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Board approves $15.785 million refunding bond after strong market response The Franklin Board of Education approved a resolution to issue $15,785,000 in general obligation refunding bonds (Series 2026A) after a competitive sale with 14 bidders and a reported true interest cost of 2.63%; Moody’s assigned an AA1 rating, district officials said.

The Franklin Board of Education just secured $15.785 million in refunding bonds with an impressive AA1 rating, thanks to fierce competition from 14 bidders and a low interest cost of 2.63%!

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Greenville ISD authorizes first $150 million installment of $399 million bond program The board authorized issuance of up to $150 million as the initial installment of a $399 million voter-approved bond program to fund a new high school, renovations and other projects, delegating sale logistics to administration.

Greenville ISD takes a major step forward by approving the first $150 million of a $399 million bond program aimed at transforming local education!

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School bonds = safe schools! They repair roofs, plumbing, and HVAC without raising taxes. It’s about keeping classrooms healthy and ready to learn. 📬 Fill out your ballot today! 🗳️ Return by Nov 4 to invest in our schools. Vote yes for our kids! #SchoolBonds #SafeSchools

School bonds = safe schools! They repair roofs, plumbing, and HVAC without raising taxes. It’s about keeping classrooms healthy and ready to learn. 📬 Fill out your ballot today! 🗳️ Return by Nov 4 to invest in our schools. Vote yes for our kids! #SchoolBonds #SafeSchools

School bonds = safe schools! They repair roofs, plumbing, and HVAC without raising taxes. It’s about keeping classrooms healthy and ready to learn. 📬 Fill out your ballot today! 🗳️ Return by Nov 4 to invest in our schools. Vote yes for our kids! #SchoolBonds #SafeSchools

School bonds = safe schools! They repair roofs, plumbing, and HVAC without raising taxes. It’s about keeping classrooms healthy and ready to learn. 📬 Fill out your ballot today! 🗳️ Return by Nov 4 to invest in our schools. Vote yes for our kids! #SchoolBonds #SafeSchools

School bonds = safe schools! They repair roofs, plumbing, and HVAC without raising taxes. It’s about keeping classrooms healthy and ready to learn. 📬 Fill out your ballot today! 🗳️ Return by Nov 4 to invest in our schools. Vote yes for our kids! #SchoolBonds #SafeSchools

School bonds = safe schools! 🏫 They fix leaky roofs, broken plumbing & failing HVAC—without raising everyday taxes. 📬 Ballots hit mailboxes Oct 8. 🗳️ Return by Nov 4 to invest in our kids' future! Vote yes for schools that work! #SchoolBonds #SafeSchools

School bonds = safe schools! 🏫 They fix leaky roofs, broken plumbing & failing HVAC—without raising everyday taxes. 📬 Ballots hit mailboxes Oct 8. 🗳️ Return by Nov 4 to invest in our kids' future! Vote yes for schools that work! #SchoolBonds #SafeSchools

School bonds = safe schools! 🏫 They fix leaky roofs, broken plumbing & failing HVAC—without raising everyday taxes. 📬 Ballots hit mailboxes Oct 8. 🗳️ Return by Nov 4 to invest in our kids' future! Vote yes for schools that work! #SchoolBonds #SafeSchools

