The Chelsea Board of Education approved a resolution on Jan. 28—that will go on the May7 ballot—to renew its 18-mill operating millage.
“Our operating millage expires within the next year and therefore we are looking for a renewal,” said Teresa Zigman, executive director of business and operations in an email.
She said the ballot question actually is composed of two parts: the operating millage and a “Headlee Override” millage.
The “Headlee Override” millage ensures that we are able to levy the full 18 mills.
“If we are not able to do this, we do not get the full foundation allowance from the state,” she said.
In 1994, Michigan voters approved Proposal A and with that approval, a base operating millage of 18 mills was established for all school districts to levy.
