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Topics getting the most attention in Ferndale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Special education funding advocacy

Ferndale Schools leaders told the council the district has reset its special education department and is pushing for more state and federal special education funding, including an op-ed in the Detroit News.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 14, 2026

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Oakland County regional enhancement millage

Ferndale's schools superintendent gave an informational pitch on a 1.5-mill, six-year countywide school funding measure on the August ballot — about $150 a year for a $200,000 home and $781 more per student. The council took no position.

1 mentionLast discussed May 11, 2026