Godwin Heights Schools: A Vote for a Brighter Future

In November, the Godwin Heights Public Schools district is asking voters to approve a $44. 5 million bond. This bond, if passed, will fund upgrades and improvements across the district's schools over the next 25 years. The good news is that voting yes won't raise taxes. The current tax rate will stay the same. The bond focuses on three main areas: safety, security, and updating learning spaces. It includes plans to move the main office and athletic center at the high school and upgrade the Early Childhood Center. The goal is to improve all buildings in the district. This includes Godwin Heights Early Childhood Center, West Godwin Elementary, North Godwin Elementary, Godwin Heights Middle School, and Godwin Heights High School.Some classrooms, like those in North and West Godwin schools, haven't seen upgrades since 1999. That's a long time to go without any changes. The bond aims to fix this by remodeling and furnishing classrooms, adding new instructional technology, and buying new school buses. The estimated millage for the bond in 2026 is 2. 10, which is the same as the current rate. This means no increase in taxes. The superintendent has hosted community forums to discuss the bond. The feedback from parents has been positive so far. Voters have a chance to shape the future of Godwin Heights schools. The bond proposal is designed to support learning environments for students. For more details, check out the school district's website.