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Walled Lake board approves teacher contract, bond authorization and several bond‑project contracts; votes 5–0
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The Walled Lake Consolidated Schools board approved a two‑year ratified agreement with the teachers' association, authorized issuance of a third bond series (not to exceed $85,765,000), and approved multiple bond‑funded trade contracts and purchases, all by unanimous voice vote.
The Walled Lake Consolidated Schools Board of Education approved a series of budgetary and bond‑project actions, including a ratified two‑year contract with the Walled Lake Education Association and authorization to issue a third series of school building bonds, by unanimous voice votes.
Administrators presented the two‑year teachers' agreement covering Aug. 16, 2025, through Aug. 13, 2027, describing step advancements and step‑specific on‑schedule increases; additional off‑schedule payments were noted for the most senior step. "This contract represents a significant and strategic investment in our educators and positions the district to remain highly competitive," Doctor Hamko said during the presentation. The board voted to approve the agreement on a 5–0 voice vote.
The board also adopted a bond resolution authorizing administration to proceed with the issuance of the third series of bonds from the $250 million authorization approved by voters. The third series was described as an amount not to exceed $85,765,000, with an anticipated closing in June 2026. Administration said the issuance will allow bond projects to continue as planned.
Separately, the board approved multiple trade contracts and purchases intended to support new facilities and district technology upgrades, each by voice vote: - Two replacement maintenance vehicles from Grinnell/Gurnau Ford, $128,452 from the general fund (approved 5–0). - Telecommunications and Internet trade contracts for the new Wixom Elementary School (e‑rate package), $496,815.75 funded from bond proceeds (approved 5–0). - Telecommunications and Internet trade contracts for the Geisler Educational Services Center, $315,921.90 funded from 2024 bond proceeds (approved 5–0). - District‑wide network switch upgrades, $329,162.25 from bond proceeds (approved 5–0). - Move‑management services with Plant Moran RealPoint related to the Geisler Educational Services Center, not to exceed $51,000 (approved 5–0).
The board also adopted amendments to the 2025–26 budgets to reflect updated revenues and expenditures; administration noted the current budget amendment does not yet include additional costs that would result from the tentative agreement until the contract is formally accepted. The motion to adopt the budget amendment resolutions passed 5–0.
All formal votes recorded in the meeting transcript were unanimous (voice votes reporting 5–0). The meeting materials and the approved contract are expected to be posted to the district website per administration statements.
