Kelloggsville — Kelloggsville voters are being asked on the May 6 election ballot to renew the district’s 18-mill non-homestead millage, which funds about $4.4 million of the school’s annual budget.
Per Proposal A, all Michigan school districts must levy 18 mills of operational millage on non-homestead properties, such as rental, vacation, business and commercial. The millage is not an increase and primary residences are exempted from this tax.
Districts collect the non-homestead property tax with the total amount subtracted from its state per-pupil funding allowance.
If the renewal proposal is not approved, Kelloggsville Public Schools would lose approximately $4.4 million annually from its general operating fund, which would be about 13% of its $34.7 million 2024-25 budget.
“Renewing the non-homestead millage is essential to keeping our schools strong,” said Assistant Superintendent Eric Alcorn. “This is not a new tax but a continuation of funding that supports our students, teachers, and programs. Maintaining this support allows us to provide the best education for our community’s children.”
If not renewed, the district would have to consider cuts to make up the loss in revenue, school officials said, because the state would not replace that lost revenue.
Per the 1978 Headlee Amendment, the growth of taxable values is limited to the lesser of either the inflation rate or 5%. For a district to levy the full 18 mills, it must have approval from its registered voters.
The proposal was last approved by voters in 2023 for a two-year period. At the May election, the district is seeking another two-year period for the non-homestead millage.
Any registered voter in the Kelloggsville Public School district can vote on the renewal. Polls are open May 6 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. More information on the ballot proposal can be found on the school district’s website. To learn more about your voting location and other options, visit Michigan Voter Information.
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