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Bond/Millage Information
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At Fruitport Community Schools, we are grateful to be part of a community that cares deeply about its students, families, and future. Following thoughtful community engagement and the successful approval of the District’s bond proposal on the November 4, 2025 ballot, we are pleased to begin sharing progress updates on the design and construction of a new elementary school, as well as share progress updates on each of the other proposed projects outlined within the bond proposal approved by voters. 

This webpage will serve as a central source for information, milestones, and updates as the projects move forward, reflecting our shared commitment to creating safe, modern, and effective learning environments for generations to come. The District is committed to building community trust through transparency as each of the projects move forward.

Fruitport Community Schools voters approved a bond proposal on the November 4, 2026 election ballot. The approved bond resulted in a zero (0) tax rate increase from the current rate for property owners and authorized the District to borrow $78.5 million to fund capital improvements throughout the District. These projects will be carried out in three (3) phases:

  • Series I (2026): $12.5 million
  • Series II (2028): 
  • Series III (2030)

Bond Priorities
The approved bond has been designed to create safe and modern learning spaces while improving accessibility to playgrounds, and enhancing elementary and early childhood learning experiences for families.

The bond approved bond will allow the District to address aging building systems that have reached the end of their useful life. These improvements align with the District’s long-term Master Facilities Plan, which strategically brings bond proposals to voters as existing debt is retired. This allows for ongoing facility improvements without increasing the debt levy beyond the current rate.

Additionally, the bond invests in high-quality early childhood education, supports enrollment and expanding student needs, and provides modern, functional learning environments for all students.

An overview of the projected timeline and key milestones for each series included in the voter-approved bond proposal is included below. The information below outlines anticipated schedules and major phases of work to help keep our community informed as planning, design, and construction progress. Dates and sequencing may be adjusted as each of the projects move forward. Updates will be shared as they become available.

Series I: Key Dates, Schedule of Events, and Timeline (2026)

Series II: Key Dates, Schedule of Events, and Timeline (2028)

Series III: Key Dates, Schedule of Events, and Timeline (2030)

To ensure the design of our new elementary school reflects best practices in teaching, learning, and student well-being, the Fruitport Community Schools staff and administrative team conducted benchmarking site discovery tours of exemplary elementary schools in Michigan. These visits allowed our team to observe innovative learning environments, safety features, and operational efficiencies in action, providing valuable insight to inform design decisions.

This work supports the elementary school project approved by voters during the November 2025 election cycle, and reflects our commitment to being thoughtful stewards of the community’s resources and trust as we design and build an elementary school that the community will be proud of for years to come. Click on the links below to learn more about the benchmarking site discovery tours that were taken to guide the design process:

During the schematic design phase, the design team works closely with Fruitport Community Schools to translate educational goals and community priorities into early design concepts for the new Edgewood Elementary School. This phase focuses on developing preliminary floor plans, learning spaces, and site layouts that reflect how students and staff will use the building each day. The work underway is part of the next step following voter approval of the November 2025 ballot proposal, and helps ensure the new school is thoughtfully designed to support student learning for years to come.

Click on the links below to learn more about the schematic design process, and how the new Edgewood Elementary School is being designed:

Design Process Disclaimer: The design concepts and documents shared on this website are provided for informational purposes only and represent preliminary work that is subject to change. As the architectural design process continues, plans may be revised in response to ongoing collaboration, regulatory requirements, budget considerations, and stakeholder input. Final designs will be refined and approved as the project progresses through subsequent phases.