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Ionia Public Schools board approves Nov. 4 bond election, adopts ballot language
Summary
The Ionia Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved ballot language and called a Nov. 4, 2025, special bond election. The board recorded a 7-0 vote; the transcript does not specify bond amount or project details.
The Ionia Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously on July 28 to approve ballot language and call a special bond election for Nov. 4, 2025.
Superintendent Ben Gurk presented the proposed ballot language and recommended calling the election; President Danielle Yokom moved the motion, which Vice President Baker and Trustee Shippey supported. The board recorded ayes from all seven members and the motion carried 7-0.
The meeting minutes record only that the board approved the "IPS Proposed November 4th Special Election and Ballot Language." The transcript does not list a bond amount, a detailed project list, or anticipated tax impacts.
Board members offered brief comments thanking staff for work on the bond proposal. Trustee Montgomery specifically thanked Superintendent Gurk for his work; several other members echoed that sentiment.
With the board's approval, the district will proceed with the legal and administrative steps to place the question before voters on Nov. 4. The transcript does not specify further scheduling or outreach plans discussed at the meeting.
