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Resolution Placing Proposed Referendum for School Millage Renewal on General Election Ballot of November 5, 2024, as Requested by Hernando County School Board
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Pursuant to Fla. Stat. ? 1011.71(9), a county's voters can authorize their school board to levy an additional mill of ad valorem taxes for a maximum of four (4) years. Such a referendum can only be held in conjunction with a general election. If the voters approve the levy, the school board must use the proceeds to fund operational expenses. Fla. Stat. ? 1011.73(2) requires that a school board, acting by resolution, direct the county commission to place the question on the general election ballot.
On February 20, 2024, the Hernando County School Board (the "School Board") adopted Resolution R24-007, requesting the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (the "BOCC") to place the following question on the ballot of the 2024 General Election, which will be held on November 5, 2024:
"Shall the School Board of Hernando County renew the levy of ad-valorem operating millage of 1 mill annually to 1) attract and retain high-quality teachers and staff with competitive salaries and provide additional staff to support student needs, 2) maintain and increase school safety measures and increase mental health services for students, 3) provide students and staff with devices, resources and support, 4) maintain and increase educational opportunities for all students, and 5) appoint a Citizens Volunteer Millage Committee for the continued review of annual spending."
The BOCC, by enacting the attached, proposed resolution, will place that question on the 2024 General Election ballot. The BOCC has a ministerial, nondiscretionary duty to approve the resolution pursuant to Fla. Stat. ? 1011.73(2).
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None, procedural.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has a ministerial, nondiscretionary duty to approve the resolution pursuant to Fla. Stat. ? 1011.73(2).
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