Christopher Simons

The board meeting agenda includes recognition of student achievements and staff reports. Key discussion and action items involve CTE cooperative agreements, an AP Cybersecurity course proposal, a new K-2 Phonics curriculum, a lease agreement with the Taylor Seahawks Little League Football organization, membership renewals for MHSAA, and insurance renewal with SET SEG. Additionally, the board will address the 2026-2027 meeting schedule, several overnight conference requests, the Wayne RESA General Fund Operating Budget Resolution, and a tentative agreement with the Taylor Principals Association. A closed session is scheduled to consider materials exempt from public disclosure.

The agenda for the meeting includes updates on the Special Olympics, review of overnight conference requests for Special Olympics and MAASE, discussion regarding a mandatory HIV instruction curriculum, a review of the RESA budget, consideration of a student reinstatement, and discussion on the renewal of worker's compensation insurance. The meeting also incorporates a closed session for the purpose of negotiations.

The board meeting included several key presentations and action items. Positive updates were shared regarding the Holland Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser and the upcoming Special Olympics unified day event. The committee discussed and subsequently approved the mandatory HIV instruction curriculum, two overnight conference requests for staff to attend professional development and Special Olympics events, a conditional reinstatement for a student, and the renewal of workers' compensation insurance coverage for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the board was provided with information regarding the upcoming preliminary budget from Wayne RESA.

The board meeting covered a wide range of administrative and operational topics. Key discussions included student and staff recognition, a report on student enrollment trends and current state educational legislation, and a presentation on Special Education CIMS and Timely IEP results. The board approved several independent contracts and personnel actions, including hiring for an Assistant Director of Special Education and a School Improvement Coordinator. Additionally, the board approved an out-of-state field trip to Washington D.C., a Deficit Elimination Plan resolution, and a budget amendment to reflect a reduction in the district's deficit.

The board conducted a closed session regarding negotiations and subsequently voted to accept the 26M TSSSA master agreement. The Superintendent presented a comparison of vendors for the upcoming school year. Discussion items included the first reading of several policies. The board also affirmed the Career Pathway Academies model for the high school curriculum redesign and approved personnel reports, including a request for advanced authorization to hire or recall staff.