Troy board swears in Zach Whitehead; Teresa Packard re-elected president, Ben Reddick stays as vice president
January 13, 2026 | Troy School District, School Boards, Michigan
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The Troy City Board of Education swore in Zach Whitehead and completed officer elections at its Jan. 26, 2026 meeting.
Zach Whitehead took the oath of office administered at the start of the meeting. During the elections for board officers, Ben Reddick nominated Teresa Packard to continue as board president; Packard indicated she would assume the chair. Board members then nominated and confirmed Ben Reddick to continue as vice president.
Board procedure for elections was read aloud at the meeting: nominations do not require a second and a majority of members is required to elect officers. The board conducted roll-call votes after nominations; members present voted to approve the slate.
The actions formalize the board’s leadership for 2026 and ensure a full board membership following Whitehead’s swearing-in. No contested nominations or recorded dissents were reported at the meeting.
The board moved on to schedule regular meetings for 2026 and to consider a potential special meeting the week of Feb. 23 for a high school Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) submission, reflecting ongoing administrative planning tied to the board’s leadership and calendar.
Zach Whitehead took the oath of office administered at the start of the meeting. During the elections for board officers, Ben Reddick nominated Teresa Packard to continue as board president; Packard indicated she would assume the chair. Board members then nominated and confirmed Ben Reddick to continue as vice president.
Board procedure for elections was read aloud at the meeting: nominations do not require a second and a majority of members is required to elect officers. The board conducted roll-call votes after nominations; members present voted to approve the slate.
The actions formalize the board’s leadership for 2026 and ensure a full board membership following Whitehead’s swearing-in. No contested nominations or recorded dissents were reported at the meeting.
The board moved on to schedule regular meetings for 2026 and to consider a potential special meeting the week of Feb. 23 for a high school Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) submission, reflecting ongoing administrative planning tied to the board’s leadership and calendar.
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