Unofficial Election Night Results:
With all precincts reporting in Tuesday’s primary election, the proposal by GPS for a sinking fund failed with 2,322 “yes” votes (47.57%) to 2,559 “no” votes (52.43%) — a difference of 237 votes. The Board of Canvassers will begin the canvass later this week, and results will be certified before August 20, 2024.
Post-Election Message from Superintendent Wayne Roedel
Dear GPS Students, Parents, Staff & Community Members,
It is always difficult for me to accept a loss, and I am deeply disappointed in the results. I would like the community to know that I am committed to reviewing the outcome in detail and will be reaching out to our school's families and community members to dig deeper to better understand their hopes and dreams for Greenville Public Schools. We will use that information to determine the next steps.
Despite the outcome, Greenville Public Schools remains dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our facilities and educational programs. We are committed to sound budgeting and spending taxpayer funds wisely to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students and staff. We will continue to explore alternative solutions and strategies to address our district's needs.
I look forward to the challenges ahead, hoping to help make the community a strong, vibrant place to live, work, and raise families. We are always stronger together.
Go Jackets!!
Sincerely,
Wayne Roedel
Superintendent
Sinking Fund Millage Proposal - August 6, 2024
Greenville Public Schools is asking voters to consider a 10-year, 1.5-mill sinking fund millage proposal on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. If approved, this proposal will allow Greenville Public Schools to address the following areas of need: school security improvements, infrastructure replacement and upgrades, and technology and transportation replacement.
Please CLICK HERE for essential facts about the sinking fund proposal.
This proposal will NOT increase your millage rate but rather hold it steady after the rate drops from 5.2 mills to 4.7 mills this summer.
If you have additional questions regarding the GPS sinking fund proposal, please contact Superintendent Wayne Roedel at wayne.roedel@gpsjackets.org or 616.754.3686.