{"id":69478,"date":"2023-07-31T09:33:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T13:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/?page_id=69478"},"modified":"2023-11-09T08:08:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T13:08:18","slug":"2023-bond-proposal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/2023-bond-proposal\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Bond Proposal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"su-row\">\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70963 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FOREST-HILLS-PS_THANK-YOU_v.2-1.jpg\" alt=\"thanks\" width=\"820\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FOREST-HILLS-PS_THANK-YOU_v.2-1.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FOREST-HILLS-PS_THANK-YOU_v.2-1-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FOREST-HILLS-PS_THANK-YOU_v.2-1-326x124.jpg 326w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FOREST-HILLS-PS_THANK-YOU_v.2-1-90x34.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FOREST-HILLS-PS_THANK-YOU_v.2-1-75x29.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FOREST-HILLS-PS_THANK-YOU_v.2-1-150x57.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"content-divider\">Bond Proposal Overview<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JGB7XjAihUU&amp;t=22s\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-70556 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-16-092816-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"screen shot of bond proposal video\" width=\"1140\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-16-092816-scaled.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-16-092816-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-16-092816-1024x616.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-16-092816-326x196.jpg 326w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-16-092816-90x54.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-16-092816-75x45.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-16-092816-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JGB7XjAihUU&amp;t=22s\">Click the image above, or view the movie on the FHPS YouTube Channel.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-70076 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-3348-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Three elementary students building a robot.\" width=\"522\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-3348-1-scaled.jpg 855w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-3348-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-3348-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-3348-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-3348-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-3348-1-184x245.jpg 184w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-3348-1-68x90.jpg 68w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-3348-1-56x75.jpg 56w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-3348-1-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-2-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nVoters in the Forest Hills Public Schools District will consider two items on the November 7, 2023, election ballot: (1) a bond proposal and (2) an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/2023-operating-millage-proposal\/\">operating millage proposal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This page is dedicated to understanding the bond proposal.<\/strong> If the bond proposal is approved, there is expected to be <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>NO TAX RATE INCREASE<\/strong><\/span> from the current rate for FHPS property owners, and it would provide $340 million to fund capital improvements throughout the district.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<h2 class=\"content-divider\">What Every Taxpayer Should Know about the Bond Proposal<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67398 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_2083-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"two students counting currency together\" width=\"591\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_2083-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_2083-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_2083-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_2083-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_2083-326x245.jpeg 326w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_2083-90x68.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_2083-75x56.jpeg 75w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_2083-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_2083-scaled.jpeg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>If approved, there is expected to be\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>NO tax rate increase<\/strong><\/span> from the current rate.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>The amount of the bond proposal is for $340 million.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>If approved, the bond proposal would fund capital improvements through 2031.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Vote by November 7, 2023.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"content-divider\">Key Components of the Bond Proposal<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-70119 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/leaves-from-bond-fact-sheet-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Three pictures in the shape of a leaf. The first is students playing with robots. The second is an adult in the poos with a child. The third is students getting on a school bus.\" width=\"1140\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/leaves-from-bond-fact-sheet-scaled.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/leaves-from-bond-fact-sheet-300x66.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/leaves-from-bond-fact-sheet-1024x226.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/leaves-from-bond-fact-sheet-326x72.jpg 326w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/leaves-from-bond-fact-sheet-90x20.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/leaves-from-bond-fact-sheet-75x17.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/leaves-from-bond-fact-sheet-150x33.