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Saginaw Career Complex contract slate presented; cosmetology partner questioned by community members

School District of the City of Saginaw Board of Education · September 17, 2025
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Summary

SCC principal Ben Leal presented four contractor agreements for 2025–26 (Welding Local 85; HVAC Local 85; Cosmetology — Bayshire Beauty Academy; Hoyt Nursing Home). Public commenters asked the board to consider Ebony Elevate Beauty School as an alternative partner for cosmetology programming.

Mr. Ben Leal, principal of the Saginaw Career Complex, presented proposed contractor agreements for the 2025–26 school year covering Welding (Local 85 agreement), HVAC (Local 85 agreement), Cosmetology (Bayshire Beauty Academy agreement) and a contract with Hoyt Nursing Home. He said the programs will follow the same formats as prior-year contracts and answered questions from board members; the item will be on the Consent Agenda next week.

During public comment, Ebony Jones (owner of Ebony Elevate Beauty School) asked the board to "consider upcoming opportunities for students to have options for a different beauty school." Parent Danyell Watkins supported Jones and urged the board to view Ebony Elevate as a valuable option for students. The briefing did not include a vote; any contract approvals are scheduled for the upcoming Action meeting.

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