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Board schedules May 6 special election to renew 18‑mill operating millage for six years
Summary
The board adopted a resolution to set a May 6, 2025 special election to renew the 18.1297‑mill operating levy and add 0.5 mills for a six‑year renewal; staff said the levy funds roughly $24 million of local operating revenue.
The Forest Hills Public Schools Board voted to adopt a resolution setting May 6, 2025 as the special election date to put a six‑year renewal of the district’s 18.1297 mills before voters and to add 0.5 mills as described in the ballot language. Finance staff told the board this operating millage represents roughly $24 million of local revenue that supports teachers, benefits and curriculum; the 0.5‑mill addition is intended to protect against prior rollbacks and align future renewals with on‑cycle elections.
Budget staff cautioned that because May is an off‑cycle election the district will incur some election costs; past off‑cycle elections cost the district roughly $30,000–$40,000, staff said. The board moved and seconded the resolution and approved it by roll call. The board’s action sets the ballot wording and authorizes required notices for the May 6 special election.
