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Board highlights August 4 nonhomestead millage replacement, says district would receive more than $11 million
Summary
The Northville Public Schools board urged support for an August 4 nonhomestead operating millage replacement, saying it would supply the district's general fund with more than $11 million this year and urging residents who pay nonprimary-residence taxes to vote yes.
The board of Northville Public Schools urged voters to support a nonhomestead operating millage replacement on the Aug. 4 ballot, saying the levy is a major revenue source for classroom operations.
The presiding officer (Chair) told the board that the nonhomestead millage affects commercial buildings and second homes rather than primary residences and estimated the levy would provide the district with "over $11,000,000 for the general fund" in the coming year. "Please, vote yes on August 4 or on your absentee ballot," the Chair said, calling the measure "essential for our district."
Board members and administrators described the ballot issue as a replacement of the existing operating millage and emphasized that state funding formulas assume local revenue from that levy. One board member warned of recent shifts in state budgeting that have moved funds from the school aid fund to higher-education spending, calling such transfers "a watch point" for K'12 funding.
The announcement included outreach plans: district residents within the school boundaries will receive a mailed flyer with a QR code linking to more information about the ballot question. The board also named several community events coming up where district leaders will participate in outreach.
There was no formal board vote on the millage at tonight's meeting; the board used the superintendent report and communications section to inform the public and to urge voter participation. The board adjourned at 6:55 p.m.; next steps for the millage are voter consideration on Aug. 4 and ongoing district outreach in the weeks ahead.
