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Chief finance and operations officer Jill Minnick explained the current cameras are beyond their useful life and pose security and FERPA compliance concerns. The recommended purchase — to be procured through cooperative consortium pricing — would replace cameras, handle installation and integrate the new devices with the district’s secure camera server system. Minnick said the total not‑to‑exceed cost is $73,600.57 and that the district plans to fund the purchase from the state 31AA mental health and school safety allocation.

Board members at the finance and operations committee had discussed operational details in advance, including a safeguard that cameras in educational instructional spaces would provide live viewing but would not be set up to record instructional classrooms, Treasurer Patrick Kehoe noted. Student co‑chair Josh Patterson and other board members asked no substantive questions during the first reading. Because this was a first reading the board did not vote; the item will return for final action in a future meeting if recommended.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","P-CCS Board of Education Regular Meeting -- May 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Administration presented a first reading to replace end‑of‑life cameras in career and technical education areas at PSEP, citing FERPA and security vulnerabilities; the purchase would use 31AA mental health and school safety grant funds and the not‑to‑exceed cost is $73,600.57.","taxTitle","Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, School Boards, Michigan","taxId",13579,"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},6645807,"Board hears first reading for new high‑school course: 'Understanding and Using AI Responsibly'",141,5693000,5834000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550981-d92442550badaf845e51f56a84c9690d&start=5693&end=5834","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550981-d92442550badaf845e51f56a84c9690d/thumbnail_5693000.jpg","/articles/6645807/Michigan/Board-hears-first-reading-for-new-highschool-course-Understanding-and-Using-AI-Responsibly","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645807-b4e988a8b4f45f422a651e7ac7fcc6b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027285&Signature=EsdGYMUnmJ2r849vVwbR6eaRG-RY0FBTg5R-k7yXePi7QGtL3WvE-AM3m1hz2wYviTRsQianHjhnMszyXN5WuWZJ5ud8z2FpbrNokjCigrYw13EmGAIZSgZuab7wrq2J9XjiIvfeFyE5ocofGzU6Yeqar2c0~hJMn-IOLb16JSudlt1b2wI8yyu0C~5tiFG9oZHvdZz0ovHqI7Q1spVh69jgnZURkhkddNC2PoWoThZHkvxDgKZsaAOsUlGd7y3W3yL37xtsaFFfDBSTHXgusK0SXRQUVpjB5IUZDgKGrUzBd54lIJsCQXKWNyzccUD-2EZED73hxy-OWuXPNcKxQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plymouth‑Canton Community Schools Board of Education received a first reading for a proposed high‑school course titled Understanding and Using AI Responsibly. Beth Roehl, chief academic and innovation officer, described the 18‑week course, designed for 11th‑ and 12th‑grade students, that blends hands‑on projects, ethical discussion and entry‑level coding.

Roehl said students would choose one of two credit mappings: a 0.5 English credit (mapped to ELA 11/12 standards) or a 0.5 CTE credit tied to computer science competencies. The curriculum was built to be accessible to students with varied prerequisites, she said, and includes applied projects, simulations and discussions of AI implications in health care, business, media and other sectors.

On cost, Roehl said total development and startup expense is about $20,400. Of that, CTE grant funds will cover roughly $18,000 for supplies and professional development; approximately $2,400 would be charged to the general fund for curriculum development stipends.

Board members and student co‑chairs expressed interest in the course. Treasurer Patrick Kehoe asked whether the district currently limits student access to generative AI tools. Administration said district‑level access is primarily blocked for students but staff have access; the district is evaluating a controlled, district‑sanctioned AI tool and has teachers piloting classroom uses under supervision.

Roehl said the course could expand in future years, possibly to underclassmen, depending on interest and capacity. Because this was a first reading, the item will return for final action at a future meeting if the board directs.","District academic leaders presented a first reading of a proposed 18‑week high‑school course about artificial intelligence for 11th and 12th graders. The course would offer a half‑credit mapped to either English language arts or CTE and carry a development cost of about $20,400 (district portion $2,400).",{"_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},6645812,"Parents and teachers raise allegations of bullying, harassment and staff turnover at Bentley Elementary; board told investigation is underway",2564,2630000,5194000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550981-d92442550badaf845e51f56a84c9690d&start=2630&end=5194","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550981-d92442550badaf845e51f56a84c9690d/thumbnail_2630000.jpg","/articles/6645812/Michigan/Parents-and-teachers-raise-allegations-of-bullying-harassment-and-staff-turnover-at-Bentley-Elementary-board-told-investigation-is-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645812-cf6782865da37349dbb4bccd5db59d27/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027285&Signature=MucpNtIvqFi4G-uOuFjT88hF7GLUaF70CISYEcRb8v2k9meKvMnTNL7QZD6j4bpoZFre-ZyofU9FA29TESOg24EngZa825XNB8ZIvNONSF56g1m-ATUIS7OfqhoRw79hsfLSJkWmP4CEVdYohluv5Iyxm1ZO-SbkoPuzDMWbKZXvA~RQ8IANdw31ifY-iD-wVCZ2LfVGaeC2zslnTmVO-OMyT5GWxmIpo6eGLYqZKOCtoV06CaU6osLWdK1HAiWnYYdEcRQqd8qoe5grLlTxfZDATa2T3kL5AbXgJPMxnzesx2-x5qTkBosijjCG8nnh5tyoZkUZGzzzUgDNp3rl7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple current and former teachers and parents urged the Plymouth‑Canton Community Schools Board of Education to investigate workplace conduct at Bentley Elementary, alleging a pattern of bullying and emotional abuse by the school’s principal that they say has caused teachers to leave or seek transfers.

