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Assistant Superintendent McMahon told the board the Paddock principal search is narrowed to two finalists after screening and two formal interview rounds; the district plans additional meetings next week with the goal of presenting a candidate for board consideration at or before the May 20 meeting. McMahon said the assistant superintendent position has closed, applicants are being vetted, and first-round interviews are being scheduled with a view toward a candidate recommendation before the June 4 meeting.

Board members and staff described a multi-stage hiring process that includes screening, at least two formal interview rounds, and a subsequent informal “walking interview” or tour before final recommendation. McMahon credited staff and committee members for their time on screening and interview work and said the process is intended to include meaningful input from teachers and building staff.

Separately, the board approved Christopher West as Milan High School science teacher for the 2025–26 school year during the meeting; that personnel action is recorded in the board’s roll-call votes.

District staff also noted that a class composite art project is nearly finished and available for board members to view after the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Milan Area Schools Board of Education Meeting May 7th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff reported progress on principal and assistant superintendent searches and described hiring steps for administrative roles; the board approved one teacher appointment during the meeting.","taxTitle","Milan Area Schools, School Boards, Michigan","taxId",38834,"location","Michigan","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6567985,"Board reviews Washtenaw ISD 2025–26 preliminary budget in first reading; questions about revenue assumptions",174,1321000,1495000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3232305-79ce063291a0779b2164838208330652&start=1321&end=1495","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3232305-79ce063291a0779b2164838208330652/thumbnail_1321000.jpg","/articles/6567985/Michigan/Board-reviews-Washtenaw-ISD-202526-preliminary-budget-in-first-reading-questions-about-revenue-assumptions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567985-88616c82f5e3327308688721500d3502/orig.mp4?Expires=1770512778&Signature=KUTut9CoA~yP6CuKGpH5wjaqsLcMjzmMeI-vTA9xdunvzxmwvArjuJYA5B3wFI-FNEWOqWt7XBtr~BH1wE6CHDXtnSLkHVx9keAso0Xckzl210dkzVlmrqpQ6wNGVLhFlUgreGAGXvRnuHmBdi-SSFV0HsCDdpOgcp5jaVQ1qisUUW-N9VJyVR5sHF8PVd80rrTBxqIusCUmtISouaM-cnlun2k3CHitvHPpHjAdZTr40hwhFmBODiYSy4gKWC8dACiKRqrJDEWxVnGCcnivnl3qmUZoDcHUCoDm~Wk9IvONt3dLsfH7ogR3KtvMzLw5oE-8KHCLRqV5IHQTByEUWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the May 7, 2025, meeting the Milan Area Schools Board of Education heard a first reading of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) proposed 2025–26 budget and related attachments. District staff presented four attachments (D1–D4) containing optional resolutions and detailed budget tables and asked board members to review the materials and submit questions ahead of the vote at the May 20 meeting.

District staff member Gierbaugh summarized the materials, saying attachment D1 contained two optional resolutions the board could adopt at the next meeting — one to support the WISD budget and one to disapprove it — and that attachment D4 contained a presentation used in a prior Zoom meeting. Gierbaugh told the board he was “comfortable with all of their assumptions for their budget” and noted the special education fund balance had been managed with a $5,000,000 floor assumption.

Board members asked specific follow-up questions. Board member Syslo asked why state revenue projections dropped from $36,000,000 in the amended 2024–25 budget to $21,000,000 in the 2025–26 projection; he also questioned a sharp decrease in projected operations and maintenance spending. Gierbaugh said those differences likely reflected grant carryover assumptions and that WISD does not assume grant revenue that is not yet confirmed. Board member Gutierrez asked whether the preliminary budget reflects contingency plans should federal funding decline; Gierbaugh said the ISD would likely dip into fund balances if necessary and offered to obtain precise answers from the ISD finance director.

The board was told that state law requires formal action on special education budgets but that WISD had provided general education details for district transparency. Board members were directed to submit specific page and line questions to district staff; staff committed to working with the WISD finance director to provide answers and to share responses with all board members in advance of the May 20 meeting, when the board will vote on one of the two resolutions.

This item was a first reading only; the board did not vote on the WISD budget at this meeting.","Milan Area Schools board received a first reading of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) 2025–26 budget, reviewed attachments including general and special education accounts, and asked staff to obtain clarifying answers before the board votes on a resolution at its May 20 meeting.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6567990,"Milan Area Schools board approves routine resolutions, hires and WISD representation in unanimous votes",202,778000,980000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3232305-79ce063291a0779b2164838208330652&start=778&end=980","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3232305-79ce063291a0779b2164838208330652/thumbnail_778000.jpg","/articles/6567990/Michigan/Milan-Area-Schools-board-approves-routine-resolutions-hires-and-WISD-representation-in-unanimous-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567990-1aebdaae87fbd33b19c59c0e7c4985f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770512778&Signature=QEKYtfMCF0XxHJiu5-PTSWkFo59EDi52RYCVDw3ePUmJgYGVdvwLqGP1wDsIPAyL7qlEcfjicDvBZwfbr4McbOomkEatx2iG02t0Xugj7SCyypNSdCydP8mxPn1akQC23Em6sAVKlu0Ag7aHzyoRCB2YRkC~wmsLL5Pxn3qdxgeNKhqy0FjoY8boaqGdtY5hXBDKupKPnJcrJ29svoOGX9vcfQOw6yNJaIAQ~vbroUwaJYi6FukltJtJ2TMo7VWbBVBZoh0fYfS9At0ofCXhvkosKxcCX0FRpJjm5CrYSUmraXm~~1EptMMQzvdRAlI63AYl8olHlhhXigTNlK3yPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Milan Area Schools Board of Education on May 7, 2025, voted unanimously on several routine items including an educator appreciation resolution, approval of minutes and bills, designation of representatives for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) biennial election, approval of a new high school science teacher and certification of FCI graduates contingent on completion of graduation requirements.

The board approved a resolution recognizing educators for Educator Appreciation Week. Board member Farrow moved the resolution and Board member Gutierrez seconded the motion; the board then voted 6-0 to adopt it.

Board members also approved the minutes of the April 23, 2025, regular meeting (motion by Pryor; support by Gutierrez) and approved bills and reimbursement of expenses (motion by Farrow; support by Burdett). Board members cited follow-up answers from finance staff about several credit-card charges and checks before voting.

On board organization, the board designated two members as the district’s electoral representative and alternate for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District June 2, 2025, biennial election. Board member Murray moved and Board member Ferrell supported the motion to name Board member Gutierrez and Board member Pryor as the designated representative and alternate; the motion carried 6-0. Board members clarified that the board will finalize who to instruct those representatives to vote for at the May 20 meeting once WISD candidate information is complete.

The board approved a personnel action naming Christopher West as a Milan High School science teacher effective for the 2025–26 school year (motion by Farrow; support by Burdett). West was present with family when the board took the vote; the motion carried 6-0.

The board also approved the list of FCI graduates as presented in attachment C, contingent on each graduate’s completion of all graduation requirements (motion by Pryor; support by Gutierrez). Board members noted the district’s role in offering the diploma through the FCI program and that no K–12 general education funds were used to support it.

Votes were recorded as 6 yes, 0 no for each recorded motion. No motions failed or were tabled during the meeting.

Less formal items discussed elsewhere on the agenda — including a first reading of the WISD 2025–26 budget and hiring-timeline updates for administrative positions — were not decided by motion at this meeting and will return for later action.","At its May 7, 2025, meeting the Milan Area Schools Board of Education unanimously approved an educator appreciation resolution, minutes and bills, designated representatives for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District election, and approved a teacher hire and FCI graduates contingent on requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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