Novi, South Lyon voters OK big-dollar school bonds, but Lake Orion's $272M bid falls short
Novi — Two out of three school districts in Oakland County succeeded Tuesday in getting approval of their high-priced bond proposals, while voters in the Lake Orion school district narrowly defeated the $272 million measure — the lowest price tag of the trio.
The Novi Community School District's $425 million bond measure passed 63%-37%. District officials had said the proposed bond over 30 years wouldn't result in a tax increase because of rising property values, the retirement of older debt and the ability to refinance debt.
The new money will be used to renovate significant portions of the 50-year-old high school, put additions on elementary buildings and build a middle school science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) center, school officials said.
"This will bring world-class facilities and opportunities to our children and help us continue our positive momentum," Superintendent Ben Mainka said in a statement to district families. "Thank you to each of you who helped provide feedback, talk about it with your neighbors, stay informed and ask great questions, and every little thing that was done to support this bond passage."
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