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ELK RAPIDS SCHOOLS MAY 5, 2020

Where EXCELLENCE is a Tradition!

BOND PROPOSAL FACTS

Looking to the future of Elk Rapids Schools, the Board of Education is asking the community to consider a bond proposal
on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, for district-wide improvements to address identified and ongoing building, facility and site issues.

If approved, this bond proposal would generate $49,995,000 and would focus on district-wide improvements to all
school buildings. The bond projects focus on improving safety & security, building & site improvements to aging systems
and improving educational spaces, and upgrading educational technology.

SAFETY & BUILDING & SITE EDUCATIONAL

SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS TECHNOLOGY

KEY FINANCIAL POINTS VOTING INFORMATION

If approved by voters, it is projected that the debt tax rate would Vote Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2020,
increase by .48 mills over the current debt tax rate. This equals from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
approximately an additional $2.00 per month for every $100,000
of market value / $50,000 taxable value. Absentee Voting: Contact your village or
township clerk; ballots available by Saturday,
MARKET TAXABLE COST/ COST/ COST/ March 21, 2020. Absentee voter ballots are
VALUE VALUE YEAR MONTH WEEK
available to registered voters for all elections.
$100,000 $50,000 $24.00 $2.00 $0.46 Visit michigan.gov/vote for additional voting
$200,000 $100,000 $48.00 $4.00 $0.92 information and resources
$300,000 $150,000 $72.00 $6.00 $1.38
Poll Locations: Registered voters may cast a
$400,000 $200,000 $96.00 $8.00 $1.85 ballot at the polling location established by
their village or township

COMPARATIVE TAX RATES

Elk Rapids Schools currently levies the second lowest debt millage WHERE CAN I GET
tax rate in neighboring schools and does not levy a Building and Site
Sinking Fund millage like some districts. If the proposal is approved by MORE INFORMATION?
voters, Elk Rapids Schools would still remain as one of the lowest debt
millage rates in the area. For an overview of the bond proposal,
please visit the district website. Building
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ELK RAPIDS SCHOOLS
BOND PROPOSAL IMPROVEMENTS BY SCHOOL
MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY
SAFETY & SECURITY
• Install keyless access system
• Water treatment system
• Improve parking
BUILDING & SITE IMPROVEMENTS
• Playground enhancements
• New gym sound panels
• Mechanical system upgrades
• New furnishings as needed
• New storage facility
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
• Refresh educational technology devices
CHERRYLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
SAFETY & SECURITY
• New secure building entrance and
reconfigured offices
• Improve vehicular traffic flow for buses,
drop-off and parking
BUILDING & SITE IMPROVEMENTS
• Rebuild the oldest wings of the building to
provide new classroom wings and learning
commons/large group instruction area
• Constructing new classrooms to support 21st
century student learning
• New furnishings
• Minor remodel existing locker room, gym
and cafeteria
• Music equipment
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
• Upgrades to computer network infrastructure
• Refresh educational technology devices
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LAKELAND ELEMENTARY
SAFETY & SECURITY
• Install keyless access system
• Replace exterior doors and windows
BUILDING & SITE IMPROVEMENTS
• Refresh 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms
and lockers
• Restroom renovations
• Refinish gym floor
• Playground enhancements
• Mechanical system upgrades
• New furnishings as needed
• Additional parking lot by tennis courts
• Repaving parking lots
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
• Refresh educational technology devices
ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL
SAFETY & SECURITY
• New secure building entrance and office
and keyless access system
• Improve vehicular traffic flow for buses,
drop-off and parking
BUILDING & SITE IMPROVEMENTS
• Renovate oldest classrooms and minor
renovations to other classrooms
• Mechanical system upgrades
• New furnishings as needed
• Adding a new gymnasium and locker rooms
• Performing arts improvements
• Adding four tennis courts
• Resurface track
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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
• Refresh educational technology devices