Bond

Investing in Mason's Future

Mason Public Schools (MPS) and the Mason community took a significant step forward for the future of its students and facilities when voters approved the $66 million bond proposal in November. 

This investment reflects the community's commitment to providing modern, safe and effective learning environments for generations to come. The approved bond will fund critical improvements in three main areas:

  • Extensive renovations to Mason Middle School
  • Updates to the Mason High School auditorium
  • Construction of a new transportation and maintenance facility

This spring, MSP is moving forward with the process of selling bonds to secure the necessary funding, while simultaneously launching planning meetings with a team of experienced professional partners. 

The district is working closely with contractors including Plante Moran Realpoint, architect GMB, and construction manager Christman Construction Company to carefully map out the scope, sequencing and design of projects across the district.

 "We are excited to begin work on the bond projects and look forward to sharing more specific plans, artist renderings and additional information as we move through the planning process,” said MPS Superintendent Dr. Gary Kinzer. “We are so thankful for the support from our community and look forward to developing these projects to serve Mason students now and in the future.”  

While planning is in its early stages, the district has developed a tentative schedule, as well as a breakdown of how the $66 million will be allocated across the various projects. 

Proposed Timelines for Priority Projects

New Transportation Facility

  • Design: May 2026- February 2027
  • Bid/Award: February 2027- May 2027
  • Submittals/Material Procurement: May 2027- October 2027
  • Construction: October 2027- September 2028 (anticipated operational by 2028-29 School Year)

Mason High School Auditorium and Improvements

  • Design: October 2026- September 2027
  • Bid/Award: September- November 2027
  • Submittals/Material Procurement: December 2027- April 2028
  • Construction: May 2028- September 2029

Mason Middle School Renovations

  • Design: January- December 2028
  • Bid/Award: September- November 2029
  • Submittals/Material Procurement: December 2029- April 2030
  • Construction: May 2030- September 2031

Planned Budget Summary

Estimated costs reflected are based on current budget and building costs, subject to change.

New Transportation & Maintenance Facility 

  • $8 million
  • 12% of total bond

MHS Auditorium

  • $10 million
  • 15% of total bond

MMS Renovations

  • $32 million
  • 49% of total bond

MHS Improvements

  • $2 million
  • 3% of total bond

Technology, Furniture, Administrative Costs & Fees

  • $14 million
  • 21% of total bond