Why are renovations to Townsend North included in the bond proposal? Townsend North is a building owned by Vassar Public Schools. This building is used for storing district records that must be kept according to record retention laws, additional storage needs, athletic practice spaces, and school district meetings, and a portion is leased to the State of Michigan to operate the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and Head Start. Since Vassar Public Schools does not operate a preschool program, leasing a portion of the building to GSRP and Head Start programs provides valuable preschool services to 32 area children. Revenue generated through the lease for the GSRP program helps offset utilities and other operational expenses. Part of the lease agreement is maintaining the building and playground and providing food service. Most Townsend North families who enroll their children in GSRP and Head Start programs tend to register their children in Vassar Public Schools when they begin kindergarten. This keeps residents of Vassar Public Schools attending our school district, benefiting the school district for years to come through the foundation allowance the school district receives for each student enrolled. Since Towsend North is still a property used by the school district and a portion of the building is rented to State of Michigan agencies, Vassar Public Schools must keep the building in good working order. The bond proposal will address the aging roof, replacing HVAC systems, adding an emergency generator, upgrading the playground (the brick walkway will remain with this update), replacing the service drive, and adding storage units for instructional material.
almost 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
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Where can I get information about voting (such as how to register, where to vote, and absentee voting)? Go to the Michigan Voter Information website (www.michigan.gov/vote) or call your local clerk’s office.
almost 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
Where and How to Vote
Who can vote in this election? Residents of Vassar Public Schools who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day and are registered to vote can vote in this election.
almost 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
Who can Vote?
Hey Vulcans! Next week is our Winter Intersession- so there will be no school for students or staff. Parents if you signed your student up to attend intersession make sure your students are on time. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school office. Reminder Tech Center students are required to attend tech center, please be sure you are on time to catch the bus.
almost 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
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We invite our Vulcan community to join us tomorrow from 5-6:30 in the 6-12 Auditorium for a town hall meeting about the upcoming bond proposals.
almost 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
Community Townhall meeting
What will happen if voters don't approve the non-homestead renewal and restoration millage? All Michigan school districts must ask voters to approve a non-homestead property tax. If school districts don't follow this procedure established by the Michigan Legislature, they will not receive their full foundation allowance.
almost 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
What happens if voters dont approve?
How much revenue will the non-homestead replacement millage generate? The non-homestead millage is projected to generate approximately $1,046,417.36 per year. This revenue makes up 5% of the school district’s operating budget.
almost 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
How Much Revenue will this generate
How will the non-homestead renewal and restoration millage impact farmland? The impact on farmland depends on whether the farmland is part of a residence (primary homestead) or on a non-homestead farming property, the percentage of the land that is farmed, etc.
almost 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
How will this impact Farmland?
Join us for a Town Hall meeting in the 6-12 auditorium on Tuesday, February 13, from 5-6:30 to learn more about the upcoming bond proposal. This is an excellent opportunity to get your questions answered. If you cannot attend and have questions, don't worry; email us at eraymond@vassar.k12.mi.us or call 989-823-8535 option 1.
almost 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
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What is a non-homestead renewal and restoration millage? A non-homestead renewal and restoration millage supports the school district’s general operating budget. The operating budget covers everything necessary to provide educational programs and services in Vassar Public Schools. The non-homestead replacement millage is not levied on primary residences (the home in which a homeowner lives); it only applies to businesses, second homes, vacant land, and rental property. All school districts in Michigan must levy 18 mills on non-homestead property to receive their full foundation allowance. In all Michigan school districts, the 18 mill non-homestead levy is subject to rollbacks per the Headlee Amendment to the Michigan Constitution. While school districts cannot levy more than 18 mills on non-homestead property, Vassar Public Schools is requesting approval of an additional .5 mill non-homestead levy to protect against future rollbacks when they occur.
almost 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
What is a non-homestead renewal and restoration millage?
The second proposal on the February 27 ballot is a 10-year, non-homestead renewal and restoration millage proposal. This millage does not impact the taxes on primary residences (the home in which a homeowner lives).
almost 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
What is on the ballot?
Improving the facility infrastructure • Upgrading and constructing restrooms Improving facility sites/exterior improvements • Updating the parking lot to improve drainage
almost 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
maintenance Facility Improvements
Join us for a Town Hall meeting in the 6-12 auditorium on Tuesday, February 13, from 5-6:30 to learn more about the upcoming bond proposal. This is an excellent opportunity to get your questions answered. If you cannot attend and have questions, don't worry; email us at eraymond@vassar.k12.mi.us or call 989-823-8535 option 1.
almost 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
cartoon man with a megaphone that says join us at our town hall meeting.
Good Afternoon Vulcans! This is a reminder that tomorrow, Monday, January 29, will be a half day for all students. Students at the 6-12 building will be taking exams in first, second, and third hours. There will be no tech center.
about 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
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Wednesday, Januaray 31, is the last day to get in winter intersession forms! Be sure to get your forms in to your school office so your child is not missing out on the fun.
about 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
Good Evening Vulcans! There is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, January 26 due to it being a teacher work day. Enjoy your long weekend we will see you when school resumes on Monday!
about 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
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Upgrading technology • Installing Wi-Fi for the bus parking lot Purchasing furniture and equipment • Purchasing two buses
about 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
Improvements at the Bus Garage
Hello Vulcans. Thursday, January 25, will be a half day for all students. Sixth through twelfth-grade students will take exams in fifth, sixth, and seventh hours on Thursday. There is no tech center on Thursday. On Friday, January 26, there will be no school for all students. Monday, January 29, will now be a half day for all students. Sixth through twelfth-grade students will take exams in first, second, and third hours on Monday, and there will be no tech center that day. Stay warm, Vulcans!
about 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
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Hello Vulcans! Tomorrow Thursday, January 25, will be half days for all students. Students will have an early dismissal and there will be no Tech Center.
about 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
Green Chalk Board that says Half day tomorrow
Improving the facility infrastructure • Adding stair handrails in the auditorium to address safety issues • Adding storage closets to support the drama program • Adding a vape detection system in restrooms Updating mechanical and electrical systems • Improving ventilation in the locker rooms • Replacing the boiler to improve heating • Replacing HVAC systems in the weight room, gym, and cafeteria and adding air conditioning • Replacing HVAC controls to integrate the variable refrigerant flow (VRF) to create individual cooling and heating zones • Adding a generator to support food coolers and freezers during power outages Improving facility sites/exterior improvements • Replacing the baseball/softball scoreboards with an energy-efficient LED system • Updating the softball/baseball bleachers to replace the wood bleachers that are deteriorating • Replacing lighting at the football stadium to provide better illumination • Replacing an electronic sign at the front of the building for school announcements • Replacing football scoreboard with an energy-efficient LED system Purchasing furniture and equipment • Installing a multi-use display to improve viewing at school events • Adding storage units for educational/classroom instructional materials • Replacing broken weight room equipment that is used by gym classes and sports teams • Replacing wrestling mats with roll-up mats for easier storage Upgrading technology • Installing innovative touch screens to support the educational and athletic program • Updating Wi-Fi/technology at athletic fields • Installing a portable, remote network cameras to support live streaming at events
about 2 years ago, Stacy Esterline
Improvements to Vassar 6-12 Building