Woodhaven-Brownstown board adopts emergency operations plan and approves student handbook updates

The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Board of Education on Tuesday approved an updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and adopted revisions to the 2026-27 student handbooks and code of conduct.

Superintendent Mark Greathead told the board the EOP was revised in collaboration with local law enforcement, emergency responders and district administrators to align with state safety planning expectations and current best practices. "Approval of the EOP is required to maintain compliance with state safety planning expectations and supports the district's ongoing efforts to prioritize school safety and emergency preparedness," he said. The board approved the EOP by voice vote after a short discussion.

Separately, the board approved handbook and code of conduct revisions intended to provide clarity on student conduct expectations, attendance procedures, electronic communication devices, restorative practices and safety procedures for the 2026-27 school year. During discussion, a board member asked why an energy-drink restriction was targeted to the upper elementary school; administration said the upper elementary had already completed a review and that the administration will study whether to extend a restriction districtwide and return with a recommendation.

The board also received a first reading of proposed revisions to Policy 2000.06 on wireless communication devices to align district rules with recent state legislation. No action was taken on the wireless-device policy; the superintendent said the policy will be presented for a second reading and potential adoption at the June board meeting.

The approvals take effect for the 2026-27 school year where applicable and the administration said it will continue coordination with first responders, training programs and health committees as the district implements the changes.