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Saginaw Township superintendent says bond loss followed by pause on next steps
Summary
Superintendent Jamie Kraatz told the Committee‑of‑the‑Whole she was "deeply saddened by the outcome of the bond proposal," saying the bond had been pared down to focus on safety and learning and that misinformation affected the campaign; she said she has spoken with legislators and will take time before deciding next steps.
Superintendent Jamie Kraatz addressed the Committee‑of‑the‑Whole on May 11 about the recently defeated bond proposal, saying she was "deeply saddened by the outcome of the bond proposal" and noting the district had narrowed the package to "focus on safety and learning" and "reduced significantly, without a large tax increase." Kraatz said she has discussed the result with legislators and that the district will take time before deciding how to proceed.
Kraatz framed the bond as centered on safety and opportunity for students and said misinformation played a role in the vote's outcome. The minutes do not identify the specific misinformation she referenced or provide vote totals; the transcript records her reaction and intentions but does not include further proposals or a timetable for a renewed effort. The board took no vote on the subject at the May 11 meeting.
