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In 1994 Michigan voters ratified Proposal A calling for a new, more equitable means of school funding. These Operating Millages are renewable every 10 years, and account for 45% of the AAPS annual operating budget.
On Tuesday, May 6 Ann Arbor voters will be asked to renew the 18 mill Non-Homestead and 12.4675 mill Hold Harmless (Homestead) millages as well as the 1 mill Sinking Fund, a limited pay-as-you-go fund designated exclusively for building remodeling, repair and improvement projects.
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AAPS Community Millage Meetings - April 14 - May 1
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Before you cast your ballot, please consider...
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• Continuation of 18 mills levied primarily on business, industrial and second home properties in the school district, in place since 1994/1995 (Proposal A.)
• Of the 18 mills levied, 12.4675 mills are levied on non-primary residences with 4.7232 mills levied on primary residences to hold Ann Arbor Public Schools harmless.
• All Ann Arbor registered voters are eligible to vote on the proposal.
• This proposal currently supplies 45% of Ann Arbor Public Schools' State operating funds.
• This proposal is required for Ann Arbor Public Schools to receive its full allocation of operating funds from the Michigan legislature.
• The funding goes directly to operate Ann Arbor Public Schools.
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Ann Arbor Public Schools
District Funding Sources
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12% Other Funding Sources - $22.3 Million
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45% Operating Fund - $81.4 Million
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43% State Funding from Lansing - $78.3 Million
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Exceptional schools are a reflection of exceptional communities. Thanks to your continued support, Ann Arbor schools are – and will continue to be – exceptional.
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Final Day to Register
to Vote:
Monday, April 7, 2008
Absentee Ballot
Applications Available:
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Absentee Ballots Must Be
Obtained:
Saturday, May 3, 2 p.m.
Absentee Ballots Must Be Returned:
Tuesday, May 6, 8 p.m.
Election Day:
Tuesday, May 6, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
For polling locations visit:
ewashtenaw.org
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Did you know the average age of Ann Arbor Public School buildings is 50 years old?
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Thanks to your support, the 2004 Sinking Fund provided:
- Mechanical and electrical upgrades in all 21 AAPS elementary schools, 5 middle schools and 5 high schools.
- New school boilers and classroom ventilators.
- New rooftop air handling systems.
- New plumbing fixtures.
- Air conditioning for elementary school media centers and computer labs.
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With your continued support, the 2008 Sinking Fund will underwrite:
- School roof and parking lot repairs.
- New ceilings and lighting.
- New flooring and electrical system upgrades.
- Improved building security and access.
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