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Midland board backs nonqualified bond path to stretch construction dollars, steering committee recommends
Summary
After months of community engagement, Midland Public Schools trustees and the facility steering team signaled a preference for a locally‑administered nonqualified bond to maximize project scope while preserving local oversight and further community input ahead of a possible fall ballot.
The Midland Public Schools (MPS) board on April 20 signaled support for pursuing a nonqualified bond strategy as the district develops a facilities plan that aims to balance high‑quality buildings, programming and taxpayer costs.
Consultants and members of a 30‑person steering committee presented community engagement findings and technical comparisons of borrowing paths. Steven Gunther of GMB and Paul Barbot, who represents the steering team, told trustees that a nonqualified bond — one issued and managed by the district rather than run through the state treasury — could allow…
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