2015 Bond Proposal Information

This section of the website contains details about the Bond Proposal, Bond updates, cost, ballot language, frequently asked questions, history, and information from each building. Click on the links to the left for more details.

2015 Bond Work Updates

Read the latest updates on the Bond work

Thank you, voters!

Berkley Schools Bond Proposal Passes!

The unofficial bond election results have been posted by Oakland County.
68.06% voting in favor of the proposal, 31.94% voting against the proposal
See the bond voting results

We are deeply gratified to have received the support of the community for this proposal. We are also very grateful that this vote demonstrates the community's ongoing support for the direction of the Berkley School District. We are very fortunate to be in a community that believes in and supports great public schools. We'll continue to work hard every day to support and challenge our students and provide them with great learning experiences.

I also want to thank those hundreds of community members who served on the Strategic Plan Committee, the Stakeholders Facilities Committee, the Yes Committee and those who endorsed this plan, e-mailed their friends and neighbors, held coffees, or participated in any other way. This was very much a community-driven plan, a community that always keeps the best interests of its children at the center of things. It is wonderful to be part of such an outstanding community.

With deep gratitude,

Dennis McDavid
Superintendent
Berkley School District

2015 Bond Proposal Details

$58,950,000* to invest in critical infrastructure replacement, district-wide technology upgrades, security and safety improvements, and classroom and program upgrades for aging school facilities. Election on May 5, 2015.

* The bonds will accrue interest over time, increasing the total investment, much like mortgaging a home.

These improvements are based on:

Goals outlined in the Vision 2020 Strategic Plan (2013) (needs link)
Findings of the Comprehensive Academic Spaces, Facilities and Technology Needs Assessment (2013-2014) (needs link)
Guiding Principles developed by 70-person Community Stakeholder Committee comprised of students, educators and residents of all ages from across the district. (2014)

Technology Upgrades and Proven Educational Technologies

Interactive classroom projection systems
Classroom sound amplification system
Telephone and PA systems with cellular signal boost for emergency responders
Building-wide secured Wi-Fi
District-wide data network and technology system upgrades

Safety Upgrades

Upgrade building access entry systems
Upgrade security camera systems
Upgrade fire alarm systems
Remodel, relocate or enlarge main entrances district-wide to improve access control from the main office

Classroom Upgrades and Related Building Improvements

Improve air quality, fresh air and temperature controls for student comfort and energy efficiency
Replace classroom and corridor finishes as required by other work
Update select educational furniture and equipment
Relocate, renovate or construct select art, design and music space as needed to provide adequate space for growing and changing STEM, art, vocal and instrumental programs
Renovate or relocate select classrooms, resource rooms, learning specialists and therapists currently in undersized rooms
Renovate select middle and high school computer labs and media center space to provide modern, flexible space for collaboration and exploration

Critical Infrastructure Upgrades

Heating, ventilation, ductwork, controls and piping
Provide air conditioning at the high school for summer program and community use
Replace obsolete electrical system components
Replace lighting to improve learning environments and energy efficiency
Remodel select restrooms and replace obsolete and worn plumbing fixtures and piping
Replace select doors, windows, roofing, railings and exterior steps
Correct site drainage where needed