How will bond dollars be spent?
Safety & Security Issues $49,000,000
The asbestos in our buildings is
currently under a management plan as required by federal regulation. Asbestos
is present in ceiling material, some ceiling tiles, pipe insulation, mechanical
insulation, and floors. The bond proposal removes asbestos in affected
buildings to eliminate a health and safety hazard.
- Electrical
and mechanical code updates
When our schools were built, they
were constructed to then current code. But in today’s world, the electrical
distribution does not meet our current need. The mechanical upgrades will
provide improved ventilation.
- Handicap-accessible
buildings
When doing major construction, the
law requires handicap-accessible buildings.
Other Top Priority Repairs & Needs
$17,300,000
- Prevention
of water infiltration/damage
The bond will repair and restore
exterior masonry to prevent water infiltration and damage.
In the late 1980s it was thought
that blocking off windows was the most energy-efficient procedure. Now, with
today’s new-style windows, we can achieve energy efficiency and provide natural
light.
- Other
site improvements and repairs
Site improvements include removing and replacing
damaged sidewalks, adding curb cuts for handicap accessibility,
and limited parking-lot improvements and lighting.
Additions for Population Shifts &
Conversions to Meet Academic Needs
$3,200,000
- Western
High School/Middle School classroom addition
The additions at the Western High
School/Middle School complex include 14 general-purpose classrooms for the
middle school and additional space for music education.
- Central High School library, science
classroom, and computer-lab
conversions
At Central High School, the
third-floor library will be moved to a small new addition on the first floor to
open existing space for science- and computer-classroom instruction. Additional
space will be added for music education.
Total
$69,500,000*
For detailed
information related to proposed projects and related costs for each building,
click
here.
* These bond projects will cost $69.5 million. The
district will borrow the lesser amount of $68.8 million because interest earned
over the three years of project construction will bring funding to the required
$69.5 million. All costs provided here and in the bond application submitted to
the State of
Michigan
should be considered estimates. These numbers may vary as the project proceeds;
however, the total of the bond issue will not change.
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