Dear DCS Community,
On Monday, January 27th, the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education approved an application to place a $241.8 million bond proposal on the ballot that local residents will have the opportunity to vote on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The proposal has an estimated ZERO INCREASE over the current debt millage rate.
Dexter Community Schools has a long history of maintaining our buildings and taxpayer resources while evolving to meet the changing needs of our students and greater community. We’ve created a slideshow history of DCS and the evolution of our campus that community members have found extremely informative: https://www.dexterschools.org/2025-bond/evolution-of-dcs
The scope of the proposal was developed through a nearly year-long facility study process that included analysis of nearly 1,000,000 sq feet of indoor space, 1400 rooms, and the entire 360+ acre DCS campus. A bond steering committee composed of community members created the final recommendation after 300+ hours of study.
The goals/benefits of this bond proposal are:
- Develop age-appropriate academic “campuses” to enhance collaborative opportunities and safety; and provide common start times for Young 5 through 6th grade students.
- Continue infrastructure, safety, and security upgrades throughout the district.
- Enhance the Dexter Community Schools student experience through upgrades to our learning environments, supporting current and future teaching and learning practices.
- Upgrade outdoor spaces and amenities for learning, play, athletics, and arts, designed for student and community use.
We’ve scheduled a series of bond information forums and community conversations and have a detailed FAQ available on our website at: https://www.dexterschools.org/2025-bond
We will share additional information regarding the May 6, 2025 bond proposal as it becomes available and look forward to our continued partnership with our community.
If you have any questions at any point throughout our planning process, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your continued support and Go Dreadnaughts!
Sincerely,
Christopher Timmis, Ed.D., Superintendent
Dexter Community Schools
734.424.4100 timmisc@dexterschools.org
- 2024-2025
- 2025 bond proposal