2018 Bond Proposals

THANK YOU!

The Grand Ledge Board of Education unanimously approved placing two bond proposals on the November 6, 2018 ballot, and YOU -- THE GRAND LEDGE COMMUNITY -- VOTED TO APPROVE BOTH BONDS!

This page will continue to be updated with more information.
 

Looking for Current Requests for Bids or Proposals for Bond Projects?  Please visit this page for current requests for bids or proposals for bond projects.

BOND PRIORITIES APPROVED by BOE

The "Prioritized List and Budget Impact" information is from the Board of Education meeting on November 14, 2022. The priorities were approved unanimously at that meeting.  You can see the entire board presentation here.

Site Work at Wacousta – July 2023

The New Wacousta Elementary School

View the 6-page Bond Update - July 2023 pdf (7.3MB).

Future Wacousta Campus

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Floor Plan for the New Wacousta

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Bond Update at July 10, 2023 School Board Meeting

Bond Update at June 26, 2023 School Board Meeting

New Facilities & AD Win GLPS Hosting Opportunities for MHSAA & CAAC Events

June 19, 2022

The improvements made at GLPS because of the bond projects have given the Athletic Department the opportunity to host numerous MHSSA events and CAAC events. This is great exposure for not only our school district but our entire community. The track and swim events were never even a possibility before the new facilities were built.

Just this year, GLPS hosted the following tournament events:

• Track and Field Regional (MHSAA)
• CAAC Track and Field League Meet
• Girls' Soccer Semifinal (MHSAA)
• Girls' Soccer Districts (MHSAA)
• CAAC Girls' Swim League Meet
• Boys' Lacrosse Quarterfinal (MHSAA)
• Gymnastics Regional (MHSAA)
• CAAC Boys' Swim League Meet
• Softball Districts (MHSAA)
• Volleyball Districts (MHSAA)
• Boys Soccer Semifinal (MHSAA)
• Girls' Golf Regional (MHSAA)

Also, with the renovation to the South end of the high school, GLPS has been awarded the MHSAA boys' basketball district tournament for the upcoming school year as well!

The outstanding coaches, game management staff, and loyal volunteers made all this possible as well. The Athletic Department could not have hosted these events without the hard work and dedication of many individuals.

Thank you so much for all your support!

Bond Update at May 22, 2023 School Board Meeting

May 19, 2023 - Superintendent's Email Message

GLPS Families,

As we approach the end of May, and move closer to the end of the school year, we begin to think about summer break and preparing for fall. Part of that preparation is bringing new spaces online through our bond projects, and preparing for additional projects that will carry us through next year. At last night’s Parent School Improvement Team (PSIT) meeting, I received some feedback about doing a better job of sharing some of those updates, so I wanted to make sure to take some time today to do just that; share our progress.

1. We have been given occupancy on the high school fine arts and athletics facility. Some of the areas, including locker rooms, are still closed as we finalize the project, but our band students finally got to move into their new room! Here is what it looks like:
   
   
   

2. Delta Center is moving along as well, and all spaces will be ready for fall. The new secure entrance and office is taking shape, and the new classrooms for art and music, located along a corridor that will improve student flow in the building, are nearly complete as well. When it is done, the DC entry will mirror Holbrook’s and Beagle’s with a locked vestibule that requires guests to be buzzed into the office or the school. There is progress on the new road out to Michigan avenue, too. When the opens, it will significantly improve the drop off and pick up issues created by the current configuration. Here are pictures of the road, the new entrance, and the new hallway/classroom addition:
      
   

3. The next project that is actively in the design phase, includes roof replacements at the high school and Neff, along with a new heating and cooling system and secure entry at the high school. As our high school students and staff are well aware, the temperatures in the high school classrooms are unpredictable at best and uncomfortable at worst, and the system needs to be replaced. We also know that in this day and age, the more secure our entities can be, the better, and the high school’s will be designed to mirror Beagle’s and Holbrook’s, just like we are doing with Delta Center’s.

4. The Wacousta project is currently out for bid. At this time, we are still on track to begin the project over the summer. The design of the new building received extensive input from Wacousta and district staff, and was thoughtfully put together to include the “Open for All” feeling through open lobbies and large windows that makes Wacousta special, while creating walled classrooms that are more conducive to a safe learning environment that we need in a 21st century school. It will also have the same secure entries as the other buildings mentioned. And, of course, the Dream Depot is integral to the layout of the site!

5. We are putting the finishing touches on the pool repairs that I mentioned in earlier communications. While it is not ready yet, we are excited about putting the competition pool back into use, and appreciative that we were able to make the repairs at no cost to the district.

Those are all of the current projects underway. In the future, we will be making upgrades at Hayes and Willow Ridge and developing an agriscience building in the district. All bond projects, including the ones that have been completed and the ones I referenced here, can be found on our bond page (a special shout out goes to our Communications Director, John Ellsworth, for his work on the page and our website in general; last Friday was School Communicators Day, and John does an outstanding job managing our district communications). 

We greatly appreciate the support of the community on these projects.  They are truly transforming our district! Thank you to the GLPS team for all of their work in managing these projects, to Clark Construction for overseeing construction, to GMB for their design work, and to all the subcontractors who have made these improvements possible. 

Have a wonderful weekend; as always, I am #proudtobeacomet!

Dr. Bill Barnes
Superintendent of Schools

Bond Update at April 24 2023 School Board Meeting

Bond Project Highlighted on Local TV News

A couple of bond projects were highlighted on the local news recently.  Right before spring break, FOX47NEWS did a story about how student-athletes are using the new track this season.  During spring break, WILX News10 did a story about our bond projects, specifically our Fine Arts & Athletics addition at the high school.  It showed off some of the new spaces and even highlighted some of the "hidden" improvements (pump, filtration) at the community pool at the high school.  Both of these stories serve as a good reminder that the bonds are improving things for our students, staff, and community.  

Bond Update at March 13, 2023 School Board Meeting

Bond Update at February 27, 2023 School Board Meeting

Bond Update at January 23, 2023 School Board Meeting

The Bond Proposals
 

Proposal One was developed to create SMARTER, STRONGER, SAFER Grand Ledge Public Schools.  Proposal One would provide $118,640,000 for district-wide building and grounds improvements that would address identified and ongoing building issues and would support the district's grade restructuring initiative.

Proposal Two would provide $29,485,000 for athletic and fine arts building and grounds improvements designed for district and community use.

Paid for by Grand Ledge Public Schools, 220 Lamson Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837