• Renewal Referendum

Competing with Neighboring Counties

  • • Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties all have additional millage. 

    • Sarasota voters originally approved a 1-mill tax in 2002, and they have renewed it five times since (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022). It’s on the ballot again on November 5th. 

    • The Hillsborough County School Board is asking voters to approve the additional mill on November 5th.

    • Fewer young people are going into education after graduating from college, so there is a nationwide teacher shortage. 

    • Retaining and recruiting high-quality teachers is essential to the academic success of students.

    • The additional mill also impacts other employee groups who work directly with students.

  • Our district competes with surrounding counties for teachers and other critical employees.

  • Food Service Workers
    Starting Pay 2018-2019 - $11.50 per hour
    Starting Pay 2023-2024 - $16.38 per hour

  • Custodians
    Starting Pay 2018-2019 - $11.48 per hour
    Starting Pay 2023-2024 - $16.26 per hour

  • Bus Drivers
    Starting Pay 2018-2019 - $13.93 per hour
    Starting Pay 2023-2024 - $19.57 per hour