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CRAWFORD AUSABLE SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL

CRAWFORD AUSABLE SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSALThis proposal will allow the school district 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 revenue per pupil foundation allowance.Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Crawford AuSable School District, Crawford, Otsego and Kalkaska Counties, Michigan, be increased by 3 mills ($3.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 3 years, 2026, 2027 and 2028, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2026 is approximately $196,721 (this millage is to restore millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and will be levied only to the extent necessary to restore that reduction)?

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What will occur if this millage passes? What will occur if this millage does not pass?

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What will occur if this millage passes?

If the millage passes, we will have more stable and predictable funding to provide educational opportunities for all students. It is important to note that a homeowner’s primary residence is exempt from this millage.
What will occur if this millage does not pass?

If the millage renewal does not pass, the district will be unable to collect the full 18 mills on non-homestead properties (businesses, second homes, and rentals) required for the district to receive the full revenue per pupil foundation allowance established by the state, which would be approximately $196,72 in lost revenue.

This money cannot be replaced from other sources. By law, the state assumes schools are collecting the full 18 mills before providing additional school aid. If we are rolled back and can’t restore it, the state will not make up the difference.

The loss would come directly from our operating budget—the fund that covers everyday expenses, including teachers, support staff, classroom supplies, technology, utilities, and extracurricular activities.

Over time, these losses will compound. Fewer dollars for operations could mean larger class sizes, fewer program opportunities, and less flexibility in supporting student needs.
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