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PROPOSED
PROJECTS

The Safety + Success Bond Proposal would generate $125 million for district-wide safety improvements, career and STEM foucsed learning spaces, a new Valleywood Middle School, accessible playgrounds, expanded performing arts, and more.

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BOND GUIDING PRINCIPLES

SAFE + SECURE

FACILITIES

Upgraded district-wide technology & security

EXCELLENCE +

EQUITY

Continuing the legacy of Kentwood Public Schools

REAL-WORLD

LEARNING

Technical skills that matter to our students and our community

LONG-TERM 

SUSTAINABILITY

Responsible planning for the next generation

PROJECTS

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROPOSED

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LEGACY OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

A strong tradition of partnership between Kentwood Public Schools and the community has helped shape thriving schools and a vibrant region. As enrollment grows and needs evolve, that legacy continues through thoughtful, long-term planning for facilities and learning environments. The Safety + Success Bond Proposal is the next step in that shared commitment, supporting today’s students while planning responsibly for tomorrow.

FROM PRE-K TO EK

Over the past three years, our community has supported the expansion of early childhood programming and an elementary redistricting process to address enrollment changes, new housing development, and balance of school populations.

COMMUNITY INPUT

Community engagement has played an important role in long-term planning. Through town halls and stakeholder feedback, key facility themes emerged: the evolving needs of middle school learning environments, more space for real-world learning experiences, continued improvements to playgrounds, expanding opportunities for performing arts, and keeping our ice arena up and running. Paired with our Guiding Principles, the Safety + Success bond proposal was born.

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THE PROJECTS

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DISTRICT-WIDE SAFETY + LEARNING

  • Safety and security upgrades throughout buildings

  • Technology enhancements, upgrades and devices

  • Modernizing furniture based on replacement cycles

  • New Bus Purchases

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NEW CTE/STEM CENTER

  • Addition and renovation at the Freshman Campus to expand Career-Readiness Programs

  • Opportunities for community collaboration and flexible use

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NEW VALLEYWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • New school with space for 750 students

  • Located at same site as current building

  • Featuring modern learning environments, abundant natural light, and a safe, accessible, and efficient building layout

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 RESTORED 
   ICE ARENA   

  • New roof coating

  • New mechanical room and equipment for code compliance

  • Complete electrical system upgrade

  • Replace rink refrigeration system 

  • Replace aging exterior doors

  • Enhance security by adding cameras and card-reader access

 2 PERFORMING ARTS

PROJECTS

  • Performing Arts Improvements at EKHS:

    • New sound / lighting / audio / video systems​

    • Renovate Performing Arts Classrooms

    • Improved Instrument Storage

  • New Performing Arts Center at the Freshman Campus:

    • Capacity for 600 seats​

    • Districtwide use 

 6 NEW ACCESSIBLE

PLAYGROUNDS

  • Continuation of new playgrounds to ensure every elementary playground is safe, accessible, and inclusive.

  • Proposed Playgrounds: 

    • Bowen Elementary​

    • Brookwood Elementary

    • Discovery Elementary

    • Endeavor Elementary

    • Explorer Elementary

    • Meadowlawn Elementary

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