MPS Board of Education Special Meeting - June 29, 2026

The Midland Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on June 29, 2026, focused primarily on facility planning and funding strategies. The board reviewed extensive community engagement efforts, including surveys and polling, to assess support for various bond proposals and a sinking fund aimed at addressing aging infrastructure, career technical education, and safety improvements. The data indicated mixed community support, with about 50% overall backing a $200 million bond proposal (2.5 mill increase), but lower support among non-parent community members. The board discussed the divisive issue of high school unification, ultimately recommending it not be included on the November ballot due to community opposition. The meeting emphasized the need for clear communication and trust-building with the community, highlighting that incremental improvements funded through a sinking fund might be more acceptable than large-scale bond proposals. The board also considered the timing and scale of future funding efforts, with a focus on practical, phased facility improvements to maintain educational quality and fiscal responsibility. A motion to adjourn was passed at the meeting's conclusion.