- Bond Overview
- Troy Bond Brochure
- student voices
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- HIGH SCHOOL PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
- MIDDLE SCHOOL PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
- 2022 Bond News Supplement
- COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
- Facilities Review Committee Recommendation
- Bond Application
Bond Overview
Troy SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND PROPOSAL
On November 8, 2022, voters in the Troy School District will be asked to consider a bond proposal to address aging infrastructure district-wide and provide modern learning environments for all students, with the goal of increasing opportunities and enhancing performance.
The total amount of this bond proposal is $555 million. If approved, the bonds will be issued in three series over multiple years and will result in an estimated 2 mill increase over the current bond millage rate to fund this transformational bond proposal. It will cost the average homeowner less than $1 per day.
How Learning Space Upgrades Would Better Prepare Students
Troy Bond Brochure
student voices
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What school proposal is on the November 8, 2022 ballot? ?
A: On November 8, 2022, voters in the Troy School District will be asked to consider a bond proposal to address infrastructure upgrades district-wide and provide modern learning environments for all students, with the goal of increasing opportunities and enhancing performance.
The total amount of this bond proposal is $555 million. If approved, the bonds will be issued in three series over multiple years and will result in an estimated 2 mill increase over the current bond millage rate to fund this transformational bond proposal. It will cost the average homeowner less than $1 per day.
Q: I am on a limited income or am a senior citizen. Do I have to pay the full amount of the bond increase?
A: Not necessarily. Households that pay homestead property taxes greater than 3.2% of their annual income may be eligible for Michigan’s Homestead Property Tax Credit. Eligible households may deduct up to 60%--up to 100% for senior citizens--of the millage increase. The eligibility for the credit begins to decrease after household income exceeds $51,001 and ends completely after the household income exceeds $60,001. You can see what the potential reductions could be by using the following tax estimate calculator:
Q: Why does the Troy Board of Education support putting this bond proposal on the ballot?
A: The Board of Education appreciates and respects the enormous work of the residents on the Facilities Review Committee. The FRC’s careful consideration of the needs of students today and into the future resulted in a comprehensive recommendation that the Board believes will serve the District and residents of Troy well. The Board recognizes that our current buildings need significant upgrades to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow and ensure that Troy continues to be a destination city for families looking for an excellent education for their children.
Q: What are the highlights for Bond 2022?
A: The bond proposal falls into four categories:
Future-Ready Learning Environments
Create innovative and engaging educational spaces that foster collaboration and critical thinking, preparing students for college and careers of the future. These spaces will uphold the tradition of academic excellence and community engagement that drives families to Troy.
Infrastructure & Sustainability
Ensure critical improvements to address aging and outdated schools and facilities, with a focus on increased operational efficiency and healthy, productive environments for students, staff, and community.
Program Enhancement
Develop and upgrade spaces for community and student programming, with an emphasis on STEM-based learning, robotics, athletics, recreation, fine and performing arts. Continue to build on partnerships with business and industry to offer opportunities for career and in-demand skills.
Safety & Technology
Enhance security measures at all levels, including fencing, secure doors, upgraded camera systems and other safety infrastructure. Upgrade network/phone/ technology infrastructure to ensure that students and staff are connected to advanced resources needed for research, innovation and cutting-edge tools that enrich learning and achievement.
Q: Will our buildings and facilities be further enhanced for ADA accessibility with this program?
A: Accessibility will be enhanced across every aspect of this program, starting with upgrading all bathrooms with ADA accessible features, integrating accessible playground equipment at our elementary playgrounds, and upgrading our special education spaces at all building levels with appropriate amenities and functionality.
Q: What infrastructure upgrades will occur across our school buildings?
A: The following matrix depicts the infrastructure improvements planned at each of our school facilities. These upgrades were identified in the Facilities Condition Assessment report and cover identified upgrades over the next decade (10 years).
Q: Why do we need a new Smith Middle School?
