Janel Edwards

The meeting included a strategic partnership impact presentation and the approval of financial statements, bills for payment, and personnel actions, including the hiring of a speech pathologist. Agenda items involved contract agreements for a State and Federal Grants Compliance Coordinator, a motion for nonrenewal, and approval for an elementary student council field trip. Additionally, the board addressed the implementation of new educational programs and platforms, including a GED credit program and RVLC platform, as well as cooperative education agreements for special education transition programs in Wayne-Westland and Livonia. A closed session was scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

The meeting includes presentations regarding the district strategic plan, the RVLC GED credit proposal, and the implementation of a new platform. The executive director of administration and human resources will present on GSRP staff bonuses and the layoff of district staff with position eliminations. Additionally, the Board President will address the 2026-27 General Fund Operating Budget for Wayne RESA.

The meeting agenda includes a presentation from the Class of 2027 and a consent agenda covering the approval of bills for payment, financial statements for March 2026, and various personnel actions such as new employment appointments. The Superintendent will provide a district update and a National Teacher Appreciation Week proclamation, while the Executive Director of Administration and Human Resources will report on staffing expenditures. Additionally, the Board will conduct a second and final reading of the March 2026 Policy Manual updates.

The Board of Education meeting included presentations on the Parking Lot Improvement Program, an athletic update highlighting new sports offerings and student-athlete recognition, and the Education Elements Strategic Plan. Other planned presentations were postponed due to a power outage. Consent items included the approval of financial reports, bills for payment, and personnel actions. The Board authorized district-wide security and infrastructure improvements, specifically video intercom doorball upgrades and a 60-month phone system service agreement to comply with safety legislation. Additionally, the Board received updates from the Superintendent regarding property management and contract negotiations, and held an executive session to discuss negotiations.

The board agenda includes presentations regarding a parking lot improvement program, an athletic update, and strategic plans from Education Elements, Great Schools Partnership Inc., and Hanover Research. Business items cover the approval of bills for payment, personnel actions involving staff employment, and a Superintendent's district update. The Director of Operations will present a bid award recommendation, while the Director of Technology will present proposals for district-wide video intercom doorbell upgrades and phone system updates. The board also scheduled a closed session to discuss negotiations.