ON NOVEMBER 7, BEAVERTON SCHOOLS IS ON THE BALLOT.
The proposal does not represent a new tax but the renewal of the existing operational millage.
The millage doesn't apply to taxpayers who live in their primary residence and
passage won't cost you a dime more than you already pay.
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
What’s proposed on the Nov. 7 ballot?
Voters in the Beaverton Schools district will be asked to consider renewing the current six-year non-homestead operating millage that expires in November, 2024. It is an existing 18-mill tax levy on business, industrial and rental properties in our school district. It is not a new tax on primary residences or other exempt properties.
What is non-homestead operating millage?
It is a tax levied only on non-homestead property, which includes all taxable property other than one’s principal residence, qualified agricultural property and certain other property classifications. It is not a tax on primary residences. This operating millage, by law, funds Beaverton Schools’ day-to-day operations and programs.
What is the impact on Beaverton Schools if the renewal doesn’t pass?
Beaverton Schools will lose more than $3.23 million annually, or roughly 25 percent of the district’s general fund revenues, which account for staffing, equipment, classroom supplies and the operation of our school buildings. A loss of that magnitude would lead to larger class sizes and significant cuts in staff, academic programs, transportation, athletics and other extracurriculars.
Why is this election required?
The operating millage is required by the state’s school funding structure in order for the district to receive its full student funding. The law does not allow the 18 mills on non-homestead property to be levied unless it is approved by voters. The state expects the district to levy all 18 mills in order to receive full student funding. If this renewal millage is not approved, the state will not make up the difference in the revenue loss. In order for a school district to receive its full funding from the State of Michigan, it must levy an operating millage.
If voters approve the renewal, will home property tax rates increase?
No. Your primary residence tax rate will remain the same.
If voters reject the renewal, will home property tax rates decrease?
No. Your primary residence tax rate will remain the same.
How do I vote?
All questions regarding voter registration, polling places, absentee ballots and more can be found by clicking here or by scanning the code below. You can also contact the Gladwin County Clerk at 989.426.7351 for answers.
What is the official language on the ballot?
BEAVERTON SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL: This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its full revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2024 tax levy. Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 18.2 mills ($18.20 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Beaverton Schools, Gladwin and Clare Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 6 years, 2025 to 2030, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2025 is approximately $3,236,857 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2024 tax levy)?