JACKSON — Residents can learn about a proposed $7.8 million increase in the Jackson School District’s annual operating budget during a November 18 school board meeting ahead of a December 8 special election.
The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson Township Middle School Fine Arts Center, 101 Don Connor Blvd. District officials will explain the ballot question and answer residents’ questions.
The district says the proposal would maintain the current school tax amount by shifting funding from debt payments to operating expenses. Debt associated with a 2002 referendum is scheduled to be retired in June 2027.
According to the district, the additional operating funds would help preserve staffing and student programs while reducing dependence on proceeds from school property sales to cover recurring expenses.
Officials also say the proposal would allow the district to repay a state aid advance and end oversight by a state fiscal monitor, freeing approximately $800,000 annually for district use.
Superintendent Dan Baginski encouraged residents to review the proposal and attend the meeting to better understand school funding before casting their ballots.
Details about the question, voting information and answers to frequently asked questions are available at jacksonsd.org/for-parents-students/specialquestion. Residents may email questions to Dec8vote@jacksonsd.org.
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