A continuation of a one-mill property tax will be on the ballot to:
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Fund essential operating expenses
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Compensate teachers and support staff
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Preserve academic programs, arts, athletics and student activities
This continuation is of the millage in place since 2010. Without it, OCPS will lose the funding necessary to fully support teachers, staff and students. On Aug. 23, Orange County voters will decide if the one-mill property millage should be continued for an additional four years.
Important Dates
- Vote by mail begins July 20, 2022
- Early Voting: Aug. 8-21, 2022
The Big Picture
Without a continuation of the one mill, OCPS will have $1,677 less in per-student funding than what pre-recession funding would provide today, adjusted for inflation.
Without an extension of the one mill, OCPS anticipates a 2023 budget reduction of $177 million which will impact many hundreds of teachers, academic programs, arts and athletics.
Can't You Fund These Things Through Additional Belt Tightening?
Orange County Public Schools is consistently recognized for its fiscal responsibility. OCPS has the lowest administrative cost per student among the state's large urban school districts.
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