After successfully completing the renovation and new construction of nearly a dozen elementary and middle schools, the Grand Rapids Public Schools is ready to tackle the renovation of several high schools and the creation of several specialized learning programs. The outstanding question: how and where to get the money?
According to excerpts from the story:
Grand Rapids Public Schools would drop two of its four traditional high schools and replace them with small, specialized programs to address declining enrollment and new classroom trends under a $216 million plan being considered by city educators.
Creston and Central high schools would be recast as homes for themed programs. Union and Ottawa Hills would continue as comprehensive schools, but with beefed-up buildings and sports teams that will merge with Creston and Central.
A $200 million plan would cost the owner of a $150,000 home an additional $135 a year in taxes.
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