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h2 class=\"content-divider\">Modernize Learning Spaces to Prepare Students for the Future<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Continue to create flexible and dynamic learning environments\n<ul>\n<li>Flexible furniture<\/li>\n<li>Integrated technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Provide project-based learning environments to support collaborative learning<\/li>\n<li>Add accessible playground equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h2 class=\"content-divider\">Improve Athletics, Fine Arts &amp; Community Facilities to Enhance Experiences<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Construct a new aquatic center to replace the aging community pool<\/li>\n<li>Expand athletic facilities to increase access and playability<\/li>\n<li>Update the Fine Arts Center<\/li>\n<li>Update the Community Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h2 class=\"content-divider\">Update Infrastructure to Address Aging Systems and Inefficiencies<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Fund continual improvements to safety and security infrastructure within our district because school safety solutions are evolving<\/li>\n<li>Replace aging buses to keep the fleet modern and safe<\/li>\n<li>Replace systems at the end of their useful life cycle\n<ul>\n<li>Upgrade critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems<\/li>\n<li>Replace roofing, parking lots, and sidewalks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Update technology infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"content-divider\">Local Debt Millage Rates<\/h2>\n<p><b>How does FHPS\u2019 debt millage rate compare to other area districts? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FHPS\u2019 debt millage tax rate of 6.05 mills, is the seventh lowest debt millage rate of the surrounding Kent ISD school districts. The current debt millage tax rate of 6.05 mills is estimated to remain the same if the bond proposal is approved by voters on Nov. 7, 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/FH-Millage-vs.-Kent-ISD-v3.png\" alt=\"Bar graph with FHPS as the 7th highest debt millage rate out of 20 schools\" width=\"900\" height=\"725\" \/><\/p>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li class=\"m_6743966036659861401MsoListParagraph\"><i>Source: State of Michigan Department of Treasury,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eequal.bsasoftware.com\/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fMillageSearch.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/eequal.bsasoftware.com\/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl%3D%252fMillageSearch.aspx&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1697825610568000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3QHk43FkcwC_MlJu01soKh\">https:\/\/eequal.bsasoftware.<wbr \/>com\/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%<wbr \/>2fMillageSearch.aspx<\/a><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"content-divider\">Schools&#8217; and Educational Facilities&#8217; Bond Boards<\/h2>\n<p>How would bond dollars impact my child&#8217;s school, should the bond be approved?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The district has created a visual representation for each school and\/or educational space that would be impacted by this bond proposal should it be approved. Please see below how the requested $340 million would be allocated to meet the needs of all school buildings. For more information, see the community presentation slides, also below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Example<\/em>: <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-70771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Central-HS.jpg\" alt=\"Central High and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" width=\"441\" height=\"315\" \/><em>To see all of them, click the gray area below.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>How would the bond impact my school if the bond is approved?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-69478 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/ada-vista-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ada-Vista.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Ada Vista and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/collins-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Collins.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Collins Elementary and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/meadow-brook-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Meadow-Brook.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Meadow Brook and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/northern-trails-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Northern-Trails.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Northern Trails and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/northern-hills-ms\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Northern-Hills-MS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Northern Hills Middle and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/northern-hs\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Northern-HS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Northern High and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/ada-4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ada.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Ada Elementary and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/pine-ridge-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pine-Ridge.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Pine Ridge and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/thornapple-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Thornapple.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Thornapple Elementary and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/central-woodlands-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Central-Woodlands.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Central Woodlands and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/central-ms\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Central-MS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Central Middle and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/2023-bond-proposal\/central-hs\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Central-HS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Central High and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/knapp-forest-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Knapp-Forest.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Knapp Forest and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/orchard-view-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Orchard-View.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Orchard View and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/goodwillie-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Goodwillie-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Goodwillie Environmental 5\/6 school and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/eastern-ms_hs\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Eastern-MS_HS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Images showing Eastern middle and high with the building drawings of new athletic fields and space that could be impacted by the 2023 bond\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/aquatic-center-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aquatic-Center.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Aquatic center pictures and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/fac\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/FAC.