Ferndale, Mount Clemens, Southgate voters weigh school bond proposals, millage request and more Voters in several Metro Detroit communities headed to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on school bond proposals, Wyandotte residents voted for mayor and Clawson voters considered a charter amendment. At least five school districts put bond proposals before voters Tuesday for new facilities, technology updates or athletic field improvements. The districts included Ferndale, Lamphere Schools, Mount Clemens, Redford-Union and Southgate. Ferndale Public Schools sought one of the largest proposals, a $114.8 million bond. If approved, it will pay for improvements to the Ferndale middle and high school buildings, including adding an academic wing to replace the aging 1950s west wing and ensuring separation of middle and high school spaces. Funds would also be used to modernize classrooms, expand common areas for flexible learning, add safer entry points and improve fine arts spaces. Ferndale schools' proposal wouldn't increase taxes for voters. The district's debt millage would stay at 7 mills before eventually decreasing as bonds are paid off. Meghan Veiga of Ferndale voted for the bond proposal. She said she has children, ages 5 and 9, in the school district, though they aren't in the middle or high school yet. "I definitely want the kids now and the kids in the future to have the opportunity to have modern learning spaces," she said. Ferndale residents also weighed a measure to renew the city's operating millage of 5.4452 mills. Veiga voted for the millage proposal as well. "I do believe that we should support our public services," she said, "and I think it takes the community to get behind that ― to continue having them provide the excellent services that they provide and hopefully improve some of their circumstances, buildings, etc." Kirk Trainer said he has been a Ferndale resident since 2012, and he has always heard people say that the schools "aren't good." "And so I wanted to have a say in that by voting to fund improvement in the schools," he said. His fiancée, Audrey Landgraff, said Ferndale Public Schools are on an "upward trajectory," and she and Trainer wanted to "make sure that that continues on." Mount Clemens Community School District also sought a bond proposal to update facilities. Its $91.82 million, 20-year bond would be used to preserve a century-old historic building that it calls the "gateway to community." It would also pay for building repairs across the district; improve athletic facilities; create separate entrances for the high school and middle schools; and create security "vestibules" at building entrances. District officials say if the measure is approved, its debt millage would decrease from 11.8 mills to 10.8 mills. "This bond reflects a careful balance of investing in critical improvements without placing an unnecessary financial burden on our community," said the district on its website. Wyandotte voted on a mayor and council races Tuesday. Incumbent Robert DeSana faced Curtis Kile in the mayor's race. Other issues Ferndale residents also considered a measure to renew the city's operating millage at the amount it was set at in 2015. The city's current millage expires at the end of 2025 and has dropped to about 4.2808 mills because of the Headlee Amendment, a state law that requires local governments to reduce millage rates if taxable property values rise faster than the rate of inflation. If adopted, funds would be used to maintain public services, said Assistant City Manager James Krizan. The measure would cost the owners of a $150,000 home $816.30 in taxes, up from $642.12 in 2024, according to the city's website. The millage request failed in November, and the city reworked the request. Ferndale resident Josh Koppen said he felt last year's proposal was "too vague" for him. "I wasn't too fond of … how much they were saying they're doing with the parks, just because there's been some disappointment in some of the city projects before," said Koppen, who brought his 2-year-old daughter, Magnolia, with him to vote. "So I wanted to see them fix the things that mattered the most first, which was city services, and then move on to other projects." He voted for the updated millage proposal Tuesday. He said it's more clear now what the "Headlee Override" is going to fund. John Currier, who has lived in Ferndale for 30 years, voted against the millage request. He said he would rather have the city use its current funds to pay for city services than ask for additional money. "People down there at the elected offices should come up with some renewed financial responsibility for the city," he said. He noted, though, that Ferndale's city services are "great," and he will support city workers "all the way." In Clawson, voters decided on a charter amendment that would continue to limit the city government to four City Council members and mayor, preventing a charter revision plan adopted in 2023 that would expand the council to six members from going into effect. If the first amendment is approved, City Council members would be elected to four-year terms every two years, preventing a charter revision that would allow the three highest City Council vote-getters in the 2025 city election to hold office for four years, and the fourth highest to hold office for two years. Lamphere School District, meanwhile, was pursuing an $85 million bond proposal to add a gym to the high school, remodel and furnish school buildings and athletic facilities, and buy equipment for the middle school robotics teams. Wayne County In Wayne County, two school districts, Redford Union and Southgate, were seeking bond proposals. Redford Union School District asked voters for $44.375 million in bonds to be paid for over 30 years. District officials say the measure would not increase taxes and would be used to cover infrastructure work, instructional technology and HVAC updates. Southgate Community Schools was asking voters for $28 million in bonds over 25 years. District officials said voters would see no net increase in taxes from the .35 mill measure and it would be used to install air conditioning and HVAC in all school buildings, update athletic facilities and for other improvements. Southgate schools also asked voters to renew for 10 years an operating millage of 18.1262 mills, which by law is capped at 18 mills. This would prevent a decrease caused by the Headlee Amendment. asnabes@detroitnews.com This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Ferndale, Mount Clemens, Southgate voters weigh school bond proposals, millage request and more

