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Taylor board approves budget, curriculum additions and community leases in routine meeting
Summary
The Taylor School District board approved a slate of actions including support for the Wayne RESA general fund resolution, adoption of an AP cybersecurity course and a K–2 phonics program (UFLI), a three-year lease with the Taylor Seahawks Little League, and a new insurance contract through SETSEG totaling $376,430.
The Taylor School District Board of Education approved multiple routine but substantive items at its May meeting, including support for the Wayne RESA general fund operating budget, adoption of new curriculum offerings and several facility and insurance agreements.
Clerk reading the resolution said the board would “support the Wayne RESA General Fund operating budget for the 2026–27 school year” before the body voted; the measure passed on a roll call recorded as 6–0. The board also approved cooperative CTE agreements with Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Summit Academy and Trillium Academy to permit out-of-district students to enroll in Taylor’s career-technical programs (6–0).
The board adopted an AP cybersecurity course to replace the prior year‑2 offering, a change administration said would provide students with AP credit opportunities; the motion passed 6–0. The board also approved adoption of UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) for K–2 phonics instruction (estimated materials cost about $5,000 annually, implementation contingent on available funding and staffing) on a 6–0 vote.
A three‑year lease allowing the Taylor Seahawks Little League Football to use Kennedy Football Field from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with automatic one‑year renewals thereafter, was approved 6–0; administration said the Seahawks will handle routine mowing and upkeep while the district retains priority use and will handle field striping under the agreement.
The board adopted Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) membership for 2026–27 (6–0) and approved an insurance arrangement through SETSEG for fiscal year 2026–27 in the amount of $376,430 (6–0). SETSEG representatives said the proposal includes a $10,000 deductible and district‑wide property valuation used for coverage estimates.
One labor contract item drew a split vote: the tentative agreement with the Taylor Principals Association (TPA) covering 07/01/2026–06/30/2029 was approved 5–1, with a single board member recorded in opposition.
The board tabled the annual meeting schedule to the next meeting to allow members to consider a later start time. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn into a closed session under the Michigan Open Meetings Act.