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Fine Arts Center and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/community-center\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Community-Center.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Existing community and aquatic center and pictures of the existing building and bond project pictures from 2018 and spaces that could be impacted by the 2023 bond.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"content-divider\">Community Presentation Slides<\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/documents\/2023-bond-and-operating-millage-powerpoint-slides.pdf\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70432 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slide-1-of-board-presentation-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"power point slide with girls sitting on the floor doing work\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slide-1-of-board-presentation-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slide-1-of-board-presentation-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slide-1-of-board-presentation-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slide-1-of-board-presentation-326x183.jpg 326w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slide-1-of-board-presentation-90x51.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slide-1-of-board-presentation-75x42.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slide-1-of-board-presentation-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slide-1-of-board-presentation-scaled.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A PDF of the PowerPoint slides is available to download. Click the image above or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/documents\/2023-bond-and-operating-millage-powerpoint-slides.pdf\/\">click here to view a PDF copy of the slides<\/a>.<\/strong> This presentation was given at the FHPS Board of Education meeting on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"content-divider\">Commonly-Asked Questions about the Bond Proposal<\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What is a bond proposal and how can funds from a bond be spent?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>How would the bond proposal impact my property tax rate?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>If approved by voters, the combined FHPS debt millage rate is estimated to remain the same as the current levy with no tax rate increase to property owners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What do you mean there is no tax rate increase?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>The current debt millage tax rate of 6.05 mills is estimated to remain the same if the bond proposal is approved by voters on Nov. 7, 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Where can I locate what I pay for the bonds on my property tax bill?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>It depends on where you live. Some townships list it as a separate item such as &#8220;Forest Hills Debt.&#8221; However, Ada Township combines it with the recreation millage and lists it as &#8220;FH PUBLIC SCHOOL.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Would the approval of the bond proposal have any impact on our current operational budget?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While funding from this bond proposal is independent of district\u2019s general fund operating budget, the bond would likely have a positive impact on the district\u2019s general fund by allowing the district to reallocate operating funds that are currently being spent on aging facilities, mechanical systems, and technology. The operational savings generated from new and cost-efficient facilities could be redirected to student programs and resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What was the process to determine what is in the bond proposal?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What are the focus areas of the bond proposal? What are the key projects in this bond proposal?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>The bond proposal focuses on three key areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Modernize learning spaces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prepare students for the future<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improve athletics, fine arts + community facilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to enhance experiences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Update infrastructure<\/b> to address aging systems and inefficiencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Didn't we just pass a bond? What happened to those funds?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voters last approved a bond in 2018.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many projects were completed or are currently in the process, including classroom renovations at Northern High, Eastern High, Central Middle, Ada Vista Elementary, Collins Elementary, Orchard View Elementary, Pine Ridge Elementary, and Thornapple Elementary. The athletic stadium at Central High School was updated, as well as numerous roofing, paving, and infrastructure improvements across the district. The new Administration Office\/Transition Center is currently under construction on the Fine Arts Center campus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many projects were accomplished with the 2018 bond, not all schools received improvements to their building. The 2023 bond proposal seeks to continue district-wide improvements to modernize learning spaces, improve athletics and community facilities, and update infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">To look back on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/2018-bond-proposal\/\">2018 bond, click here<\/a>. To see some of the projects that have been completed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhpsbondupdates.com\/blog\">visit our blog page linked here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>How much money is being allocated for each building in the district?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Dollar amounts are included in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/documents\/2023-bond-and-operating-millage-powerpoint-slides.pdf\/\">slide presentation shown above on this page, and linked here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>I see that some schools are not getting a large dollar amount for renovations or learning spaces. Why?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many projects were completed or are currently in the process of being completed with funds from the 2018 bond. These projects include classroom renovations at Northern High\/Project NEXT, Eastern High, Central Middle, Ada Vista Elementary, Collins Elementary, Orchard View Elementary, Pine Ridge Elementary, and Thornapple Elementary. The athletic stadium at Central High School was updated, as well as numerous roofing, paving, and infrastructure improvements across the district. Therefore, if a school&#8217;s learning environment received renovations from the 2018 bond, they do not need as much work as other schools who may not have received learning environment enhancements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What are the years the buildings were originally constructed?