Millage Referendum Information
Understanding the Proposed One-Mill Referendum
Wakulla County voters are scheduled to consider a proposed one-mill ad valorem tax referendum during the November 3, 2026, General Election.
If approved by voters, the referendum would authorize the Wakulla County School Board to levy an additional 1.0 mill for school district operational purposes for a four-year period beginning July 1, 2027.
This page provides factual information about the proposed referendum, how one mill is calculated, how the revenue would be used and how the district would report the collection and expenditure of the funds.
Referendum at a Glance
Election Date: November 3, 2026
Proposed Millage: One additional mill
One mill equals $1 for every $1,000 of taxable property value.
The amount is calculated using a property’s taxable value after applicable exemptions, which may differ from its market or assessed value.
Duration
The proposed millage would be levied for a four-year period beginning July 1, 2027, if approved by voters.
Purpose
The proposed revenue would be used for school district operational purposes in three designated areas:
Increasing teacher and support staff salaries and benefits
Sustaining and enhancing arts, music, and athletic programs
Supporting student services, including a universal free meal program
Public Accountability
If the referendum is approved, Wakulla County Schools intends to provide annual public reporting on:
Revenue collected through the additional millage
Expenditures made from the referendum funds
How funding was allocated among the designated uses
This reporting would help provide transparency and public accountability regarding the use of the funds.
How Would the Revenue Be Used?
If approved by voters, revenue generated by the additional millage would support three areas identified in the referendum.
Teacher and Support Staff Salaries
The proposed funding would be used to increase salaries and benefits for teachers and support staff.
Competitive compensation helps the district recruit and retain qualified employees while providing greater stability and continuity for students
Arts, Music, and Athletic Programs
The proposed funding would help sustain and enhance opportunities available to students through:
Visual and performing arts
Music education
School athletic programs
These programs provide students with opportunities to develop creativity, teamwork, leadership, discipline, and school connectedness.
Universal Free Meal Program
The proposed funding would support student services, including a universal free meal program.
The program would provide students access to breakfast and lunch without a meal charge and help ensure students have access to nutrition throughout the school day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Presentations and Videos
State of Education Presentation | Wakulla Chamber of Commerce | July 15, 2026
To View Mr. Myhre's PowerPoint Presentation visit: https://aptg.co/LK6Yb-
Have a Question?
Wakulla County Schools is committed to providing factual and accessible information about the proposed millage referendum.
Questions may be submitted to:
Wakulla County Schools Office of Communications
Email: publicinformation@wcsb.us