A: A comprehensive analysis was conducted of the existing Smith Middle School that included current conditions and program assessment based on equity with the other District middle schools. Through this analysis, major deficiencies were noted:
● Major infrastructure upgrades are required to bring the school up to an efficient operating standard
● Inadequate size of many spaces including science, general classrooms, gymnasium, art, music, dining, etc. that would need major re-configuration to be equitable with District standards
● Difficulty in reorganizing the existing school into smaller learning communities with collaborative opportunities for students
Concepts were produced to assess whether remodeling/additions to the school would be a viable option. Due to the intensity and complexity associated with re-imagining the school, project cost estimates approached over $50 million. The FRC concluded that investing that amount of money into an outdated building that would likely continue to need major repairs did not make financial sense and strongly recommended that a new school be constructed on the same site. Further, after completion of a new school, the existing Smith would be a valuable resource as surge space for various school communities while their schools are remodeled, thus allowing a more cost effective timeline.
Q: How will sustainability be addressed in the new and renovated schools?
A: Sustainability and resilience will be important components in the planning and design of all the proposed bond program projects. The District has prioritized the goal of sustainability, accessibility and safety by weaving those concepts into all future bond projects. The goal is to create what is best for our students in creating world class learning environments that we can all be proud of and that also reflect our values as a community.
The District has formed a sustainability committee with interested students, staff and community members to ensure that sustainable design concepts are explored and considered at all levels.
Q: What is the estimated cost breakdown for the bond projects?
A: Approximate costs associated with the projects identified in the Bond Proposal are allocated in the following manner:
Estimate of Construction Value |
|
Elementary Upgrades | $137,643,077 |
Middle School Upgrades | $142,739,404 |
High School Upgrades | $231,662,010 |
Other District Facilities | $9,125,000 |
Buses | $12,000,000 |
Instructional Tech Equipment | $21,380,509 |
Total Estimated Cost | $555,000,000 |
Q: Why do you need a bond? The District built the new preschool without a bond.
A: The District Preschool is completely self-sustaining, thanks to the fiscal stewardship of the Board of Education. The District was able to build the Troy Preschool with a unique opportunity to sell land in order to finance construction. Students at the preschool pay tuition, which pays the mortgage and costs associated with running that building.
There is no additional buildable land to sell and this model is not feasible to finance repair and upgrade for all 24 buildings in the District.
Q: Please explain what bond program money can cover and what it cannot.
A: By State law, bond proceeds cannot be used for the following items:
● Salaries and wages
● General operating expenses, maintenance and repairs
● Classroom supplies and textbooks
But, bond proceeds can be used for the following items:
● Construction and remodeling of facilities
● Purchase of instructional technology equipment
● Equipment and furniture
Site improvements
Q: Where can I learn more and ask questions about this bond proposal?
A: Community meetings will be held in multiple schools and local businesses throughout the months of September and October with opportunities for residents to ask questions, give input and meet with school and district officials. A calendar will be published on the Bond 2022 page.
Q: What if I can't attend a meeting but I still have a question?
A: For questions related to Bond 2022, please email bond2022@troy.k12.mi.us. In addition, the District will have information on the website and will host various in person information meetings to share details about the program.
Q: What are the key dates leading up to November 8, 2022 Election Day?
● September 21, 2022 – Absent voter ballots must be available for issuance to voters.
● October 24, 2022 – Last day to register by mail with the local clerk for the November 8, 2022 election. After that you can register in-person through Election Day at the City Clerk’s Office
● Saturday, November 5, 2022 8am - 4pm – City Clerk’s office hours – open for Absentee Voting and/or Registering.
● November 8, 2022 up to 8pm – Election Day registrants may obtain and vote an absent voter ballot in person in the City Clerk’s office or vote in person in the proper precinct.
Q: Where do I vote?
A: Your voting precinct is printed on your voter registration card provided by the Secretary of State. If you are unsure of your precinct’s location, please go to this LINK.
Changes have occurred over the past couple of years, so please double check your precinct location. You can also reference the following precinct map.
Past and new polling locations, including addresses, are included on the following chart. Please review this list carefully to assure you are showing up at the correct location on Election Day.
Q: How much will this cost the average homeowner?
A: The bond proposal equates to an estimated 2 mill increase to the current bond millage rate of 4.1 mills. The cost to the average homeowner in Troy is less than $1 per day. Over the life of the bonds as millage rates decrease, the average annual millage rate to retire these bonds is estimated at 3.94 mills.
Q: What are some of the specific projects in the bond proposal? ?
A: This bond proposal touches every school with infrastructure upgrades throughout all District buildings.
● Provides a new Smith Middle School and a major new academic addition at Athens High School to bring appropriate and inspiring spaces to students and staff.
