Voters in the Battle Creek Public Schools district will be asked to consider approving a $27.5 million bond initiative Tuesday.
The funding would address the district’s long-term facilities needs, ensuring that both current and future Bearcat students have safe, modern and inspiring learning environments, according to the district.
“It is important to note that this bond is not expected to increase the debt millage rates. If approved, the bond would directly support long-awaited improvements that enhance student success, support educators, and strengthen the overall learning experience – making a lasting impact on the BCPS community for years to come,” the district said in a statement.
Battle Creek Public Schools superintendent Kimberly Carter addresses questions on an upcoming bond proposal during a listening session at the BCPS Administration Building on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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Superintendent Kimberly Carter and the district’s leadership team held a listening tour Thursday to connect with the community regarding the proposal.
“At BCPS, we believe every student deserves access to a supportive and empowering learning environment that helps them grow and unlock their full potential, “ Carter said. “We also believe deeply in the power of community, and we need our community now more than ever to show up and make their voices heard. Our vision for success depends on all of us working together. Investing in BCPS is an investment in our students’ futures — and in the future of Battle Creek.”
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 6.
Jose Celorio-Escandon, the communications manager for Battle Creek Public Schools, said the bond would help fund safety and security projects, including high-end security systems for schools, such as new camera systems and secure vestibules for buildings currently without them.
“We are also looking at strengthening building exteriors (the average age of our buildings is 75 years old). Other projects include updated playgrounds for our community and elementary schools,” he said in an email. “These updates would make the playgrounds ADA compliant, involve the replacement of benches and trash receptacles, and include the regrading of playground sites. We are also looking to upgrade CW Stadium; that project includes upgraded security systems, remodeling existing bleachers to be ADA compliant, and an upgrade to the electrical system.”
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