Administrative Offices

1420 S. Badour Road, Midland, MI 48640

(989) 631-9022 FAX (989) 631-2882
hales@bcreek.org

Shawn J. Hale, Superintendent

May 13, 2016

Dear Bullock Creek Community:

At the April 2016 School Board meeting, the Bullock Creek Board of Education voted
unanimously in favor of placing an 8 year and approximately 2 mill bond request on the
August 2, 2016, ballot. This bond, if approved, will be used to remodel, equip, and renovate
aging facilities. The major focus of this work is to improve safety measures for students and
staff, increase facility operating efficiency, and replace aging equipment. Currently, there is a
bond that will come off the tax roll at the end of 2016. This new bond will replace the existing
bond, which will result in NO anticipated tax increase for Bullock Creek School District
taxpayers. Bullock Creek School District does not anticipate increasing the current 7 mill rate
through this bond proposal but are simply asking tax payers to consider continuing to pay
their current rate.
During this past 15 years of struggling economy, the Bullock Creek School District has made
every effort to be as fiscally responsible as possible. Revenue received through foundation
allowance and student enrollment has only increased slightly while the cost of facility
operations, fuel, State retirement tax, health insurance, and educational supplies have
increased significantly. When considering crucial replacement of aging roofs, aging boilers,
electrical upgrades, technology upgrades, parking lot replacements, bus purchases, and
facility upgrades, it becomes very difficult to make these necessary improvements.
Within each of our buildings, you will find posters of the planned work with this 3 series bond.
You may also visit www.bcreek.org to gather more information and view information about
the work that has been completed with previous bond funds. If you know that you may be out
of town during the August 2, 2016 election, you may receive an absentee ballot by
contacting your Township Clerks office. Thank you for your voting at this August 2, 2016,
election. It truly is a great day to be a Lancer!
Sincerely,

Shawn J. Hale
Superintendent

BULLOCK CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

Phone 631-2340
BULLOCK CREEK ELEMENTARY
Phone 832-8691

BULLOCK CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Phone 631-9260
FLOYD ELEMENTARY
Phone 832-2081

PINE RIVER ELEMENTARY

Phone 631-5121