● Addresses flow and overcrowded hallways at Troy High, as well as provides additional STEM, music and collaboration space.
● Upgrades Arts and Athletics spaces and Playgrounds to provide our students and community members with safe, accessible, and available opportunities to participate in these activities.
● Provides upgrades to existing spaces with the goal of bringing District facilities up to the standards of surrounding districts, giving students the same access to modern learning environments that foster critical thinking, creativity and other skills necessary to post-secondary success.
Individual school building lists have been created outlining the specific program and infrastructure upgrades unique to each particular school. These lists are included at the end of this document.
Q: Are these upgrades “wants” or “needs”?
A: The Facilities Review Committee, along with the building assessments, identified the proposed improvements as necessary for the education of students today and into the future. Here is a small sample of the issues present in District schools that this bond proposal would solve include:
Increased space for instrumental music classes: Currently, there are too many students participating in concert band at Troy High for the existing band rooms to hold at one time. Students cannot learn/rehearse together. Similar overcrowding issues exist at the middle schools. Dedicated instrumental music space does not exist at our elementary schools. Students play and learn in the hallways, due to lack of available room.
Updating classrooms to prepare students for the skills of a 21st century workplace: Careers and post-secondary learning requires collaboration, hands-on problem solving, innovation and STEM-based skills. Most classrooms in the District do not allow for this type of learning. They are inflexible, with heavy furniture that cannot be moved to bring small groups of students together to solve problems, work in teams and collaborate with others in the room and across the globe. They do not foster the creativity and active innovation that employers require. This bond program would upgrade every classroom to allow the type of instruction that students require to prepare them for today’s world, as well as ensure dedicated space for robotics, STEM-based learning and sharing of ideas and resources. The flexibility designed within would also be able to adapt to meet the changes in learning and needs into the future.
Improvements to roofs, flooring, doors, etc.: With the average age of District schools at 48 years, infrastructure upgrades are required over the next ten years to keep our buildings safe and in good working condition. Though the District has invested in upkeep, the condition of the buildings is showing the natural decline expected with age. Roofs are leaking, sidewalks are crumbling, tile floors are cracking and bathrooms are unable to keep up with the needs of visitors and students. Door replacement, for both security and function, is necessary for the safety of all.
Accessibility of bathrooms, playgrounds, etc.: Currently, some bathrooms in District schools are not accessible to students with physical disabilities. Similar obstacles exist for the use of elementary playgrounds and recreational space. This bond program would ensure that every restroom and playground is ADA compliant and that there are no barriers to accessibility for students, staff and visitors.
Q: Is the problem of aging facilities unique to Troy?
A: No. Birmingham, Royal Oak, Novi, Northville and Bloomfield Hills have all recently passed bonds to modernize their facilities. Historically, these modernized facilities are less expensive to operate than their predecessors. Moreover, In today’s competitive environment, districts seek every advantage to recruit and retain students.
Q: Why is the construction value so high?
A: Building costs have risen 35.6% since the beginning of the pandemic, According to the Producer Price Index released by Bureau of Labor statistics (July 14, 2022). Industry experts do not expect these prices to decrease and many speculate that inflation will continue. Much of the increase in construction costs stems from Not only have materials been escalating at record levels, but labor shortages in the skilled trades, construction materials, and fuel prices. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ppi.nr0.htm
Q: Why not wait for construction prices to decrease?
A: Troy is a large school district with 24 buildings, most of them built in the 1970s. The average age of our schools is 48 years old, and the costs associated with aging buildings continues to rise. Troy has immense construction needs. The proposed bond would touch every building and site in the district. Whether construction prices continue to increase, or decrease, does not change the district’s basic need to educate students in modern facilities now.
Q: Can I deduct these property taxes on my income tax return?
A: Property taxes may be deductible as itemized deductions on your federal income tax return if you itemize. You may also be eligible for the Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit on your Michigan Income Tax Return. Please consult with your tax preparer.
Q: Can money from the bond program be used to pay for salaries and benefits?
A: No, that is against State law. Bond dollars cannot be used for operational expenses such as employee salaries, upgrades, facility maintenance, repairs or energy costs. Bond program funds must be accounted for separately from general operating funds. Bond funds are also subject to audit.
Q: When was the last time the Troy School District put a bond proposal on the ballot with a tax increase?