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schools across the district range in age from 19 years to 69 years, with the newer schools located in the Eastern side of the district. It is important that students, regardless of which area of the district they live in, have an equitable learning environment. Over the years, FHPS has made improvements to our facilities, and this bond seeks to continue to bring learning spaces across the district to similar standards. An example of this is the improvements made to Orchard View Elementary from the previous bond; similar improvements would be made to Ada Elementary. Another example at the High School level would be recent improvements to Northern High School; enhancements are proposed to be made at Central High School.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, FHPS has invested in upgrades, additions, and improvements to various school buildings and infrastructure systems, but there are millions of square feet of facilities, and acres of land that FHPS is entrusted by the community to maintain. As a school district, it is our responsibility to make sure our schools are safe and inspiring places for students to learn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-70125 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FHPS_Analysis-Building-Ages_v.3-1024x751.png\" alt=\"Bar graph showing the average age of the buildings at FHPS, being over 40 years old.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FHPS_Analysis-Building-Ages_v.3-1024x751.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FHPS_Analysis-Building-Ages_v.3-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FHPS_Analysis-Building-Ages_v.3-1536x1127.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FHPS_Analysis-Building-Ages_v.3-2048x1502.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FHPS_Analysis-Building-Ages_v.3-326x239.png 326w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FHPS_Analysis-Building-Ages_v.3-90x66.png 90w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FHPS_Analysis-Building-Ages_v.3-75x55.png 75w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FHPS_Analysis-Building-Ages_v.3-150x110.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(Note: The age is the original construction of the building(s).)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>How can voters be sure the bond funds would be spent the way they are supposed to be spent?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michigan law requires that expenditure of bond proceeds be audited. The bond proceeds can only be spent for purposes approved by the voters. The bond cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses. An audit is completed and filed with the Department of Treasury at the end of each series to ensure compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Is the school district going to immediately issue the entire $340 million in bonds?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The bonds are proposed to be issued in multiple series. This allows for years of bond repayments to occur before a new bond issue is completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What are the election costs of putting this on the ballot now rather than waiting until 2024?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div>Forest Hills Public Schools will split the cost of the election, including programming, with the Kent District Library.\u00a0 Costs for local jurisdictions (Ada Township, Cascade Township, GR Township, etc.) typically include election inspector wages, poll workers, counting ballots, etc.\u00a0 We also split costs from Kent County with the Kent District Library. As an additional point of information, there are five public schools within Kent Intermediate School District, including FHPS, with proposals on the November 2023 ballot.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Why are you asking for more money even though the State of Michigan just issued a large public school budget?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The school aid budget is for day-to-day operating expenditures such as teacher and support staff wages, instructional supplies, repairs and maintenance, and utilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Are technology purchases going to be amortized over a 15-year period? Is there a technology replacement plan?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, technology purchases are required to be amortized over a 5-year period beginning at the time of installation. Yes, each bond series has an allowance for future technology purchases and updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Are businesses and second homes (non-homestead property) and primary homes (homestead property) treated the same regarding bond millage?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, businesses and second homes (non-homestead) and primary homes (homestead) are treated the same regarding bond millage. All properties are assessed for debt millage based on their taxable value.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Would money from the bond proposal be used to pay teachers' salaries and benefits?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. School districts are not allowed to use funds from a bond for operating expenses such as teacher, administrator or employee salaries, routine maintenance, or operating costs. Bond proceeds can only be spent for purposes approved by the voters. Bond revenue must be kept separate from operating funds and expenditures must be audited by an independent auditing firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>With a successful bond election, what are the typical phases essential to the completion of a project?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a successful bond election, bond projects go through a (1) design phase, (2) state approval phase, (3) bidding phase, and (4) construction phase.\u00a0 For new construction, the design phase portion alone could take at least 12 months before moving into state approval, bidding, site work, and construction.\u00a0 It is important to keep in mind that the timeline for bond project site work and construction cannot disrupt the students\u2019 schedule and therefore must be coordinated with the district\u2019s calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What oversights would hold the district accountable?