When my family made the decision to purchase a house, we made an informed choice premised on the understanding that the local education for our children would be administered by the Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS). However, after placing our deposit, we were inadvertently thrown into a loop when we discovered that the development was, in fact, under Milan Public Schools.

Our case is not an isolated one. There are several other families that have found themselves in this predicament due to unclear school district boundaries. This deception not only impacts our children's education but also our home's potential market value, as educational quality often influences housing prices. Notably, AAPS is ranked better than 92% of Michigan's public schools, while Milan lags at an average rating (Source: Niche, 2020).

By righting this wrong and shifting the boundaries between Milan Public Schools and Ann Arbor Public Schools, we seek to ensure that families can make truly informed decisions about their living and educational options. Such a move won't only benefit current but future homeowners as well.

Lend your voice to this cause and support our bid to demarcate clear, accurate, and fair school district boundaries. Sign this petition today!