On November 5, 2019, voters in the Ann Arbor Public Schools will be asked to consider a capital-bond proposal of one billion dollars to upgrade school facilities and sites, enhance existing building security, and provide upgraded and sustainable learning environments throughout our district.  The bond program scope is based on a comprehensive facility assessment conducted by independent architects and engineers to assess the current and future building needs in our district.

The purpose of Billion Dollars ($1,000,000,000) bond is to make the following improvements:

•  constructing additions to and/or remodeling School District buildings, including safety and security improvements,
• classrooms, laboratories, kitchens, performing arts and pool facilities, and solar, geothermal and other renewable energy improvements;
• acquiring and/or constructing buildings in the School District, including elementary, middle and high schools;
•  equipping, furnishing, reequipping and refurnishing buildings in the School District, including the acquisition of school buses and musical instruments;
• acquiring and installing instructional technology equipment in the School District; and
• acquiring, improving and developing sites, including athletic fields, facilities, structures, parking and playgrounds, in the School District

In the first year, the millage rate is projected to increase by 1.65 mills, over the 2019 debt levy of 2.45 mills, to a total of 4.1 mills.   Based on the average taxable value of the AAPS tax base of $138K per home, which includes the City of Ann Arbor and parts of 8 townships, (approximated market value of $276K),  an annual tax increase of $228 per home is expected.