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If approved by voters, the district\u2019s architect\/engineer would design the proposed projects and prepare construction documents and specifications for the projects. Once the projects are designed, the district\u2019s Construction Manager will assemble bid packages and publicly advertise to solicit competitive bids for all work. This is required by law, as outlined in the Revised School Code. This process ensures that the district selects the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All qualified contractors will have an opportunity to attend a pre-bid meeting to obtain additional information and project clarification. All qualified contractors will have the opportunity to participate in the competitive bid process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>At what point would the State of Michigan, as well as the local fire and police departments, provide input into the bond projects?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each project will be required to be submitted to both the Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) and the Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) for both plan review and permitting. These agencies will review the projects to ensure they comply with applicable codes, before any building permits are issued. Building plans and specifications must be signed and sealed by a Licensed Architect\/Professional Engineer before submission. As of March 21, 2019, Michigan law requires school districts to consult on the plans for the construction or major renovation regarding school safety issues with the law enforcement agency that is the first responder for that school building. This consultation would happen after a bond proposal has been approved by voters, before construction documents are finalized prior to project commencement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What is included in the tennis court expansion projects?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of tennis courts at all three high schools would be expanded to provide the opportunity to host post-season athletic events.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What is included in the athletic field projects?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The athletic field projects vary by high school.\u00a0 All three high school baseball and softball fields would move to an artificial turf surface allowing earlier access in the spring as well as using the space for other purposes in the off-season.\u00a0 Eastern High and Northern High would also receive a second artificial turf field, similar to the second turf field at Central High.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Why is a new aquatic center included in the proposed projects?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current pool is 30 years old. A new pool would provide the opportunity to host post-season athletic events.\u00a0 A smaller, warmer pool area is also included for our non-competitive aquatic programs.\u00a0 The new pool would support athletics, community wellness, and student clubs. It would provide additional space for events, practices, and meets, and provide more space for large gatherings. Community members are also experiencing access issues with pool, and this new pool is intended to be shared with the community to support programs such as swimming lessons, senior swimming, lap swim, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Why not redo the current pool and expand or modify it?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>The district did consider what it would look like to renovate the existing pool.\u00a0 However, to do so, we would have to pause our aquatic programs for both high school and middle school athletics and the community until the renovations were complete.\u00a0 The renovation would take up to two years to complete.\u00a0 We could potentially rent space at another pool for athletics (if available) but those costs would come out of our general operating fund and take away resources from the classroom.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What would happen to the current Community and Aquatic Center?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current pool would be filled in and the area would be repurposed.\u00a0 Ideas are not finalized, but include additional spaces for our community enrichment programming, meeting spaces, etc.\u00a0 The building is also scheduled for updating to better accommodate the change in our community programming.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What's the difference between a bond proposal and an operating millage proposal?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Bonds and operating millages are two different sources of income for schools. A bond proposal is how a public school district asks its community for authorization to borrow money to pay for capital improvements. 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 and audited by an independent auditing firm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/2023-operating-millage-proposal\/\">To learn more about the operating millage, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Isn't there something else on the November ballot for Forest Hills Public Schools? What about the operating millage proposal?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>We have so much information about both proposals that we have another page dedicated to information about the operating millage proposal.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/2023-operating-millage-proposal\/\"> <strong>Click here to learn more about the operating millage proposal<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"content-divider\">Ballot and Voting Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Ballot language for the bond proposal<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Forest Hills Public Schools Bonding Proposal<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shall Forest Hills Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Three Hundred Forty Million Dollars ($340,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or more series, for the purpose of:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remodeling, equipping and re-equipping and furnishing and refurnishing school buildings; erecting, furnishing and equipping additions to school buildings; acquiring, installing and equipping or re-equipping school buildings for instructional technology; purchasing school buses; erecting, furnishing and equipping athletic facilities; and preparing, developing, improving and equipping playgrounds, play fields, athletic fields, athletic facilities and sites?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following is for informational purposes only:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2024 is 2.00 mills ($2.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a 0 mills net increase over the prior year\u2019s levy. The maximum number of years the bonds of any series may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is twenty-one (21) years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 3.46 mills ($3.46 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>To view a sample ballot, track the status of an absentee ballot, and verify voter registration<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to view a sample ballot for the upcoming election, track the status of an absentee ballot and verify your voter registration information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan Voter Information Center through the Michigan Secretary of State.