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Five school districts seek bond proposals in Tuesday election, one city aims to limit council size Voters in several communities across Metro Detroit will head to the polls Tuesday to decide on everything from school bond proposals to one measure to maintain the size of the city council in one Oakland County community. Five school districts are putting bond proposals before voters — Ferndale, Lamphere Schools, Mt. Clemens, Redford-Union, and Southgate. Ferndale voters will actually decide on two measures: a $114.8 bond proposal for Ferndale Public Schools to update its middle and high school, and a separate measure to renew the city's operating millage at the amount it was originally set at in 2015, 5.4452 mills. Ferndale's current millage expires at the end of 2025 and has dropped to about 4.2808 mills thanks to the Headlee Amendment, a Michigan law that requires local governments to reduce millage rates if taxable property value rises faster than the rate of inflation. If adopted, funds would be used to maintain public services, said Assistant City Manager James Krizan. The measure would cost the owners of a $150,000 home $816.30 in taxes, up from $642.12 in 2024, according to the city's website. "It'll go to help fund the police department. It'll help fund our fire department, Public Works and City Hall staffing," Krizan said. "Hopefully the plan is there should be a little bit left over that we can use to address some long standing maintenance issues on city facilities." The maintenance investments would focus on one of the city's fire stations and the Department of Public Works buildings, Krizan said. If the millage is not approved, the city will still have its original charter millage, but the city will likely have to make up a $4 million funding gap, Krizan said. "If that's the case, then for sure, we're going to continue to defer the capital projects," Krizan said. "There will, for sure, be service level cuts. Now, what exactly that looks like, we're not 100% sure yet, but you know, the fact is, local government provides services, and services mean people, and so that's our biggest expense, is people." After Ferndale voters rejected an initial millage proposal in November 2024 that would have increased the rate to 8.3 mills, the city made adjustments, Krizan said. "In the fall, we were looking at building some new facilities, a new public safety headquarters, a new recreation facility," Krizan said. "The residents spoke, and we've listened. They don't want us to wrap it all in the same millage. So you know, on this election, it's going to be a very simplified millage. It is going directly into services and maintenance of the current buildings." Ferndale Public Schools, meanwhile, is asking voters for $114.8 million, 30-year bond for the public school district. The funds would be used for additions to the middle and high schools, safer entry points, improved fine arts spaces, remodeling classrooms and athletic facilities, and re-equipping them with new technology. "Our students deserve learning spaces that inspire curiosity, collaboration, and confidence," said Superintendent Camille Hibbler in a statement to The Detroit News. "This bond proposal is about more than buildings — it’s about creating environments that prepare our students for the future and reflect the values of our community. We have a unique opportunity to make this happen, and it’s a step forward for every student, every family, and the future of Ferndale Schools." The city's annual debt millage would likely stay the same at 7 mills, and a 1.35 mill tax would be levied to pay for the school bonds, if approved. Other measures in Oakland County In Clawson, voters will decide on a charter amendment that would continue to limit the city government to four City Council members and one mayor, preventing a charter revision plan adopted in 2023 that would expand the council to six members from going into effect. If the first amendment is approved, City Council members would be elected to four-year terms every two years, preventing a charter revision that would allow the three highest City Council vote-getters in the 2025 city election to hold office for four years, and the fourth highest to hold office for two years. Lamphere School District, meanwhile, is pursuing an $85 million bond proposal to add a gym to the high school, remodel and furnish school buildings and athletic facilities, and buy equipment for the middle school robotics teams. The 4.15 mill measure would cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $207 a year in taxes. The district hasn't sought a bond proposal since 1997. “Our focus is on creating safe, modern, and engaging spaces that support student learning and growth,” said Superintendent Dale Steen in a statement on the district's website. “This bond proposal outlines improvements that will enhance our schools and provide updated facilities for our students and the community.” Wayne County In Wayne County, two school districts — Redford Union and Southgate — are seeking bond proposals. Redford Union School District will ask voters for $44.375 million in bonds to be paid for over 30 years. District officials say the measure would not increase taxes and would be used to cover infrastructure work, instructional technology and HVAC updates. If the measure doesn't pass, "Redford Union Schools would have to delay much-needed improvements and enhancements," said the district on its website. "In addition, emergency improvements would have to be paid for with general operating funds that would otherwise go to support educational programs for students." Southgate Community Schools is asking voters for $28 million in bonds over 25 years. District officials said voters would see no net increase in taxes from the .35 mill measure and it would be used to installed air conditioning and HVAC in all school buildings, update athletic facilities and do other improvements. Southgate schools also is asking voters to renew for 10 years an operating millage of 18.1262 mills, which by law is capped at 18 mills. This would prevent a decrease caused by the Headlee Amendment. Wyandotte voters, meanwhile, are voting on a new mayor. Incumbent Robert DeSana is facing Curtis Kile. Macomb County Mount Clemens Community School District is seeking a $91.82 million bond over 20 years to preserve a century-old historic building that it calls the "gateway to community." It would also pay building repairs across the district; improve athletic facilities; create separate entrances for the high school and middle schools; and create security "vestibules" at building entrances. District officials say if the measure is approved, its debt millage would decrease from 11.8 mills to 10.8 mills. "This bond reflects a careful balance of investing in critical improvements without placing an unnecessary financial burden on our community," said the district on its website. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Five school districts seek bond proposals in Tuesday election, one city aims to limit council size

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Montana Legislature sets K-12 school district bonding limits with SB 558 SB 558 restricts K-12 school districts' maximum indebtedness for bond issuance.

Montana's SB 558 could revolutionize funding for K-12 schools by allowing districts to increase their debt limits, but could this lead to higher property taxes?

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Cedar Rapids school bond aims to enhance student experience and community engagement School bond will improve education quality and prepare students as future community leaders.

Cedar Rapids is on the brink of transforming its educational landscape, ensuring every student thrives while strengthening community ties through vital school bonds.

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