# Community Forum- 0 Mill Increase Bond 11/9/26 5:30 PM

Alpena Public Schools held a community forum on November 9, 2026, to prioritize projects for a proposed bond with no mill increase. Participants reviewed building-level project rankings and developed two community recommendation lists for the school board. The highest-priority projects across buildings totaled about $23 million, with a target of roughly $28 million to leave room for additional costs. Discussions included science labs, auditorium sound and lighting, student bathrooms and locker rooms, transportation drop-off, ventilation, athletics, and safety improvements. Bullet-resistant window treatments were discussed, but the group noted that they could cost millions and were considered cost-prohibitive; high school bathrooms were cited as an approximately $2 million option. Participants also favored projects with visible benefits for students and the broader community and expressed concern that central-office projects might not have community support. No contract awards, purchasing approvals, or spending votes were reported. The recommendations were to go to the board for consideration at its November and December meetings, with a final project list expected in December; a marketing group was also discussed in case the board proceeds with the bond.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [Community Forum- 0 Mill Increase Bond 11/9/26 5:30 PM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z9abbnJP_E) - Alpena Public Schools