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Votes at a glance: Dec. 8 Tecumseh school board actions — 31AA opt‑in, MASB contract, donation, evaluation
Summary
Board actions on Dec. 8 included unanimous ratification of a conditional 31AA opt‑in, approval of a MASB strategic planning contract (1‑nay), acceptance of a $1,000 MEC donation, approval of the consent agenda, and an "effective" superintendent evaluation.
Key formal actions taken by the Tecumseh Public Schools board on Dec. 8 (all votes taken by roll call):
• 31AA resolution — Passed unanimously. The board ratified the district's opt‑in submission to the Michigan Department of Education to preserve eligibility for 31AA safety and mental‑health funds, with a directive that the superintendent may rescind the opt‑in by Dec. 30 if courts do not remove the statutory privilege waiver requirement.
• MASB strategic planning proposal — Approved (one Nay). The board approved a MASB‑facilitated strategic planning engagement (concept cost discussed ~ $10,000) after debate about timing and budget; Trustee McGee recorded the sole Nay vote.
• MEC donation — Passed unanimously. The board accepted a $1,000 donation from Midwest Energy & Communications to support the Tecumseh High School Esports team.
• Consent agenda — Passed unanimously. The board approved routine consent items including minutes from the Nov. 24, 2025 regular meeting.
• Closed session — Held for a matter exempt from disclosure by statute; the board returned to open session at 8:52 p.m.
• Superintendent evaluation — Passed unanimously. Coming out of closed session, the board approved Superintendent Matt Hilton’s evaluation and gave an overall rating of "effective" under the MASB 1–3 scale (Hilton received 2.95 out of 3).
All motions were moved and seconded on the record and results reflected by roll‑call voting during the meeting.
