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District reports state aid increases, summer programming expansions and Cognia accreditation
Summary
Superintendent reported a $250 per‑pupil foundation allowance increase and a $73 per‑pupil mental‑health allocation in the state aid budget; summer learning programs are ongoing and the district received Cognia accreditation on June 24, 2026.
The superintendent reported that the state aid budget was approved and highlighted several items affecting district funding: a $250 per‑pupil foundation allowance increase, consolidation of Section 31a (at‑risk) and Section 41 (bilingual) funding into a weighted student funding formula, and an addition of $73 per‑pupil in Section 31a mental‑health allocation. The superintendent said staff are reviewing implications for general and grant funding.
Summer learning programming across grade levels was described, including preschool through 4th grade offerings in partnership with city parks and rec and specialized programs such as credit recovery at the high school. The superintendent also announced that the Woodhaven‑Brownstown School District was awarded accreditation by Cognia Global Commission on 06/24/2026 and thanked staff involved in that effort.
