2023 Bond

OVERVIEW

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The Central Montcalm Public School community will have the opportunity to vote on a bond proposal on the August 8, 2023 election ballot. If approved by voters, this bond proposal would provide $47,500,000 for district-wide improvements with an estimated zero mill increase to property owners over the prior year’s levy. 

This bond proposal addresses high-priority projects and focuses on two key areas:

  • Expanding educational programs and learning environments
  • Updating aging buildings & sites

 

BOND FOCUS AREAS

Expanding Educational Programs and Learning Environments

 

  • Building an auditorium 
  • Constructing band and choir classrooms 
  • Renovating the High School art classroom 
  • Adding classrooms at the Elementary School for early childhood programming  
  • Improvements to the outdoor athletic facilities: Concessions, public restrooms, team rooms, synthetic turf, and storage facilities 

 Updating Aged Buildings and Sites

 

  • Improving HVAC systems - adding cooling  
  • Replacing select classroom furniture 
  • Parking lot improvements at the Middle School / High School 
  • Replacing select flooring 
  • Playground improvements 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 

Here are over thirty questions and answers regarding the 2023 bond proposal.

 

ATTEND A COMMUNITY FORUM

Hear from district leaders regarding details of the bond proposal.

Forums will be held on:

  • May 15 at 7:00 p.m. at CM Middle School Cafeteria  Completed
  • July 17 at 7:00 p.m. at CM Elementary School Cafeteria

 

WHAT'S THE BALLOT LANGUAGE?

View the ballot language breakdown.

 

VOTING INFORMATION 

Polls are open: Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registered voters may cast a ballot at the polling location established by their city/township.

Absentee voting: All registered voters may vote via absentee voter ballots, available as early as Saturday, June 29, 2023.

More information on voting: Visit www.michigan.gov/vote 

 

 

BOND PLANNING PROCESS

CMPS went through a bond planning that involved the community, staff, administration and the Board of Education. 

Community Survey Results (Issued January 2023)

Community Forum Presentation (Held February 20, 2023)

 

WHAT IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? 

If you have further questions, contact Marty James, Superintendent, at bond@central-montcalm.org