The Kenowa Hills School District says a "yes" vote for a $67 million bond on May 5 could change the future of education for the next generation of students in their district.
Over the next 25 years, the bond money will cover infrastructure repairs for all public schools in the district.
In the elementary school, a bathroom would be added in each classroom, educational technology would be upgraded and security measures would be enhanced, according to MLive.
The middle school building systems would be upgraded, and restrooms, locker rooms and music rooms would be renovated.
Learning spaces would be expanded and a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) classroom added at the high school. These are just some of the proposed changes.
If voters approve the measure, homes with a market value of $100,000 would pay about $13 more per year in taxes.
Currently, all schools in the state of Michigan have been shut down due to COVID-19, and going out to vote poses additional safety risks as the virus continues to spread. But the school board president, Jeff Gustinis, and the superintendent ,Gerald Hopkins, do not believe taking this measure off the May 5 ballot would be helpful.
They told parents in a letter that keeping the measure on the May 5 ballot was in the best interests of both their current and future students, according to MLive.
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