Election Date: Tuesday, May 8. 2018

Berrien Springs Public Schools Non-Homestead Millage Renewal

• The renewal is for non-homestead properties and businesses only, not your primary/principal residence.
• The renewal is for five (5) years.
• The renewal will not increase anyone's property tax. You will pay the same amount as last year. A "no" vote will not lower homeowners taxes nor will a "yes" vote increase taxes.

*Non-homestead: Any home you own in the state of Michigan which is not your primary residence. Any dwelling you own which is a rental unit. Any commercial or industrial property. Certain agricultural property.

Who pays the renewal tax?

• Owners of businesses in BSPS district.
• Owners of second homes in BSPS district.

The following proposal will be voted upon:

BERRIEN SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW 19.35* MILLS FOR 5 YEARS

*Please note that 19.35 MILLS is made up of 18 mills max levy plus 1.35 restoration mills.

Full text of the ballot proposition can be obtained at the administrative offices of

Berrien Springs Public Schools

One Sylvester Ave,

Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Telephone: (269) 471-2891

Please come out and support our Berrien Springs families as we at Berrien Springs High School offer A Learn to Bake and Apple Pie Fundraiser!

What: Free Apple Pie Baking Class & Bake Sale

Cost: Donation accepted at the door

Who: Everyone

When: Thursday, March 1st

Time: 2 Classes 3:00pm and 5:30pm

Class Includes: all supplies needed to bake an apple pie.

100% of all donations raised will go to assist our High School families in need due to the flooding! For more information and to sign up contact the High School Office at (269)471-1748.