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South Redford board adopts RESA position, approves budget amendment and owner's representative agreement
Summary
At its May 11 meeting the South Redford School District board voted unanimously to adopt a Wayne RESA budget position, approve a 2025–26 general fund amendment reflecting higher revenue and expenses, and authorize a contract with Lico Planners LLC as the owner's representative for remaining 2021 bond work.
The South Redford School District Board of Education on May 11 took multiple formal actions on interdistrict budgeting, the district’s 2025–26 budget amendment and ongoing bond oversight.
The board voted to adopt a resolution expressing its position on the Wayne County RESA general fund operating budget for 2026–27, citing Section 380.624 of the Revised School Code which requires local boards to review and submit any objections by June 1. The motion, moved by Mr. Johnson and supported by Mr. Winston, passed unanimously (6–0).
The board also considered and adopted a final amendment to the 2025–26 general appropriations. Mickey Borie, the district’s director of finance, told the board the amendment reflected a net revenue increase of about $3 million across local, state, federal and county sources, including an approximate $759,000 increase in federal Title funding and enrollment gains. Borie said the district’s fund balance for 2025–26 is now projected at roughly 9.5 percent after these adjustments. The motion to adopt the amendment was moved and supported by board members and adopted by a 6–0 vote.
Finally, the board authorized continuing its owner’s representative relationship with Lico Planners LLC for the remainder of the 2021 bond program, with a proposed contract period beginning July 1, 2026 and running through Dec. 31, 2027. The motion to approve the owner's representative agreement was moved by Mrs. Flesher, supported by Mr. Winston, and approved 6–0.
Votes at a glance: - Consent agenda (motion to adopt): mover Mrs. Flesher, support Mrs. Early; outcome: adopted, vote 6–0. - Wayne RESA budget resolution (support): mover Mr. Johnson, support Mr. Winston; outcome: adopted, vote 6–0. - 2025–26 general fund budget amendment: mover Mrs. Flesher, support Amanda Flesher; outcome: adopted, vote 6–0. - Owner's representative agreement with Lico Planners LLC: mover Mrs. Flesher, support Mr. Winston; outcome: adopted, vote 6–0.
Context: Borie summarized fiscal-year highlights: the district negotiated raises for staff, saw an enrollment increase of 154 students in the prior year (anomalous versus neighboring districts), implemented new curricula and programs (including expanded CTE work), and completed MS4 stormwater permitting. Looking ahead, the district projects an additional 200 students for 2026–27 and anticipates about $63.2 million in revenue against roughly $61.5 million in expenses for a projected fund balance near 11.37 percent, pending final state budget actions and grant awards.
The public comment period produced no audience remarks. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
