Q/A:
Q: How important is this May 2 Millage renewal election?
A: Extremely
This non-homestead millage renewal represents 13.3% of the district’s operating revenues—or about $7.5 million a year. Michigan assumes that districts in the state collect the full eighteen mils every five years and, as such, funding is subtracted from the per-pupil allowance. For WBSD, that is more than $1,425 per student.
Q: What happens if the millage renewal is rejected?
A: If the millage renewal is rejected, the state will not be able to make up the difference and WBSD will lose $7.5 million in revenue.