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Board votes to disapprove Oakland Schools FY27 budget; approves administrative appointment
Summary
Trustee Donahue introduced and the board approved a resolution of disapproval of the Oakland Schools FY27 general fund budget (4–0), citing concerns about center-based and special-education support; the board also approved an administrative appointment and other routine motions (each recorded as 4–0).
At the meeting the Waterford Board of Education formally recorded several motions and votes.
Oakland Schools budget disapproval: Trustee Donahue introduced Superintendent’s Recommendation 51-25-26 (Oakland Schools 26–27 General Fund budget) and moved that the board adopt a resolution of disapproval of the proposed Oakland Schools general fund budget. Trustees noted a history of voting in disapproval to signal concerns about support for Waterford’s center-based and special-education programs. The motion was moved, supported and carried 4–0. Trustees said they plan follow-up discussions with the Oakland Schools board and superintendent to seek more support for center-based programming.
Administrative appointment and other motions: The board approved Superintendent’s Recommendation 52-25-26 (an administrative appointment) by voice/hand vote (motion carries 4–0) and processed other routine motions with recorded unanimous approvals.
The meeting minutes show a pattern of unanimous votes on the items considered that evening; board members expressed a desire to engage in follow-up conversations with Oakland Schools regarding special-education funding.
