The FCSD Board of Education has unanimously voted to place a tax-neutral bond proposal on the November 3 ballot.
At its August 11 meeting, the Freeland Community School District Board of Education voted unanimously, 7-0, to place a $21.2 million bond proposal on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The proposed bond would address the District's highest-priority projects. Those projects focus on safety and security, site and infrastructure improvements, student learning, and replacing building systems that have reached the end of their useful life.
Among the key projects are:
Redesigning the pick-up and drop-off area at Freeland Middle/High School
Replacing roofs at the Freeland Learning Center and Freeland Elementary School
Replacing and upgrading fire alarm systems in all District buildings
Replacing boilers, air handling units, exhaust fans, and rooftop units
Replacing and upgrading lighting in the Performing Arts Center
The District will host three open community forums to provide residents with an opportunity to learn more about the proposal, review the planned projects, understand the tax-neutral financing structure, and ask questions. All forums will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Freeland Elementary School Library/STEM room, and community members are encouraged to attend any of the three sessions:
Thursday, August 13
Tuesday, August 25
Thursday, September 17
What we are proposing:
Roof replacement at the Learning Center and Elementary School
Replace boilers, air handling units, exhaust fans, and rooftop units
Upgrade heating and ventilation controls
Fix exterior masonry
Water heater and water system upgrades
Utility tunnel safety improvements
Main electrical panelboard replacement
Electrical system modernization and safety improvements
Relocate parking lot electrical panel at the Elementary School
Parking lot improvements and expansion
Selected sidewalk replacement
Stormwater drainage improvements
Remove unused chimney (Learning Center)
Outdoor restroom renovations for public (soccer field)
Asbestos material abatement
Under slab sanitary piping replacement and reconfigure pumps and boiler piping
Replace and upgrade lighting in the Performing Arts Center lighting
Redesign the middle/high school media center into a more student-centered learning space
Ceiling, flooring, and lighting replacement (corridors)
Student restroom renovations at the Elementary School
Locker room renovations for both boys & girls in the high school gym
Redesign pick-up and drop-off at middle/high school for student & parent safety
Replace and upgrade fire alarm systems in all buildings
Upgrade building security measures (phone systems and security window film)
Install new public address and clock systems
Playground fence replacement at the Learning Center
Improve student and public accessibility through updated signage (inside buildings) and pathways (soccer field)
Bond Millage Rate Comparison
