FHPS Bond Proposal

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Voters in the Forest Hills Public Schools District will consider two FHPS-specific items on the November 7, 2023 ballot: a bond proposal and an operating millage proposal.

The 2023 Bond

What’s a Bond Proposal and why does FHPS need one?

A bond proposal is how a public school district asks its community for authorization to borrow money to pay for capital improvements. Voter-approved bond funds may be spent on projects described in the proposal. Funds raised through the sale of bonds cannot be used on operational expenses such as employee salaries and benefits, school supplies, and textbooks. Bond funds must be kept separate from operating funds and must be audited by an independent auditing firm.

Key Components of the Bond Proposal

The district has consistently studied the current and projected needs of school buildings and educational programs to determine a facility plan. Using this information, supplemented with staff input, district leaders and the board of education are now asking voters to consider a school bond proposal on the Nov. 7, 2023 election ballot.

  • • Continue to create flexible and dynamic learning environments

    • Flexible furniture

    • Integrated technology

    • Provide project-based learning environments to support collaborative learning

    • Add accessible playground equipment

  • • Construct a new aquatic center to replace the aging community pool

    • Expand athletic facilities to increase access and playability

    • Update the Fine Arts Center

    • Update the Community Center

  • • Fund continual improvements to safety and security infrastructure within our district because school safety solutions are evolving

    • Replace aging buses to keep the fleet modern and safe

    • Replace systems at the end of their useful life cycle

    • Upgrade critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems

    • Replace roofing, parking lots, and sidewalks

    • Update technology infrastructure