Bay City Public Schools in Michigan is moving forward with a districtwide modernization and infrastructure improvement plan following an influx of public funds.
City voters approved the district’s $72.08 million bond proposal on May 5, carrying it with 55% of the vote. The funds will support improvements across 14 district facilities.
Primarily, the new funds will support safety and security upgrades, modern controlled-entry and lockdown systems, high-definition surveillance cameras, updated communication and mass notification systems, and fire safety improvements. Some planned improvements and preliminary work are anticipated to begin this summer.
Beyond security, the plan addresses the kind of deferred maintenance that tends to be put off for budget reasons and compound. That includes roofing replacements, HVAC modernization, structural updates to foundations, tunnels, and masonry, drainage and sump improvements, hazardous materials abatement, and a transition to LED lighting for both visibility and energy savings.
The bond also covers interior and classroom refreshes, student technology, school buses, ADA accessibility improvements, wayfinding and signage, and cafeteria upgrades. Athletic facilities and natural grass fields are in the mix as well, with drainage, irrigation, and structural improvements planned.
The 25-year bond covers all of the district’s elementary and middle schools, plus two of its three high schools.
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