July 15, 2026 Regular School board meeting / Preliminary Determination Hearing

The MSD Warren Township school board held its regular meeting on July 15, 2026, which included a preliminary determination hearing related to the issuance of general obligation bonds. The board discussed a proposed issuance of up to $18 million in general obligation bonds over three years (2026-2028) to fund maintenance, repairs, improvements, and equipment replacement, with a maximum interest rate of 7% and a maximum repayment term of 15 years. The board also approved a guaranteed maximum price contract of approximately $3.98 million for interior renovations at Warren Central High School, covering classrooms and related infrastructure. Additionally, the board awarded a construction manager contract for elementary school expansions to Powers and Sons Construction. Other financial actions included transfers of Medicaid funds to the early childhood center fund and a transfer from the rainy day fund to the high school concessions fund to resolve prior deficits. The board approved a continuation of a service agreement with the Achievement Network to support math instruction. A resolution was passed to repurpose the Renaissance School building for technology offices and storage. The meeting also featured updates on athletics, including new roles and upcoming events, and community engagement efforts. All procurement-related motions and resolutions were unanimously approved by the board members present.