County School Board to place a four‑year continuation of the voter‑approved 1‑mill ad valorem operating millage on the ballot, saying it funds salaries, arts, athletics and school safety; board members requested more detailed revenue projections and ballot‑language refinements before voting on April 9.
The Nassau County School Board heard a string of public pleas to keep its voter‑approved 1‑mill operating millage in place, with teachers, principals and athletic staff warning that cuts would damage arts programs, student opportunities and staff retention.
Dr. Burns opened the workshop with an overview of the millage’s purpose, describing it as "a voter‑approved 1 mill ad valorem" that the district uses to support employee compensation, safety, athletics and the arts. He called projected revenue figures "estimates only" based on 2025 certified property values and said the draft ballot language would authorize an annual millage "up to 1 mill for 4 years." He told the board they could reduce the millage year to year if collections exceed projections.
Why it matters: The millage funds…
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