This May, Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools will ask the community to consider a proposed bond focused on maintaining and improving important school facilities across the district.
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While school buildings are routinely maintained, several major building systems have reached the end of their intended lifespan. The proposed bond would authorize $11.24 million to address priority facility needs including roof repairs and replacements, construction of a new transportation center, and upgrades to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The bond is expected to result in a zero (0.00) mill net increase over the 2025 debt levy.
May 5,
2026
ELECTION DAY
Any registered voter living in the Galesburg-Augusta district is eligible to vote. Visit michigan.gov/vote to learn more or find your polling location. Absentee voting can begin on March 26, 2026.
$11.2
MILLION
FUNDS GENERATED
If approved, the bond proposal will allow the District to borrow $11.24 million with an expected zero (0.00) mill net increase over the 2025 levy.
What's the expected tax impact of the bond?
We know understanding how a school bond may affect property taxes is important to our community.
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School bond millage is calculated using a home’s taxable value. Taxable value is the amount set by the state for tax purposes and is often about half of a home's market value. One mill equals one dollar per $1,000 of taxable value each year.
An example of how this works can be seen to the right.​
Tax Impact Example
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HOME MARKET VALUE: $200,000.00
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TAXABLE VALUE: $100,000.00
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One mill equals one dollar for every $1,000 of taxable value.
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GACS MILLAGE RATE: 6.4
(If the May 2026 Bond is approved)
EXPECTED TAX IMPACT ($200K market rate home)
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ANNUAL: $640*
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MONTHLY: $53.33*
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WEEKLY: $12.31*​​
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*Anticipated impact
Curious about our facility needs and long-term planning? Click the image to the left or the link above to take a look at the assessments, improvement priorities, and cost estimates guiding our vision for safe, updated learning spaces across the district.