Students from Concord Elementary described student council duties, movie-night roles, newspaper and board-game clubs, and peer-support activities; Principal Dan Hakon and ELL coordinator Wendy Grimm introduced the group and explained participation and publication frequency.
The Troy City Board approved a five-year renewal levy to appear on the May ballot, reapproved tax rates certified by the county, accepted donations totaling $9,074.65 for the month, and approved routine financial and personnel items including three delivered buses. Staff noted timing and county updates to figures.
At its Jan. 26 meeting the Troy City Board of Education administered the oath to new member Zach Whitehead and completed officer elections, with Teresa Packard nominated to continue as president and Ben Reddick nominated to continue as vice president. Votes were recorded by roll call.
The Troy School District board voted to support a county-led one-year reduction in voted bond millage and approved related tax resolutions, saying the plan would reduce about 1.26 mills and save roughly $40 per year on a $100,000 home if implemented and authorized by voters.
The board formally recognized Sue Borchers for nearly eight years of service and heard a student-led presentation from Hook Elementary on a seven-house program used to teach monthly character traits and mentoring across grades K–5.
The board approved Troy High School’s 2026–27 plans for learning, which include adding a college-level Calculus 3 course so students need not leave campus, offering the national ACT during the school day at reduced cost, and removing Latin after a staff retirement.
At its Nov. 13 meeting the Troy City School District board heard multi-site construction updates from Peterson Construction, accepted $11,204.33 in monthly donations, approved personnel actions and building names, and voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel.
Students from Haywood Elementarys Trojan Way team introduced themselves, described poster and video projects that promote togetherness, and showed a video at the board meeting on Nov. 13; the principal and staff were recognized.
Board members discussed a five‑year financial forecast showing a projected drawdown in reserves and debated near‑term risks from state budget action and possible loss of federal funds. The board approved the forecast but asked staff to update the board as revenue and legislative developments evolve.
Four Troy Junior High Student Council members described recent and planned activities, including a mental wellness day, a Thanksgiving food drive, staff appreciation efforts and school spirit events.