By ALEXIS SEELEY
Reported November 9, 2026
New construction and design work is on tap for more than a dozen Michigan school districts following the November 3rd election. Voters in 17 of the 30 districts that held bond elections approved a combined $3.2 billion in construction-related projects across the state.
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SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN PROPOSALS
Wayne County
- Dearborn Schools voters passed a $1.5 billion bond proposal. The proposal includes building six new preschool through eighth grade buildings (preK-8) and major renovations for all of the remaining elementary and middle schools. Fordson, Dearborn and Edsel Ford high schools would keep their current buildings and see extensive renovations. Phase 1 would include adding secure vestibules at 24 schools, improving restrooms, expanding career and technical education, refurbishing athletic facilities, updating technology, fixing roofs, and replacing buses. In the first two phases of the bond, the district plans to refurbish every group restroom in every school that is not being replaced. Plans also include repairs for boilers, roofs, HVAC and more at schools across the district.
- Riverview Community Schools’ $30 million bond proposal was approved. The proposal includes renovating and expanding existing school buildings and infrastructure; addressing safety, security, and accessibility needs; and updating classrooms and shared spaces with new furnishings, tools, and resources. Plans also call for modernizing facilities to support innovative teaching and learning and making instructional technology upgrades and expansions.
Macomb County
- Chippewa Valley Schools residents approved a $288 million bond proposal. Wakely Associates is the architect. The proposal includes equipping school buildings for safety and security improvements, remodeling career technical education program facilities, athletic fields, playgrounds, and other facilities. Plans also include infrastructure improvements, construction of a replacement elementary school, and classroom and other additions to existing school buildings.
- Eastpointe Community Schools’ $99 million bond proposal was approved by voters with Partners in Architecture as the architect. Plans include remodeling school buildings, constructing an addition, developing and improving sites.
Oakland County
- Birmingham Public Schools voters approved a $240 million bond request. The proposal includes enhanced security camera systems, emergency notification systems and emergency radios, backup generators, and additional fire alarms. Plans also include fixing roofs, flooring, boilers, and aging playground equipment and expanding the Midvale Early Childhood Center.
- Farmington Public Schools saw its $171 million bond proposal approved. The bond would support fine and performing arts, athletics, Career and Technical Education, STEAM, robotics, and early childhood education through improvements to indoor, outdoor, and shared learning spaces. At each school, the existing Media Center would be transformed into an iCenter, which is designed to build on the traditional school media center by creating flexible spaces where students can read and learn in different ways.
- Royal Oak Schools residents gave the thumbs up to a $165 million bond proposal. The improvements include roofing, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing upgrades; accessibility enhancements, including elevators, ramps, and restrooms; and updates to athletic fields, performance spaces, and multipurpose activity areas. Plans also call for expanded early childhood classrooms, modern STEAM and career exploration spaces, and improved special education facilities.
- Lake Orion Community Schools’ request for a $115.9 million bond was approved. GMB is the architect. The proposal includes upgrades to school safety and security, including security doors, backup generators, and access controls; renovations to buildings, roofs, and heating, plumbing, and electrical systems; and enhancements to instructional technology and school sites. Plans also call for additions to support special education programs, a high school addition for robotics, career-technical and trades education.
- Lamphere Public Schools voters passed a $47.3 million bond proposal. Partners in Architecture is the architect. The proposal includes remodeling school buildings and other facilities and improving sites at school buildings and other facilities.
Livingston County
- Brighton Area Schools’ $90.2 million bond proposal was approved. Kingscott Associates is the architect. The proposed improvements include safety and security upgrades, traffic improvements, classroom renovations, additional elementary learning spaces, and separate gymnasiums at three elementary schools. Plans also call for science and music space improvements, roofing and cooling equipment replacements, and seating, acoustics, and ventilation upgrades at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts.
MID-MICHIGAN AREA PROPOSALS
Clinton County
- DeWitt Public Schools’ $157 million bond proposal was approved with GMB as the architect. The proposal includes school building additions and renovations, safety and security upgrades, and new instructional technology. Plans also call for constructing and equipping a multipurpose field house, improving athletic fields and facilities, playgrounds, and school sites.
Eaton County
- Grand Ledge Public Schools residents approved a $123.5 million bond proposal. TMP is the architect. The proposal includes school building additions and renovations, safety and security upgrades, new furnishings and equipment, and instructional technology. Plans also call for improving playgrounds, athletic fields and facilities, parking areas, driveways, and school sites.
Saginaw County
- Freeland Community School District’s $21.2 million bond proposal passed. The improvements include roofing, heating and ventilation, plumbing, electrical, and lighting upgrades, along with parking, sidewalk, drainage, and accessibility improvements. Plans also call for media center, restroom, locker room, and corridor renovations; asbestos abatement; safer middle/high school pick-up and drop-off areas; and updated fire alarms, security measures, public address systems, clocks, and playground fencing.
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St. Charles Community Schools residents approved a $10.4 million bond proposal. Integrated Designs Inc. is the architect. The improvements include roofing, HVAC, and classroom and office door security upgrades at all three schools, along with plumbing, drainage, and restroom improvements at designated buildings. High school work also includes interior renovations, window and door improvements, security cameras and site lighting, asbestos abatement, electrical upgrades, paving, foundation repairs, and exterior improvements.
WEST MICHIGAN PROPOSALS
Allegan County
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Hopkins Public Schools’ $98.7 million bond proposal was approved with TowerPinkster as the architect. The proposal includes school building additions and renovations, safety upgrades, new furnishings and equipment, and instructional technology. Plans also call for constructing school support buildings and acquiring and improving athletic fields and facilities, parking areas, driveways, and school sites.
Ottawa County
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Allendale Public Schools voters said yes to a $66.7 million bond proposal. Fanning Howey is the architect. The proposal includes safety and security upgrades, building system repairs and replacements, and technology, lighting, parking, sidewalk, and driveway improvements at every school. Plans also call for new wood and metal shops, robotics space, and a STEM lab at the high school; expanded classrooms and support spaces, plus a secure entrance, at the Early Childhood Center; relocation of the baseball field and improvements to other athletic fields and the track; and playground accessibility improvements and expansions at each elementary school.
Kalamazoo County
- Comstock Public Schools’ $23.7 million bond proposal was approved. The improvements include HVAC upgrades, renovations to the art room and former student store, conversion of the former health room into a robotics classroom, and interior door-barricading systems at all schools. Plans also call for a five- to six-room addition and redesigning eight existing rooms to create a new early childhood center.
UPPER PENINSULA AREA PROPOSAL
Gogebic County
- Ironwood Area Schools voters approved a $12.5 million bond proposal. OHM is the architect. Plans include remodeling a school building, erecting a school support building, and improving athletic fields and facilities, parking areas, driveways, and sites.