A: Every bond proposal for the last 33 years has come with zero increase to the existing bond millage rate. In fact, the last bond proposal with a tax increase was a $33.5 million dollar bond in 1989, to build the “new” Troy High School. The District has been a fiscally conservative steward of taxpayer dollars.
Q: If I cannot make it to the polls on November 8, 2022 what are my options for absentee voting?
A: The deadline to request an absentee ballot via First Class Mail is October 24, 2022. Voters may also obtain an absent voter ballot in person up to 8pm on Tuesday, November 8th. The deadline to return a completed absentee ballot is Tuesday, November 8, at 8 p.m.
If you want to receive an absentee ballot application they are available:
● On-line at:
APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT
● Or apply to be added to the Permanent AV List HERE
Note: Once election ballots are available in the clerk’s office, you can walk into your clerk’s office, receive an absentee application, fill it out, and immediately be given your ballot to cast your vote. Please check with your clerk’s office hours and if drop boxes are available.
Q: How will the bond proposal appear on the ballot?
A:
TROY SCHOOL DISTRICT
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
STATE OF MICHIGAN
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROPOSITION
Shall the Troy School District, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Five Hundred Fifty-Five Million Dollars ($555,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds, in one or more series, for the purpose of paying for the cost of the following projects:
● Remodeling, equipping, re-equipping, furnishing, re-furnishing school buildings, athletic fields, playgrounds and other facilities to create a modern learning environment for students and for health, safety, security and other purposes;
● Erecting, completing, equipping and furnishing a replacement middle school and classroom additions and other additions to existing school buildings and other facilities;
● Acquiring and installing instructional technology infrastructure and equipment in school buildings and other facilities; and
● Acquiring sites, preparing, developing and improving sites at school buildings and other facilities and the purchase of school buses?
YES
NO
The annual debt millage required to retire all bonds of the School District currently outstanding and proposed pursuant to this ballot is expected to be at or below 6.10 mills which is a 2 mill increase from the 4.10 mills of annual debt millage levied in 2022. The maximum number of years any series of bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of refunding, is not more than thirty (30) years; the estimated millage that will be levied to pay the proposed bonds in the first year is 3.35 mills (which is equal to $3.35 per $1,000 of taxable value); and the estimated simple average annual millage that will be required to retire each series of bonds is 3.94 mills annually ($3.94 per $1,000 of taxable value).
If approved by the voters, the bonds will be guaranteed by the State under the School Bond Qualification and Loan Program (the “Program”). The School District currently has $116,165,000 of qualified bonds outstanding and $0 of qualified loans outstanding under the Program. The School District does not expect to borrow from the Program to pay debt service on these bonds. The estimated computed millage rate required to be levied to pay the proposed bonds may change in the future based on changes in certain circumstances.
(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administrator or employee salaries, repair or maintenance costs or other operating expenses.)
Q: How was this plan developed?
A: This was a community-based plan, developed by residents of Troy who recognized a need to upgrade aging and outdated schools.
● TMP Architecture and Barton Malow Construction conducted assessments of all District buildings to identify building infrastructure and program deficiencies.
● The District formed a Facilities Review Committee (FRC), composed of 63 participants, including students, teachers, principals, administrators, community members, and business owners. The FRC was charged with developing a plan for upgrading educational facilities to support flexible, student-centered learning communities that meet the mission and vision of the District. The FRC‘s efforts were focused on creating a vision supporting forward-thinking, educational best practices that would benefit students and the community for many years to come.
● The FRC held seven meetings across the city to examine the future needs of the community to provide the high-quality education Troy has come to expect. After more than nine months of research, meetings, listening sessions, and site visits the FRC unanimously produced a plan outlining the most cost-effective, highest return-on-investment option for upgrading district facilities to meet this vision. The FRC dedicated more than 700 hours in developing the plan from October 2021 to May 2022.
● The Troy School Board hired a market research firm, EPIC-MRA, to determine if Troy residents would support the FRC recommendation to pursue a future bond program.
● The professional survey indicated more than 66% of Troy residents support the direction and the bond proposal presented by the FRC.
● Just as important, the professional research results showed overwhelming support for the quality of education our students are receiving in Troy, with over 80% giving the Troy School District an above average grade.
● On May 3, 2022, the FRC presented its findings and recommendation to the Board of Education, who unanimously supported moving forward with a November 8, 2022 bond election in the amount of $555,000,000 which represents an estimated 2 mill increase to the current bond millage rate.
