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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools board meeting, Jun 4, 2026

2 h 48 min · 2 public speakers

Budget cuts and layoffs ▶ 1:23:58Enrollment ▶ 1:23:58Reading and test scores ▶ 2:18:39

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What happened at this meeting

Walled Lake school board approves 2026⁠-⁠27 budgets and millage rates 2:31:11

  • The board heard presentations on literacy coaching results, the 2024 bond program and the proposed 2026⁠-⁠27 budget, which a district staff member said had about $196 million in revenue and $201 million in expenses. 58:03
  • The board approved the Teachers College Advancing Literacy partner school contracts for $123,750, 6⁠-⁠0. 2:24:00
  • The board voted 6⁠-⁠0 to approve millage rates including 17.6699 mills on all non-homestead properties and 4.05 mills on all properties for debt. 2:32:30

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Item by item (15)
  1. Opening 4:46
    • The meeting was called to order at 7:01, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 4:46
  2. Staff, partner and athlete recognitions 5:13
    • District staff presented Golden Apple Awards, Kindness Matters Awards and Foundation for Excellence Awards. 5:13
    • Athletic directors from the high schools recognized state qualifiers, state champions and academic all-state athletes. 28:52
    • The presiding officer congratulated the district athletic director on retirement. 49:31
  3. Literacy partner school presentation 49:31
    • A district staff member said a cohort of about 313 students saw a 47% increase in on-grade-level reading. 1:01:46
    • One board member said there had always been a gap in identifying students with dyslexia and that the work might help streamline that. 1:10:09
    • The staff member said partner schools had on average 7.5% higher growth than the other schools, after Susie Crafton asked for the figure to be restated. 1:10:43
  4. Bond program update 1:11:47
    • A presenter said active projects total close to about $110 million worth of awards and that Wixom Elementary School is scheduled to open for the start of school 2027. 1:15:57
    • Michael Smith asked whether repainting and upkeep would be included, and a staff member said repainting of entire areas is not in the bond budget but other budgets could cover it. 1:22:59
  5. Budget public hearing 1:23:54
    • A district staff member said the budget would draw $5.3 million from fund balance, leaving a projected $32.7 million or 16.71%. 1:28:36
    • One board member said the district had been able to put some money away, giving a little breathing room. 1:45:25
  6. Public comment 1:47:08
    • A speaker at public comment raised concerns about parent access to TeachTown and a lack of processes in special education. 1:53:59
    • Another speaker at public comment spoke about school bond restrictions and state school funding. 1:57:36
  7. Administrative and board commentary 1:59:17
    • A district staff member thanked principals and staff for the graduations and said the Wixom community could sign a steel beam. 1:59:23
    • Marc Siegler said the state's current funding of $10,300 compared with $16,640 in today's dollars for a recommended base. 2:09:06
  8. Consent agenda 2:13:16
    • The consent agenda included minutes, personnel recommendations and disbursements in the amount of $24,892,374. 2:13:54
    • The consent agenda was approved 6⁠-⁠0 on a motion by Lisa West. 2:15:08
  9. Technology software renewals 2:15:08
    • Administration recommended renewing Skyward for $145,530, Microsoft 365 for $114,750.70 and Google Workspace for $59,670, all from the general fund. 2:15:17
    • Each motion carried 6⁠-⁠0. 2:16:15
  10. Curriculum and data system purchases 2:18:35
    • Administration recommended a 3-year EduClimber renewal for $207,075.99 and a Teachers College contract for $123,750, both from the 31A at-risk grant. 2:18:39
    • Administration recommended a TeachTown renewal and kits for $74,179.69 from the general fund. 2:24:07
    • Lisa West asked about concerns raised on TeachTown, and a staff member said the challenge was parent access and that it was being solved. 2:25:13
    • The board approved the EduClimber, Teachers College and TeachTown purchases, each 6⁠-⁠0. 2:21:07
  11. Construction and abatement contracts 2:26:15
    • The board considered asbestos abatement at Western High School for $68,500, a new maintenance warehouse for $2,407,873.39 and signage for $104,250. 2:26:15
    • Each motion carried 6⁠-⁠0. 2:27:15
  12. Millage rates and budget resolutions 2:30:21
    • Susie Crafton moved to approve millage rates including 17.6699 mills on all non-homestead properties, 4.05 mills for debt and 0.4924 mills for the sinking fund. 2:31:11
    • The board also took up amendments to the 2025⁠-⁠26 budgets and the 2026⁠-⁠27 original budgets. 2:32:59
    • Each motion carried 6⁠-⁠0. 2:32:30
  13. Athletic association membership and superintendent evaluation 2:34:31
    • Lisa West moved to adopt the Michigan High School Athletic Association membership resolution. 2:35:27
    • The presiding officer said the superintendent received a rating of effective on the year-end evaluation. 2:35:47
    • The athletic association resolution carried, and the superintendent evaluation motion carried 6⁠-⁠0. 2:36:47
  14. Community program contributions and field fees 2:36:53
    • The board considered a $5,700 cash contribution to Lakes Area Youth Assistance and 50% field rental fee reductions for youth football and cheer programs. 2:37:19
    • Michael Smith asked whether to recuse on the White Lake Wolves request, and a staff member said to abstain. 2:39:02
    • One motion carried 6⁠-⁠0, a second carried 5 with 1 abstention, and a third carried 6⁠-⁠0. 2:38:14
  15. County items and committee reports 2:42:00
    • The board considered a $5,000 general fund contribution for Oakland Schools informational resources on the enhancement millage. 2:42:00
    • One board member said there were 2 things they did not fully support: mandatory kindergarten for all 5-year-old children and free universal meals. 2:44:08
    • Michael Smith said the policy committee reviewed updates to be consistent with new laws, with adoption anticipated at the next meeting. 2:46:32
    • The contribution and the association resolutions each carried 5⁠-⁠1. 2:43:23

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