Midland, Michigan - The Midland Business Alliance Board of Directors approved support of the Coleman Community Schools bond issue and County-Wide School Enhancement Millage Renewal, which will be presented to area voters on May 2.

 

Coleman Community School district is proposing a bond issue for the purpose of updating the existing buildings to support safety and instructional upgrades. The proposed 5 year bond proposal of 2.5 mils will raise an estimated $15.36 million. The bond proposal will increase the safety and instructional excellence of our Jr./Sr. High School students by recapturing, reconfiguring and renovating the current facilities to expand educational offerings in a 21st century facility.

 

The County-Wide School Enhancement Millage Renewal, which would be in effect for five years, would generate almost $5.5 annually for the public school districts of Midland County, representing an increase in funding of $453 per pupil beyond the state foundation. One of the main reasons for the MBA's support of the issue is the organization's belief that adequate funding and other critical tools are needed to assure the next generation of workers is properly prepared for the workforce.

 

"A robust K—12 education community is essential to a healthy business community. These proposals represent sound investments in our students and the facilities necessary to fully support their continued success." said Mary Draves, Chair of the Midland Business Alliance Board. "The Midland Business Alliance encourages our members and the entire community to vote yes on the Coleman Community Schools bond proposal and Midland County ESA's County-Wide School Enhancement millage renewal." 

 

The Midland Business Alliance encourages everyone to exercise their right to vote in the May 2nd election.