Press Release

Board of Education for Dearborn Heights District #7 approves resolution to place a bond proposal on May ballot

On February 3^rd, the Dearborn Heights District #7 School Board unanimously approved the proposal of a bond

program for the May 4^th, 2021 ballot. The $6.4 million bond would be used to make improvements to each of the district’s educational facilities. If passed, the bond would be issued at a net zero-tax rate increase to the community.

The bond program is focused on making essential upgrades to school buildings, including ceiling/flooring replacements, HVAC and plumbing upgrades, and replacing exterior/interior doors. Also included in the program is the expansion of school parking lots and upgrading school communications systems.

In the past 20 years, the community has passed one bond in 2015 for $4.5 million, which allowed the district to upgrade and install new instructional technology systems and make modest improvements to school buildings. With voter approval of the 2021 bond proposal, the district will seek to make key renovations to all school buildings and surrounding areas.

“We are asking voters to consider this bond that will allow us to enhance our facilities and improve our students’ experiences with increased efficiency and added security.” – Jennifer Mast, Superintendent

The 2021 bond is separate from previous sinking fund renewals; money provided from sinking funds is intended to address ongoing repair costs. If passed, the 2021 bond will allow the district to finance capital improvement projects across all schools in the community.

Features of the bond program include:

Site and Athletic Improvements

New turf football field at Chircop Field
New AHS Baseball dugouts
Parking lot improvements

District-Wide Facility Improvements

Renovating AHS auditorium
Improvements to HVAC systems, including rooftop unit replacements and upgraded air handling units/ventilators
Additional water bottle filling stations
Ceiling and flooring replacements
Replacement of exterior and interior doors
Secure entrance at Madison

Electrical Systems

Upgrading bells and clocks
Installing new PA systems at Pardee, Polk, and Best MS
Energy enhancements

Under state law, bond proceeds may not be used to pay administrator, teacher, or staff salaries, routine maintenance costs, or other school operating expenses. The money generated by this bond must be directed toward improving Dearborn Heights District #7 facilities so that programs can be enhanced.

For more information on the bond, please visit https://www.district7.net/ and click on 2021 bond information, or, you can contact the district communications team at 313-203-1000