Renovations and upgrades are coming to the Big Rapids Public School District in the near future.

During the Summer, BRPS will be getting a security system upgrade along with some other projects that include exterior work at the Middle School building, signage, install exterior/interior door security and a kitchen remodel.

BRPS Superintendent Tim Haist said the school board approved the security system last week.

He says this new system will benefit the district as a whole.

“The new security system actually offers us an audio and visual notification from each of our buildings in the district, if there is a severe event or activity potentially taking place.” Haist said.  “It also has a tool that allows staff to communicate daily and normal communications as well.”

The projects planned for this summer will be funded by, the district's 'Sinking Fund', the disctricts last bond proposal and from its operating funds.