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What the board approved (votes noted in the meeting record):
- Adoption of the agenda and approval of the consent agenda (human resources actions, minutes and final policy readings). Motion carried 7–0.
- Resolution to approve new course materials for Piano Studies (final reading). Motion carried 6–0.
- Teacher Chromebooks to support middle‑school math instruction (action item 25‑04‑64). Board amended the funding source to charge the 2020 bond and the amended motion passed 7–0.
- District purchase of 3,700 Chromebooks to refresh the 1:1 fleet at the Park campus (PSAP) — procurement not to exceed $1,539,200 from the 2023 bond (action item 25‑04‑65). Motion carried 7–0.
- Bid packet T‑11 AV category (action item 25‑04‑66). Motion carried 7–0.

Procurements and renewals recommended or presented (meeting record does not show an explicit roll‑call vote in the public transcript):
- Renewal of licensing agreement with Critical Response Group for building mapping services (two‑year renewal; funding proposed from a state grant, $31,030). The administration recommended renewal; the meeting packet and F&O discussion supported the request. (Vote not specified in transcript.)
- Purchase of track and field equipment for the new stadium (recommended vendor and cooperative pricing; $116,354.60, to be funded by the 2023 bond). The item was recommended by F&O and described in board discussion; no explicit public roll call was recorded in the available transcript excerpt.

Process notes: several items were discussed at length in Finance & Operations before final board votes, and one technology purchase (teacher Chromebooks for middle‑school math) was amended on the floor to shift funding to the bond program prior to passage. Administration noted timing constraints (tariffs, supply chain) on some technology purchases and recommended final approval to meet vendor timelines.

Ending: where the transcript did not record a public roll call, the article marks the vote outcome as \"not specified\"; the administration and committees signaled support for the recommended procurements and expect the procurements to proceed under the funding sources discussed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","P-CCS Board of Education Regular Meeting -- April 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board adopted the agenda and consent items, approved new piano course materials and voted to purchase Chromebooks and other bond‑funded equipment. Some safety and procurement renewals were presented for approval or funding but the record does not list final vote details for every item.","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},6579862,"Food and nutrition director outlines local sourcing, preschool family‑style dining and sharp rise in school meal participation",1055,7601000,8656000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3805753-5775efe3fba8f7445ff743a8f9161b74&start=7601&end=8656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3805753-5775efe3fba8f7445ff743a8f9161b74/thumbnail_7601000.jpg","/articles/6579862/Michigan/Food-and-nutrition-director-outlines-local-sourcing-preschool-familystyle-dining-and-sharp-rise-in-school-meal-participation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579862-126695def700abbb18151dabedfda635/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161525&Signature=byoMKIXW~m72Ep18PTVGF0sRw7sGL34hAR5ii~rr7ulNtFrF53TusEjsmw6zOuegNGjqBr38i0-n1shHBJ9601EyVAq5suxeYkYwsaEoXoyeFc8oO19bQQYA7Fu1kf5IMZg7I9rSU8RzOICvg~0h5UU-C3JGPBWpDQL3bC74Mw~r2aBlKnI377zF9judWvsz7Otm~Qv4S8d8zIz1oJ3Nd1j1iq2Tk284myANteKGGRl1MswNhglvPCAz1Pw6uAXSoVgyy5yqsfLVfltaJrb4W5nbF1Ova7G51hTNkv0YUrH8yWTmP0HPWWJwY71JiJIsBsYh-3prCtVDCa7hWp5DAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kayla McDaniel, director of Food and Nutrition Services for Plymouth‑Canton Community Schools, presented a districtwide update describing expanded local sourcing, new menu items and operational steps taken after a large increase in meal participation.

Why it matters: participation in school meals affects student nutrition, daily learning and kitchen operations. McDaniel said the department served roughly 31,000 more meals year‑to‑date compared with a recent baseline school year and projected another ~3% growth for the coming year, partly tied to Michigan's School Meals for All program.

Highlights from the presentation:
- Local sourcing and scratch cooking: the department has increased Michigan‑sourced produce and succeeded in incorporating local legumes into scratch recipes; Gateway Farms and Plymouth Orchard were named as local partners.
- Preschool family‑style dining: four preschool sites adopted family‑style meals this year (children and teachers share food served in the center of the table); the district plans to expand that to all preschool sites next year and join the Child and Adult Care Food Program to eligible for reimbursements.
- Cultural and special‑diet accommodations: halal items were added to menus, seafood Fridays and additional vegetarian/plant‑forward options were incorporated, and take‑home meals were provided for students observing Ramadan.
- Operations and facilities: increased demand required reassessing kitchen storage and prep capabilities; the department is coordinating with bond projects to secure larger‑scale facility upgrades and is running staff cross‑training and \"level‑up\" training to improve coverage and retention.
- Waste reduction and student voice: the department uses \"share carts,\" taste tests and student feedback to reduce waste and tailor menus; pilot menu items include cucamelons, kumquats and other produce to build acceptance.

