Michigan / School Boards / Wayne-Westland Community School District
District business staff told the board state categorical reductions and the loss of about 300 students created multi‑million‑dollar shortfalls; the board approved a 2025–26 budget amendment and asked for monitoring if reserves approach policy thresholds.
Michigan / School Boards / Wayne-Westland Community School District
The board elected Kimberly May president and filled vice president, secretary and treasurer roles; members also approved representatives to county/state associations and voted to create a student advisory group to provide non‑voting student input.
Michigan / School Boards / Wayne-Westland Community School District
Two parents told the board that the district’s jazz band, pep band and rock orchestra will end unless the board authorizes extra pay for Mr. Meddy; speakers said the programs build academic and social skills and help recruit students to the district.
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School leaders told the Wayne‑Westland Board that Innovative Academy’s graduation counts and quarter‑one course pass rates rose substantially in recent years, described programs including virtual learning and a grade‑14 adult transition program, and answered questions about promotion and virtual enrollment.
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The board approved a petition from the reinstatement committee to reinstate an expelled student; one board member abstained because of a personal connection and the resolution provides that a copy be given to the student and parent.
Michigan / School Boards / Wayne-Westland Community School District
Following stakeholder surveys and meetings, the board endorsed a candidate profile for superintendent applicants and agreed on a proposed salary range with a $235,000 base and up to $15,000 in additional negotiable range (up to $250,000); benefits and fringe items to be negotiated separately.
Michigan / School Boards / Wayne-Westland Community School District
The Wayne‑Westland board approved a set of finance items: high‑school ELA materials (~$81,120.16), one‑year ClassLink licensing (~$41,465), award of contracts and purchases for a Roosevelt adaptive playground (total not to exceed $890,000 from Act 18 funds), and a resolution to issue the first $20 million series of voter‑authorized 2026 school bonds (three‑series program totaling $125 million).
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Principal Pringle told the Wayne‑Westland board that Franklin Middle School is targeting chronic absenteeism through an attendance‑monitor position, 20‑minute SEL homerooms, on‑site mental‑health services and a new slate of after‑school clubs funded by community partners.
Michigan / School Boards / Wayne-Westland Community School District
The Wayne‑Westland Community School District Board unanimously approved acceptance of funds under Section 31AA of the State School Aid Act of 2025, agreeing to a narrowly tailored, prospective waiver to cooperate with a governor‑appointed comprehensive investigation into a mass casualty event while funds remain.
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The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the district to install and maintain approved speed‑limit signs at district schools, with locations approved by local municipalities and solar panels plus battery backups providing power; the district agreed to own and maintain signs in perpetuity.