Speakers who identified themselves as current or former Bentley staff described repeated criticism, over‑monitoring, exclusion from duties and alleged public shaming. Nicole McGinn, a reading specialist who said she previously served under the same principal at Lakewood Elementary, described a pattern of staff departures in his first year there and alleged relentless criticism and overbearing supervision that she characterized as “gaslighting.” Several parents — including one who read a letter from another parent — said sudden mid‑year teacher departures had harmed students and family trust.

Retired art teacher Peggy Leonard and other public commentators said numerous Bentley teachers had left or gone on leave since the principal arrived and called on the district to take the allegations seriously. One parent speaker, who read a letter, asked the board and superintendent to “restitute” staff removed or driven from their positions and to conduct a fair, independent investigation.

Michelle West, who identified herself as a teacher and said she had left Lakewood previously under the same principal, read a letter and spoke on behalf of Bentley teachers. West said she and other teachers provided written statements and questioned why it took more than a week for human resources to contact staff who had spoken at the May 13 meeting. West asked whether the district’s internal investigation process is timely and urged transparency about how transfer interviews were handled for staff who sought reassignment.

Superintendent Monica Merritt and the district indicated that human resources would investigate the allegations. In public remarks recorded in the meeting, district human resources and administration said they take allegations seriously and are committed to a thorough review; staff at the meeting pressed for clarity on timelines and whether the district had interviewed all former employees who left Bentley.

The board did not take immediate disciplinary action during the meeting. Multiple speakers requested a prompt, transparent, and fair investigation and asked for protection from retaliation for staff who have come forward. The speakers also urged the board to review Bentley’s school culture and consider reinstatement of teachers where appropriate.

The transcript also records concerns from parents about the impact on students, including disruption to continuity of instruction when teachers left mid‑year. Several public speakers requested that the board follow up and provide a report on specific investigative steps and outcomes.","Multiple current and former Bentley Elementary staff and parents told the board a pattern of alleged targeting, emotional abuse and staff departures tied to the school’s principal. Teachers asked the district to investigate and consider reinstating staff who left; school officials said an investigation would be conducted.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6645816,"Plymouth‑Canton presents 2025‑26 budget outlook; projects enrollment decline and identifies $3.2M in reductions",1097,3387000,4484000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550981-d92442550badaf845e51f56a84c9690d&start=3387&end=4484","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550981-d92442550badaf845e51f56a84c9690d/thumbnail_3387000.jpg","/articles/6645816/Michigan/PlymouthCanton-presents-202526-budget-outlook-projects-enrollment-decline-and-identifies-32M-in-reductions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645816-f8f7b4d8f0a33e53231f318e8f355600/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027285&Signature=bg7U6wFK5Z6GTv5OwxiB8VuXqoWQ9ArEUyT5Ses5UjqxUv1EhAXeCjqlNXguqW~OP3x0CLwy1SwfSp~g1AckCOFYor8Cb1hTsY~qU~oHju7Syi-yUom86bR0-yDq6llwNaDa8ds96fxNyQX2oalcVqnzytdQGT-rHl0jcqxrlOaSkgTkmGPecwlnf98DJh8UnjtbSy1e8MbNQ6K91UKKBoizKfz-x45L7ZVQ9DLmd1yveJAIs6iGXf5HLrW5sj7ZMH~8vQ4WB7NYDHQYLfVt3mWtSlZqp4tIcvPUrwluSTtkJujffniOP0I2cu62x11r-0t3wlzzd9TPsklON3Ee8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jill Minnick, the district’s chief finance and operations officer, told the Plymouth‑Canton Community Schools Board of Education that the district is preparing for a tighter 2025‑26 fiscal year, driven by declining enrollment and modest state revenue increases.

Minnick said the district projects 15,883 full‑time‑equivalent (FTE) pupils next year — a decline of 151 students — which represents about $1.5 million in lost revenue under current foundation allowance assumptions. She reviewed the executive, House and Senate proposals for the state’s school aid budget: the governor proposed a $392 per‑pupil foundation increase, the House proposed $417 and the Senate $400. Minnick said the governor’s figure, if adopted, would generate about $6.2 million for the district from the per‑pupil increase.

The presentation included results of the May consensus revenue estimating conference showing nominal revenue growth in the state school aid fund (2.1%–2.6% near term). Minnick warned that the district’s enrollment decline — a trend reported across many Michigan traditional districts — will offset part of the per‑pupil increases.

