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McMahon said absentee voting begins in September and described the proposal as \"a 1 mill request that will generate $25,000,000 per year for 10 years.\" He asked families to visit the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) website for pamphlets, flyers and more information. \"There will be pamphlets and flyers and posters around, to learn about the millage,\" he said.

Board members added context for voters. One board member explained that 1 mil equals $1 per $1,000 of taxable value and reminded homeowners that taxable value — not market estimates like Zillow — determines the tax impact. Board members said the millage aims to expand equitable access to career and technical education across Washtenaw County, addressing program disparities noted between districts.

Board members also encouraged families to look into My Future Fund accounts, a county initiative that provides small seed deposits for eligible students' college savings accounts. Milan board members said county staff are helping enroll eligible students and that some early accounts show balances growing; Sarah Sailor from WISD was mentioned as a county contact in the transcript.

The board did not take a formal vote on the millage at the meeting. McMahon and board members said further information will be shared as election materials become available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Milan Area Schools Board of Education Meeting August 27th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent McMahon and board members told the Milan Area Schools community that a Washtenaw County career and technical education (CTE) millage will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot; the millage is a proposed 1 mill for 10 years, estimated to generate $25 million annually for the county.","taxTitle","Milan Area Schools, School Boards, Michigan","taxId",38834,"location","Michigan","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6479916,"Board approves director salary schedule, hires Gary Cox as director of buildings and grounds; enters closed session on negotiations",2083,132000,2215000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692033-dea8b9821e56c6d826505cb80db00544&start=132&end=2215","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692033-dea8b9821e56c6d826505cb80db00544/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6479916/Michigan/Board-approves-director-salary-schedule-hires-Gary-Cox-as-director-of-buildings-and-grounds-enters-closed-session-on-negotiations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479916-953589b144ad58cd44eb796f2284b888/orig.mp4?Expires=1775871061&Signature=KqNUcufn8GzZOFvGYNLCvoigCZCRls~vZrSis93WMLm7XDOTi~vurKgdRolaaPkmfELvVHxXGgYdWUnDTijdM5pbam1bsaIOFzt09aF6UEPvFtUOoccDSUHTiZibjQG~aUMNPfXagxVgwwNcdY~vEKksj6ucObAbhrMeObBZZt-Vam8WLVt78qJ3I~5uWctNKrh83~SG2VhYFImX~Khk4Hr8PSRIjSHSIYQ1ciBAkkZuePJVxlsoFFwsUZcq8d4kMvlDfNrmiQdn0uViAzKuF6aLsp~CNgdTXZsFNSjvAgeWFiXVGwOTaezg8EiFQMY28VFvrY5lT24pkajaaSlEZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Milan Area Schools Board of Education voted on multiple administrative items at its Aug. 27 meeting, adopting a new director salary schedule and appointing Gary Cox as the district's director of building and grounds, then entering closed session to discuss negotiation strategy.

On a motion by board member Farrow, seconded by board member Prior, the board approved the director salary schedule as provided in Attachment A. Superintendent McMahon said the schedule \"was similar to the administrator salary schedule\" approved in June and was developed with a study by Williams and Company to benchmark director positions. He said the schedule will apply only to employees hired after Aug. 1, 2025, and that current directors are \"grandfathered in on the nonaffiliated salary schedule.\" The motion passed 6–0 (Burdett absent). Vote record: Farrow—yes; Gutierrez—yes; Haika—yes; Marie—yes; Pryor—yes; Syslo—yes.

The board then voted to approve Gary Cox as director of building and grounds for the 2025–26 school year. The motion was moved by Haika and supported by Gutierrez. Superintendent McMahon described Cox as a certified electrician with facilities management experience, including work at Siena Heights and Michigan International Speedway, and said the candidate brings electrical and facilities leadership experience. The appointment passed 6–0. Vote record: Gutierrez—yes; Haika—yes; Marie—yes; Pryor—yes; Syslo—yes; Farrow—yes.

Later the board moved to enter closed session pursuant to section 8(1)(c) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act for negotiation strategies. The motion was moved by Marais and supported by Heiko; the board voted 7–0 to enter closed session. The minutes reflect that board member Burdett arrived at 7:36 p.m.; the closed session began at 7:37 p.m. and the board returned to open session at 8:52 p.m., at which time the meeting was adjourned.

