GPPSS Bond Proposal

The bond proposal being requested addresses school district-wide safety, security, and infrastructure improvements.  The proposed project list was developed as part of the district’s strategic facility management program which featured a study by a Blue Ribbon Facilities Committee, a facilities assessment by nationally recognized Plante Moran Cresa, and a series of Town Hall meetings attended by more than 300 school district residents.  If approved by voters, projects funded through the bond proposal will affect all GPPSS students and every GPPSS school.

Bond proposal projects fall into four major categories with the overall goal of keeping our students safe, warm, dry, and connected.  Keeping Students Safe: The school district will implement safety and security improvements that include constructing secure vestibules to existing school district buildings, installing security cameras, updating PA systems, completing asbestos abatement in ceilings where energy efficient lighting is being installed, and installing door locking systems in all GPPSS buildings. Inaddition, the district will make improvements to building sites, including paving, fencing, and emergency lighting at GPPSS facilities;  Keeping Students Dry: The school district will equip, furnish, re-equip and refurnish GPPSS buildings, facilities, and structures. The focus will be on roofs, energy conservation, and mechanical system improvements; Keeping Students Warm: The school district will install efficient HVAC systems (boilers/air handlers/electrical upgrades).  Keeping Students Connected: he school district will acquire and install technology infrastructure (building-wide wiring to support instructional technology equipment). The bond proposal will not provide one-to-one technology.

If approved by voters, there will be a 1.5 mill increase in the current tax rate. The bonds will be sold in two series to reduce overall interest costs.

For a complete list of FAQs click here: https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/cms/lib/MI01000971/Centricity/Domain/3362/School-2018-Bond-FAQ.pdf