Voters in the Plymouth Canton Community Schools district overwhelmingly approved the operating millage renewal proposal last Tuesday. Preliminary results showed that 20,413 voters, or 71 percent of the votes cast, were in favor of the renewal while 8,151, or 29 percent, voted no on the question. The millage renewal was included on the Feb. 27 presidential primary ballot. The millage is a non-homestead renewal levied only on businesses and rental properties and homeowners are not subject to the tax. According to the district website, the millage renewal supports school safety officers, teachers, school nurses, counselors, social workers, bus drivers, and other staff members. The millage renewal will not increase taxes paid by homeowners but will continue the current levy against businesses and rental properties. Officials said all funds from the operating millage renewal will be required to undergo an annual, independent audit and be documented at www.pccsk12.com.
