KALAMAZOO, MI -- Portage Public Schools is asking voters to pass a $132.4 million bond to fund several construction projects.

The bond would add to a $175 million bond passed in 2021 to rebuild five elementary schools and renovate a sixth. Thus far, two new elementary schools funded by the bond have opened.

When the 2021 bond plan was developed, school officials didn’t foresee inflation increasing costs dramatically.

“We look forward to continuing the work that we’ve set out to do,” said Johnny Edwards, PPS superintendent.

The $132.4 million would fund the replacement of Amberly Elementary School, Angling Road Elementary School and the Portage Community Education Center. The funds would also support the renovation of Moorsbridge Elementary School.

The Community Education Center houses

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