Both millage renewals that were on the ballot on Saturday’s election passed with more than three-fourths of voters favoring both.
The first, Consolidated School District No. 1, will expire after the 2022 tax collection. The proposed renewal rate is 10 mills, which is used to replace school buses, to purchase classroom curriculum and library resources; service school internet; facility improvements; health insurance programs and other items.
Seventy-five percent of voters — 1,502 individuals — voted in favor of the renewal, and 495 individuals voted against the renewal.
The second, Ruston School District No. 1 — Maintenance and Operations — will expire after the 2023 tax collection. The proposed renewal rate is 2.53 mills, and the revenue collected from this tax currently pays 11 months of utilities for school facilities within the taxing district.
Seventy-seven percent of voters — 1,079 individuals – voted in favor of this renewal, and 307 individuals voted against it.
Both millage renewals are for 10 years.
