Shawn Ellison

The meeting commenced with the annual election of officers, resulting in Becky Brooks being elected as President, Lynn Davis as Vice President, Mr. Martinez as Secretary, and Greg Lewis as Treasurer. Following the pledge of allegiance, good news items included a celebration of a holiday tradition involving elves visiting schools, recognition of Tecumseh Middle School students competing in the VEX Robotics Competition, highlighting the fall high school career fair featuring over 50 businesses, and acknowledging January as School Board Recognition Month. During public comment, one individual raised concerns regarding alleged ongoing Fourth Amendment violations due to classroom searches for cell phones without reasonable suspicion, citing board policy and legal precedents. Another commenter expressed concerns about the upkeep of facilities, specifically aquatic centers, in contrast to expenditures elsewhere. Revisions to the agenda were approved to include a committee of the whole discussion on the budget. Scheduled reports covered the Budget Committee's discussion on recreational millage and fund balance definition, safety and facility committee news about solar savings, and the Curriculum Committee's review of a proposed Data Science course and a comparison of PSAT outcomes between dual enrollment students and those taught by district staff, showing significantly higher scores for the latter. Finally, the initial discussion item recognized a $573.19 donation to the athletic department from the McDonald's High School Sports Digital Fundraiser.

The agenda for this meeting included scheduled reports such as the AP/Dual Enrollment Report. Discussion items covered the Superintendent Contract, a Budget Committee Recommendation, the Careers in Data Science Course, and the Pool Closure & Reduction in Force. Action items included the adoption of the Careers in Data Science Course, the Superintendent Contract, the 2025-26 Budget Amendment Adoption, the Copier Request for Proposal (RFP), and the Pool Closure & Reduction in Force. The administration's report section included a discussion on School of Choice and Enrollment.

The meeting included the slate of officers for 2026, recognition for School Board Recognition Month, and a period for public comment. Scheduled reports covered the Budget Committee, Safety & Facilities Committee, and Curriculum Committee meetings. Key discussion items involved a McDonalds Donation for THS/Athletics, adoption of a Careers in Data Science Course, the Recreation Millage, and the Tecumseh Community Memorial Pool. Action items focused on finalizing the McDonalds Donation and the Tecumseh Community Memorial Pool. The Superintendent's report addressed Superintendent Goal Setting, and the agenda for the next meeting was reviewed.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and the introduction of the new Director of Business Services, Mrs. Darcy Franour, highlighting her extensive public school finance leadership experience. A Fall Sports Report was presented, noting student GPAs of 3.38 (high school) and 3.42 (middle school), and achievements such as the football, volleyball, and girls golf teams earning team academic all-state recognition. The board discussed Section 31A funding related to school safety and mental health, specifically addressing the controversial requirement to waive attorney-client privilege in case of a mass casualty event. The board ultimately voted to ratify an opt-in for these funds, with the directive to resend the application if courts rule unfavorably by the December 19th expectation. Finally, the board discussed the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) strategic planning proposal, noting its customizable approach involving focus groups, virtual meetings, and electronic surveys over a three-to-four-month process to develop a five-year trend analysis and future vision.

The meeting included discussions on various topics, such as the pledge of allegiance, good news from the LSD Tech Center, and recognition of staff members. Public comments were heard, including concerns about the swimming program and I Wellness. The agenda was revised to remove the closed session. Reports were given, including updates on the girls' volleyball team, the upcoming turkey tournament, the women's swim team, and the county band festival.