A $44.8 million bond proposal that would have brought an arts academy to Battle Creek failed by a margin of fewer than 40 votes, according to unofficial election results.
With all 13 precincts reporting, the Battle Creek Public Schools bond failed with 975 votes no to 937 votes yes, according to unofficial election results.
The bond, which allowed the district a millage of up to 2.20, would have transformed Northwestern Middle School into a K-8 visual and performing arts academy and funded renovations at Springfield Middle School.
Gena Reed, a Battle Creek Public Schools voter, said she wanted to see the district improve its test scores before approving funds for facilities improvements.
Unofficial election results see many West Michigan school bond proposals pass
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Battle Creek School Voters Make a Tough Choice Tuesday
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Bagg Brook Heritage Trail a step toward ‘central park’ in West Springfield
Updated Apr 30, 2021;
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WEST SPRINGFIELD Although it’s been one of the town’s signature recreation facilities for more than a year, the Bagg Brook Heritage Trail had to wait until Friday for its official dedication.
In a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on the nature path next to the Morgan Road Pavilion, officials said the three-quarter-mile loop has already proven popular with hikers of all ages, dog owners and participants in Park and Recreation Department events. It’s also part of a long-term vision for additional recreational facilities in the center of West Springfield, on several town-owned properties between Amostown and Morgan roads, west of Piper Road.