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A2CMC is working to support the AAPS Sinking Fund millage, appearing on the August 4, 2026 ballot. Join us for a public session that puts the Sinking Fund in context, with an overview of how school funding works in Michigan and the impact it has had on AAPS.
Why do we need a sinking fund?
The presentation we’ve been using at our public discussions on the sinking fund puts the question of the headline in context. It’s hard to understand why the sinking fund is[…]
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Vote YES on the AAPS Sinking Fund
Ann Arbor Public School voters will be asked to approve a renewal of the AAPS Sinking Fund millage, for another 10 years. This renewal does not increase the tax rate[…]
Read moreFINANCIAL TOWN HALL SERIES
Public schools are funded by local, state and federal tax dollars. Learn about laws and regulations that govern how these monies are spent and allocated across Michigan and the effects on your children’s education.
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CURRENT BALLOT INITIATIVE
A2CMC supports the statewide Graduated Income Tax initiative. This would give an income tax relief to Michigan residents making under $200,000.
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THE WHOLE CHILD
Whole Child Initiative is an effort to change the conversation about education from a focus on narrowly defined academic achievement to one that promotes the long term development and success of children.
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THE TRUE ABOUT EDUCATION IN MICHIGAN
Funding Matters
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PROPOSAL A
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MEETING THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF EVERY CHILD-IS NOT EQUAL
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WHAT IS A STEP?
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RESEARCH
The School Finance Research Collaborative completed Michigan’s first comprehensive school adequacy study, providing a roadmap to fixing Michigan’s broken school funding approach and making it fair for all students.
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Ann Arbor Public School voters approve a record $1 Billion Dollar Bond
Over the next 20 years, students will see major improvements in their schools, access to technology, transportation and other important District infrastructure features that will transform how education is delivered to Ann Arbor students for generations to come.
2020 Bond Focus & Goals
ANN ARBOR, MI – Voters made a major statement about their commitment to investing in the Ann Arbor Public Schools on Tuesday, passing the state’s largest capital bond proposal in 25 years.
The $1 billion proposal on the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election ballot asked voters for a tax increase of 1.65 mills. The district will levy a total of 4.1 mills, as it continues to pay off previous debt, which will be consolidated with the new bond.
TEACHING & LEARNING
Continue the Tradition of Academic Excellence
SAFETY, HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Focus on Development of the Whole Child
SUSTAINABLE & ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Create Resilient Schools for Climate Change
EFFICIENT & EFFECTIVE SUPPORT SYSTEMS & SERVICES
Continue Technology & Transporation Replacement and Renewal
2020 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERIES
ABC’s & 123’s of School Funding
In the state of Michigan, school funding is divided into two eras: pre-Proposal A and post-Proposal A. Before Proposal A was passed in the state of Michigan, a majority of funding for state schools came from local property taxes. … Increase sales tax revenues from 4-6% with 100% of that 2% to go to the school aid fund.
LOCAL
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STATE
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FEDERAL
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BONDS & MILLAGES
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A2CMC Team
The Ann Arbor Citizens Millage Committee is an all-volunteer group that for over a generation has worked to support the Ann Arbor Public Schools community, by engaging with the public and campaigning in support of school millages. Meet our current steering committee!
Jack Panitch
Treasurer
Bryan Johnson
Member
Rebecca Lazarus
Member
Glenn Nelson
Member
Steven Norton
Designated Record Keeper
Amy Pachera
Member
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