McDaniel also noted hiring, staff development and recognition: the district won state healthy‑meals recognition and participates in a USDA study of scratch cooking methods. Board members, students and committee members praised cafeteria staff and urged continued investment in facilities so the department can shift from prepackaged to more scratch meals.

Ending: administrators said they will continue to coordinate with bond projects, the CTE program and other departments to expand scratch cooking capacity and monitor participation and waste metrics.","Director Kayla McDaniel told the board participation has jumped since Michigan meals‑for‑all, the district expanded local procurement and preschool family‑style dining, and the department is preparing facilities and staff for more scratch cooking and increased demand.",{"_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},6579865,"Plymouth‑Canton principals report rising course‑credit rates but flag gaps for multilingual learners and urge careful rollout of equitable grading",752,4002000,4754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3805753-5775efe3fba8f7445ff743a8f9161b74&start=4002&end=4754","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3805753-5775efe3fba8f7445ff743a8f9161b74/thumbnail_4002000.jpg","/articles/6579865/Michigan/PlymouthCanton-principals-report-rising-coursecredit-rates-but-flag-gaps-for-multilingual-learners-and-urge-careful-rollout-of-equitable-grading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579865-330aa683ddb70e60dec9915c5186685e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161525&Signature=cKhct1sm1fmKqzSvGVBPaPHP4oAPwHLwXY4-vOn7HnTVdim9JPwarwqk3v78iQkxQJp6yBnf6hx5bNpXM0YlMBF3SiJ9-eD1QoHOkFjIuLDwkF-P5M53~m64hUctnfe5hAVNC9L-uG55YW9HG3LeLFMS8Ww32lGhSJhEy0rcrdmC-T4VLOK7po7NZTlt2bRSDHeYLStif1zherq6ktDOBwa8hLIeL4~moRO-MF2F3D7M8NvqUPlYzaAGx0XBOx~GrnuA5KQQTVp~KkfC93S4zO-6RpYRjo00NFX7gJTVfGfAtrNjRgCKWmCwYMxxPXM4SqsjzZlYJ6wRKREtM83cxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","High school principals told the Plymouth‑Canton board they are seeing improvements in semester credit attainment across core subjects but acknowledged persistent gaps for Black students, economically disadvantaged students and students with individualized education programs. Administrators said multilingual learner (MLL) outcomes have worsened recently and that a focused program update is planned.

Why it matters: board members said credit attainment, graduation, attendance and belonging data drive resource and instructional decisions. Administrators warned that equitable grading in high school—the district's next step after middle‑school pilots—could affect GPAs, scholarships and college admissions, so the district plans a multi‑year, consultative rollout.

Key points and data presented: David Renorbal, Greg Anglin and other high‑school leaders presented semester passing‑rate slides showing district‑wide passing rates in the 90% range for core courses. Starkweather reported about 82% of semester marks now count toward graduation. Panorama survey results show about 51% of participating high‑school respondents reported a positive sense of belonging. Participation was low: administrators said roughly 1,500 students (about a quarter of the high‑school population) completed the survey, which limits interpretability.

Administrators highlighted subgroup trends:
- Black/African American students and economically disadvantaged students show persistent gaps versus white peers, though the district reported gradual improvement over several years.
- Students with IEPs likewise trail peers; administrators promised a disaggregated follow‑up on a marked dip in social‑studies performance in 2023–24.
- Multilingual learners showed an unexpected widening gap; administrators said changes in identification and program entry/exit patterns complicate year‑to‑year comparisons and announced a planned SPA (Student Performance and Achievement) update and a program shift to address those results.

Equitable grading: district staff described a two‑year study of Joe Feldman's Grading for Equity and said high school implementation will require broad stakeholder engagement and clear communications because changes can alter GPA calculations, scholarship eligibility and college admissions pathways. Timelines discussed were cautious—implementation likely would span one or more school years with pilot work and community conversation.

Student voice and next steps: Student Voice and Action (SVA) members and board members asked for stronger student involvement in planning and in survey outreach. SVA representatives said students helped review Panorama with vendors and suggested clearer in‑school outreach (social media, incentives) to raise participation.

