Series II Bond Issuance and Bus Purchase

Posted on 01/23/2025

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As approved by the Board of Education on Monday, January 13, 2025, Howell Public Schools is preparing to issue Series II of the 2023 Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future bond proposal this spring, authorizing up to $200 million in bonds. These funds will support significant construction projects, including the replacement of Northwest and Southwest Elementary Schools, an addition and renovation at Highlander Way Middle School and other district-wide improvements.

The Board also approved the purchase of two new school buses this year using funds from the bond. These buses will replace the oldest models in the fleet, ensuring improved reliability and reduced maintenance costs. The purchase supports the district’s goal of maintaining a 12-year bus replacement cycle.