March 13th:
Community Conversation
Otsego District Library: 6pm
March 18th:
Community Conversation
Alamo Elementary Media Center: 6pm
March19th:
Community Conversation
High School Media Center: 6pm
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March27th:
Absentee Voting Begins
For Registered Voters
May 6th:
Polls Open for In-person Voting
7am-8pm​​
DATES TO REMEMBER
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2025 BOND EXTENSION
​OTSEGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Community Conversations
​Future-Focused, Student-Centered,
Community-Driven
Otsego Public Schools is committed to keeping our district at the forefront of educational possibilities and opportunities for our students, staff, families and community. That means focusing on every aspect of education - from learning spaces to infrastructure, technology to security.
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Extensive assessments were completed by TMP architecture with the assistance of several local contractors, in partnership with our district leader teams, to create a comprehensive picture and plan for our district for the next 30-40 years with a prioritized list of the findings and projects to keep our facilities updated and programming relevant. All this without increasing the debt millage rate to our taxpayers.
The plans set forth create a foundation and path for Otsego’s facilities to remain at our standard of excellence, transform our learning spaces to both engage students and foster an environment for collaboration and creativity. The May 2025 Bond Extension is the start of that vision for the future with four focus areas - Innovation, Renovating the Old Pool, Facility/Infrastructure improvements, Safety & Security.
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2025 BOND EXTENSION
QUICK FACTS
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Otsego is asking voters to consider a zero mill increase bond extension proposal that impacts every student and every building in our district while creating new, exciting opportunities for our students and community through an Innovation Center, renovating our old pool site, upgrading and improving our facilities, and enhancing safety and security measures. It creates a future-forward plan for this district that has become a destination over the last decade. (OPS’s enrollment is 20-24% schools of choice.) If passed, projects would be completed in three series over six years.
FUNDS GENERATED
$46.5 MILLION
for district improvements
TAX IMPACT
ZERO MILL INCREASE
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ELECTION DAY
TUESDAY MAY 6, 2025
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The debt levy will remain the same at 8.49 mills
District Goals
Reimagining learning spaces to cultivate collaboration, creativity and innovation
Future-focused projects preparing our students to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow
Advancing education with cutting-edge technology and resources
Partnering with local business leaders to develop an Innovation Center with relevant programming in trades and industry to prepare our students for career-ready employment and post-secondary education
Enhance safety and security measures for our classrooms, buildings and campus
Facility & infrastructure improvements with longevity in mind to maintain Otsego’s standard of excellence
Renovating athletic facilities to create opportunities and positive experiences for our athletes, spectators and visitors
Growing our district to best serve our entire bulldog community
Areas of Focus
Safety & Security
There are always opportunities to enhance the safety and security for our students, staff, visitors and families.
Here are a few projects in the proposal:
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Replace all hardware for classroom doors
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Improve access points
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Increase security abilities for main office staff
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Add security cameras
Innovation
Otsego Public Schools leads the way in new programs, initiatives and opportunities and this proposal contains incredible vision to enhance learning and instruction district-wide.
Our initiatives include:​
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An Innovation Center (building addition) at the high school to provide new hands-on, project-based learning programs for students 9th-12th grade.
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In partnership with local businesses, we’ll develop a center with a variety of learning stations to allow our students to explore relevant career pathways and develop the skills needed for high-demand jobs, employment opportunities, mentorships and internships and post-secondary educati
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New classroom furniture that creates a collaborative learning environment
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Technology integration of interactive displays, sound amplification, devices and hardware to enhance teaching and learning opportunities in classrooms district-wide
Renovation of the Old Pool
The closure of the old pool opens an opportunity for another community-focused facility that could be used by bulldogs of all ages!
Some possibilities are:
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Adding a variety of athletic courts for clubs, organizations and community recreation (basketball, pickleball, tennis, walking track, etc.)
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Instructional / meeting space
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Separate entrance for safety and daytime use
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Renovated locker rooms
Facility/Infrastructure Upgrades, Improvements, Enhancements
The school district is committed to enhancing its facilities and infrastructure to improve safety, efficiency, and overall experience for students, staff, and the community.
Here are a few projects in the proposal:​
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Additional parking at OHS, WSE & DSE
Redesigned traffic circulation for WSE/OMS and DSE to help with pick-up/drop-off
HVAC upgrades and energy efficiency projects across the district. -
Athletic improvements:
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Baseball/softball fields
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New tennis court facility
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Bulldog Stadium lighting, scoreboard, press box
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An expansion of classrooms at our Learn ‘n Grow preschool.
Project Breakdowns
Project by Series
1
2026-27
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Convert former pool site into a multi-purpose space
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Elementary classroom furniture replacement
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Security upgrades for classroom doors
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Additional security cameras, access control
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Replace classroom technology with interactive displays, sound amplification, audio upgrades and devices
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Traffic flow improvements and increased parking for DSE, OMS, WSE
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Additional parking lot at OHS
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New tennis court facility
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Baseball and softball field fencing, batting cages, scoreboard
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Stadium lighting, audio, scoreboard, and press box roof & window replacement
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Learn ‘n Grow addition
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Renovate MS auditorium
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Transportation building upgrades
SERIES
2
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2028-29
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OHS Innovation Center addition
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Middle School classroom furniture replacement
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Restroom renovations (Alamo, DSE)
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Floor replacements, repairs
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Lighting, electrical upgrades
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Sidewalk repairs
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Technology infrastructure upgrades
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Walking paths installed for DSE
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Classroom HVAC replacement (DSE)
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2030-31
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Restroom renovations (WSE, OMS, OHS)
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Alamo roof replacement
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HVAC replacements (WSE
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Lighting, electrical upgrades (WSE)
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Walking path installation at WSE
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Gym floor replacement at OMS
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OMS roof replacement
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OHS gym lighting replacement
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OHS classroom furniture
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OHS carpet replacement
SERIES
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Join us to learn more at an upcoming Community Conversation:
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March 13th, 6pm: Otsego District Library
​March 18th, 6pm​: Alamo Elementary Media Center
​March 19th, 6pm: High School Media Center
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