School Operating Millage Renewal
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier reported on academic improvements, including the district's A grade and elimination of F schools, while discussing the upcoming 1-mill property tax renewal referendum to support teacher salaries.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The 1-mill property tax generates approximately $126 million annually for teacher compensation and school programs.
DCPS teachers receiving salary supplements and students benefiting from enhanced arts, athletics, and school programs.
Taxpayers opposed to property tax extensions.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Duval voters overwhelmingly pass 1-mill renewal; all 3 school board races close
School Board winners were all endorsed by current reps, so the board's political makeup is unlikely to change. The post Duval voters overwhelmingly pass 1-mill renewal; all 3 school board races close appeared first on Jacksonville Today.
City Council — June 9, 2026
The city council voted unanimously to place the 4-year school operating millage renewal referendum on the November ballot, allowing voters to decide on crucial funding for teacher pay and student support.
Jacksonville City Council sets up November vote to continue school property tax
Jacksonville City Council sets up November vote to continue school property tax Florida Politics
Finance Committee — June 2, 2026
Lawmakers debated whether to place the continuation of the school district's property tax millage on the November ballot, clashing over teacher salaries, school board communication, and local tax burdens.
City Council delays bill to put 1-mill school tax renewal on November ballot
City Council delays bill to put 1-mill school tax renewal on November ballot JaxToday
Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee — June 1, 2026
The council is placing a 4-year extension of the 1-mill school tax on the November ballot, allowing voters to decide whether to continue funding school operations.
Joint City Council & Duval County School Board — April 9, 2026
Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier reported on academic improvements, including the district's A grade and elimination of F schools, while discussing the upcoming 1-mill property tax renewal referendum to support teacher salaries.
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