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Monroe Public Schools board weighs joining lawsuit over 31a school-safety funding
Summary
Board members heard an update on 31a school-safety and mental-health funds (about $500,000 carried over) and discussed joining a Macomb ISD lawsuit to challenge state actions; no decision or vote was taken tonight.
The Monroe Public Schools board received an update on 31a school-safety and mental-health funding and the possible legal steps the district could take to protect local authority and funding. Presenter (S2) told the board “we have about $500,000 that came in, prior year” and said accepting the money carries stipulations that could affect the district and individual board liability.
Presenter (S2) described a pending action by Macomb ISD and the idea of local districts joining a lawsuit to prompt an attorney-general review or legislative response. “It's a lawsuit,” Presenter (S2) said, adding the board would not need to make any immediate decision about taking the money. Committee member (S3) asked about the current use of the carryover funds and was told much of that money was already allocated in the district budget for labor agreements and related services.
