Last week, Mrs. Lindholm's World History class participated in a lesson involving yoga and meditation after studying a chapter on ancient India.
Thank you Veterans for your service!
Our Nordics were very proud to be able to honor our Veterans at the Nordic Veterans' Day program.
If you ordered pasties from the Senior class, please remember to pick them up tomorrow, Saturday, November 12th between 8 and 10 AM.
Saturday basketball is canceled Saturday, November 12, 2022. Have a safe weekend.
Nordics practicing for today's Veteran's Day Program. Please join us at 1:30 today in the gymnasium.
The Millage Passed!
Thank you to all of our community members who went out and voted yesterday, your support is greatly appreciated.
Playing baseball first thing in the morning is a great way to start 7th grade!
143 Nordics!
The Brackets are Here! Getting ready for the basketball tournament at ND on November 5th.
Can't wait to see our Nordics' support for our Girl's Varsity Volleyball team!
A few pictures from our Halloween parade! Stay safe while trick or treating Nordics.
More Regarding the Millage:
Why do districts levy 18 Mills on non-homestead properties?
Each district in the State of Michigan uses the per pupil (student) funding allotment to plan its annual budget. The State determines the per
pupil amounts during their annual budget process.
The State of Michigan also decides how much of the per pupil funding comes from the State and how much comes from each district’s
local non- homestead tax base. The State assumes each district is collecting 18 mills from its non-homestead properties. The State then backs out the revenue generated by the non-homestead property taxes (the full 18 mills) before sending the District its funding payments. Without the full 18 mills,
districts cannot collect the full amount per each pupil.
North Dickinson County Schools has been collecting 18 mills as the non-homestead operating millage since Proposal A passed in 1993.
Why is this proposal on the ballot now when General Fund Operating Millage doesn’t expire until 2023?
The District is putting this proposal on the ballot in 2022 to take advantage of the scheduled November election. If the district waited until 2023 the school would have to pay for the cost of a special election in 2023.
Having it in 2022 saves the taxpayers a significant expense by not having to fund a special election in the 3 townships.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Proposed Millage:
Will my tax rates increase if the proposal passes?
No. The proposal is a renewal of current tax rates.
What does Non-Homestead mean?
Non-homestead property includes all taxable property within the District boundaries with the exception of a family’s primary residence and other property exempted by law. Non-homestead property includes industrial, commercial and some agricultural property and ‘second homes.’
If the General Fund Operating Millage is not passed by voters, will my tax rates go down if I’m a primary homeowner?
No. The General Fund Operating Millage is a tax on non-homestead properties, not primary residences.
What happens if the General Fund Operating Millage is not approved?
If this millage does not pass, the School District would need to reduce or cut programs to offset the loss of revenue.
General Fund Operating Millage Renewal of 18 authorized mills that are levied on businesses and non-primary residences.
On November 8th 2022 the North Dickinson School will place a General Operating Fund Millage Renewal on the ballot, calling for 18.8 mills renewal for taxes that are levied on business and non-primary residents. The District would, however, only levy 18 mills. This would not be a levy (tax) on primary household residences. This is also known as a Non-Homestead Millage.
The revenue generated from the General Fund Operating Millage is considered by the State when calculating the District’s per pupil amounts, and generated approximately $1,250,000.00 in 2022. Without this millage, the District would be facing more than a $640 per pupil loss – out of the $8700 per pupil rate in 2022.
This millage was previously approved by voters in 2013, and will expire in 2023. The 18 mills are levied 100% within the summer tax bill.
General Fund Operating Millage dollars are used to support the District’s every day expenses including heating, electricity, classroom supplies, employee salaries, busing, maintenance to name some expenses.
We will post more information regarding this Millage in the days to come!
Watson is hoping that everyone at the Game tonight is Ready to Paint the Peninsula Pink!
Senior Shane Haney went to KI Sawyer to participate in the Electrical Line Technician Program open house this week. He was able to go up 75 feet in the bucket, experience the safety gear required for linemen and climb a pole using the proper equipment. Congratulations Shane on such an amazing experience.
The kindergarten class learned to dance in gym today.
Sir Watson relaxes while listening to second grade students Megan and Soren read.
Good morning Nordics! It's always a great day to be a Nordic. 143!
Financial Aid Night
Wednesday, October 12 @ 5:30
Where: Mrs. Lindholm's Room
Who should attend: Anyone planning on going to college
A representative from Bay College will be presenting information that will apply to all students planning to attend college even if the student is not attending Bay College. The Bay representative will provide parents and students with information regarding filing the FAFSA, financial aid resources, and she will also be available to answer questions students and parents may have. All senior students and parents are encouraged to attend.