Hamtramck board approves student trips, hall of fame dedication and consent agenda
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Summary
The board approved a Crystal Mountain ski/snowboard trip and a DECA state conference trip, moved forward with a Hall of Fame court dedication and passed consent agenda items; public comment included teacher concerns about fiscal oversight.
At its regular meeting the Hamtramck School District board approved multiple agenda items including student trip requests, a basketball court dedication and routine consent items.
Student trips and extracurriculars
The board approved a request for approximately 30 Hamtramck High School ski and snowboard students to travel to Crystal Mountain March 11–2026. Presenters described the SOS Outreach program as a five-year relationship that pairs character-building curriculum with on-mountain instruction; the program's per-student value was described as roughly $600, with SOS Outreach covering a $50 activity fee and students contributing about $30. Presenters said a $4,000 grant helped cover costs this year but noted a remaining transportation shortfall of a little over $1,000; they requested permission to apply an SOS reimbursement toward the outstanding bus invoice. The motion was made and the board recorded the motion as carried.
The board also approved approximately 21 students from the DECA team to attend the annual DECA state conference in Detroit (Huntington Place) with chaperones named; costs were described as covered by school store sales and CTE funds and the motion carried with a recorded voice vote of 6 ayes, 1 absent for that item.
Hall of Fame and court dedication
Trustees discussed plans to refresh the Hamtramck Hall of Fame and to name an outdoor court for Rudy Tomjanovich. The board described a public event on the 20th with a dinner at Royal Pub, a Hall of Fame program and a ceremonial midcourt tip-off. A nominating committee will be formed to manage future selections.
Consent agenda and other routine items
The board approved the consent agenda (minutes, a new hire and one resignation) by voice vote, recorded as 7 ayes, 0 nays.
Public comments
During audience participation, Naima Begom, identified herself as an SOS alumni, and a teacher and community representatives spoke. Teacher Therese Comer used her public comment to criticize repeated late audits and financial oversight, saying the board must ask tougher questions. A representative of Hamtramck City Football Club thanked the district for past support and asked to expand partnerships and summer access to facilities.
What was recorded
Actions on the student trips and the Hall of Fame were moved and seconded in open session; motions were recorded as carried. Presenters provided approximate cost figures and named chaperones (Jessica Madden and others for the Crystal Mountain trip; and Hussam Hussein as DECA advisor).