The 2006 proposed Required Local Effort Millage rate represents a 4.53% increase over last year's rolled back millage rate.  The total 2006 proposed millage rate represents a 12.5% increase over the rolled-back rate for 2005.  The increase in operating millage is required to hire staff for the anticipated student growth, pay negotiated salary and fringe benefit increases to staff, and the increased cost of fuel, electricity, and other goods and services.

NORRIS & MONSON/WEIDNER