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Boyne City board authorizes $24 million bond language for May 2025 vote after debate
Summary
After debate and public comment urging a smaller package, the Boyne City Board of Education authorized development of ballot language for a $24 million capital improvement bond (Option A) to be considered by voters in May 2025; two alternative bond motions failed.
President Zareena Koch and the Boyne City Board of Education voted on multiple bond language options Nov. 11, ultimately approving one proposal to move forward to voters. Boardmember Jill Towne-Patton moved and Mary Towne seconded a motion to authorize Superintendent Patrick Little to work with legal counsel and consultants to develop ballot language for Capital Improvement Bond Option A, not to exceed $24,000,000; the motion passed unanimously, 7–0.
Earlier in the meeting the board considered two other bond proposals. A motion by Savannah Hrenko to develop ballot language for a bond option capped at $18,000,000 lacked a second and failed; the record shows a 1–6 tally. Boardmember Riley Cope later moved (seconded by Hrenko) to authorize a different $24,000,000 option labeled Option B; that motion failed 2–5. Superintendent Patrick Little presented an updated capital plan and consultants from French Associates and Barton Malow answered questions about an elementary and CTE addition that informed members’ votes. The board said it will make a final decision on details at the December meeting while proceeding with legal preparation for the ballot language.
Public commenters asked the board to consider scaling back the proposal to lessen tax impacts on local businesses and homeowners. "Would like for the school to scale down the bond from $24,000,000," said Cindy Banner of Boyne City, reflecting concerns heard during the public comment period. The board also recorded several administrative steps: the authorized motion explicitly allows the superintendent to consult counsel and bring back final language at the board's December meeting.
