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Plymouth‑Canton board conditionally opts in to state Section 31AA funds amid legal worries
Summary
The board voted 6-0 to authorize Superintendent Monica Merritt to conditionally opt the district into Michigan’s Section 31AA grant program by Dec. 4, with a rescission option by Dec. 30 pending court rulings. Counsel warned the statute’s 'waive any privilege' language raises liability and insurance risks.
The Plymouth‑Canton Community Schools Board of Education on Nov. 21 approved a resolution authorizing Superintendent Monica Merritt to conditionally opt in to state Section 31AA grant funding, while retaining the right to rescind that opt‑in by Dec. 30 depending on pending court decisions.
Attorney John Kava, who briefed the board, said Section 31AA is part of the state school aid act and noted a new statutory condition requiring districts that accept funds to "waive any privilege" in the event of a mass casualty. "A school district that wants to opt in to…
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