Operational Millage

In this insightful episode of "Huskie Pack Podcast," Superintendent Killingbeck sits down with Director of Business Operations Anna Wamack to discuss the upcoming ballot initiative on February 27th, 2024. The focus is the renewal of Hemlock Public School District's non-homestead millage, a key component of the district's annual operating budget, totaling over $1.8 million.

 

Key Points:

 

The episode opens with Superintendent Killingbeck explaining the importance of the non-homestead millage for the Hemlock school district, emphasizing its significant contribution to the annual operating budget.

 

Anna Wamack provides clear insights into what the millage entails, ensuring viewers understand that this is not related to the HPSD bond proposal from May 2022. She stresses that the proposed millage will not impact taxes on owner-occupied homes but will affect second or rental homes, commercial, and industrial properties.

 

The discussion delves into the consequences of not renewing the millage. Superintendent Killingbeck outlines the potential risks to current programs and the inability to replace this funding through other sources, highlighting the essential nature of this renewal for maintaining educational standards.

 

The episode emphasizes the need for district-wide participation in the vote, regardless of the lack of direct impact on individual households; this is a function of state law.

 

Facts at a Glance:

* HPSD voters approved the millage last in 2022.

* The millage is set for a 10-year period.

* Assessed on businesses and second homes, not primary homeowners.

 * All residents in the Hemlock Public School District are eligible to vote on the renewal.

* Funds are crucial for district operations and cannot be replaced by other funding sources.

 

The episode concludes with a call to action for community awareness and participation in the upcoming vote, underscoring the collective responsibility to support the local education system.