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Royal Oak approves four new classrooms at Oakland Elementary
What happened
The board approved contracts for a four-classroom addition at Oakland Elementary, with construction expected to start in November. The classrooms are expected to open in August 2027; the district says the work will use sinking and general funds, not the proposed bond.
Why it matters to families
The new rooms add capacity at Oakland Elementary as the district responds to enrollment growth; officials said the district added three kindergarten sections this year and kept an additional section.
The evidence
At the October 8, 2026 meeting, the board approved contract awards for the addition, including $3,257,726.45 in contingency. The presentation described a four-classroom addition at the northwest corner by the cafeteria, expected to start in November and be ready for students in August 2027; funding was identified as sinking and general funds.
The source
Royal Oak School Board Meeting - October 8, 2026See the full record for Royal Oak Schools.
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