Romulus board hears calls for plan B after August bond defeat; approves buses, trucks, beverage contract and elementary science materials

Romulus Community Schools officials heard repeated requests for a "plan B" after voters rejected an August millage and then moved on to approve transportation, facilities and curriculum purchases.

Taxpayer Ray Eddings told the board the August millage campaign had been a poor use of public funds and asked, "What's the plan from here? That's my ultimate question." Several other public speakers echoed frustration about communications and turnout, and district nurse Natalie Bosides spoke at the podium to urge the board to retain her position, saying, "My position is multifaceted... Please consider the students, the district, and the community that will be affected by not funding this position."

Superintendent Dr. Edmonson addressed the failed bond during his report, calling the result "disappointing" and saying the district had used multiple outreach methods, including 9,000 mailers and open houses, but still saw low turnout. He told the board and the public the district must learn from the campaign and refine outreach strategies if it seeks…