Swartz Creek board votes 5-2 to reject Morrish Elementary purchase offer
Summary
On July 7, 2026 the Swartz Creek Board of Education voted 5-2 to reject an offer dated June 24, 2026 from Win Cooper to purchase Morrish Elementary. The motion was made by Board member Autumn Henry and supported by Jenni Wolgast.
The Swartz Creek Board of Education voted 5-2 on July 7, 2026 to reject the Purchase Agreement offer for Morrish Elementary dated June 24, 2026 from prospective buyer Win Cooper. Board President Chuck Melki presided over the special meeting in the Joan Ferris Board Room at the Administration Office.
Board member Autumn Henry moved to reject the offer; the motion was supported by Jenni Wolgast and carried on a roll-call vote: Carrie Germain—no; Chuck Melki—yes; Autumn Henry—yes; Kim Winter—yes; Jenni Wolgast—yes; Ken Engel—yes; Andrea Fick—no (tally: 5 yes, 2 no). The minutes record that "each Board member gave their opinion on the sale of Morrish Elementary," but do not attribute specific discussion points to individual members.
Public comment periods were held before and after the board discussion; the minutes state that public comments were given but do not identify speakers or summarize their remarks. Superintendent Ken Janczarek was present; Interim Deputy Superintendent Dave Simonsen was absent.
The minutes do not specify next steps for the district regarding the property or any new deadlines tied to the rejected offer. The official record shows the motion to reject the June 24 offer was approved by the board during this special session.
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