Dear Parents, Family Members, Community Members, Students, and Staff:

Thank you for your careful consideration of the Bond Proposal.  As a result, the proposal was approved by voters.  While this is a very difficult economic time for many in our community, your vision for the future of Northview carried the vote.

Voters did a very detailed review of the components of the bond proposal, assessed the economic impact on their families and businesses and made an informed vote.  Now we engage in the project planning process and I assure you we will share the timelines with the entire community.  You will be able to track our progress at www.nvps.net.

The Northview Board of Education was courageous in placing the ballot question before voters.  They continue to have a future focus.  We greatly appreciate the work of the Friends of Northview Public Schools citizens’ committee and chairpersons Michael Rohwer, Ginger Rohwer, and Jeff Lambert.  Their dedication to providing factual information to our community and running an honest and ethical campaign is validation that our community is in good hands.

Once again, thank you for approving the bond proposal “that is more than a pool.”  You have taken another step in preserving the Northview culture for present and future students and their families.  We continue to work together to prepare our students for life’s next step.  We Are Northview.

Sincerely and With Great Respect,

Mike Paskewicz, Superintendent
Northview Public Schools

Good News!  We could all use some!  Click here to read details about the selling of Northview's construction bonds and the resolution to hold a Bond Election on May 8, 2012.  The bond proposal will ask voters to approve $11.9 million of renovations to the athletic/activities wing of NHS and includes the replacement of the existing pool. 

UPDATE 3.15.12
Click here to READ about the Bond Proposal Plan - It's More Than a Pool!

Click here to LOOK at the Bond Proposal Plan - It's More Than a Pool!

UPDATE 4.27.12

REMEMBER TO VOTE ON MAY 8, 2012. 

HOME PROPERTY VALUE HINGES ON HEALTH OF SURROUNDING AREA (Grand Rapids Press - Your Money Headline, September 12, 2011).  "Buying a home that declines sharply in property value can put you underwater on your mortgage, erode your net worth and leave you unable to relocate for a new job or adapt to a change in household income."  Andrew Schiller, creator of www.NeighborhoodScout.com a real estate research website, says that having desirable amenities within the neighborhood is the second major factor in whether a neighborhood will appreciate or decline in property value.  The top two key amenities that can add value to a neighborhood are 1.) Low crime rates and 2.) GOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

The bond proposal being placed before voters is more than a replacement pool.  It is also a major renovation of the athletic/activities wing of the high school.   The renovations to the athletic/activity wing and tennis courts are estimated at $5 million.  The new pool and diving area is estimated at $6.9 million.  If approved by voters this will ensure the entire high school is in good shape for the next 30 years.   Go to www.nvps.net and click on the "tax calculator" to get an estimate of what your investment would be.