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Orchard View board approves 2026–27 Schools of Choice numbers, hears millage outreach update
Summary
The Orchard View Schools board unanimously approved Schools of Choice numbers for 2026–27 and received a superintendent update on millage outreach including FOIA requests for absentee ballots and planned postcard mailings to voters.
The Orchard View Schools Board of Education approved the 2026–2027 Schools of Choice numbers at its Committee of the Whole meeting on March 9, 2026, by a 5-0 vote. The motion to approve the Schools of Choice numbers was made by J. Eggeman and supported by L. Nelson.
Superintendent Tom Hamilton and Heather Lorenz-Babcock also briefed the board on preparations for an upcoming millage vote. Actions described included a FOIA request for absentee ballot information, planned postcard mailings to voters, outreach at community events (including distribution of flyers at a recent food distribution), targeted conversations with community leaders and administrative coordination to increase engagement. Hamilton reported direct outreach at a senior dinner, a meeting with Dr. Selmon, and an administrative meeting to coordinate districtwide support for the campaign.
Board members asked operational questions related to enrollment and transportation during member items; no additional formal actions on the millage were taken at this meeting. The Schools of Choice approval was the single formal action taken; the board will consider millage outreach and any required next steps in future sessions.
