Voters will be asked to extend the current
The current levy expires Dec. 31, 2020.
The
“If supported, the Sinking Fund millage will continue to provide approximately $3 million each year to fund building and site repairs, along with instructional technology and safety and security upgrades. This funding helps protect the community's investment in the school district's buildings and sites, while preserving General Fund dollars to accomplish the district's core mission of instruction and student learning,” the statement continued. Priority projects for the next five-year period fall into the categories of Instructional Technology and Security, Energy and Operational Efficiency, and Health and Safety.
The district is hosting a series of forums to discuss the millage replacement request in various locations. A forum is planned at at 8:30 tonight, Jan. 23, at Old Village School; at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 at Moraine Elementary School and at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at Hillside Middle School and again at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 at Old Village School.
The forums will include information about the Sinking Fund replacement millage proposal through a 10-15 minute presentation followed by an opportunity to ask questions about the proposal.
The forums are open to the public.
More information about the proposal is available on the district to learn more about the millage election by visiting the district website www.northvilleschools.org/ 2020sinkingfund. Questions and/or comments may also be e-mailed to nps@northvilles chools.org.
