Here is an, understandable, summary of the November 7th bond. Please read!
Here is a quick bond FAQ!
If you have not registered to vote. Do it here:https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
Absentee ballots go out next week on our 0 millage, NO TAX increase millage going towards safety and security, updated classroom furniture and instructional technology, and critical repairs/renovations. Go to jonesvilleschools.org to learn more! Go Comets!
Absentee ballots and ballot language will be sent out sometime next week. Please read the ballot language explanation. This is a zero mill, no tax increase bond extension focused on safety and security, updated classroom furniture and instructional technology, and repairs/renovation of our facilities.
This is the link to register to vote: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
The ballot is November 7th! Go Comets!!!
The question is often asked, "But what are you doing to maintain our facilities?". Here is a list of SOME of the work that has been done. It does not include yearly maintenance or tickets staff members put in, or even all the work that has been done. The bond is focused on items that are at end of life and beyond our capability to replace or renovate. The boilers at JMS and the chiller at JHS are over 20 years old. The roof at WES has never been replaced. The football field is well over 70 years old!
The ballot language for the November 7th bond will be out soon. Here is a breakdown of the ballot language so it's easier to understand. The first sheet explains that it's a 0 mill increase and what projects the money is intended for. This will not result in a tax increase. The second sheet shows what happens to the bond over the course of the extension. It begins to go down in 2034 and drops significantly in 2035. The third sheet shows where the money is going towards. The orange bars represent the old debt being paid off. Our mills will remain at 8.3 until 2030 (slight drop) whether the bond passes or not. If the bond passes, the 8.3 continues for three more years to 2033 before it begins to drop. In 2035, it drops significantly to 2.45. Visit jonesvilleschools.org for more information! Go Comets!!!
November 7th, district wide improvements and repairs!
Comet bond FAQ!
Here are some opportunities to help support our Comet band! Please read!
Here is segment 1 of "Lessons with Les". This is where community member Les Hutchinson asks me questions from the community about the bond. This segment is an introduction and asks the question, "Why a bond"?
https://vimeo.com/857899923
"Lessons with Les" Segment 1 now on the jonesvilleschools.org website! Les Hutchinson (long time community member and served on the bond committee) and I will be running a video series where we answer questions from the community about the bond. It's a great opportunity to get YOUR question answered. If you have one, please submit it to me at eweatherwax@jonesvilleschools.org
To view the video, go to jonesvilleschools.org and click on the "2023 Jonesville Bond Information" tab. If you scroll down, you will find the video. Thanks for watching and go Comets!
Reminder that Jonesville students get free entry into games with student ID!
Also, come attend the tailgate provided by JABA and Varsity Cheerleaders! It starts at 5:30.
See you at the game. Go Comets!
Here is a quick bond FAQ! Go to Jonesvilleschools.org and click on, "2023 Jonesville Bond Information" to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Comet families and community members! We are still looking for people who would like to help us with our November bond initiative. The time commitment is what you can make it! If you are interested please email eweatherwax@jonesvilleschools.org or call 849-9075. Go Comets!
Half day release time for Jonesville Schools:
Williams Elementary - 11:30
Jonesville Middle School - 11:15
Jonesville High School - 11:20
Have a great day!
Good afternoon Comet families! I’m reaching out to you today because of the heat advisory for tomorrow beginning at 11:00 am. The forecast predicts the heat index to reach 105 and that doesn’t include a classroom full of bodies. Consequently, tomorrow Thursday, August 24th will be a half day.
I know half days can be challenge for some families so I do apologize for any inconvenience. However, those temperatures exceed what I’m comfortable with. The football game that is scheduled for tomorrow will be determined by the guidelines set up by MHSAA for heat. Have a good rest of your day and go Comets!
Sincerely,
Erik Weatherwax
Superintendent, Jonesville Community Schools
The November 0 mill bond extension focuses on safety and security, classroom and technology updates, and repairs/renovations to aging equipment and facilities. Go to Jonesvilleschools.org and click on, "Bond Proposal Info Brochure" to learn more about it. Go Comets!
We are looking for parents and community members who are willing to be on a marketing committee for the November bond proposal. The time commitment is based on what you can do! The bond focuses on Safety and Security, Updated furniture and teaching technology, and critical updates with an eye on the future. All facilities are impacted! Please call Superintendent Erik Weatherwax at 849-9075 or email at eweatherwax@jonesvilleschools.org today to see how you can help. Go Comets!
Clarification on the student sports pass. The pass will ONLY apply to Jonesville home games. This is not a Cascades Conference recognized benefit so will not work for away games. Go Comets!
I want to thank Lucinda Phelps (Director of Food Services) and Tom Young (Facilities Director) for all their hard work prepping, grilling, and serving at last night's open house. They served over 700 hamburgers and hot dogs! And thank you to our board members Sid Halley, Susie Raker, and Kayla Lewis for pitching in!
