At Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting, the School Board officially set the district’s millage rate. We are pleased to share that the Board not only approved a rollback, but a rollback that exceeded the recommended amount, reducing the millage rate from 12.812 to 10.7.
Last year the district made a commitment to educate our community about school funding and the state equalization process, including the significant financial impact that would have occurred had we taken the recommended rollback at that time. Since then, new legislation has been passed that changed the eligibility criteria for equalization funding.
In light of those changes, the Superintendent and the School Board felt it was both responsible and appropriate to adjust the millage rate accordingly. This decision reflects careful consideration of our current financial position and our commitment to being good stewards of taxpayer dollars.
The Board continues to strive for a thoughtful balance between the needs of our schools, staff, and students, while remaining mindful of the impact on our community. We appreciate the continued support and engagement of our stakeholders as we work together to serve our district.
-Debbie Puckett, Superintendent