School District of Osceola County School District of Osceola County 1-mill operating millage referendum (official ballot title not confirmed)
What your vote means
A YES vote adds a 1 mill school operating property tax for four years starting July 2027.
A NO vote means the school district does not levy this new 1 mill tax.
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In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- Asks voters to approve a new school property tax of 1 mill for four years starting July 2027. source: cfpublic.org
- The money would pay for teacher and staff pay and benefits, school safety staff, and academic, arts, music, athletics and student activities, with a share for charter schools and oversight by a citizen committee. source: cfpublic.org
- County commissioners placed it on the ballot as state law requires; the county does not take a position. source: osceola.org
- Money: 1 mill = $350 a year (about $29 a month) on a home with $350,000 of taxable value; about $62.5 million a year for the district. source: cfpublic.org
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- Mark Shanoff, Osceola schools superintendent: "We're looking at a 100 million dollar shortfall over the next four years." source: cfpublic.org
- Mark Shanoff, Osceola schools superintendent: "I'm not exactly sure what more we can cut before people start losing services" source: clickorlando.com
Why opponents object
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Who backs each side
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What you will see on your ballot
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