<\/a> <em>Information pertaining to the November election should be updated and available soon on their website.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>How do I register to vote?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan Voter Information Center<\/a> to register to vote online. It is recommended by the Secretary of State to register by mail by October 23, 2023, to participate in the November 7, 2023 election. Individuals may also register in-person at their local clerk\u2019s office through November 7, 2023, with the required documentation. For assistance in obtaining the address of your local clerk, visit\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/vote<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Are owners of property in the school district eligible to vote if they do not reside in the school district?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owners of property are only eligible to vote if they reside in the school district boundaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>If I rent a house, can I vote?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, if you rent a house you can still vote. You must be a registered voter in the city or township you are living in and live within the school district\u2019s boundaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What are the requirements to be eligible to register to vote?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>To register to vote, you must be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Michigan resident (at the time you register) and a resident of your city or township for at least 30 days (when you vote)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A United States citizen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 18 years of age (when you vote)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>My child just moved away to attend a college or university. Can they still vote?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>College and university students have the option to register at their home address or campus address. Students can vote in person at their polling place or with an absentee ballot. Regardless of which option they choose, as a college student, it is critical that they register and vote as early as possible. For more information about college and university students registering to vote, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/sos\/elections\/voting\/first-time-voters\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>I am not available on election day. Can I vote sooner? How is an absentee voter ballot obtained?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered voters must complete and submit the application to receive their absentee voter ballot. To vote by mail, fill out the application and sign it, and then return it to your local clerk. For assistance in obtaining the address of your local clerk, visit\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/vote<\/a>. When filling out the application, if you check the box to be added to the permanent absentee voter list, you will get an application mailed to you before every election.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you registered to vote after absentee voter ballot applications were mailed, applications may be obtained at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/vote<\/a>. Absentee voter ballots are available to the general public by September 28 through election day, November 7, 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What are the key dates leading up to Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, election day?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Registering to Vote:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last day for voters to register by mail is October 23, 2023.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voters may register in-person through Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (election day) with the required documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Absentee Voting:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absentee voter ballots are available by September 23 until Tuesday, November 7, 2023.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact your local clerk with questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Where do I vote? When is election day?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday, November 7, 2023, is election day, but absentee voting can occur leading up to that date. All registered voters may cast an absentee voter ballot by mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voters may also cast a ballot at the polling location established by their city\/township. If you have questions or do not know where you vote, please contact your city\/township office. Polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you are unsure of your polling location, click here for an online search of where you can vote based on your name and zip code or driver&#8217;s license: <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\">https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index<\/a>.\u00a0You may also contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accesskent.com\/Departments\/Elections\/polling_locations.htm\">local city\/township office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-caret su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>When are poll locations open on election day?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Polling locations are open on election day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"content-divider\">Additional Information<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45663 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/A003_C066_0101EJ.0000571-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Three high school mascots, husky, ranger, hawk\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/A003_C066_0101EJ.0000571-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/A003_C066_0101EJ.0000571-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/A003_C066_0101EJ.0000571-326x183.jpg 326w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/A003_C066_0101EJ.0000571-90x51.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/A003_C066_0101EJ.0000571-75x42.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/A003_C066_0101EJ.0000571.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>The following documents are available in PDF format. If you are having difficulties accessing any of these documents, <a href=\"mailto:contact@fhps.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">please email\u00a0us<\/a> and we&#8217;ll be happy to assist you. Additional documents will be added when they become available.