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Board approves consent agenda and two chiller-replacement resolutions; school-of-choice and nonresident-employee items move forward as first readings
Summary
The board approved the consent agenda (action 26-12-26) and unanimously passed final readings for two chiller-replacement resolutions (action 26-12-27 at Housing Elementary and 26-12-28 at Erickson Elementary). First readings were held for the district’s school-of-choice participation and the nonresident-employee program for 2026–27.
The Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Board approved routine and facilities items during its regular meeting.
Consent agenda: The board moved and approved the consent agenda (action item 26-12-26) covering human-resources transactions, retirements and the first reading of policies 6320 (purchasing) and 6325 (procurement of federal grants). The chair announced, "Action items 26-12-26 passes."
Chiller replacements (final readings and votes): The board held final readings and voted on two capital projects to replace HVAC chillers. For action item 26-12-27 (Housing Elementary chiller replacement) member Pickard moved and member Boss seconded the motion; the board approved the final reading. For action item 26-12-28 (Erickson Elementary chiller replacement), the board again approved the final reading; staff said installation is anticipated in May. The chair announced those motions passed with a 4–0 tally.
School-of-choice (first reading): Director Justin Tyskowitz presented a first reading recommending continued participation in a limited school-of-choice program for the 2026–27 school year. The recommendation includes a minimum of one seat per grade (K–10, including young fives) and a districtwide maximum of 500 seats. Tyskowitz noted that the proposal references sections 105 and 105c of the State School Aid Act; if applications exceed available seats a lottery would determine enrollment and siblings receive preference (siblings are not part of the lottery). The board will vote on the item in January; advertising would begin the next day if the board approves.
Nonresident-employee program (first reading): The board had a first reading on whether to continue the nonresident-employee program, which allows district staff to enroll their children regardless of home district; the district currently has about 100 participating employee families. That item will return for action following the first-reading process.
What happens next: The chiller projects will proceed under the approved final readings; the school-of-choice and nonresident-employee proposals will return to the board for formal action after the required notice and statutory steps. The district advised families to watch the district website in January for school-of-choice application details and deadlines.
Votes and actions (from transcript): - Action 26-12-26 (consent agenda): "passes" (motion moved by member Pickard; seconded by member Ahmed). - Action 26-12-27 (Housing Elementary chiller replacement): final reading approved (moved by member Pickard; seconded by member Boss; vote recorded 4–0). - Action 26-12-28 (Erickson Elementary chiller replacement): final reading approved (moved by member Pickard; seconded by member Voss; vote recorded 4–0); installation anticipated in May.
The board concluded routine business and collected several follow-up requests from trustees before adjourning.
