School District of Palm Beach County Referendum to Continue Ad Valorem Levy for School Safety, Teachers, and Operational Needs
What your vote means
A YES vote continues the 1-mill school property tax from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2031.
A NO vote lets the 1-mill school tax end when its current approval runs out.
Our one-line summary of the official wording.
In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- This continues the existing 1-mill school property tax from July 2027 through June 2031. source: palmbeachschools.org
- The district says half goes to teacher pay supplements averaging $8,000 a year, a quarter to arts, music, career and choice teachers, and a quarter to school police, security and mental health staff. source: palmbeachschools.org
- Money is shared with charter schools based on enrollment, and a citizen committee oversees spending. source: palmbeachschools.org
- Money: 1 mill = $100 a year per $100,000 of taxable value (Illustration only); this is the same rate now charged. source: palmbeachschools.org
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- School District of Palm Beach County: "Teachers would face an immediate average pay cut of about $8,000." source: thefriendlyscoop.com
Why opponents object
No public statement found.
Who backs each side
No public record found of a campaign committee or campaign money for either side.
In each side's own words where we could find them, quoted or summarized with a link to the source. We don't endorse either side.
What you will see on your ballot
ballot wording to come We publish ballot wording only after checking it word for word against the official file. The wording will come from palmbeachschools.org . Until then, check your sample ballot on the Division of Elections voter lookup (then your county Supervisor of Elections for your sample ballot) .
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