No additional formal actions were recorded after the closed session except adjournment.","The Milan Area Schools Board approved a new director salary schedule that applies to hires after Aug. 1, 2025, appointed Gary Cox as director of building and grounds for 2025–26, and voted to enter closed session under Michigan Open Meetings Act section 8(1)(c) for negotiation strategy.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6479920,"Milan Area Schools remediates mold at Paddock Elementary after July power outage; district spent about $300,000",233,335000,568000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692033-dea8b9821e56c6d826505cb80db00544&start=335&end=568","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692033-dea8b9821e56c6d826505cb80db00544/thumbnail_335000.jpg","/articles/6479920/Michigan/Milan-Area-Schools-remediates-mold-at-Paddock-Elementary-after-July-power-outage-district-spent-about-300000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479920-15859a7087514d05009f413c17faf72a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775871061&Signature=g9EKpUrBWVwiPWAQEBZ-IZKEa14K1YG1pnVeyGk8oKIadZznOncSAD-l6jYa4~qh3lgnx-uBlF8ljSHVaTjRj4CGxJ1sLZQyb5w9RvkeKLX3FbkRnuTXUWOgdh7Iz7DcG~3jXJ2Iw78a3YAahsqqoPvlmDLkM10L6~n8akH9cYo4d1c8btsG8KUWv-o7IXZKZk1fDEhuKtFyHSe6oTPYlL4PUnBVEsVQqq2CzazHRevWW140faUQ65LJoMUKtWd9SScyqZdZ82dxrkIP6EIf3Dah4TQUco5YlR9WIel4LuYtfDMYyiQ3Xuam0djEtGsfSzih5GnIt8rc118~Aa-WMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent McMahon told the Milan Area Schools Board of Education on Aug. 27 that testing found elevated mold in parts of Paddock Elementary after a July 29 power outage disabled HVAC controls, and the district completed remediation and HVAC work before students returned.

McMahon said the outage knocked district network controls offline for about 26–27 hours, leaving HVAC systems unregulated and creating hot, humid conditions that likely elevated mold concentrations in areas of the building that see little regular traffic. \"We did not cancel any days of school or push back the start of school,\" McMahon said, adding that the district wanted to avoid the multi‑week closures other districts experienced.

The district arranged professional testing Aug. 11; results returned a week later and showed elevated levels in limited, low‑traffic spaces. McMahon said the administrative team solicited quotes and selected a contractor; remediation began the following Sunday and finished Thursday evening. The district had air re‑tested Friday morning and received clearance Friday afternoon, with indoor readings lower than outdoor measurements. \"The air inside the building was reading less mold than outside,\" he said.

McMahon said the Board chose a more expensive option to complete work before school started. \"The first quote was $175,000 more than the one we went with, and we ended up going with a quote that was $300,000,\" he told the board. He said insurance would not cover the full cost and the district will \"find a way to make it work as a district.\" He also said the remediation crew numbered about 60–70 people during the work period.

District staff and outside contractors also adjusted HVAC controls and mechanics to reduce humidity. McMahon said the maintenance department is short‑staffed (\"one and a half people at this point\"), so district leaders worked directly with vendors and maintenance staff to learn controls and tune systems. He said the building \"feels terrific\" and there have been no reports of humidity returning.

Board members and administrators thanked custodial staff, maintenance, teachers and families for flexibility and support during remediation and for moving events such as open house outdoors. Assistant Superintendent Jen Bookout told the board she visited all four buildings and praised staff for the start of the year.

Timeline and clarifying details provided at the meeting:
- July 29: Widespread power outage; network and HVAC controls disrupted for roughly 26–27 hours.
- Aug. 11: District contracted for professional mold testing; samples analyzed over the following week.
- Following testing: remediation work began the next Sunday and finished Thursday evening; post‑remediation testing occurred Friday morning with clearance that afternoon.
- Selected remediation quote: approximately $300,000; an earlier quoted option would have been $175,000 more.
- Crew size during remediation: roughly 60–70 people.
- Maintenance staffing noted as approximately 1.5 full‑time equivalents.

Board members emphasized they prioritized student safety and avoiding lost instructional days when approving the remediation approach. McMahon said the district will continue monitoring HVAC performance and work with outside firms as needed.

The board did not take a separate formal vote on the remediation at the Aug. 27 meeting; McMahon presented the operational update and answered questions.","Superintendent McMahon told the board that elevated mold was found at Paddock Elementary after a July 29 power outage disabled HVAC controls. The district hired contractors, spent roughly $300,000 on remediation and HVAC adjustments, and received clearance from testing before students returned.","actionData","errors"]

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Washtenaw County CTE millage on Nov. 4 ballot; Milan administrators urge voters to research proposal

Board approves director salary schedule, hires Gary Cox as director of buildings and grounds; enters closed session on negotiations

Milan Area Schools remediates mold at Paddock Elementary after July power outage; district spent about $300,000