Sarasota County School District Referendum: Renewal of the One-Mill Levy
Ballot summary
Continues Funding for Teachers, Workforce Training, Student Achievement Through Renewal of Ad Valorem Millage Referendum. Shall the Sarasota County School District continue the 1 mill per year ad valorem millage to retain and recruit quality teachers; provide workforce training; improve school safety and security; preserve the arts; upgrade technology and classroom resources; fund other education programs and school operational needs; beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2030; and sharing funds with charter schools proportionate with student enrollment, with oversight of all funds by an independent committee of citizens?
A "Yes" vote means
A YES vote continues the one-mill school levy, in place since 2002, for 2026 through 2030; the district estimates about $114 million a year.
A "No" vote means
A NO vote lets the levy expire, removing that funding for teacher pay, workforce training, arts, security and technology.
Ballot language from the Better Schools for Sarasota County committee's posting of the resolution ; the School Board placed the renewal on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. Confirm on the Sarasota sample ballot.