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About the Bond Proposal

St. Joseph Public Schools is committed to maintaining a long-term facility master plan that complements the District's B.E.A.R. Strategic Plan. Rooted in programmatic and strategic goals, the District has worked to create a plan that would address the most needed infrastructure, classroom and security needs across the District. 

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Internal stakeholder and community member feedback was key to creating this plan that would continue to move the district forward and maintain our schools. To address these infrastructure, programming, safety and security needs, and to ensure we are creating a responsible ask, the Board of Education invites the community to consider a bond proposal at the November 4, 2025 election. 

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If approved, the bond would generate $59,995,000 for districtwide improvements without an expected increase to the current millage rate. 

Key Projects

​Improving Safety & Security

  • Improving traffic flow

  • Replacing exterior doors

  • Replacing safety barriers

  • Installing window glazing

  • Updating spaces for ADA compliance​

Addressing Infrastructure

  • Upgrading mechanical systems

  • Improving exteriors and interior lighting

  • Replacing aged roofs

  • Upgrading transportation

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Updating Learning Environments

  • Adding instructional spaces

  • Upgrading interior finishes

  • Updating athletic facilities 

  • Improving existing classrooms

  • Upgrading technology

Proposed Investments

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Coffee Chats

Join the conversation with Superintendent, Kristen Bawks.

 

August 27, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

SJPS Central Office - 2580 S. Cleveland Ave
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September 3, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.​

Martin's Supermarket - 2121 S. Cleveland Ave

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September 24, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.​

Forte Coffee - 2045 Niles Rd

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October 16, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.​

Roger's Foodland - 4039 Hollywood Rd

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October 23, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.​

Chocolate Cafe - 300 State St

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October 30, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. ​

SJPS Central Office - 2580 S. Cleveland Ave​

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*If these dates do not work for you, please contact Superintendent Kristen Bawks at kbawks@sjschools.org for a time that works to meet.

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Questions or comments?

We'd love to hear from our community. If you have questions, concerns or ideas, please email us.

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