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Romulus superintendent warns board that state safety funds carry legal strings; decision due Nov. 12
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Edmondson told the Romulus Community Schools Board on Oct. 27 that a one‑time state safety and security allocation being offered to Michigan school districts carries conditions that could allow the state to assert broader authority in the event of a “mass casualty.”
Superintendent Dr. Edmondson told the Romulus Community Schools Board on Oct. 27 that a one‑time state safety and security allocation being offered to Michigan school districts carries conditions that could allow the state to assert broader authority in the event of a “mass casualty.” Dr. Edmondson said the board must decide whether to accept the funds by Nov. 12 and that he will provide trustees with attorney‑client privileged materials to review.
Why it matters: The superintendent said the grant money is intended for mental‑health, security and safety work but that the state has attached a provision that, if invoked after a mass casualty, could waive certain district privileges and allow state officials to…
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