Total Bond Amount: $88.1 million
Election Date: May 6, 2025
Cost to Homeowners: Approximately $1 per day for a home with a $100,000 taxable value
Reed City Schools is asking voters to consider an $88.1 million bond this May! With nearly 20 years since the last major facility improvements, our schools are ready for a significant upgrade. This proposal focuses on safety, modern learning environments, and spaces that inspire our students to excel. Together, we can continue to lead the pack and shape the future for our students and community.
Total Bond Amount: $88.1 million
Election Date: May 6, 2025
Cost to Homeowners: Approximately $1 per day for a home with a $100,000 taxable value
Enhancing Safety & Security
Secure entryway at the middle school
New sidewalks and upgraded parking lots for better traffic flow and pedestrian safety
Replacement of door hardware on more than 100 doors at G.T. Norman Elementary
Modernizing Learning Spaces
Flexible seating for collaborative learning at the elementary school
Technology upgrades to support current teaching methods, including fiber and cabling improvements
New HVAC systems in the elementary K-2 wing for comfortable learning environments
Renovated locker rooms at the high school
Supporting Athletics and Performing Arts
A new gymnasium with community walking track and capacity to host MHSAA tournaments
Repurposing the old gym into a 600-seat performing arts center for band, choir, and community events
Dedicated spaces for the wrestling program and strength training
New playground and academic space updates at G.T. Norman Elementary
A new gymnasium with a community walking track and capacity to host MHSAA tournaments; the old gym repurposed into a 600-seat performing arts center for band, choir, and community events.
G.T. Norman Elementary:
New HVAC systems in the K-2 wing
Resurfaced parking lot and sidewalks
Replacement of aging windows and roofing
Flexible seating options for group learning
Middle and High School:
Secure entryways for increased safety
New cafeteria, with the current space converted into a dedicated band room
Construction of a new gymnasium for tournaments and community use
Parking lot upgrades for smoother traffic flow
Renovated locker rooms and restroom facilities
New HVAC, sidewalks, parking lots, windows, and roofing all with focus on safety, modern learning environments, and spaces that inspire our students to excel.
Election Day: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Polls Open: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Absentee Ballots: Available starting six weeks before Election Day