Brevard's 2026 school millage measure to boost teacher pay

Millage funds will supplement teacher salaries and support school programs in Brevard County, Florida.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:06am

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A blurred, intimate photograph of a teacher's desk with school supplies, books, and a coffee mug, capturing the warm, cozy atmosphere of a classroom.The Brevard school millage provides essential funding to support teachers and enhance educational programs across the district.Rockledge Today

Brevard Public Schools is seeking to renew a four-year school millage resolution that would provide additional funding to support teacher compensation and school programs. The millage, a county-wide property tax, has helped the district attract and retain teachers by offering salary supplements ranging from $479 to $8,000 based on years of experience. The millage funds also support student programs and classroom technology, with 80% going toward employee salaries, 16% to program enhancements, and 4% to technology.

Why it matters

Brevard's millage measure is crucial for maintaining the district's high-quality education system and competitive teacher pay. The additional funding has helped the district reduce teacher vacancies and improve retention rates, which is especially important given the ongoing teacher shortage in Florida. The millage also supports important school programs and technology that benefit students.

The details

Brevard's millage is a 1.0 ad valorem tax paid by all property owners in the county. The funds are used to supplement employee salaries, with 80% going toward teacher and staff pay, 16% to student program enhancements, and 4% to classroom technology. In 2024-2025, the average teacher salary in Brevard was $54,121, compared to the state average of $56,663. The millage has helped Brevard offer competitive salaries and reduce teacher vacancies from 156 in 2023-2024 to just 56 this school year.

  • Brevard voters approved a four-year school millage resolution in 2022.
  • The millage resolution will be on the ballot again for renewal in the upcoming 2026 election.

The players

Mark Rendell

Superintendent of Brevard Public Schools.

Katye Campbell

District 5 school board member for Brevard Public Schools.

Vanessa Skipper

Vice President of the Brevard Federation of Teachers.

Kathryn Rudloff

Member of Brevard Public Schools' Independent Citizens Committee for Millage Oversight.

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What they’re saying

“We really believe that we have a high-quality education system here in Brevard, and one of the reasons we have such a high-quality education system is the support of our community, and that support shows up in a lot of different ways.”

— Mark Rendell, Superintendent, Brevard Public Schools

“One of the reasons that we have such a strong retention rate for our teachers and our other employees is the additional property tax millage. So this money helps us compete for talent.”

— Mark Rendell, Superintendent, Brevard Public Schools

“It doesn't go to us. It goes to every other employee, though.”

— Katye Campbell, District 5 school board member, Brevard Public Schools

What’s next

Brevard voters will have the opportunity to renew the four-year school millage resolution in the upcoming 2026 election.

The takeaway

Brevard's school millage measure has been crucial for maintaining the district's high-quality education system and competitive teacher pay. The additional funding has helped attract and retain teachers, support important school programs, and invest in classroom technology - all of which benefit students and the broader community.