Wayne County Schools Seek Voter Support to Renew Millage for Student Success and Career Preparation

The conversation surrounding the future of Wayne County’s schools intensified as school boards across the region finalized their decision. A majority voted to place the renewal of the Wayne County Regional Enhancement Millage on the November 5, 2024 ballot. This decision holds significance for thousands of students, as the renewal would provide the critical resources needed to help students prepare for in-demand careers. The Wayne County Regional Enhancement Millage, first passed in 2016 and renewed in 2022, supplies supplemental funding to all 33 school districts and over 90 eligible public school academies in Wayne County. If voters approve the renewal, the millage will maintain a rate of 1.9812 mills levied over six years. This funding supports equitable resources for all students and expands career and technical programs that focus on preparing students for the jobs of the future. Paul Panter, President of the Gibraltar School District School Board, emphasized the importance of this funding. “The Wayne County Regional Enhancement Millage allows us to offer vocational training and apprenticeship programs to help our students prepare for college and careers, including those in the skilled trades,” said Panter. “As a Tool and Die Maker, I believe investing in hands-on, real-world learning opportunities...