Q: How will all PreK-12 classrooms be transformed??
A: The classrooms will be updated to better prepare students for careers and the workplaces they will soo
● New furniture and instructional technology will provide flexible and adaptable classrooms to meet current teaching/learning practices and afford highly collaborative spaces.
● Infrastructure upgrades will improve electrical, mechanical, and architectural elements where necessary to preserve our school facilities and to provide operational and cost efficiencies across the District. Every classroom will be impacted.
Q: How will safety and security be addressed in this bond program?
A: Safety and security will be at the forefront of all plans to remodel and upgrade our buildings. The protection of our students, staff and visitors is of paramount importance. In the 2013 bond program, secure entry vestibules and access control systems were installed and these measures, as well as operational initiatives, have provided enhanced security across all buildings. In recent security assessments of our schools, our crisis committee, working in conjunction with the Troy Police & Fire Departments, identified various additional upgrades to our security technology (cameras, card access, etc.), lockdown devices, fencing, and other items that will continue to enhance and extend safety and security measures on our sites and in all buildings.
Q: What is the plan to keep facility improvement disruptions to a minimum?
A: Work at our school buildings would be scheduled in a way that would limit interference with day-to-day operations or community safety. Most construction work would be completed during the summer months. When ongoing work occurs during school days, there would be a clear separation between construction and school operations. Safety is a paramount concern and would be a key factor in determining the construction sequencing. The construction of the new Smith Middle School and the new academic wings of Athens High School will not interfere with existing school buildings and Smith Middle School will serve as ‘surge’ space to allow vacating schools that require more complex and comprehensive remodeling. This will assure the highest level of safety for our students as well as a more efficient sequencing of the work.
Q: The PTO at my child’s school just invested in new furniture for a large group instruction room or other space. Will this be incorporated into the plans?
A: Yes, recent investments will be incorporated into the plans. The District is grateful for the support of parent groups and their investment in our schools, but we cannot expect parent organizations to be able to fundraise to equip every classroom with flexible furniture and instructional tools. All recent updates will be incorporated into the plans at each school, which may mean additional resources are available for use in other areas within the school.
Q: How would Bond 2022 impact our learning environments for teachers and students?
A: The modernized spaces will support the goal of improving achievement for our students by enabling our staff and students to collaborate, engage in hands-on learning, seamlessly utilize technology and be flexible in how instruction is delivered.
Most District schools were constructed in the 1970s or earlier, when learning and research took place in a much different way. Schools were built with little emphasis on open space, natural light, or providing flexible spaces for students and teachers. Today’s learners need space to work together, innovate and problem solve–skills that are required in their future workplaces. These environmental changes that are commonplace in most businesses, will allow teachers to better engage students and prepare them for meeting the expectations and demands of careers and colleges/universities.
Q: What is a collaborative learning space and why is it important in schools today?
A: Collaborative and active learning space within a school allows students to learn effectively in groups, encouraging each other to ask questions, explain and justify their opinions, articulate their reasoning, and elaborate and reflect upon their knowledge. The teacher acts as a facilitator, helping students with their research and guiding them through the learning process.
Research has demonstrated the positive benefits of collaborative learning including in both the personal and educational development of the student including:
● students are able to learn more material by engaging with one another and making sure everyone understands
● students retain more information from thoughtful discussion
● students have a more positive attitude about learning and about each other by working together
In order to create an active learning space, we need to provide the resources for information processing, collaboration, assistance, and management of the learning activities. These include technology, flexible furniture that allows for different configurations, appropriate lighting, and finishes.
Q: Why is it important to attract and retain students in the District?
A: Providing a quality education to the community’s children is a core value of the Troy community. Seventy-two percent of local survey respondents agreed with the statement, “Our school system drives property values and attracts world-class families who value an outstanding education for their children.” The Troy School District is also a critical reason so many businesses and industries have chosen Troy as their hub. This bond will ensure that our schools continue to reflect and demonstrate the value our community places on education and the future.
