(STURGIS) – Two times this year, a millage request from Sturgis Public Schools has been voted down by the public.

During Monday’s Sturgis Board of Education study session, Superintendent Dr. Art Ebert shared that the proposal failed in February 2024, but received 46% of the vote. Then on August 6, it failed but received 48% of the vote.

Ebert explains what he is taking from these two elections. ...... {LISTEN}.

Ebert says the projects include fully implementing the new strategic plan; removing cell phones from the classrooms; a change in moving towards from scratch meals; a new program for students who are suspended, along with others. Ebert says the school district must show the community that Sturgis Schools is serious about these programs.

Ebert shares what the next step should be for Sturgis Public Schools. ...... {LISTEN}.

Ebert says there will be no time line on when a decision will be made.