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Southfield superintendent touts accelerated bond work, safety upgrades and $28M in grants at State of the District
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Martin Green told attendees the district accelerated its 2022 capital bond from a 10‑year to an 8‑year plan, will complete five major school renovations by 2026, introduced targeted safety measures and has secured more than $28 million in grants to support programs and services.
Dr. Jennifer Martin Green, superintendent of Southfield Public Schools, outlined progress and upcoming projects in the district’s State of the District address, highlighting accelerated bond-funded renovations, expanded safety measures, academic gains and community partnerships.
Green said the district has accelerated the 2022 capital improvement bond from a 10‑year plan to an eight‑year timeline through strategic planning with construction partners, allowing students to benefit from modernized facilities sooner. She listed completed projects and near‑term milestones: Adler Elementary finished renovations in 2024; Stevenson Elementary was completed in 2025; and the district expects to complete major renovations at Boerne K–8 School, Levy Middle School and Thompson K–8 International Academy by the 2025–26 academic year. These projects include secure vestibules, HVAC and environmental upgrades, modernized classrooms, technology infrastructure and ADA accessibility improvements.
"Five schools, five modernized learning environments," Green said, describing the work as part of a long‑term investment in students.
Green emphasized safety as…
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