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Milan Area Schools elects officers, affirms code of ethics and approves curriculum and graduation changes
Summary
At its Jan. 14 organizational meeting, the Milan Area Schools Board of Education elected officers for 2025, adopted a code of ethics and approved several routine items including curriculum use and graduation requirement changes; the board held a first reading of a budget amendment and will vote on it at its next meeting.
The Milan Area Schools Board of Education on Jan. 14 held its annual organizational meeting, electing Andrew Syslo president, Tom Farrow vice president, Sarah Marais secretary and Michelle Heike treasurer for one-year terms and adopting a board code of ethics by unanimous vote.
The board’s action items also included appointments of Carrie Gutierrez as Washtenaw Area School Boards Association representative and Cassie Pryor as Legislative Relations Network representative, formal committee assignments for 2025, approval of multiple minutes and bills, and approvals related to curriculum and graduation requirements.
Why it matters: The elections and policy affirmations set leadership and governance responsibilities for the coming year. The board’s curriculum and graduation decisions affect course offerings, credit counting and student pathways at Milan High School.
Key actions and votes - Elected Andrew Syslo president (motion moved by Cassie Pryor; supported by Carrie Gutierrez). Vote:…
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