Election Update

Voters in the Walled Lake Consolidated School District will consider a bond proposal focused on creating a modern learning environment for students along with updating our facilities related to health, safety, security, energy conservation, and more.

The proposal authorizes the issuance of $250 million in bonds, touching every building in our District, while decreasing our bond debt millage rate.

Over the past two decades, the District's partnership with the community has allowed students and graduates to make a difference across the region and around the world. The school district and community have worked together to ensure strong programs in academics, the arts, and athletics. District facilities have been well-maintained, making our community a destination that attracts new families moving into the region.

Throughout 2023, the District engaged with stakeholders to study the future footprint of the Walled Lake Consolidated School District. Their work, which is scheduled to continue through next fall, has a vision of expanded opportunities for students and ensuring the District remains a leader not only in our region, but in the state for many years to come. To show their support, the Board of Education has decided unanimously to pursue a new strategic plan and to support a $250 million bond proposal which will be on the ballot on May 7, 2024.

Just as houses and businesses maintain their facilities and update technology, so does the school district. The 2024 bond proposal is focused on student safety, educational opportunities, technology, and facilities; the millage rates associated with this proposal will provide a tax decrease for residents. Over the past two decades, the community has supported similar bond proposals in 2019, 2013, 2004, 2000, and 1996. As a result of their past investment, our school district and our students have been able to thrive.

If you have any questions along the way, please feel free to submit them via email at info@wlcsd.org.

Bond 2024, estimated at $250 million will not increase the tax rate. If the bond passes, our annual debt millage is expected to decrease by .08 mills. This decrease is achievable by restructuring the debt and extending the millage rate. This keeps the WLCSD bond debt rate among the lowest in the area.

• Upgrade and enhance existing video surveillance system
• Upgrade and enhance existing electronic door controls throughout the district
• Enhance public address systems across the district
• Improved emergency responder systems
• Hardening of physical buildings using up-to-date technologies

• Fiber optic network updates across the District
• Digital signage at all schools
• Updated networking equipment to further facilitate high-speed network connectivity within and between buildings
• Updated student devices
• New video displays and audio systems in each classroom for brighter and higher resolution capabilities

Consolidation of four schools into three allows equitable spaces for enriched programming at each location while meeting the District's Strategic Plan. The District will study middle school alignment to assure the most optimum solution for students and staff.

With passage of the bond, money would be allocated to the repurposing of one of the middle schools for District offices and programming.

• Playground equipment enhancement
• New digital signs
• New flag poles and lights
• Paving, sidewalks, and roadway upgrades
• Replacement of North Entry Canopy at Glengary
• Interior renovations (ceilings, carpet, LED lights where needed) and HVAC/electrical upgrades

Originally built in 1949, Wixom Elementary will be replaced on a new site owned by the District. It will result in a state-of-the-art facility as well as improved storm water management measures, right of way improvements, and traffic safety devices.

• Major interior upgrades (wrestling & fitness area, media center/learning commons, science classrooms, computer labs, collaboration areas, ESC POD, and Innovation Hub)
• Window and roof replacements
• Locker room upgrades
• Refinish wood floor
• Energy management systems enhancements (replace boilers, chillers, air handling units and hot water heaters)
• Electrical upgrades (distribution system, LED lights)
• Paving & sidewalk replacement
• Stadium lights

WL Northern High School

• Major interior upgrades (media center, science classrooms, teacher prep)
• Window and roof replacements
• Locker room updates
• Pool timing system and scoreboard upgrades
• Pool filtration system upgrades
• Energy management systems enhancements (air handling units and hot water heaters)
• Electrical updates (LED lights)
• Paving & sidewalk replacement
• Stadium lights, irrigation at playing fields

• Paving & sidewalk upgrades
• Stadium lights
• New restrooms at tennis/baseball area
• Window and siding replacement
• Roof replacements
• Renovations to fine arts, performing arts, and athletic areas
• Pool and gym bleacher replacement
• HVAC and electrical distribution system upgrades