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2023 Bond Proposal

On November 7, 2023, the West Ottawa community approved a $237 million bond proposal to invest in the future of our schools. This historic support allows the District to move forward with significant infrastructure improvements, new classrooms and gymnasiums at two elementary schools, and the construction of an Aquatics and Community Center to replace the beloved Harbor Lights Pool, which has served our community for more than 60 years.

This bond also supports many of our District initiatives, including the creation of outdoor classrooms at all nine elementary schools, flexible furniture that promotes collaborative learning, and the installation of BenQ interactive boards in every classroom throughout the District.

Completed Bond Projects:

DISTRICT WIDE

  • BenQ Boards (2024)
  • Aquatic & Community Center (Site began in 2024, completion 2027)
  • Districtwide Radio Infrastructure (Safety & Security, 2025)
  • $300k Band Instrument Purchases (2024, 2025, 2026)Elementary Outdoor Classrooms (2025)
  • Four (4) New School Buses (2025)
  • Three (3) New 10-Passenger Vans (2025)
  • Student Chromebook Replacements (2025)
  • High School Track & Field Events Relocation (2025)

HIGH SCHOOL

  • WOBN Upgrades (April 2024)
  • HSN Gym Video Boards & Center Scoreboard (2025)
  • Library Furniture & Alternative Seating (2025)

MACATAWA BAY and/or HARBOR LIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOLS

  • Macatawa Bay Planetarium (April 2024)
  • Macatawa Bay Cafeteria Furniture (April 2024)
  • Harbor Lights Classroom Furniture (April 2024)
  • Macatawa Bay Roof (2025)
  • Library Furniture & Alternative Seating (2025)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

  • LS, SW, LL, RF Elementary Furniture (Summer 2025)
  • SW Gym Addition & Building Renovations (May 2024 – Summer 2025)
    • Selective flooring, casework, ceiling tiles, HVAC, lighting, classroom & office renovations finished in 2024.
    • Gymnasium will be finished prior to summer!
    • The old gymnasium will be converted to a cafeteria / large group space this summer.
  • Lakeshore Elementary Improvements (Summer 2025)
    • New Lockers
    • New Door Hardware
    • Remodel of group / teacher bathrooms
    • Interior lighting replacement
    • EPDM Replacement over Mezzanine Roof
    • Flooring Replacement
    • Unit Ventilators – Air Conditioning
    • Fire Protection Upgrade
    • Electrical Panels
    • Replace domestic water piping
  • Lakewood Metal & Membrane Roof Replacement (2025)

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