On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Chippewa Valley School residents will vote on one millage renewal which is important to continuing the educational excellence that our families have come to expect from our district.
The Chippewa Valley Schools Operating Millage Renewal supports Career and Technical Education instructors, teachers, school safety officers, school counselors and additional school staff to help prepare all students for success and careers.
This millage renewal is NOT paid by homeowners, and is only paid by rental property owners, owners of second homes, commercial properties and businesses, and would:
Continue providing career-technical programs and hands-on learning opportunities
that prepare both college-bound and non-college bound students for in-demand careers, including in the skilled trades.Support critical safety upgrades that help keep our students, our staff and our community safe.
- Fund mental health staff, school health services staff, food service workers and other school employees essential to student safety, student health and student achievement.
Ballot Language
Read the Chippewa Valley Schools Operating Millage Renewal Ballot Language:
Chippewa Valley Schools
County of Macomb
State of Michigan
Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
This proposal would renew and restore the authority of the School District to continue to levy the statutory limit of 18 mills on all property, except principal residences (owner occupied homes) and other property exempt by law, for general operating purposes, which currently expires with the School District’s 2024 tax levy and allow the School District to continue to levy the statutory limit of 18 mills in the event of future Headlee rollbacks of up to 1 mill. This authorization will allow the School District to continue to receive revenues at the full per pupil foundation allowance permitted by the State.
Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residences and other property exempted by law, situated within the Chippewa Valley Schools, County of Macomb, Michigan, be increased in the amount of 19 mills with 18 mills being the maximum allowable annual levy ($18.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a period of ten (10) years, 2025 to 2034, inclusive? This operating millage if approved and levied, would provide estimated revenues to the School District of $16,500,000 during the 2025 calendar year, to be used for general operating purposes.
YES _________________
NO __________________
Millage Renewal FAQ's
Q: What is the Chippewa Valley Schools Operating Millage Renewal?
A: This millage renewal supports Career and Technical Education instructors, teachers, support staff, school safety officers, school counselors and mental health professionals who help prepare our students for success and careers.
Q: When will this millage renewal appear on the ballot?
A: This millage renewal will appear on the Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 ballot. Click here to learn more about the August ballot.
Q: Will this millage renewal raise my taxes?
A: This millage renewal does not cost homeowners one penny in taxes, and is only paid by rental property owners, owners of second homes, commercial properties and businesses.
Q: What will the funding be used for?
A: The millage renewal supports Career and Technical Education instructors, teachers, support staff, school safety officers, school counselors and mental health professionals who help our students succeed.
Q: Does this millage renewal pay for new buildings or construction?
A: No. By law, the millage renewal only supports the district’s general operations and cannot be used for any new construction.
Q: Why do we need this millage renewal now?
A: This is a renewal of an existing millage that supports the district’s general operations that help students succeed.
Q: What happens if this millage renewal doesn’t pass?
A: Without the funds gathered from this millage renewal, the district could be forced to cut important student wellness programs and staff, including teachers, resource officers, school counselors, school psychologists, school health services staff and more.
Q: How much will this millage renewal cost?
A: The Chippewa Valley Schools Operating Millage Renewal would continue the current, 18-mill tax levy only paid by rental property owners, owners of second homes, commercial properties and businesses for the next 10 years. This renewal is NOT paid by homeowners and does not cost homeowners one penny in taxes.
Q: How do we know funding from the millage renewal will be spent wisely?
A: Chippewa Valley Schools has a proven track record of fiscal responsibility, transparency and accountability, and all funds from this millage will be required to undergo an annual independent audit and be detailed on the district’s website.
Q: Why do we need funding for mental health in our schools?
A: Without this millage renewal, the district could be forced to eliminate important student wellness programs and staff, including school counselors, psychologists and school health services staff.
Q: How does this millage renewal help prepare students for the modern workforce?
A: This millage renewal supports hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for the jobs of today and tomorrow, whether that means college, technical training or entering the workforce right after graduation.
Q: I don’t have kids in the district. Why should I support this millage renewal?
A: This millage renewal helps keep our property values high and home values strong, while making our community a great place to live, work, raise a family or start a small business.