3/5/14 - There was a moment of irony Tuesday night for Howell School Board President Mike Witt as he signed the recently approved teacher contract. Witt tells WHMI that while he, as the board president, and his wife Kim, as the board's secretary, were both required to sign the deal, neither was allowed to actually cast a vote for it. That's due to previously approved legislation that prevents school board members from voting on measures that would affect members of their family. Kim Wittâs sister is a teacher in the district. Mike Witt says the irony of that situation didnât occur to him until after he had actually signed the document and realized their signatures were the only ones representing the district. The couple has consistently opposed the law, which they allege was written specifically by State Senator Joe Hune to neutralize their ability to cast votes on a teacher contract in Howell. Hune has always denied that, calling it a common-sense measure that protects districts across the state. The contract, which is effective from March 1st of this year through June of 2015, features no salary increases for teachers. (JK)
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