What to watch: The Midland College Board of Trustees will meet Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. to hold a second and final tax rate hearing, hear a dual credit update, and complete its annual self-evaluation.

Key points:

  • Tax rate: Trustees will hold a public hearing and then vote to set the property tax rate for the upcoming year. The proposed rate is slightly down from last year’s. For the average homeowner, the tax bill will be about 0.2% lower than last year or essentially unchanged despite rising property values.

  • Dual credit: Trustees will hear an update on Midland College’s dual credit program, which allows high school students to earn college credit while completing high school. They will also consider agreements with local and out-of-town school districts, private schools, and public charter schools for dual credit partnerships.

  • Board self-evaluation: Trustees will complete their annual self-evaluation, a routine process to review governance practices and board effectiveness.