Ending: principals and district leaders committed to follow‑up board materials: a more complete end‑of‑year dataset (attendance, graduation, behavior, credits) is scheduled for the June board packet and a detailed SPA update on multilingual learner programming is planned.","High school administrators told the board semester credit pass rates are generally high while achievement gaps remain for Black, economically disadvantaged and long‑term multilingual learners; sense of belonging survey participation was low and equitable grading at the high school will be phased carefully.",{"_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},6579871,"Residents, advocacy groups tell Plymouth-Canton board harassment of queer students is widespread and ask for training, clearer complaint process",709,2341000,3050000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3805753-5775efe3fba8f7445ff743a8f9161b74&start=2341&end=3050","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3805753-5775efe3fba8f7445ff743a8f9161b74/thumbnail_2341000.jpg","/articles/6579871/Michigan/Residents-advocacy-groups-tell-Plymouth-Canton-board-harassment-of-queer-students-is-widespread-and-ask-for-training-clearer-complaint-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579871-faf2f722fcafd95d94cce9fd17b2a6ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161525&Signature=M1amAgk3h2hEzjxAhQbK9fEBpel82l9Zf4pkgankNt0dV6im9dI~0RPe5sY~nMDGQcVGDPp1rrWlEK2RZd6B-nyKO6mNwag1qgo15gJ8AqhW8ZvINTqFHoSbVt1-xh9LXjs63mILCVIknAWXtu~pOJAJ627eFo7iOghKwU7lLiVZ-j4B-PZM~8PaEJvAYWSg7yONfrWnoAdVFZzSQEyiQY3ih8Zc~8j9zoWUGgn3g3SaHafxQhh4xFw7ALfbf48D6IkRmf7C0VDTgJV-TA8maM5jACxTQuB3lJpx~AsuPsndY5t-OJ9NDyYWGtTy1ubvVTIwu1IHFOtaPLJErsGO2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of community members told the Plymouth‑Canton Community Schools Board of Education during public comment that anti‑LGBTQ+ slurs and harassment are widespread in district schools and that existing complaint systems and staff training are not working.

Speakers from local chapters of Indivisible and PFLAG asked the board to make complaint processes public and to implement the training already required by district policy for staff who work with students. \"Students firmly believe that the district's hate and bias form, simply put, does not work,\" Joan Pence said during public comment, describing student reports that incidents go unpunished and that many students and teachers do not know the district has policies against hate speech.

Why it matters: speakers said the climate is harming students' safety and willingness to use supportive services. Nancy Farber and other commenters read first‑person accounts from students alleging repeated classroom slurs, incidents in public spaces and posters torn down at school. Laurie Mayers and Rachel Hayes urged the board to ensure the district's transgender and gender‑nonconforming policy is visible and enforced; they said many staff and students are unaware of the protections it provides.

What speakers requested and what the board heard: speakers asked the board to:
- Publicly share the complaint process and post the hate‑and‑bias reporting procedures so students and parents know how to file and follow up on reports.
- Implement the staff training named in district policy that addresses the needs of transgender and nonbinary students.
- Provide accountability and follow‑up on reports so students see results.

Several commentators thanked Chief Human Resources Officer Abdul Medina for meeting with community members to hear concerns directly. \"We are very, very grateful for that opportunity,\" Nancy Farber said, noting a meeting between PFLAG, Indivisible and district HR staff.

Board response and next steps: the board did not make a formal policy change during the meeting. Several board members acknowledged the concerns and said administration would follow up; the minutes record that HR will follow up with commenters who requested individual responses. Commenters asked for a public timeline for training and for a clearer explanation of how reports are handled and tracked. The board's administrative team did not present a specific timetable in the meeting record.

Ending: community speakers representing students, parents and advocacy groups left the meeting urging the board to make policies and complaint procedures more visible and to complete training the district's policy requires so students see concrete accountability and support.","Multiple speakers at public comment urged the board to enforce existing policies, publish complaint procedures and provide staff training after students described frequent slurs and ignored incidents targeting queer and transgender youth.","actionData","errors"]

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Board votes: agenda, policy readings, course materials and technology purchases; several procurement items recommended

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Plymouth‑Canton principals report rising course‑credit rates but flag gaps for multilingual learners and urge careful rollout of equitable grading

Residents, advocacy groups tell Plymouth-Canton board harassment of queer students is widespread and ask for training, clearer complaint process