To maintain fund‑balance policy targets and to align staffing and resources with lower enrollment, Minnick said the district will need multi‑year adjustments. She said district staff identified approximately $3.2 million in expenditure reductions for 2025‑26. Those reductions break down to roughly $1.1 million in salaries and benefits (largely from eliminating vacancies and reductions tied to retirements), about $1.6–$1.7 million in professional services and related non‑payroll reductions, and about $425,000 from supplies, equipment and capital outlay line items.

Minnick described additional assumptions used in the budget build: a conservative projection that the foundation allowance increase will match the governor’s proposal, a 2% increase in enhancement millage revenue and a $300,000 allowance for higher utilities costs. She also said the district plans to preserve fund balance with an approach that includes a planned, limited use of fund balance and multi‑year reductions; the analysis showed a roughly $5.5 million adjustment would be needed to reach a 15% fund‑balance target, with identified actions and typical year‑end savings narrowing that gap.

Board members asked staff a range of follow‑up questions. Member Jennifer Voss asked how nurse and health‑tech reductions would affect building office staff; Liz Vartanian Gibbs, assistant superintendent for student and family engagement, said district leaders have discussed adjustments with building administrators and will reassign responsibilities and monitor clinic coverage. Treasurer Patrick Kehoe and other members stressed that the reductions will be felt and emphasized the district’s limited authority to address state funding shortfalls.

Minnick closed by outlining the calendar for the final budget: a review with the finance and operations committee on June 5, a public budget hearing and first reading on June 10, and a second reading and adoption expected June 24; she also noted subsequent budget amendments may be required once final state figures and October pupil counts are available.","Chief finance officer Jill Minnick presented the district’s budget development timeline and assumptions, projecting a loss of 151 pupils, a $1.5 million revenue hit from enrollment decline and identified roughly $3.2 million in expenditure reductions to help preserve fund balance.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6645821,"Plymouth‑Canton board approves routine agenda items, Canton High robotics furniture and names Wayne election representative",5543,127000,5670000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550981-d92442550badaf845e51f56a84c9690d&start=127&end=5670","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550981-d92442550badaf845e51f56a84c9690d/thumbnail_127000.jpg","/articles/6645821/Michigan/PlymouthCanton-board-approves-routine-agenda-items-Canton-High-robotics-furniture-and-names-Wayne-election-representative","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645821-32a9b925e3f96901240aa8c30545f4ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027285&Signature=FR8Pk2sDosxUTVatKf3fdbI756ei7-FvjSNoFusx52nKkPAVcd6Khpwix7uYep5QsySA4GKQuRHGHGvG~YeaqBAB4378dC5IltYxotAnN0er-cDWZysLsObzVOajcx9InuXWzH7t~bNbbz7s6E~fc9RnkpeZHqdfAnYBJAvJO-ZWnBxHdIANc-pzBGkqQu~~GI3c6cbFNs8YiGexDkgVSECKsGlp6K0nDjyKzOliFNmMaoxUthW6DgAjqEZ6qsVBvyv6BHrCyZa~EIQ7ZWwLxoWElzZHtI1nOArM5cT5-CTfpI52NKd0nMYn0xrPF4Jttr40Zp4vP-cOIcuteCUl9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plymouth‑Canton Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved several routine agenda items and resolutions during its evening meeting, including final purchase approval for furniture and equipment for Canton High School’s Innovation Hub — Robotics Edition.

The actions were taken during the board’s regular meeting after the agenda and consent items were moved and seconded. The board voted 6‑0 to adopt the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included personnel transactions, minutes and a set of policies and resolutions listed on the consent calendar.

The board then considered a final reading and vote on bid package HS‑4a for the Canton High School Innovation Hub — Robotics Edition. Treasurer Patrick Kehoe moved the resolution and Trustee An Ahmed seconded; the motion passed 6‑0. No further amendments or roll calls were recorded in the transcript.

The board also approved a resolution designating a local district representative for the Wayne Reiser electoral body and named Treasurer Kehoe as the alternate. That amended resolution was moved and approved by a unanimous vote. Finally, the board approved a resolution to participate in a local district vote on the Wayne Reiser budget (action item 25‑05‑77); that motion also passed 6‑0.

The board did not vote on two first‑reading items presented later in the meeting — a first reading to purchase replacement security cameras for CTE areas at PSEP and a first reading on a proposed high‑school course about artificial intelligence. Those items remained at first reading for later consideration.

The board’s unanimous votes followed the routine meeting cadence: motions were made, a second was recorded, and roll calls were not read aloud but outcomes were announced as “motion carries” with the 6‑0 tally.

The board meeting continued with committee reports, administrative presentations and an extended public comment period in which parents, staff and community members raised topics that included school culture at Bentley Elementary, library materials, bullying and safety.","The Plymouth‑Canton Community Schools board adopted its meeting agenda and several resolutions, including final approval of furniture and equipment for Canton High School’s Innovation Hub — Robotics Edition, and appointed a Wayne Reiser election representative with an alternate. All recorded votes were unanimous.","actionData","errors"]

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