Lorie Briarton

This document provides an overview of the Troy School District's financial status, challenges, and future strategies. It addresses concerns about state funding, rising operational costs due to inflation and employee benefits, and the budgetary gap left by the expiration of federal pandemic relief funds. The district emphasizes community engagement through its School Finance Engagement Group to build shared understanding and advocate for financial solutions. Key initiatives include the potential implementation of a countywide enhancement millage to support general fund operations and the ongoing utilization of a voter-approved bond program for significant capital improvements and technology upgrades across school facilities.

The strategic plan for Troy Schools focuses on prioritizing the learning of its people, fostering student ownership of learning, and creating a collaborative culture. Key outcomes include enhancing student achievement, promoting social-emotional well-being, and ensuring every student has meaningful connections through clubs, teams, or activities. The plan also emphasizes investing in early learners and preparing them for kindergarten, with a goal to be world-class by 2020.

This Stormwater Management Program Plan outlines the district's strategy to manage stormwater discharges, reduce pollutants, and protect water quality from its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). The plan is structured around six core minimum control measures: Public Education, Public Participation, Illicit Discharge Elimination, Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control, Post-Construction Stormwater Controls, and Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping. The primary objective is to implement and enforce these measures to the maximum extent practicable, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and preserving water quality.

The Troy School District's school year calendar details key academic and administrative dates for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. It outlines holidays, breaks, professional development days, student holidays, conference schedules, and various religious and cultural observances. The calendar serves as a comprehensive guide for students, staff, and parents regarding the academic schedule and significant events.

The agenda for this combined organizational and regular meeting includes the Pledge of Allegiance, election of an Acting Chairperson, and appointment of a Temporary Secretary. The organizational segment covers the nomination and election of officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer), establishing fund depositories and investment resolutions for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027, designation of legal counsel, designation of a Superintendent to be Deputy Secretary, designation of a person for posting meeting notices, establishing the meeting schedule for the 2026 calendar year, and setting Board Committee assignments for 2026. Recognition items include the TSD Mission Moment regarding the SSAB Executive Committee MLK Day of Service and Board Recognition Month. The regular meeting agenda includes consent items such as the Treasurer's Report for November 2025, budget amendment #1, and course description books. Personnel actions involve consideration of TESA and TESPA contract extensions. Business items include consideration for remodeling projects for AHS & THS Main and Auxiliary Gyms and Elementary Toilet Room Renovations.