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9 & 10 News Voters said yes to one ballot proposal, and no to the other.
May 6, 2021
“Taxpayers supported the operating millage for Leland Public School which allows us to keep our doors open,” said Leland School Board President Bill Robinson.
Voters passed the operating millage for the Leland School – it will raise over $4 million for the school’s operating expenses. Leland Public School Superintendent Stephanie Long said, “The millage is for our operating expense, it’s what required of us to collect from taxpayers to receive our state aid.”
But voters said no to a smaller request – the Sinking Fund would have brought in $200,000 a year for three years. It’s a fairly common “ask” that typically happens every three years. “They’re both tax levies,” says Long.
9 & 10 News
May 5, 2021
Leland Public School
Sinking Fund 441 Yes to
531 No
The operating millage will raise about $4.3 (M) towards the district’s overall $6.5 (M) in total operating revenue.
The sinking fund would have gone towards the most urgent repairs – things like safety improvements, leaky roofs, windows, and other building repairs.
The superintendent says they’re still evaluating why voters chose to support one option but also turned down a renewal request.
17 Michigan school districts receive $509k in grants from No Kid Hungry
WXYZ
and last updated 2021-02-10 16:20:02-05
WASHINGTON â Seventeen Michigan school districts received grants from No Kid Hungry as part of the organizationâs goal to ensure the stateâs children remain nourished and healthy, according to a news release Wednesday.
The grants were made in partnership with the Michigan Department of Education.
âSchool meals are available to students across Michigan no matter if they are learning remotely or participating in a hybrid model,â said Allison Dela Cuesta, field manager for the No Kid Hungry campaign. âThese grants will help ensure students in Michigan continue to get the nutrition they need to learn during this difficult time.â