Grandville Public Schools Shares Facts Ahead of Nov. 4 School Proposals on Ballot
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GRANDVILLE, Mich. - Michimich -- With Nov. 4 approaching, Grandville Public Schools is sharing factual information related to three school proposals appearing on the local ballot. This summary helps residents understand what each proposal would do and how it compares with current tax rates. If all three proposals are approved, the owner of a $400,000 primary residence would pay a combined total of about $1.59 more per month in taxes on that home. See a breakdown of the numbers below.

Operating Millage Renewal

This proposal would reauthorize the voter-approved non-homestead operating millage for another five years. Voters approved a similar operating levy in 1994, 2004, 2013 and 2023. The proposal asks voters to consider 19 mills; however, at no time would more than 18 mills be levied. The additional 1 mill would be used to maintain the millage at 18 mills by offsetting up to 1 mill of future Headlee rollback. If approved, this renewal would support general operations, staffing for instruction, and academic programs and services at Grandville Public Schools. There is no tax on primary residences for this renewal.

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Sinking Fund Millage Proposal

Since 1996, and last approved in 2016, Grandville voters have approved the sinking fund. The proposal is for 1.4 mills for 10 years and expands the scope to allow for transportation and technology. Sinking funds are primarily used for major repairs, renovations, construction, technology upgrades, security improvements and transportation vehicles. For Grandville Public Schools, it would support safer, more efficient buses; student devices and classroom technology; and roof, HVAC, parking lot and other facility repairs. If approved by voters, the owner of a $400,000 home would pay about 75 cents more per month in property taxes compared to 2025's sinking fund levy.

Kent ISD Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal

Since 2017, the taxpayer-approved enhancement millage has been used by Kent ISD to support academics, career prep, special education and student services. This proposal would renew 0.8498 mill, first approved in 2017 and set to expire in the 2026-27 school year, and restore 0.0502 mill that was reduced under state law. The total levy of 0.9 mill would continue for another 10 years, the same rate voters approved in 2017. It would help maintain smaller class sizes, safety and security measures, and security technology systems in Grandville Public Schools. If the enhancement millage is approved by voters, the owner of a $400,000 home would pay about 84 cents more per month in property taxes.

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Voting Information

• Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025
• Eligibility: All registered voters who live within the Grandville Public Schools district may vote. Visit Michigan.gov/Vote (https://www.michigan.gov/vote) for polling locations.

For more information, visit gpsbulldogs.org/millage or call (616) 254-6550.