School Funding Votes Across Michigan's Thumb Region

Upcoming May elections focus on school millages and bonds for facility upgrades, safety, and technology

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:51pm

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A bold, pop art-inspired illustration featuring a repeating grid of colorful, stylized textbooks, representing the importance of school funding measures for educational resources and infrastructure.Upcoming school funding votes aim to modernize aging facilities and provide critical resources for students across Michigan's Thumb region.Croswell Today

Several school districts across Michigan's Thumb region are seeking voter approval for new funding measures in May special elections. The proposals include bond measures to fund school construction, renovations, and equipment upgrades, as well as millages to create sinking funds for ongoing facility maintenance and improvements.

Why it matters

These school funding votes are critical for ensuring local districts have the resources needed to provide quality education and maintain safe, modern facilities. The outcomes will impact thousands of students and families across the Thumb region for years to come.

The details

The Croswell-Lexington Community School District is asking voters to approve a $37.1 million bond proposal to fund building renovations, safety upgrades, and technology improvements. Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools is seeking a 1.10 mill sinking fund millage over 10 years to cover construction, security, and maintenance costs. Cass City Schools has a $10 million bond on the ballot for additions, safety, and athletic field upgrades. Mayville Community Schools is requesting a 16.1589 mill operating millage, while Yale Public Schools wants to borrow $32 million for a new performance building, renovations, and site improvements.

  • The elections will take place on May 5, 2026.
  • The proposed Croswell-Lexington bond would be repaid over an unspecified number of years.
  • The proposed Unionville-Sebewaing sinking fund millage would be levied from 2026 to 2035.
  • The proposed Cass City bond would have a maximum term of 17 years.
  • The proposed Mayville operating millage would be levied for 6 years.

The players

Croswell-Lexington Community School District

A public school district serving the city of Croswell and surrounding townships in Sanilac and St. Clair counties.

Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools

A public school district serving Huron and Tuscola county townships.

Cass City Schools

A public school district serving parts of Huron, Tuscola, and Sanilac counties.

Mayville Community Schools

A public school district serving parts of Lapeer and Tuscola counties.

Yale Public Schools

A public school district serving the city of Yale and surrounding St. Clair County townships.

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What’s next

Voters in the affected townships and cities will head to the polls on May 5, 2026 to decide the fate of these school funding measures.

The takeaway

These school funding proposals reflect the ongoing need for districts across the Thumb region to maintain and upgrade their facilities, technology, and safety features to provide students with a high-quality education. The outcomes of these votes will have long-term impacts on the communities they serve.