KALAMAZOO, Mich. (Great Lakes News) – Kalamazoo Public Schools is asking residents to approve a record breaking bond of more than $197 million on May 3.
The bond would fund construction of the El Sol Elementary school, a dual language school.
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Other improvements include improvements to safety and security like adding double-door entrances in schools, upgraded camera systems and replacement of aging school busses.
It would also fund improvements in air quality, air conditioning, replacement of older infrastructure like roofs and playground equipment and fund more technology for the district.
The bond would not increase the overall tax rate for property owners as older debts are being paid off.
A full breakdown of the bond can be found here.
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