Board reviews multiple offers for Patterson and Herrick Park properties; trustees seek more detail on liability and zoning

The Tecumseh Public Schools board discussed potential sales and development options for two vacant intermediate‑learning centers — Herrick Park and Patterson — at its June 9 meeting.

Superintendent Hilton and district staff said they have received purchase interest for both properties and outlined three concrete options for Patterson and a longer‑term approach for Herrick Park.

At Patterson the district received a signed purchase agreement from a local family offering $50,000 for the building “as is,” with the buyer assuming liability and a tentative closing date of July 31, 2025. A different local buyer submitted two additional proposals: a straightforward $150,000 purchase‑as‑is, and a two‑stage offer that would begin with a $150,000 deposit and the district retaining ownership while the buyer seeks a zoning change; if the…