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On May 5th, voters in the Linden Community Schools (LCS) district will consider a Zero-Tax-Rate-Increase Sinking Fund Replacement that would continue funding for critical school facility needs without increasing the current tax rate.

The proposal includes a levy rate of 1.1760 mills for 10 years (2027–2036) and replaces the district’s existing sinking fund, which expires December 31, 2026. If approved, the measure would allow LCS to continue addressing facility, safety, and infrastructure needs while keeping instructional dollars focused on students and classrooms.

If approved by voters, the sinking fund replacement would support investments in school safety and security improvements, technology infrastructure and upgrades, facility and site improvements, and transportation needs, including maintenance of school vehicles. These investments help ensure school facilities remain safe, functional, and supportive of student learning while allowing the district to plan responsibly for the future.

Election Day is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For voting information, visit www.michigan.gov/vote. Additional details about the Sinking Fund Replacement are available at www.lindenschools.org.

A sinking fund is a critical option Michigan school districts have to fund projects and expenditures related to their facilities and equipment. Linden Community Schools benefit from a sinking fund because it:

• Dedicates an annual amount of funds for approved uses.
• Protects the community's school facility investment.
• Allows LCS to perform necessary facility repairs and renovations without using "educational" dollars, keeping educational dollars in the classroom, supporting and enriching programs and opportunities for our students.

• Keep EDUCATIONAL dollars in the classroom by using Sinking Fund dollars for building upkeep and technology.
• Protect the community's investment in the school district's buildings and sites.
• Provide a consistent funding source for a SAFE and Secure environment for our children.
• To provide every student consistent access to modern learning tools through sustainable technology investments.
• Keep Linden's taxpayer dollars in Linden.

Linden Community Schools has a Sinking Fund Replacement election on the ballot for May 5, 2026. A sinking fund is a critical option that would allow LCS to fund projects and expenditures related to school security improvements, instructional technology equipment, repairs and improvements to facilities and equipment, and for the purchase of buses and maintenance vehicles, and parts. A Sinking Fund Replacement allows LCS to keep educational dollars in the classroom.

Please take a minute and tell us what you feel is needed, and should be added to our Facility Needs List. Our Facility Needs List helps us to prioritize the wants and needs of our district, and provides guidance on how our sinking fund dollars should be used.

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