Voters in the Forest Hills Public Schools District will consider two FHPS-specific items on the November 7, 2023 ballot: a bond proposal and an operating millage proposal.

The 2023 Operating Millage

Forest Hills Public Schools voters will consider an operating millage proposal on the November 7, 2023, election ballot. If approved, this is a .5 mill increase ($0.50 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) and is a tax levied on non-homestead properties. Non-homestead properties represent industrial, commercial, and some agricultural properties as well as “second homes.” It is not a tax on a primary residence.

If the operating millage is not approved, FHPS will continue to lose approximately $395,000 of annual operating revenues.

• This is not a tax on one’s primary residence.

• The operating millage is a component of the Foundation Allowance, which is the district’s largest source of revenue.

• The State of Michigan assumes all school districts are levying 18 mills. When in fact, Forest Hills is not. This is because when property tax values rise faster than the rate of inflation, districts are required to reduce the number of mills being levied. A reduction in mills being levied results in lost revenue.

• If approved, it is expected that Forest Hills Public Schools will collect approximately $395,000 to support operating costs in 2024.

• Visit the Forest Hills Public School District site for more information