Buchanan Community Schools Bond
On November 8, 2022, the Buchanan Community Schools residents will have an opportunity to vote on a bond proposal. It would provide $34,970,000 for building and site improvements to address identified and ongoing facility projects based on facility assessments and community input and align grade levels based on similar growth and development stages.
Improvement Highlights
Moccasin Elementary School
Moccasin Elementary School will add 5th Grade to the building. The bond referendum will fund major renovations and additions to the building.
Buchanan High School
Buchanan High School will receive interior renovations to improve the learning environment and replace failing equipment. The 8th grade will be relocated to Buchanan Middle School.
BHS Athletic Field
The stadium will receive new artificial turf and the track will be replaced.
Moccasin Elementary Improvements
Floorplan key:
Renovate classrooms to improve learning environments
Add six classrooms and labs to ease congestion in current spaces
Security enhancements, especially in the front office area
Renovate the library/media center to include more space for student group work, research, and technology use
Add a gym with bleachers
Build a dedicated cafeteria and kitchen next to the gym to separate the spaces and remove the need to set up/ take down tables daily before Physical Education courses resume
Renovate the art room
Add an elevator to ensure all building areas comply with ADA accessibility regulations
Replace and add playground equipment
Resurface parking lot
Additional Improvements
Door replacement for security
Window replacement
New HVAC system with air conditioning
Roof replacement
New classroom casework / cabinets
Restroom reconfiguration and upgrades to meet ADA accessibility requirements
New flooring
New ceiling
Painting
Replace lighting with LED
Buchanan High School Improvements
Key Improvements
Classroom door replacement for security
New HVAC system with air conditioning
Classroom technology upgrades
Space renovations Including:
Media center / project rooms
Classroom reconfiguration to increase sizes of the smallest classrooms
District office and high school administration office
Career technology education classrooms and lab
Science lab renovations
Culinary lab renovations
Transportation center
Restroom reconfiguration and upgrades to meet ADA accessibility requirements
Corridor and classroom floor finish replacement
Window replacement
Replace lighting with LED
Athletic Fields
Artificial Turf Stadium Field
Track replacement
Additional Bond Information
Tax Calculator
The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2023, under current law, is 3.50 mills ($3.50 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the bonds of any series may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is twenty-eight (28) years.
Of the 3.5 mils estimated for the first year, 1.15 mils are falling off from the existing debt. Thus, for the homes in the original Buchanan Community Schools district, the millage increase from the current levy is 2.35 mils. This means if your home is worth $150,000, your property taxes will increase by $176.25 or an increase of $15.69/month.
The debt levy has been declining from 4.20 mils in 2015 to the 3.50 mills levied in 2022. The projected 2023 levy with the proposed bonds of 5.85 mills is 1.65 mills higher than the 4.20 mills levied in 2015.
Use the Estimated tax Impact calculator to determine an estimated tax amount you will pay. The tax calculator considers Michigan Homestead Tax Credit that may apply to some Taxpayers.
