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2026 Bond Proposal: Priority School Improvements

CLICK HERE to download the 2026 HASS Facility Assessment Report, an effort that was used to guide the development of the 2026 Bond Proposal.

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.

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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.