<\/em><\/p>\n<table class=\" alignleft\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/documents\/special-edition-of-the-focus-election-2023.pdf\/\">2023 Special Edition of the Focus: Election Information<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/documents\/special-edition-of-the-focus-election-2023.pdf\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-70780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/screenshot-of-special-edition-of-focus-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of the special election edition of the Focus\" width=\"250\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/screenshot-of-special-edition-of-focus-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/screenshot-of-special-edition-of-focus-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/screenshot-of-special-edition-of-focus-189x245.jpg 189w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/screenshot-of-special-edition-of-focus-70x90.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/screenshot-of-special-edition-of-focus-58x75.jpg 58w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/screenshot-of-special-edition-of-focus-116x150.jpg 116w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/screenshot-of-special-edition-of-focus-scaled.jpg 881w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/documents\/2023-bond-absentee-voter-mailer.pdf\/\">2023 Absentee Voter Mailer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/documents\/2023-bond-absentee-voter-mailer.pdf\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-70450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/absentee-mailer-image-231x300.jpg\" alt=\"children sitting on the floor 2023 absentee voter mailer cover\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/absentee-mailer-image-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/absentee-mailer-image-787x1024.jpg 787w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/absentee-mailer-image-188x245.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/absentee-mailer-image-69x90.jpg 69w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/absentee-mailer-image-58x75.jpg 58w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/absentee-mailer-image-115x150.jpg 115w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/absentee-mailer-image-rotated.jpg 827w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/documents\/2023-bond-fact-sheet.pdf\/\">2023 Bond Fact Sheet<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/documents\/2023-bond-fact-sheet.pdf\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-70064\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-of-bond-fact-sheet-231x300.jpg\" alt=\"A fact sheet with highlights of information written in text on this page.\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-of-bond-fact-sheet-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-of-bond-fact-sheet-789x1024.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-of-bond-fact-sheet-189x245.jpg 189w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-of-bond-fact-sheet-69x90.jpg 69w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-of-bond-fact-sheet-58x75.jpg 58w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-of-bond-fact-sheet-116x150.jpg 116w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-of-bond-fact-sheet.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/documents\/focus-newsletter-august-september-2023.pdf\/\">August\/September Focus Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/documents\/focus-newsletter-august-september-2023.pdf\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-69942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cover-of-august-september-edition-of-Focus-2023-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of the August September Focus 2023\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cover-of-august-september-edition-of-Focus-2023-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cover-of-august-september-edition-of-Focus-2023-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cover-of-august-september-edition-of-Focus-2023-190x245.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cover-of-august-september-edition-of-Focus-2023-70x90.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cover-of-august-september-edition-of-Focus-2023-58x75.jpg 58w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cover-of-august-september-edition-of-Focus-2023-116x150.jpg 116w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cover-of-august-september-edition-of-Focus-2023-scaled.jpg 882w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/2023-operating-millage-proposal\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70253 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Copy-of-MILLAGE-PROPOSAL-1-1024x341.png\" alt=\"two boys in a kindergarten classroom playing with the words operating millage proposal learn more\" width=\"800\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Copy-of-MILLAGE-PROPOSAL-1-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Copy-of-MILLAGE-PROPOSAL-1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Copy-of-MILLAGE-PROPOSAL-1-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Copy-of-MILLAGE-PROPOSAL-1-326x109.png 326w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Copy-of-MILLAGE-PROPOSAL-1-90x30.png 90w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Copy-of-MILLAGE-PROPOSAL-1-75x25.png 75w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Copy-of-MILLAGE-PROPOSAL-1-150x50.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Copy-of-MILLAGE-PROPOSAL-1.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/2023\/09\/school-finance-3-quick-videos-to-learn-more-about-funding-spending-and-taxes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70254 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/school-financing-video-header-1024x341.png\" alt=\"chalk drawn images of a piggy bank, car, graduation cap and others, with the words, understanding school finance, what everyone should know\" width=\"800\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/school-financing-video-header-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/school-financing-video-header-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/school-financing-video-header-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/school-financing-video-header-326x109.png 326w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/school-financing-video-header-90x30.png 90w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/school-financing-video-header-75x25.png 75w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/school-financing-video-header-150x50.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/school-financing-video-header.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Local Debt Millage Rates How does FHPS\u2019 debt millage rate compare to other area districts? 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