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Superintendent flags Senate Bill 967 and evolving dyslexia bill as items to watch
Summary
The superintendent told the Ferndale Schools Board on Sept. 16 that Senate Bill 967, which would require districts to post board members' contact information, is moving quickly in the Senate; county association members also discussed an evolving dyslexia bill and concerns about unfunded mandates.
The Ferndale Schools superintendent briefed the board Sept. 16 on several state legislative proposals the district is tracking, urging board members to be aware of swift movement in the legislature.
The superintendent said Senate Bill 967 would require a school district or public school academy to post the name and contact information of each school board member on the district's public website, and that the contact information must include an email, mailing address and telephone number. Staff are seeking clarification about whether the requirement would allow using a school-board office address rather than personal home addresses and said they are coordinating with the county and MASB to monitor the bill.
The superintendent also reported that a so-called "dyslexia" bill is under active revision in the House; county representatives have expressed concern that prior versions were punitive and that any state mandate should be accompanied by funding to support implementation. The superintendent said the county association is awaiting an official position from MASB before adopting a county stance.
Board members asked clarifying questions about the scope of contact information that would be required and whether home addresses would be expected; the superintendent said staff are reaching out to the bill sponsor for specifics and will report back.
The superintendent additionally noted an outstanding issue around a "Myers" rate reimbursement item that remains unsettled; staff described ongoing discussions but no statutory commitment was reported.
The board did not take a formal position at the Sept. 16 meeting; the superintendent said administration will continue to monitor the bills and inform the board of substantive changes.
