Jason Evers

The board meeting included the first reading of Board Policy 7217 regarding weapons. Action was taken to approve the establishment and posting of three Local Based Special Education teacher positions and six Local Based Special Education paraprofessional positions for the upcoming school year. The board also passed a resolution in support of the Stormwater Management Plan. Furthermore, a preliminary budget for 2026-2027 was presented, and the superintendent provided a project update regarding the development of the Early Childhood Center. The meeting concluded with a tour of the River Raisin National Battlefield Education Center.

The board reviewed the 2026 Head Start grant submission and a proposed plan for a new Early Childhood Center. Financial actions included approval of 2025-2026 budget amendments and various check registers. Several new positions were approved, including a Director of Safety and Security, school social workers, and various teaching and support roles. Personnel updates, salary increases for Head Start staff, and an annual grant submission were authorized. Additionally, the board approved computer purchases, out-of-state conference requests, summer work schedules, and authorized the purchase of property located at 2400 N. Dixie Highway.

The board reviewed the 2026 Head Start grant submission, discussed plans for an Early Childhood Center, and presented the 2025-2026 budget amendment. Key approvals included academic calendars for the 2026-2027 school year, the establishment of a Director of Safety and Security position, and various personnel updates regarding employment, leaves, and retirements. The board also authorized several new positions, approved salary increases for specific staff, and sanctioned the purchase of student and staff computers. Additionally, the board approved out-of-state conference requests, the 2026 summer work schedule, the rescheduling of upcoming meetings, and the property acquisition at 2400 N. Dixie Highway.

The board approved the second reading and adoption of Board Policy 7217 concerning weapons. Personnel updates were reviewed and approved, including new employment appointments, leaves of absence, and various resignations and retirements. The board authorized the establishment and posting of a GSRP Enrollment Coordinator position and five summer custodian positions. Additionally, the board approved contract extensions for Central Office members and the Superintendent, as well as summer 2026 special education services. A food service contract renewal with the Monroe Family YMCA for the Monroe County Middle College was also approved, featuring a 2% price increase for the upcoming school year.

The board conducted the first reading of a policy regarding weapons and approved the creation and posting of several local special education teacher and paraprofessional positions for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the board passed a resolution supporting the Stormwater Management Plan, reviewed the preliminary budget for the next fiscal year, and received project updates concerning property permitting requirements and an educational center tour.