Who can vote in this election?
Residents of Vassar Public Schools who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day and are registered to vote can vote in this election.
Hey Vulcans! Next week is our Winter Intersession- so there will be no school for students or staff. Parents if you signed your student up to attend intersession make sure your students are on time. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school office. Reminder Tech Center students are required to attend tech center, please be sure you are on time to catch the bus.
We invite our Vulcan community to join us tomorrow from 5-6:30 in the 6-12 Auditorium for a town hall meeting about the upcoming bond proposals.
What will happen if voters don't approve the non-homestead renewal and restoration millage?
All Michigan school districts must ask voters to approve a non-homestead property tax. If school districts don't follow this procedure established by the Michigan Legislature, they will not receive their full foundation allowance.
How much revenue will the non-homestead replacement millage generate?
The non-homestead millage is projected to generate approximately $1,046,417.36 per year. This revenue makes up 5% of the school district’s operating budget.
How will the non-homestead renewal and restoration millage impact farmland?
The impact on farmland depends on whether the farmland is part of a residence (primary homestead) or on a non-homestead farming property, the percentage of the land that is farmed, etc.
Join us for a Town Hall meeting in the 6-12 auditorium on Tuesday, February 13, from 5-6:30 to learn more about the upcoming bond proposal. This is an excellent opportunity to get your questions answered. If you cannot attend and have questions, don't worry; email us at eraymond@vassar.k12.mi.us or call 989-823-8535 option 1.
What is a non-homestead renewal and restoration millage?
A non-homestead renewal and restoration millage supports the school district’s general operating budget. The operating budget covers everything necessary to provide educational programs and services in Vassar Public Schools. The non-homestead replacement millage is not levied on primary residences (the home in which a homeowner lives); it only applies to businesses, second homes, vacant land, and rental property. All school districts in Michigan must levy 18 mills on non-homestead property to receive their full foundation allowance.
In all Michigan school districts, the 18 mill non-homestead levy is subject to rollbacks per the Headlee Amendment to the Michigan Constitution. While school districts cannot levy more than 18 mills on non-homestead property, Vassar Public Schools is requesting approval of an additional .5 mill non-homestead levy to protect against future rollbacks when they occur.
The second proposal on the February 27 ballot is a 10-year, non-homestead renewal and restoration millage proposal. This millage does not impact the taxes on primary residences (the home in which a homeowner lives).
Improving the facility infrastructure
• Upgrading and constructing restrooms
Improving facility sites/exterior improvements
• Updating the parking lot to improve drainage
Join us for a Town Hall meeting in the 6-12 auditorium on Tuesday, February 13, from 5-6:30 to learn more about the upcoming bond proposal. This is an excellent opportunity to get your questions answered. If you cannot attend and have questions, don't worry; email us at eraymond@vassar.k12.mi.us or call 989-823-8535 option 1.
Good Afternoon Vulcans!
This is a reminder that tomorrow, Monday, January 29, will be a half day for all students. Students at the 6-12 building will be taking exams in first, second, and third hours. There will be no tech center.
Wednesday, Januaray 31, is the last day to get in winter intersession forms!
Be sure to get your forms in to your school office so your child is not missing out on the fun.
Good Evening Vulcans! There is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, January 26 due to it being a teacher work day. Enjoy your long weekend we will see you when school resumes on Monday!
Upgrading technology
• Installing Wi-Fi for the bus parking lot
Purchasing furniture and equipment
• Purchasing two buses
Hello Vulcans! Tomorrow Thursday, January 25, will be half days for all students. Students will have an early dismissal and there will be no Tech Center.
Improving the facility infrastructure
• Adding stair handrails in the auditorium to address safety issues
• Adding storage closets to support the drama program
• Adding a vape detection system in restrooms
Updating mechanical and electrical systems
• Improving ventilation in the locker rooms
• Replacing the boiler to improve heating
• Replacing HVAC systems in the weight room, gym, and cafeteria and adding air conditioning
• Replacing HVAC controls to integrate the variable refrigerant flow (VRF) to create individual cooling and heating zones
• Adding a generator to support food coolers and freezers during power outages
Improving facility sites/exterior improvements
• Replacing the baseball/softball scoreboards with an energy-efficient LED system
• Updating the softball/baseball bleachers to replace the wood bleachers that are deteriorating
• Replacing lighting at the football stadium to provide better illumination
• Replacing an electronic sign at the front of the building for school announcements
• Replacing football scoreboard with an energy-efficient LED system
Purchasing furniture and equipment
• Installing a multi-use display to improve viewing at school events
• Adding storage units for educational/classroom instructional materials
• Replacing broken weight room equipment that is used by gym classes and sports teams
• Replacing wrestling mats with roll-up mats for easier storage
Upgrading technology
• Installing innovative touch screens to support the educational and athletic program
• Updating Wi-Fi/technology at athletic fields
• Installing a portable, remote network cameras to support live streaming at events
Hello Vulcans. Thursday, January 25, will be a half day for all students. Sixth through twelfth-grade students will take exams in fifth, sixth, and seventh hours on Thursday. There is no tech center on Thursday. On Friday, January 26, there will be no school for all students. Monday, January 29, will now be a half day for all students. Sixth through twelfth-grade students will take exams in first, second, and third hours on Monday, and there will be no tech center that day. Stay warm, Vulcans!
Good Evening Vulcans! Due to potentially dangerous driving conditions, Vassar Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Decisions about sporting events and extracurriculars will be made around 1 pm tomorrow. Due to the closure, Vassar Public Schools will now have a half day on Monday, January 29 to accommodate the 6-12 exam schedule. Students will still have a half day on Thursday of this week and no school on Friday. Stay warm and stay safe Vulcans!
Hello Vulcans! Wednesday, January 24, and Thursday, January 25, will be half days for students. There will be no Tech Center. Remember there is no school for students on Friday, January 26, because it is a Teacher Work Day.
