2025 Non-Homestead Operating Millage Renewal

On May 6, 2025, Caledonia Community Schools will ask voters to renew the Non-Homestead Operating Millage. This renewal is vital to maintain critical funding for student programs, staffing, school safety, and essential services.

Fast Facts:

• This is a renewal, not a new tax.
• This millage does NOT impact primary residences or qualifying agricultural properties  – applies only to businesses, rental properties, second homes, and commercial properties.
• All districts in the State are required to levy 18 mills to receive full per-pupil funding.
• These funds make up approximately 22% of the district’s operating budget – without it, over $15.6 million in funding would be lost.
• The district is also asking for an additional 0.5 mills to guard against future Headlee Rollbacks, ensuring full funding is maintained.

Community Information Sessions

Join Superintendent Dirk Weeldreyer to learn more and ask questions:

• March 18 |  6:00 - 7:00 p.m.   | Caledonia Resource Center (New Cal Community Center)
• March 26 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.  | Caledonia Administration Office (light lunch provided)
• March 28 |  9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Caledonia Resource Center (New Cal Community Center)

Why This Matters

If the millage renewal does not pass, Caledonia Community Schools would lose a significant portion of its funding, resulting in drastic cuts to essential services, staffing, and student programs.

Handouts

One Page Informational Handout (Coming Soon)

Polling Information

For more information about your polling location for the upcoming election, please visit the Michigan Voter Information Center (www.michigan.gov/vote) or contact your local township office. We have also listed the local precincts below for your convenience.

Key Election Dates:

• March 27 – Absentee ballots available
• April 21 – Last day to register to vote by mail
• May 3-4 – Last days for early in-person voting (Precinct Dependent)
• May 6 – Election Day!