Bond 2026

If you are looking for information about the 2018 Bond Projects, you can find it here.

November 3 Ballot Proposal

On November 3rd, voters in Grand Ledge Public Schools will be asked to consider a bond proposal that focuses on upgrades to our school buildings and sites, including additions and renovations, safety and security improvements, flexible/adaptable furniture, and instructional technology.

If voters approve the bond proposal, the District will be able to maintain the current school debt levy and issue bonds without any increase to the current debt millage rate. The proposal authorizes the issuance of up to $123,500,000 million in bonds. 

Goals of Bond 2026 and Areas of Focus

Goals of Bond 2026

• Deliver smarter, stronger, and safer schools to support the district's vision to provide every student with high-quality education, critical thinking skills, and social development to reach their highest potential in a safe and inclusive environment.

• Enhance classroom and auxiliary spaces to support our growing student population now and for the future.

• Preserve and improve district facilities by addressing program and infrastructure needs with zero impact to the current debt millage rate.

• Continue the vision laid out in the 2018 bond program to meet the growing needs of Comet Country.

Areas of Focus: Smarter, Stronger, Safer

• Expanded and improved learning spaces at Delta Mills ECC, Delta Center, Holbrook, andWillow Ridge Elementaries with classroom additions and renovations
• Dedicated cafeteria at Wacousta Elementary for improved functionality, efficiency, and scheduling flexibility
• New cafeteria, classroom addition, and transformation of current cafeteria to flexible learning environment at Hayes Intermediate while Beagle Middle School will feature afour-classroom addition
• Strategic renovations for High School including science labs and media center
• Updated instructional technology

• Improved sites, playgrounds, and parking lots
• Upgraded infrastructure and HVAC district-wide 
• Upgrade auditorium to improve accessibility and amenities
• New competition gym at GLHS
• Transformation of our current gym into a flexible year-round, indoor multi-use space to support health, wellness, athletics, and arts 
• Updated flexible/adaptable furniture to support our current programs

• Enhanced safety through installation of security film on windows and doors while maintaining visibility and natural light
• District-wide re-keying, card readers, and fobs

Why is GLPS bringing this proposal to voters now?

Growing Enrollment

The District has experienced growing enrollment—a positive situation that also brings increased demands on its facilities. As our student population grows, the District must address capacity needs while also investing in aging infrastructure to ensure safe, functional, and effective learning environments for students and staff. These infrastructure needs will not diminish over time; they are likely to become more extensive and more costly, meaning that delaying these improvements could significantly increase their future costs.

Window of Opportunity

The District has a unique opportunity to complete these projects without increasing the levy above the current debt tax rate. Taking advantage of this window of opportunity allows the District to address critical facility upgrades while maintaining the existing tax rate.

FAQ Document

Here is the full, 13-page FAQ document (as a pdf).

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