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Board tables request to endorse Invest in MI Kids constitutional amendment pending more information
Summary
Board members discussed a request from the Michigan Education Justice Coalition to adopt a resolution supporting the Invest in MI Kids initiative (would tax high-income filers to fund schools) but requested additional information and tabled action for a future meeting.
The Williamston Board of Education discussed a request from the Michigan Education Justice Coalition to adopt a local resolution supporting the proposed Invest in MI Kids constitutional amendment, which would impose an income tax on single filers with income over $500,000 and joint filers over $1,000,000 to raise funds for public schools. Mrs. Nancy Deal led the discussion and the board asked staff for additional information rather than taking immediate action.
The board formally tabled the topic to a future meeting pending more details. No vote to adopt the resolution occurred on Dec. 8; board members expressed interest in receiving further information before committing the district to a public position on a statewide ballot initiative.
The discussion was informational and the board did not direct staff to adopt or oppose the ballot measure at this time.
