When voters head to the polls this November, they can choose to continue supporting Martin County public schools by voting to renew the existing millage referendum. If approved, the referendum would go into effect in 2026 after the current referendum expires in 2025.

Funding from the millage referendum is spread across five essential areas: School Safety & Security, Mental Health, Recruiting & Retaining Teachers, Professional Development, and Academic Initiatives. Voters initially approved the millage referendum in 2018 and reauthorized it in 2022. If voters choose not to reauthorize the millage referendum this November, funding would lapse after the current referendum expires in 2025 and before an additional referendum could be presented for future consideration. The existing millage referendum positions the District to fund additional school resource officers and mental health programs to ensure a safe learning environment for its students. Additionally, funds from this referendum would continue to help the District recruit and retain the best and brightest teachers and support staff while also ensuring they are equipped with the training necessary to provide a robust education to Martin County students.

It's important to note that all Martin County public schools benefit from millage referendum dollars.