2026 Bond Proposal: Priority School Improvements

[DOWNLOAD: 2026 HASS Bond Fact Sheet]

Bond Facts
On November 3, 2026, our community will vote on a school bond proposal for Hastings Area School System. If approved by voters, this bond would provide $24,800,000 for district-wide improvements with an estimated zero tax rate increase over the current rate.

The proposal intends to make our schools:

• SAFER FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

• EFFICIENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE

• PRACTICAL FOR TOP-PRIORITY PROJECTS AND MODERN LEARNING

SAFETY & SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS

If approved, the bond would provide funds to:

• Improve secure entryways at all schools

• Add security glazing film

• Replace PA systems

• Replace fire alarm systems

EFFICIENT INFRASTRUCTURE

If approved, the bond would provide funds to:

• Improve aging and overcrowded kitchen spaces at all elementary schools

• Improve parking and traffic flows

• Renovate high school restrooms

• Increase the capacity of the stadium bleachers

• Replace aging bus fleet

PRACTICAL & MODERN LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

If approved, the bond would provide funds to:

• Modernize classroom environments for core academic subjects at the high school

• Improve CTE and hands-on learning spaces at the high school and middle school

Financial Information
If approved, the bond would provide $24,800,000 for all of the above facility improvements with a zero-mill increase projected over the current millage rate.

Voting Information
Polls are open: Tuesday, November 3 from 7:00AM-8:00PM.
Absentee voting: Ballots available by September 24.
More information on voting: www.mi.gov/vote

For more Information
Project information, ballot language breakdowns, and other FAQs are all available here on our site. With additional questions, contact Jayson Bussa, Director of Communications, at jayson.bussa@hassk12.org

All informational materials paid for by Hastings Area School System, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, MI 49058.