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Superintendent clarifies Headlee rollback language; board hears fall testing and athletics updates
Summary
At its Oct. 13 meeting the superintendent told the Houghton Lake board that the ballot's 'increase' wording refers to restoring the millage rate from 17.8036 to 18 mills and that the levy applies to non‑homestead properties; the board also heard that PSAT testing went smoothly and that the Bobcats won a rivalry football game.
The Houghton Lake Community Schools superintendent briefed the board Oct. 13 on operational items and an upcoming election measure, clarifying how the district’s Headlee rollback question will appear on the ballot.
The superintendent told board members that the ballot’s "increase" wording refers to restoring the rate from 17.8036 mills to 18 mills — returning the levy to its historic level — and that the tax affects non‑homestead properties (businesses, vacation homes and similar properties), not most homeowners. The minutes record the clarification but do not name the superintendent.
The superintendent also reported that fall PSAT testing for students in grades 8–11 began this week and has proceeded smoothly. In other updates, the superintendent said the Houghton Lake Bobcats earned their third straight win over the Bucks on Bobcat Field, closing out Spirit Week with momentum.
Board members were also reminded of engagement opportunities and schedules listed on the calendar, including fall count‑day enrollment reporting in November and budget‑related items slated for December.
