Romeo Community Schools board approves multiple personnel, facilities and policy measures; PowerSchool software adopted 4–3

The Romeo Community Schools Board of Education met Aug. 25 at the Croswell Early Childhood Center and approved multiple personnel, policy and facilities resolutions, including a tentative AFSCME agreement and a narrowly divided vote to adopt PowerSchool’s behavior support software.

President Rachel Eichhorst called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and the board conducted routine business including approval of the agenda and consent action items. The board introduced two new administrators, Kaitlyn Venglar and Anthony Tocco, and Dr. Robinson gave updates on district academic programming and ongoing construction projects tied to the 2021 facilities bond.

The board amended Resolution #57 to name Romeo Middle School’s athletic facility in honor of Greg Brynaert; the amendment, moved by Mr. Antoine and supported by Ms. Banach, passed unanimously. A field‑naming ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 26.

On personnel and employee relations, the board approved Employee Services Resolution #80 (personnel updates) and Employee Services Resolution #81, which accepts a tentative agreement with AFSCME covering childcare employees. Those motions carried on roll call votes recorded as unanimous where noted.

Trustees approved BOE policy updates: Resolution #82a (Policy 1001, Conflict of Interest) and Resolution #82b (Policy 6002, Safety and Security). Policy 6002 and the related Behavior Threat Assessment rating system had been discussed in the Safety Committee, where administrators and district staff described planned protocols and answered questions about information security and monthly student conduct reporting.

Facilities items approved included Resolution #84 (administration building elevator renovation) and Resolution #85 (RHS courtyard renovation and turf installation). Dr. Robinson provided a construction update covering parking lot work, playgrounds, roofing, fire alarm upgrades, drinking fountain replacements and interior renovations; trustees were told the bond proposal will include deferred projects and is structured not to increase the current tax rate.

Academic Services Resolution #64, an update to the 2025–26 Student & Parent Handbook (8.18.25 update), was approved. The board also approved Academic Services Resolution #76 to adopt PowerSchool Behavior Support Software; that motion passed on a 4–3 roll call vote. Board members Ms. Bowman, Mr. Boyer and Mr. Cichocki recorded no votes on the software adoption. The Safety Committee had previously reviewed the software and discussed breach‑of‑information concerns and plans for staff training and Shield’s weekly involvement to help address student issues.

Votes at a glance: • Resolution #57 (amendment): name RMS athletic facility in honor of Greg Brynaert — moved by Antoine, supported by Banach; outcome: approved, 7–0. • Resolution #80 (Employee services, personnel update) — approved, 7–0. • Resolution #81 (AFSCME tentative agreement, childcare contract) — approved, recorded as 7–0. • Resolution #82a (Policy 1001, Conflict of Interest) — approved, 7–0. • Resolution #82b (Policy 6002, Safety and Security) — approved, 7–0. • Resolution #83 (Superintendent contract amendment) — approved, 7–0. • Resolution #84 (Administration Building Elevator Renovation) — approved, 7–0. • Resolution #85 (RHS Courtyard Renovation — turf installation) — approved, 7–0. • Resolution #64 (2025/26 Student & Parent Handbook update) — approved, 7–0. • Resolution #76 (PowerSchool Behavior Support Software) — approved, 4–3 (No: Bowman, Boyer, Cichocki).

The meeting concluded at 7:26 p.m. following a unanimous adjournment vote. The board also discussed MASB delegate selection for the October delegate assembly and noted upcoming public outreach events such as a wellness fair and a digital detox program.

Reported by meeting minutes filed and signed by Katherine Rice, Secretary.