Updates could be coming to Huron School District’s security and its drama, athletic and arts facilities. The New Boston school district is seeking a zero tax increase bond that would generate approximately $69 million. The issue will be on the May 2026 ballot.
“We have identified preliminary building infrastructure needs; safety and security upgrades; furniture and classroom improvements; and updates for our drama, band, arts and athletic facilities,” said Donovan Rowe, Huron’s superintendent.
Safety and security upgrades would include video surveillance, access control systems and emergency notification systems.
The district is currently finalizing the projects and will soon seek community input.
“We have partnered with French Associates and Barton Malow on our pre-planning activities. We are working to finalize the proposed scope of the projects now,” Rowe said. “We have some community focus panels scheduled for Sept. 22-24. We are planning to have the focus panels by invitation only in order to keep the discussion manageable. We are inviting a cross-section of random community members for these groups.”
After the sessions, a survey will be distributed.
“A community survey will open after the focus panels for all community members to share their thoughts about the bond proposal,” Rowe said. “The feedback will help the school district finalize the bond proposal and ensure the needs and priorities of the entire Huron community are reflected.”
Huron School District’s last millage was approved four years ago.
“Voters renewed our non-homestead millage in 2021,” Rowe said. “This millage is not levied on primary residences, and it provides operating funds for schools.”
In May 2019, voters approved a $49 million bond to finance several projects, including a new Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center, new STEM lab and updates to the football field and track.
“We were able to renovate and improve academic areas and athletic facilities while making necessary infrastructure improvements and safety additions to keep the buildings safe and operational,” Rowe said.
Huron School District has approximately 2,530 students. The district has two elementary schools, an early childhood center, a middle school and a high school.
“We also have a preschool and Great Start Readiness Program running out of our old kindergarten center, and we have a transportation garage/building and a maintenance building on our main campus,” Rowe said.
“We continue to be grateful for the ongoing support our community provides to our school district and staff,” Rowe added. “That partnership inspires us to keep improving the educational experiences we offer our students.”
— Contact reporter Suzanne Nolan Wisler at swisler@monroenews.com.
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Huron School District seeking community input on May bond issue
Reporting by Suzanne Nolan Wisler, The Monroe News / The Monroe News
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