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Novi bond program passes; district outlines $425M, multi-year program and governance
Summary
Plante Moran Realpoint presented the successful November 4 bond outcome (62.65% Yes) and outlined the 2025 Bond Program: a proposed $425 million, eight-year program with five series, early projects including an activity center, performing arts upgrades, elementary playgrounds and districtwide deferred-maintenance priorities.
Plante Moran Realpoint briefed the committee on the 2025 Bond Program and the November 4, 2025 election result. Presentation slides reported that the bond proposal passed with 62.65% voting in favor and a turnout of 7,765. The program was described in the packet as a $425 million initiative to be executed over eight years and five series of bond sales, intended to deliver projects across the district in the first two years and in later series.
The presentation enumerated Series I and II concept projects: elementary playground improvements at Parkview, Novi Woods, Deerfield, Orchard Hills and the Early Childhood Center; multiple Novi High School projects including an Innovation Hub, performing arts upgrades, Novi Activity Center Phase I, and turf/track replacement; districtwide improvements such as a Novi Wellness Center, athletic practice fields, and prioritized deferred maintenance. Plante Moran Realpoint also outlined procurement pathways and governance procedures to manage contracts, professional teams, and reporting during program delivery.
The packet included a compliance note from auditors Yeo & Yeo on the 2024 bonds and a schedule for professional services procurement. Administrators indicated the program and recommended procurement steps will be presented to the Board on Nov. 13, 2025, including recommendations for construction management and architectural services to execute program phases.
