Royal Oak School Board Meeting - October 8, 2026

The Royal Oak Schools Board of Education meeting on October 8, 2026, included recognitions, district program updates, and approvals. The board approved a contract award for the Oakland Elementary addition, including contingency, totaling $3,257,726.45. The district reported receiving 76 bids across 13 bid categories; construction is expected to begin in November. In response to rising enrollment and additional kindergarten sections, the project will add classrooms. The board clarified that the project uses pre-bond funds and is separate from the bond proposal discussed at the meeting. The contract-award motion carried. The consent agenda included payment of expenses and administrative contracts, and the board also approved staff hiring recommendations.

District leaders discussed the upcoming bond proposal, describing potential facility needs such as roofs, parking lots, and boilers; board members noted that the proposal would not increase the tax rate and encouraged residents to vote. Other updates covered new staff, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and student survey results. No other specific procurement awards, vendors, or contract amounts were identified.