Budget PlanningSchool TaxesDetected Jun 15, 2026

Belding Area Schools is being asked to support an Ionia County ISD ballot measure for a new special education millage, intended to close funding gaps for legally mandated special education services for students birth to age 26. The document explains that current state, federal, and existing millage revenues are insufficient, forcing local districts to subsidize special education from their general funds, which constrains broader educational programs. If voters approve the millage, ICISD and its local districts would have additional, dedicated revenue to sustain and potentially expand special education programming, staffing, and related services.This creates a medium‑term funding tailwind that can support future procurements of special education curricula, therapies, assistive technologies, specialized transportation, and professional services. Vendors in special education and related support areas should track the millage outcome and begin positioning solutions that help ICISD and member districts scale compliant, cost‑effective services once funds become available.

Millage is framed as reducing annual general fund contributions that districts currently divert into special education, potentially freeing funds for other instructional priorities as well.

Belding Area School DistrictIonia County ISD special education millage to expand services

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Falls City Public Schools noticed a September 28, 2026 budget hearing and special hearing to set the final tax request. The 2026-2027 proposed property tax request was $10,101,010, up from $8,754,613, with a proposed tax rate of 0.700271. The budget showed $20,405,858 in total budgeted disbursements and transfers. This is a clear budgeting trigger for any firm tied to school finance, tax analysis, or long-range planning.

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At its September 28, 2026 meeting, the board adopted a statement of facts for a 6.95-mill operating levy on the November 3, 2026 ballot. If passed, it would fund day-to-day operations, including staffing, utilities, and supplies, at an estimated cost of $20.25 per month per $100,000 of home value. The district said passage would stabilize current programs and services. If it fails, the board expects hiring freezes, reduced programs, and suspension of capital improvement projects in the second half of 2026-27.

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Budget Planning

Bloomfield Community Schools held a budget hearing for the proposed 2026-27 budget on September 28, 2026. The total proposed budget was $10,664,190, with the general fund at $7,134,954 and the special building fund at $1,603,065. The higher tax request and 11% valuation change point to near-term funding decisions for district operations and facilities.

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