School Bond 2025

This Bond proposal would address infrastructure. Simply put: we are at capacity now. Our schools are out of space. The proposal would allow us to build new spaces for academics, athletics, and the arts. Several of our most critical spacing issues are the following: Elementary teachers and students are doing classroom interventions and one-on-one work inside custodial rooms and closets.  Our preschool classes are housed inside a portable building that has surpassed its lifespan. Choir, band, and athletic programs are competing for limited gym space and time, while our musicians and artists lack a dedicated performance area. ​Upgraded facilities would benefit our students while also serving the broader Kingsley community, providing public access to new, state-of-the-art facilities like gymnasiums and fitness centers. This Bond proposal would also help us better secure our buildings. Many of our facilities, particularly in our elementary and middle schools, are outdated.  Improved infrastructure could help us implement modern security measures, such as secure vestibules and updated access systems. We recognize this may be a significant request, and we approach it with the utmost responsibility.  Furthermore, I assure you that the school board and I are working diligently to allocate general fund dollars for essential repairs - like HVAC renovations and roofs - so that bond funding can be preserved for expanding student spaces.  Next Steps  This fall, Kingsley Area Schools partnered with Clark Construction to conduct a comprehensive site assessment and prioritize needs. Once we have gathered extensive feedback from our community stakeholders, renderings will be available in the new year, offering a vision of the potential enhancements for our district. Transparency and open communication will be our highest priority as we move through this process. You can find all of the information at kingsleyschools.org/2025bond. We will also be updating the community regularly via our Facebook, Instagram, and Kingsley Connection newsletter.