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Board approves $4.82M in contract awards for Churchill Community High School redesign

Royal Oak Schools Board of Education · February 12, 2026

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Summary

The board approved contract awards for the Churchill Community High School redesign (sinking fund dollars) totaling roughly $4.82 million plus a $100,689.60 alternate contingency for state-required commercial hood work; administration said the project remains under budget overall.

The Royal Oak Schools Board approved construction contract awards for the Churchill Community High School redesign (bid pack #2), funded from sinking fund dollars. Secretary Van Heitzel moved to approve awards attached to the bid pack including a contingency total of $4,819,700.40 and an alternate of $100,689.60 if required by the State of Michigan for code compliance related to a commercial hood in a vocational kitchen. The motion passed by voice vote.

Facilities staff described the scope as a significant renovation of the northwest corner of the Royal Oak Education Center to house Churchill Community High School, related locker-room redesigns, and the early childhood center in the southwest corner of the building. Administration said the project is being funded from the district's sinking fund (not the general fund) and that remaining sinking fund contingencies exist for roofing and boiler work.

Board members asked for clarification about the contingency item and the rationale for budget choices; staff explained the alternate is a pre-authorized compliance contingency in case state building codes require commercial-grade ventilation in spaces that otherwise resemble residential kitchens for certain programs serving students ages 18–26. Trustee discussion emphasized providing a full-service kitchen and program space so the vocational program can deliver life-skill training and food service for students. The board approved the contract awards and acknowledged the sinking fund balance will be reduced by these projects.