Public schools in Michigan receive operating funds on a per-pupil basis. Attracting and retaining students plays a major role in keeping the District’s operating budget stable. The quality of our programs and facilities plays a role in both of these areas. If approved by the voters, the bond program would upgrade facilities to support updated teaching methods, improve operational efficiencies in our facilities, provide progressive learning environments, and protect and maintain the community’s past investment in our school buildings. Parents have choices regarding where their children will receive an education. It is the intent of the Board of Education and the District to advance its reputation for providing quality programs and facilities in order to attract and retain students.
Q:Will there be an opportunity for community input into the final design?
A: Yes. If the voters approve this bond proposal, school-based and community meetings will be held to allow parents, students and residents to see the proposed updates and give feedback on the needs of the individual school communities.
Q: Why don’t you use Federal Stimulus Money to pay for these improvements?
A: Federal Stimulus (COVID) funding was specifically earmarked for pandemic-related issues, including supplies (PPE, tests, etc.) and programmatic money for learning loss, especially with at-risk students. Though some targeted high-need urban districts received additional funding to upgrade buildings, there is no additional federal stimulus money for items included in the bond proposal for districts like Troy.
Q: What exactly is the Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit?
A: The Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit is a method through which some taxpayers can receive a tax credit for an amount of their property tax that exceeds a certain percentage of their household income. This program establishes categories under which homeowners or renters are eligible for a homestead property tax credit. Please consult with your tax preparer to determine if you are eligible for this important and valuable tax credit.
Q: What about enrollment numbers? Does this bond proposal build spaces that we won't have students to inhabit?
A: The Troy School District enrollment projections, compiled by Plante Moran, are an integral part of the bond proposal. In fact, the Michigan Department of Treasury has to approve a school bond application based on enrollment projections and will not allow a school district to build without evidence that the enrollment will support it.
HIGH SCHOOL PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
● Provides upgrades to existing spaces with the goal of bringing District facilities up to the standards of surrounding districts, giving students the same access to modern learning environments that foster critical thinking, creativity and other skills necessary to post-secondary success.
● Touches every school with infrastructure upgrades throughout all District buildings.
● Provides a major new academic addition at Athens High School to bring updated and appropriate learning spaces to students and staff.
● Addresses flow and overcrowded hallways at Troy High, as well as provides additional STEM, music and collaboration space.
● Upgrades Arts and Athletics spaces to provide our students and community members with safe, accessible, and available opportunities to participate in these activities.
INDIVIDUAL HIGH SCHOOL PROJECTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
● Provides upgrades to existing spaces with the goal of bringing District facilities up to the standards of surrounding districts, giving students the same access to modern learning environments that foster critical thinking, creativity and other skills necessary to post-secondary success.
● Touches every school with infrastructure upgrades throughout all District buildings.
● Provides a new Smith Middle School and a major remodeling of Boulan Park and Larson Middle Schools
● Upgrades to Baker Media Center and collaboration space.
INDIVIDUAL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECTS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
● Provides upgrades to existing spaces with the goal of bringing District facilities up to the standards of surrounding districts, giving students the same access to modern learning environments that foster critical thinking, creativity and other skills necessary to post-secondary success.
● Upgrades playgrounds to provide our students and community members with safe, accessible, and available opportunities to participate in these activities.
● Touches every building with infrastructure upgrades throughout all District buildings.
● Renovates media centers and updates classrooms with flexible furniture that allows for easy collaboration
● Remodels and repurposes additional areas for specials or extra classroom learning space
INDIVIDUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECTS
2022 Bond News Supplement
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
Want to Learn More?
We encourage TSD Families to attend their school's PTO meetings to learn more about the Troy Bond 2022 proposal, but we are also holding a series of Community Conversations, where any TSD resident can come and learn more, ask questions and get answers. These are intended to be small group sessions in an informal setting. At least one online conversation will be added in the near future, so check back for additional dates:
Wed, Sept 21st - 10am-11am Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Rd.
Wed, Sept 28th - 10am-11am Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Rd.
Wed, Oct 5th - 6pm-7pm, Troy Community Center (meet in main lobby) 3179 Livernois Rd.
Wed, Oct 12th - 10am-11am Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Rd.
Wed, Oct 19th - 10am-11am Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Rd.
Thursday, Oct. 20 - 6pm-7pm VIRTUAL: LINK TO JOIN MEETING
Thursday, Oct. 27 - 10-11am Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Rd.
Thursday, Nov. 3 - 6-7pm Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Rd.
If you cannot attend a meeting, you are also welcome to email any questions to Bond2022@troy.k12.mi.us.