Van Dyke Public Schools

23500 Mac Arthur          Warren, MI  48089

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Election Day - Tuesday, May 6

On Tuesday, May 6, residents in the Van Dyke district will be asked to approve a bond proposal to provide funding for improvements to district facilities.

The funding will provide for school building safety and security upgrades, technology enhancements to support curriculum initiatives, adequate support facilities such as cafeteria and gymnasium spaces and student-focused resources, including improved classrooms and other amenities to support quality instructional programs.

It is crucial that Van Dyke Public Schools provide facilities that support changing curriculum and expanding technology, ensure or schools remain a competitive choice for our students and proactively respond to the needs for enhanced security and safety in our schools.

Major goals of the bond include:

• Safety and security upgrades
• Equity of programs and facilities for all students
• Student-focused learning environments
• Adequate support facilities, i.e. cafeteria, gymnasium and media center
• Technology enhancements to support curriculum initiatives
• Address facility needs of the educational community well into the future

Proposed improvements at Carlson, McKinley and Lincoln Elementary Schools:

• Security upgrades
• Secured entrances (controlled access)
• Updated fire alarm system
• Improved visitor parking & student drop-off areas
• Provide new technology
• Upgrade media centers
• Install video surveillance system
• New gymnasium
• Remodel bathrooms
• Replace interior doors and hardware
• Heating and cooling upgrades

Proposed improvements at Lincoln Middle School:

• Security upgrades
• Secured entrances (controlled access)
• Updated fire alarm system
• Improved visitor parking & student drop-off areas
• Provide new technology
• Replace corridor lockers
• Remodel art and music rooms
• Heating and cooling upgrades
• Remodel science lab

Proposed improvements at Lincoln High School:

• Security upgrades
• Secured entrances (controlled access)
• Updated fire alarm system
• Improved visitor parking & student drop-off areas
• Provide new technology
• Construct new media center
• Construct new careers center
• Hall lockers
• Remodel locker rooms
• Construct new main gym
• Remodel science labs
• Remodel art and drama areas
• Athletic field improvements

The passage of the $62,600,000 bond issue is important to the future of Van Dyke Public Schools. Students will have the benefit of learning in schools and classrooms that are safe and secure. They will be assured of equity of programs and facilities. Students will be educated in classrooms that are designed to meet curriculum standards and provide them with the knowledge and skills they will need to participate in an increasingly competitive global society.

Should you have any questions or need additional information, contact the Office of the Superintendent at (586) 758-8333.

Please mark your calendar and remember to vote on Tuesday, May 6, 2008.