School Improvement Bond Update
During a community informational meeting on May 12, 2025, the School Bond Committee shared details about a proposed School Improvement Bond. The committee reviewed the outcomes of the 2017 bond, shared results of the January 2025 community survey, gave an overview of the proposed bond and provided additional details outlining how funds would be allocated.
The proposed bond would be a zero mil increase School Improvement Bond expected to yield approximately $65 million dollars. If approved, the bond would fund major renovations at Mason Middle School, improvements and upgrades to the Mason High School auditorium, and a new transportation facility. It would also support technology enhancements and continued building updates across the district.
The School Bond Committee will present the proposed bond to the Board of Education at the June 12, 2025, meeting and the Board is expected to vote on the measure at the June 26, 2025, meeting. Community members are encouraged to attend these meetings to hear more about the bond and ask questions. If approved, the measure would appear on the November 4, 2025, ballot. Learn more about the proposed bond on the MPS Bond website.
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Parents, community members and Mason residents are invited to an Informational Meeting on Monday, May 12 at 6 PM at Mason City Hall to learn more about the proposed 2025 Bond. The meeting will include a 30-minute presentation followed by an open question and answer session. Those interested in learning more about the 2025 Bond recommendations being made to the Board of Education are encouraged to attend the meeting.
By: Dr. Janet Alleman, MPS Instructional Consultant and Professor Emeritus at Michigan State University.
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