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Votes at a glance: Romulus board approves bond, strategic plan and first reading of policy updates
Summary
At its April 7 special meeting the Romulus Community Schools Board of Education approved a $153 million bond authorization, approved a final strategic plan and completed a first reading of policy updates; the board also canceled the April 28 regular meeting.
The Romulus Community Schools Board of Education on April 7 took several formal actions, including approving a bond authorization, adopting a strategic plan, completing a first reading of policy updates and canceling one upcoming meeting. All motions below were approved by roll-call votes unless noted.
Bond authorization (approved) Motion: The board approved a resolution authorizing Romulus Community Schools to borrow up to $153,000,000 through unlimited-tax general obligation bonds to finance building erection, remodeling, equipment, athletic fields, playgrounds, buses and technology. Mover/Second: Trustee Rogers / Trustee Davis Vote: Rogers — yes; Davis — yes; McCarthy — yes; Kennard — yes; Kamal — yes; Laster — yes. Notes from motion text: The motion stated the estimated millage to be levied in 2026 under current law is 2.7 mills; bonds may be outstanding up to 25 years; motion noted $23,230,000 of qualified bonds outstanding and 0 qualified loans under the state school loan program.
Romulus Community Schools strategic plan (approved) Motion: The board approved the district’s strategic plan as presented, which the steering committee developed through a year-long, community-inclusive process to set mission, vision and multi-year goals. Mover/Second: Motion presented and moved by Trustee Davis; seconded by Trustee McCarthy Vote: Recorded as unanimous in roll call (Davis yes; McCarthy yes; Kamal yes; Kennard yes; Rogers yes; Laster yes). Notes: The board had not displayed the final plan in the meeting slides, per the superintendent, until formal board approval.
Policy manual and administrative regulation updates (first reading approved) Motion: The board approved a first reading of policy manual updates and administrative regulation updates drafted by Miller Johnson. The first reading does not adopt final policy; a second reading is scheduled at a future board meeting for final approval. Mover/Second: Trustee Davis / Trustee Rogers Vote: Davis yes; Rogers yes; McCarthy yes; Kamal yes; Kennard yes; Laster yes. Notes: Several policy updates were described as legally required updates connected to recently signed legislation and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Cancellation of April 28 regular meeting (approved) Motion: The board approved cancelling the regular meeting scheduled for April 28, 2025, citing scheduling needs tied to the special meeting on April 7 and the already-scheduled April 14 regular meeting. Mover/Second: Trustee Davis / Trustee Rogers Vote: Recorded in roll call as all yes.
Ending: Board leadership and staff said they will continue community outreach related to the approved bond and will bring the policy updates back for a second reading at the next meeting; the strategic plan will be implemented according to the timeline developed by the steering committee.
