Following the narrow defeat of the May 6, 2025 bond proposal, Fruitport Community Schools took a thoughtful and proactive approach to better understand the perspectives and priorities of our community. To do this, we launched a comprehensive survey to gather input from students, families, staff, and community members.

This feedback has been instrumental in guiding the refinement of the revised bond proposal. We are grateful to all who took the time to share their thoughts and help shape the future of our schools. Thank you to the 761 community members who completed the survey so that your voice could be heard.

A summary of the results for each survey question is provided below. We invite you to review this information and stay engaged as we continue moving forward—together.

1. Did you vote in the May 6, 2025 bond election?
2. If you voted in the May 6, 2025 bond election, how did you vote?
3. What was the reason for your vote choice?
4. How well informed did you feel about the projects identified in the bond proposal prior to the May 6, 2025 vote?
5. Since the bond proposal was defeated, what would have made it more likely for you to support the bond proposal?
6. What aspects of the bond proposal were most important to you?
7. Do you feel that the District effectively communicated the bond proposal's goals and benefits?
8. How do you prefer to receive updates or information from the District?
9. What concerns, if any, do you have about future bond proposals?
10. What advice or feedback do you have for the District and the Board of Education as they consider next steps?

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• https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting/absentee-voting.