Bond

Mason Public Schools is committed to continuing to provide safe and appropriate learning environments for current and future students.

As outlined in the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, work is underway to explore a Bond offering in November 2025.

The district is committed to a transparent and robust research and evaluation process as we work to determine the needs of the district, the support of the community and our shared vision for the future of Mason Public Schools.

2025 District Needs Survey Results

Thank you to the more than 1,000 Mason residents who completed the District Needs Survey in January.

Your feedback is very important. It helps Mason Public Schools better understand the community’s support and priorities create our shared vision for the future.

The Bond Steering Committee will use the survey results, along with district needs assessments and facility studies, to help finalize the Bond proposal.

Survey Results Presentation

Question 1: Are you a homeowner in the district? 

  • Yes: 81%
  • No: 19% 

Question 2: What age bracket are you in? 

  • 18-24: 1%
  • 25-34: 12%
  • 35-44: 37%
  • 45-54: 27%
  • 55-64: 10%
  • 65-74: 9%
  • 75+: 3%
  • Under 18: 1%

Question 3: If you have children/grandchildren (or are a student) in the district, which school(s) do they attend? Select all that apply. 

  • Mason High School: 23%
  • Mason Middle School: 19%
  • James C. Harvey Education Center: 13%
  • Steele Elementary School: 10%
  • North Aurelius Elementary School: 10%
  • Alaiedon Elementary School: 8%
  • None of the above: 17%

Question 4: How do you (and members of your household) learn about the MPS programs, activates and facilities? Select all that apply.

  • Social Media: 581
  • Weekly email blasts: 503
  • Friends and family: 426
  • MPS documents received by mail: 389
  • MPS website: 334
  • Newsletters: 217
  • Flyers displayed in schools: 90
  • Large display signs in schools: 81
  • Television: 38
  • Other: "staff, my kids, teachers, service clubs, I work in the district"

Question 5: Please rate your level of satisfaction with our current buildings and facilities:


Question 6: Are you a registered voter?

  • Yes 98% 
  • No: 2%

Question 7: Did you support the 2017 Bond program?

  • Yes 65% 
  • No: 11%
  • None of the above: 24%

Question 8: Do you feel the 2017 Bond program was a success?

  • Yes: 62%
  • No: 13%
  • None of the above: 25%

Question 9: If no, please indicate the reason why.

  • Not enough information to make an informed decision: 34%
  • Perceived to be too much money: 16%
  • Other: 51%

Question 10: Where do you feel bond dollars should be focused on for a future Bond program?

  • Significant improvements at the Middle School: 6%
  • Significant improvements at the High School: 10%
  • A combination of both: 71%
  • None of the above: 13%

Question 11: Please rank the following options for investing at the Middle School (first being most preferred, last being least preferred): 


Question 12: Would you support major renovations and improvements to the High School performing arts/auditorium? 

  • Yes: 74%
  • No: 26%

Question 13: Would you support potentially upgrading our athletic fields to synthetic turf?

  • Yes: 63%
  • No: 37%

Question 14: How likely would you be to support the following strategies:

Option 1: MPS has the opportunity to issue a new school bond (pending voter approval) that would raise enough money to do significant improvements at our Middle School and limited improvements to our High School, specifically to the performing arts auditorium. These needed funds could be levied at current millage levels without raising the community’s current tax level.


Option 2: Propose a millage increase in line with other neighboring districts. This would allow us to expand upon Option #01 (above) and include significant renovations at the High School, as well as some of our athletic facilities. The impact of this property tax increase would be approximately $11.00 per month per $100,000 of taxable value of your home.

Bond Committee Activity and Updates 

A committee of Mason educators, administrators, parents and city residents has been assembled to review data, district needs assessments and resident feedback as they evaluate and share details about a potential Bond offering in November 2025. 

Resources:

Bond Committee Update - February 10, 2025 - This video includes an overview of school financing, research that has been done, district needs assessments that have been conducted and various options being considered for a potential bond offering in November of 2025. (Due to the detailed nature of this presentation, it is best viewed on a desktop device.)

Bond Committee Update Presentation- February 10, 2026