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Votes at a glance: consent agenda, GSRP layoffs and board compensation policy approved
Summary
At its Oct. 27 meeting the Romulus Community Schools Board approved the consent agenda (minutes and bills), voluntarily laid off two GSRP employees to address an enrollment shortfall, and adopted a revised board compensation policy on second reading.
The Romulus Community Schools Board of Education recorded several formal actions at its Oct. 27 meeting.
1) Consent agenda approved — motion by Trustee Rogers, supported by Trustee Davis. The consent agenda included approval of minutes (Oct. 13 regular meeting, Oct. 14 special meeting) and approval of bills for payment as submitted by Dr. Dana Blair in the amount of $1,152,486.20. Roll call votes were recorded and the motion passed.
2) Voluntary GSRP layoffs approved — motion by Trustee Rogers, supported by Trustee Piles. The board approved the voluntary layoff of two Great Start Readiness Program employees, Peggy Miller (lead teacher) and Debbie Selatsky (assistant teacher), effective Oct. 31, 2025, citing a projected $300,000 program shortfall due to enrollment shifts after two regional sites opened. Roll call showed unanimous approval by present trustees.
3) Board compensation policy (Policy 1001) — second and final reading approved. The board adopted revised policy language on trustee compensation. Trustees asked about submission and payment frequency; administration recommended quarterly tracking and payment.
Details and votes: Each motion was moved, supported and approved by roll call. The transcript records the motions and roll‑call affirmations for each item in the meeting record.
Provenance: Consent agenda approval and bills amount recorded at 00:22:48–00:24:04; GSRP layoff discussion and motion recorded 00:43:48–00:48:54; second/final reading and approval of compensation policy recorded 00:49:04–00:50:42.
