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Zero-Increase Bond: May 5, 2026

This proposal will NOT raise taxes.

The current bonded debt carried by GBCS is 6.3 mills. This proposal seeks to extend the current 6.3 mills of bonded debt for the next 6 years for special projects as outlined in the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan.

Some of these projects include: 

FOCUS 1: PERFORMING & FINE ARTS IMPROVEMENTS

rendering of possible performing arts building
  • Performing Arts Center addition at GBHS
  • ‘Black Box’ classroom
  • Fine Arts gallery
  • Set construction & dressing room space
  • Band/orchestra spaces moved/remodeled
  • GBHS Tennis Courts would be relocated/rebuilt closer to other athletic facilities due to the placement of new Performing Arts Center in their current footprint

FOCUS 2: SECURITY & INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

high level rendering of proposed cook addition: arial view of building with two classroom boxes added in blue
  • Grand Blanc High School East Campus entrance remodel 
  • GBHS West Campus would become a freshman-centered building, limiting the number of students who need to cross between buildings (The number of crossers remaining should be low enough to allow for a shuttle to transport students who need to move between buildings.)
high level rendering of proposed myers addition: arial view of building with classroom boxes added in blue
  • Modular buildings would be removed at the elementary buildings (Modular buildings are inefficient and reaching the end of their natural life. They also raise serious safety concerns.)
  • Myers & Cook Elementary would receive classroom additions to their main buildings to replace the modular space. (Other buildings do not need those modular spaces for classrooms currently, only housing after-school programs that can be relocated.)
  • This bond would fund infrastructure improvement projects in every building, fixing the most critical issues identified through a statewide study by the School Finance Research Foundation between 2023-25

FOCUS 3: PERRY REMODEL/EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPANSION

rendering of possible remodeled perry center
  • Original century-old building 3-floor remodel/central office relocation (curriculum, personnel, business, technology & Superintendent’s Office)
  • Demo addition portions of the building to allow for the expansion project
  • Early Childhood Center on Perry's first floor with new southern expansion
  • Scale out the Bobcat Innovation program into other buildings 
  • Improve parking and traffic with the new ability to drive from Bush St. to high school parking lots and increased parking spaces in the area of Perry and GBAC.
  • Possible STEM/Robotics space
  • Possible gross motor space (small gym) for Early Childhood

Endorsed by the Grand Blanc Heritage Association Museum

The Grand Blanc community has repeatedly expressed that they value the historic Perry building at the corner of Bush and Saginaw, although we know in most cases, it's more efficient to tear down these older buildings than to remodel. We believe we have found a good balance of efficiency and preservation by developing a plan that remodels the 100-year-old building (while shedding the additions made in the 50's and 60's) to make a more useful, modern space for the expansion of our early childhood program. The district currently serves a very small percentage of those qualified for free state pre-k programs, and this expansion would substantially increase the number of early childhood students welcomed into the district!

Perry Building Photos

A dimly lit hallway with a tiled floor, lined with closed doors and a few scattered items on the ground.
A dimly lit hallway with rows of old, metal lockers lining the walls, and a person visible in the background.
A cluttered and partially renovated room with various construction materials, tools, and furniture scattered throughout the space.
A cluttered room filled with various chairs, tables, and other furniture items, suggesting a storage or staging area for these items.
A staircase with black steps and a glass railing leading up to a doorway in a well-lit interior space.
The image shows a room with large windows, revealing a cloudy outdoor scene with a setting sun in the background. In the foreground, there are various objects such as chairs and other furniture.
A narrow hallway with a white door leading to a restroom, the floor covered in a speckled tile pattern, and a set of wooden stairs visible in the background.
A chalkboard or blackboard is mounted on the wall, with a window visible in the background. The room appears to be in a state of disrepair, with peeling paint and plaster visible on the walls.
A tiled hallway with a set of brick steps leading up to a doorway, with a sign for %22Men%22 visible in the background.
An empty, dilapidated room with damaged walls, exposed ceiling beams, and various construction materials scattered throughout the space.
A dimly lit hallway with exposed ceiling tiles, lockers lining the walls, and various equipment and supplies scattered throughout the space.
A set of concrete stairs leading up to a tiled wall, with a refrigerator and folding chair visible in the background.
The image depicts a cluttered storage room filled with stacked boxes and various equipment, with a brick wall visible in the background.
A staircase with a black railing leading up to a tiled wall with a ventilation grate, creating a utilitarian and functional interior space.
The image shows a Canon photocopier machine placed on a shelf, surrounded by various other office equipment and supplies.
The image depicts a storage room or warehouse filled with stacked cardboard boxes and wooden pallets, creating a cluttered and organized environment.
The image shows a dilapidated interior space with broken walls and windows, and several metal lockers or storage units in the foreground.
A dimly lit storage room filled with stacks of cardboard boxes and crates, creating a maze-like environment.
A tiled bathroom interior with a wire basket and various items on the floor.
A rainy day outside the window, with a blurred view of trees and a body of water in the background.
A group of people, some standing and some sitting, are gathered in a room filled with various items and furniture, suggesting a workspace or studio environment.
A damaged and cracked wall with a large hole, revealing the interior space behind it, sits on a concrete floor.
A cluttered and dilapidated room with a window, various electronic devices, and a wooden object on a cabinet.
A dimly lit hallway with rows of lockers on both sides, leading to an open doorway at the end.
A white wall with some damage and a red fire extinguisher mounted on it, along with a metal pipe running along the wall.
A staircase with a metal railing leads down to a glass door, revealing a view of the outdoors through the window.
A group of people, some in formal attire, are gathered in what appears to be a warehouse or storage facility, with stacks of boxes or pallets visible in the background.
The image shows a cluttered storage room with various boxes, shelves, and other items visible through an open doorway.
The image shows a hallway with green walls, a door, and a window. The floor appears to be tiled.
A glass-paneled entryway with a brick floor leads into a hallway, with a red fire extinguisher visible on the wall.
The image shows a hallway with a tiled floor, white walls, and a door leading to a staircase. The hallway has a yellow and white color scheme, and there is a sign indicating the location of a restroom.

FOCUS 4: TECHNOLOGY FUNDING

The funding from the GBCS Technology Bond of 2015 which has supported our Technology program

child in front of a brick building holding a laptop under arm

since 2015, has reached its life-end. To continue our 1:1 program for grades 3-12 (including K-2 devices that stay in the classroom) and keep our networks district-wide up-to-date, we would use a portion of bond money to fund the district's technology needs for the life of this Zero Increase Bond.

GBCS Technology Services maintains all technology resources across the district, including hundreds of security cameras, network switches, telephones, building P.A. systems, and staff radio equipment, in addition to network and internet services (including safety/security screening), information systems, and software used by students and staff. They do an excellent job of being proactive about cybersecurity and training our staff to identify potential cyber threats.

This bond money would ensure we can maintain our excellent Technology program, including:

  • GBCS Network Up Time – 99.7%+
  • 5,194 Technology Work Orders Annually  (2024-25)
    • including 1,956 Chromebook Work Orders 

  • 8,088 Active Chromebooks  (as of 9/26/25)

Performing Arts Center Rendering

 

Rendering of Perry Remodel