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IONIA Ionia Public Schools is asking voters to approve a non-homestead operating millage restoration in the Tuesday, May 4, election.
The Headlee Amendment to the Michigan Constitution requires a millage reduction when annual growth on existing property values exceeds the rate of inflation, Wilson said.
“This proposal would ensure we receive our full per-pupil funding for all of our students,” Barna said.
IPS was affected by Headlee in the 2020 tax year, Wilson said. It created a reduction of 0.2196 mills bringing operating millage to 17.7804 mills.
The state assumes each local school district will levy 18 mills on non-homestead property, with the remainder of the per pupil funding coming from the state School Aid Fund, Wilson said.
Five people spoke during public comment, including Emerson Elementary employee Julie Bennett. She believes the decision is being rushed during a “stressful” COVID-19 pandemic. Bennett said Emerson Elementary is full and doesn’t have an empty room.
“Our students and staff deserve better,” Bennett said. “I ask you to please slow down, take the time necessary to gather the facts and gather staff and community input before this very important decision is made. This is a critical time and it takes everyone to come together to make a difference.”
Katie Bennett said there’s a scarcity of daycare in Ionia County and called it “irresponsible” to tell parents where to send their children for school but not provide transportation to daycare.
Ron Wilson
Q1. Why the urgency?
A1. Emerson and Twin Rivers have operated at half capacity for several years at the cost of more than $511,000 per year.
Q2. Is there a reason this cannot be brought to the table after the pandemic has subsided, and we know what families will be doing next year?
A2. This is the first year since 2016 that the change could occur without having to lay off staff and overcrowd classrooms. The proposed restructuring would accommodate all IPS students to return to in-person learning. Eight teachers would be assigned to each grade level as it was scheduled during the 2020-2021 school year.
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