Bond Fast Fact: Why can’t the district pay for these facilities out of the general fund?
In Michigan, school districts may use non-voted bond proceeds for the construction of a new facility or the improvement of an existing facility. However, the law limits the amount of money that can be spent on a new facility construction or improvements. The estimated cost of the performing arts center and an indoor athletic facility exceeds the amount the district may currently finance through a non-voted bond.
The school district chose to propose a voted bond millage to the community based on Michigan law, as there is currently no other funding option available to the school district that may be used to cover the estimated cost of the proposed project.
For detailed information regarding the bond, please visit our website at https://www.homeoftheshamrocks.org/page.cfm?p=768
Paid for by Berrien Springs Public Schools, One Sylvester Avenue, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103.
In Michigan, school districts may use non-voted bond proceeds for the construction of a new facility or the improvement of an existing facility. However, the law limits the amount of money that can be spent on a new facility construction or improvements. The estimated cost of the performing arts center and an indoor athletic facility exceeds the amount the district may currently finance through a non-voted bond.
The school district chose to propose a voted bond millage to the community based on Michigan law, as there is currently no other funding option available to the school district that may be used to cover the estimated cost of the proposed project.
For detailed information regarding the bond, please visit our website at https://www.homeoftheshamrocks.org/page.cfm?p=768
Paid for by Berrien Springs Public Schools, One Sylvester Avenue, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103.
Monday, October 1, 2018
On November 6th, 2018, the district will be asking
Fast Fact: What is the Scope of the Project?
For more detailed information regarding the bond, please visit our website at https://www.homeoftheshamrocks.org/page.cfm?p=768
Paid for by Berrien Springs Public Schools, One Sylvester Avenue, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103.
the Berrien Springs Community to consider a bond
proposal to cover the cost of a Performing Arts Center (PAC) and an Indoor Athletic Complex (IAC). Over
the next few weeks, we will provide Bond Proposal Fast Facts.
The PAC will provide classroom and instructional space for the Performing Arts and other Technology-
related programs (Band, Choir, Drama, Robotics, Computer Science, and other). In addition, the facility
will provide an auditorium with seating, storage, and stage performing areas.
The IAC will provide an auxiliary gym, fitness center, weight room area, locker rooms, and practice spaces
for wrestling and cheer.
For more detailed information regarding the bond, please visit our website at https://www.homeoftheshamrocks.org/page.cfm?p=768
Bond Fast Fact #2 – Friday, October 5, 2018
Bond Fast Fact #2: Why is a Performing Arts Center (PAC) and Indoor Athletic Complex (IAC) Needed?
BSPS is one of the few Berrien County public school districts without a full-size auditorium/performing arts center with the capacity to provide daily instructional space and performance ability for district fine arts programs or a second gymnasium for middle and high school fitness, physical education, athletic activities, and community recreation programs which currently serves 1,000 students.
The choir program has more than 300 students, and one classroom shared between the high school and middle school for daily instruction. The current high school band room accommodates approximately 50-65 students. The high school band program has over 100 participating student members and an additional 150 middle school student participants.
For athletics, there are 27 high school-sponsored athletic teams. The current programming requires teams to practice early morning before school, late evening, and use other facilities in the area. The wrestling and cheer teams use the cafeteria and other building areas for practices.
Election Date: Nov. 6, 2018. For more detailed information regarding the bond, please visit our website at https://www.homeoftheshamrocks.org/page.cfm?p=768
Paid for by Berrien Springs Public Schools, One Sylvester Avenue, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103.
Bond Fast Fact #2: Why is a Performing Arts Center (PAC) and Indoor Athletic Complex (IAC) Needed?
BSPS is one of the few Berrien County public school districts without a full-size auditorium/performing arts center with the capacity to provide daily instructional space and performance ability for district fine arts programs or a second gymnasium for middle and high school fitness, physical education, athletic activities, and community recreation programs which currently serves 1,000 students.
The choir program has more than 300 students, and one classroom shared between the high school and middle school for daily instruction. The current high school band room accommodates approximately 50-65 students. The high school band program has over 100 participating student members and an additional 150 middle school student participants.
For athletics, there are 27 high school-sponsored athletic teams. The current programming requires teams to practice early morning before school, late evening, and use other facilities in the area. The wrestling and cheer teams use the cafeteria and other building areas for practices.
Election Date: Nov. 6, 2018. For more detailed information regarding the bond, please visit our website at https://www.homeoftheshamrocks.org/page.cfm?p=768
Paid for by Berrien Springs Public Schools, One Sylvester Avenue, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103.
Bond Proposal Information - Fast Fact #3
How much has BSPS invested in facility improvements over the past ten years? What are the major facility improvements made by BSPS?
Since 2009-10, Berrien Springs Public Schools has invested $15.9 million from the General Operating Fund for facility enhancements and improvements. This was only possible through innovative programming that creates financial flexibility for the school district.
Some of the major facility improvements made in the past 10 years by Berrien Springs Public Schools without asking community residents for additional tax dollars include:
· Safety and Security at All Buildings
· Classroom and Lab Renovations Districtwide
· New learning spaces for Science and Project Lead the Way
· Building Improvements which included roof replacements, air conditioning, and other projects.
· Tennis Court Complex
· Additional Building Space - Virtual Academy and STEM Central
For more information regarding the bond, please visit our website at https://www.homeoftheshamrocks.org/page.cfm?p=768
Election Date: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.
How much has BSPS invested in facility improvements over the past ten years? What are the major facility improvements made by BSPS?
Since 2009-10, Berrien Springs Public Schools has invested $15.9 million from the General Operating Fund for facility enhancements and improvements. This was only possible through innovative programming that creates financial flexibility for the school district.
Some of the major facility improvements made in the past 10 years by Berrien Springs Public Schools without asking community residents for additional tax dollars include:
· Safety and Security at All Buildings
· Classroom and Lab Renovations Districtwide
· New learning spaces for Science and Project Lead the Way
· Building Improvements which included roof replacements, air conditioning, and other projects.
· Tennis Court Complex
· Additional Building Space - Virtual Academy and STEM Central
For more information regarding the bond, please visit our website at https://www.homeoftheshamrocks.org/page.cfm?p=768
Election Date: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.
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