Byron Center Schools Special Proposal: May 2nd

What’s the scoop with the Byron Center Public Schools special proposal? Read this article to learn what will be on your May 2nd ballot!

The Byron Center Schools are asking for an extension of their current debt. BCPS Superintendent Daniel Takens makes it very clear that “Voters will see no increase in the current school millage rate of 7-mills. We are asking them to extend the existing debt millage for 14 years to cover the bond.” The BC Connection published a graph that shows the primary reasons for the bond.

Included in the upcoming plans are:

• High school: Building new classrooms and office space; expanding the capacity by 317 students, and adding parking lots.
• West Middle School: Upgrading and adding extracurricular space, adding an access drive off 84th St.
• Replacing outdating equipment and technology in the classrooms and offices.
• Increasing the security of all school facilities.

Be sure to vote on May 2nd in order to be connected with your community!