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Walkerville Public Schools board approves budget amendments, adopts 2026-27 calendar and hires behavioral support specialist
Summary
At its April 20, 2026, meeting the Walkerville Public Schools Board approved 2025-26 general fund budget amendments, adopted the 2026-27 district calendar, approved proposed language for an operating millage renewal and voted to hire John Olesen as a Behavioral Student Support Specialist; all votes were 6-0.
The Walkerville Public Schools Board of Education met on April 20, 2026, and approved a set of routine and policy items, including 2025-26 general fund budget amendments, the 2026-27 district school calendar, proposed language for an operating millage renewal and the hiring of a behavioral student support specialist.
Board President George Wolgamott called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and roll call showed six members present: Holly Flanery, Janaya Hood, John Kirwin, Mark Riggs, Albert Tanner and Wolgamott; Trustee Michelle Tanner was recorded as absent.
In the first formal action, Trustee Albert Tanner moved and Trustee Mark Riggs supported approval of the presented amendments to the 2025-26 general fund budget. The motion passed unanimously with six ayes and no nays. The minutes record the approval but do not specify line-item or dollar changes.
The board then approved the 2026-27 district school calendar. Secretary Holly Flanery moved the calendar; Vice President Janaya Hood supported the motion. The vote was 6-0 in favor. The minutes note adoption “as presented” without listing specific term dates or student-instruction days.
Trustee Albert Tanner moved, with Treasurer John Kirwin supporting, to approve the proposed language for an operating millage renewal. The board approved the language 6-0. The minutes identify the action as approval of the proposed renewal language; they do not state a millage rate, term length, or election schedule.
On personnel, Secretary Holly Flanery moved and Trustee Albert Tanner supported hiring John Olesen as a Behavioral Student Support Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. The motion passed unanimously. The minutes do not provide salary, start date, or contract details.
The meeting concluded after final comments and a motion by Trustee Albert Tanner, seconded by Mark Riggs, to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.; that motion also passed 6-0. The minutes were respectfully submitted by Board Secretary Holly Flanery.
Votes at a glance - Consent agenda (agenda adoption, March 23, 2026 minutes, payment of bills): motion by Albert Tanner; second John Kirwin; result 6 ayes, 0 nays. - 2025-26 general fund budget amendments: motion by Albert Tanner; second Mark Riggs; result 6 ayes, 0 nays. - 2026-27 district school calendar: motion by Holly Flanery; second Janaya Hood; result 6 ayes, 0 nays. - Operating millage renewal language: motion by Albert Tanner; second John Kirwin; result 6 ayes, 0 nays. - Hire of John Olesen, Behavioral Student Support Specialist: motion by Holly Flanery; second Albert Tanner; result 6 ayes, 0 nays.
What the minutes show and what they do not The board minutes record motions and unanimous votes but do not include detailed budget figures, millage rate or ballot timing, calendar dates, or personnel contract terms. The superintendent section lists topics (fire alarm, work projects, summer school, FOIA request) without substantive detail; no public comments are recorded.
