One of the priorities included in Question 1, the Base Facilities Package, is targeted improvements to Lansing USD 469’s Early Childhood Center.
Through the 2024 community phone survey, residents expressed strong support for:
Maintaining existing facilities
Improving safety and security
Investing in early childhood education
That feedback directly influenced the bond proposal.
Rather than constructing a new building, the district is proposing renovations to improve safety, infrastructure, and functionality at the current Early Childhood Center.
Why Early Childhood Matters
Research consistently shows that high-quality early childhood programs provide long-term benefits, including:
Improved kindergarten readiness
Stronger academic outcomes over time
Better social-emotional development
Long-term workforce and economic benefits
Investing in early childhood is not about expansion. It is about ensuring that existing programs operate in safe, well-maintained, developmentally appropriate spaces. Click here for why Early Childhood Facilities matter.
Why Renovate Instead of Rebuild?
Community feedback showed limited support for building a new early childhood facility or shifting grade configurations.
Renovation allows the district to:
Preserve the current location
Improve safety and security
Upgrade aging building systems
Use taxpayer dollars responsibly
This approach aligns with both community priorities and financial stewardship.
Proposed Improvements (Question 1)
Early Childhood renovations include:
Secured entry enhancements
Updated security cameras and door controls
Electrical panel and lighting upgrades
Mechanical unit replacements
Restroom and accessibility improvements
Masonry and infrastructure repairs
Playground fall zone and accessibility upgrades
Asphalt and parking lot repairs
These improvements address identified facility needs while strengthening safety for the district’s youngest learners.
Long-Term Maintenance Commitment
This bond is not just about making repairs. It is about pairing improvements with a proactive maintenance plan.
The district has implemented:
Computerized maintenance tracking (CMMS)
Planned replacement cycles for major systems
Scheduled roofing and asphalt maintenance
Preventative maintenance oversight
This ensures that improvements made today are maintained responsibly moving forward.
Ballot Structure Reminder
Question 1: Base Facilities Package (includes Early Childhood improvements)
Question 2: Turf Enhancements (separate question)
One of the priorities included in Question 1, the Base Facilities Package, is targeted improvements to Lansing USD 469’s Early Childhood Center.
Through the 2024 community phone survey, residents expressed strong support for:
Maintaining existing facilities
Improving safety and security
Investing in early childhood education
That feedback directly influenced the bond proposal.
Rather than constructing a new building, the district is proposing renovations to improve safety, infrastructure, and functionality at the current Early Childhood Center.
Why Early Childhood Matters
Research consistently shows that high-quality early childhood programs provide long-term benefits, including:
Improved kindergarten readiness
Stronger academic outcomes over time
Better social-emotional development
Long-term workforce and economic benefits
Investing in early childhood is not about expansion. It is about ensuring that existing programs operate in safe, well-maintained, developmentally appropriate spaces. Click here for why Early Childhood Facilities matter.
Why Renovate Instead of Rebuild?
Community feedback showed limited support for building a new early childhood facility or shifting grade configurations.
Renovation allows the district to:
Preserve the current location
Improve safety and security
Upgrade aging building systems
Use taxpayer dollars responsibly
This approach aligns with both community priorities and financial stewardship.
Proposed Improvements (Question 1)
Early Childhood renovations include:
Secured entry enhancements
Updated security cameras and door controls
Electrical panel and lighting upgrades
Mechanical unit replacements
Restroom and accessibility improvements
Masonry and infrastructure repairs
Playground fall zone and accessibility upgrades
Asphalt and parking lot repairs
These improvements address identified facility needs while strengthening safety for the district’s youngest learners.
Long-Term Maintenance Commitment
This bond is not just about making repairs. It is about pairing improvements with a proactive maintenance plan.
The district has implemented:
Computerized maintenance tracking (CMMS)
Planned replacement cycles for major systems
Scheduled roofing and asphalt maintenance
Preventative maintenance oversight
This ensures that improvements made today are maintained responsibly moving forward.
Ballot Structure Reminder
Question 1: Base Facilities Package (includes Early Childhood improvements)
Question 2: Turf Enhancements (separate question)