Lisa Collins

The board meeting included discussions on amending the agenda to prioritize public comments and student representatives. Presentations featured a request for a proposed overnight volleyball team camp and a request for three overnight summer wrestling trips. The board recognized the 2026 Teachers of the Year from the elementary, middle, and high school levels, and announced the 2026-2027 Macomb County Literacy Ambassador.

The council reviewed and approved a special event request from Mcome 250 LLC for a car cruise event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, including authorization for an across-the-road banner. Additionally, the council discussed a lot split request on Skinner Drive for industrial property development.

The council discussed a bond proposal for school infrastructure improvements for the upcoming election. Other business included approving the annual Tootsie Roll sale by the Knights of Columbus, authorizing a lot split and combination between the First United Methodist Church and the city, and approving the installation of a replacement grit pump at the wastewater treatment plant. The council also reconstituted the ad hoc city manager evaluation committee and established a fundraising initiative to sell salvaged floorboards from the historic gymnasium.

The board meeting included a discussion on hiring retired educators as substitutes and the hiring status of a middle school district newsletter position. The board recognized high school powerlifting state champions. The primary portion of the meeting focused on budget planning for the upcoming school year, specifically evaluating three different student enrollment projection models and reviewing the governor's proposed foundation allowance increase.

The council held a public hearing regarding the allocation of 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, approving public service funding for three organizations and a competitive grant project for ADA ramp improvements. The council also approved special event requests for a 30-mile walk-athon supporting Veterans of Macomb and a hometown block party organized by local first responders.