The Groveport Madison Schools Board of Education has placed a bond issue on the ballot for the May 6 primary/special election to address the growing student enrollment and future needs. This measure is intended to secure funding for necessary improvements and expansions within the school district to accommodate the increasing number of students.
About Bond Issue #24
- This bond issue authorizes the District to issue $77.2 million in bonds to construct, improve, furnish, and equip three new middle schools and an addition to Groveport Madison High School.
- The cost of the $134.8 million bond issue would be funded with $71.4 million in state funds and $77.2 million in local funds raised (this figure includes locally funded initiatives).
Purpose and Impact
The Board has determined that this request is essential to finance the construction of specific improvements to the District’s facilities. This funding will support Phase 2 of the Master Facilities Plan, which is estimated to cost $134.8 million.
The impact of this project is to provide facilities consistent with an increasing student population. This will create more efficient student workspaces and increased capacity for personalized learning.
Phase 2 Details
- Replace and build three new middle schools: Central, North, and South
- Middle School South and Middle School North will be razed, while Middle School Central will remain under District control for alternative uses.
- The new middle schools will house grades 5-8, providing additional space at the existing elementary schools.
- Build an addition to Groveport Madison High School.