Credit John McNeill / WMUK
Voters in the Portage School District will consider a large bond issue in August. School Board trustees put the $175-million request on the ballot Monday, May 10.
If it's approved, Portage Superintendent Mark Bielang says the bond won't raise tax bills. That's because an older bond is expiring.
"We're fortunate to be in a very good financial situation in the district. And this is huge that you can do this amount of work with no increase to the existing debt levy. So, we're very fortunate to be in that position."
The money would be used to replace or upgrade aging elementary buildings. Bielang says it’s the third and final phase of a long-range plan to rebuild the district’s schools.