COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – On Tuesday, voters in the Coldwater Community Schools district will decide on a $64 million bond proposal focused on modernizing the nearly 70-year-old Coldwater High School. The initiative seeks to fund a new 62,000-square-foot wing featuring updated science labs and a media center, while also addressing critical infrastructure needs like replacing leaking roofs and installing the school’s first central air conditioning system.
Superintendent Paul Flynn has emphasized that this plan is a “long-term investment” aimed at essential safety and instructional needs rather than optional amenities, following two previous bond failures in 2021 and 2022, Flynn says this is ultimately a plan B that voters will be asked to decide
If approved, the 30-year bond would result in a 1.5-mill tax increase, estimated to cost the average homeowner about $12.50 per month or $150 annually. Proponents argue the project is necessary to bring classrooms up to modern accessibility and safety standards, as the facility has not seen major renovations since 1994. Polls will be open on election day at various local precincts, while Early Voting is currently available at the Dearth Center through the Sunday before the vote.
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