FAQ — Vote YES on 4A

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question about the Summit School District Mill Levy Override? Jump straight to the answer.

An MLO lets a school district raise local property tax dollars for operating costs, beyond what the state provides — capped by state law and requiring voter approval. Summit School District voters decide on 4A this November.
A $5.9 million annual Mill Levy Override, starting with the 2027 tax year and continuing annually after that.
About $4.5 million for recruiting and retaining quality staff, $1 million to add 8 staff positions and student resources, and $400,000 to expand staffing and student opportunities specific to career and technical education at all schools.
4A is a local measure that takes effect in March of 2026. Prop NN is a statewide measure that grows education funding over the next decade without raising taxes. Together, they could grow the district's budget by up to 30% by the end of the decade.
No, they are completely separate measures. The 2024 bond would have funded facilities and buildings. 4A funds people and programs: teacher pay, career pathways, and student support. 4A was created from educator input and community feedback collected this year.

The four-year graduation rate is 91.6%, above the state average of 85.6%. Students earned 142 industry credentials and completed 141 work-based learning placements with 94 employer partners last year.
Yes — 479 students took concurrent enrollment courses last year, earning 5,028 college credits and saving families over $538,000 in tuition.
Teachers already review student progress to catch needs early, provide targeted support, and expand instruction for multilingual learners. 4A would build on that work by adding staff chosen by each school to address the specific needs at the building level.
Prop NN dollars are independently audited every year. Locally, 4A spending is tracked by the district's Finance Committee, which includes community members.

Research shows schools with higher teacher turnover see measurably lower student achievement, with the largest impact on their most vulnerable students. Experienced teachers also keep getting more effective well past their first five years.
Beyond the impact on students, each departing teacher costs the district roughly $25,000 in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding.
Starting in 2028, state accreditation will be tied to how well districts prepare students for life after graduation — measured by credentials, college credit, and internship hours. CTE funding helps meet that bar now.
Chronic underfunding continues: staff already took a mandatory furlough day this year and teacher base pay didn't increase. Without new revenue, recruiting and keeping quality teachers gets harder.

Property owners would be assessed an additional $9 per month for every $1 million of home value — roughly $108 a year on a $1 million home.
No. Prop NN redirects state revenue already collected for K-12 education — it doesn't raise taxes or change tax brackets.
The district undergoes independent financial audits and has a community Finance Committee reviewing spending. A recent bond refinancing is projected to save taxpayers about $400,000 a year for 10 years, with no new debt.
Those decisions eroded trust for many families, and this campaign isn't asking anyone to forget that. 4A was built differently in response: a narrower focus, annual investment in staff and students, and support from teachers, staff, and elected leaders countywide.
It's targeted and capped — funding three specific priorities (teacher pay, career pathways, achievement gaps), not open-ended spending, under the state's statutory limit for MLOs.