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On May 5, 2026, voters in the Ingham Intermediate School District boundaries will be asked to consider a special education bond proposal for capital improvements. If approved, the proposed bond would generate approximately $99,960,000 for special education facilities, including Beekman Center and Heartwood School, serving students who are residents of the 12 local school districts within the Ingham ISD service area boundaries.
In 2024, Ingham ISD assumed operations of the Beekman Center, a school building that is now beyond its useful life and is not suitable in the long term to support student learning. The goal is to build a replacement facility on the Beekman Center site and renovate Heartwood School so that the two center-based county facilities serving students provide similar experiences, offerings, and structures.
Safe. Accessible. Engaging.
Bond Proposal goals
SAFE: Healthy, and Safe Facilities
Critical and urgent upgrades were identified at the Beekman and Heartwood facilities, where many of our students rely on wheelchairs and other mobility devices. To ensure they can move safely and with dignity, our classrooms and hallways need more space and updated designs that support their transportation and care. The Bond Proposal improvements would prioritize the health, safety, and accessibility of every learner by widening hallways, expanding classroom spaces, and creating environments that better accommodate student needs.
Additional upgrades would include investments in technology and security, improved vehicular traffic flow and parking, and modernization of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to provide more comfortable and energy-efficient learning environments.
Accessible: Accessible and Appropriate Learning Environments
Classrooms and support spaces for students with complex special needs require sensitivity to the students’ everyday challenges. Students served by these programs require specialized spaces designed to support mobility, medical needs, and individualized instruction. The improvements ensure that all students learn in safe, accessible and modern environments that promote comfort, dignity, and independence—while extending the useful life of the ISD’s facilities for the future.
Engaging: Engaging School Experiences
Thoughtful and impactful design that would engage students and staff through inspirational and creative design elements.
