Terry Arriola

The board convened a public hearing to present the proposed HIV curriculum and provide an opportunity for community and parent feedback. The meeting included the formal adoption of the agenda and the review of upcoming scheduled meeting dates.

The board conducted a public budget hearing, during which the interim chief financial officer presented an overview of the 2025-2026 amended budget, noting a projected surplus, and the 2026-2027 proposed budget, which is currently in a stable, nearly balanced state. The board also reviewed the 2026 Tax Rate Request (L-4029), outlining the planned levies on non-homestead property and debt for submission to the township.

The board meeting agenda included strategic planning updates and presentations on student growth and support initiatives. Key action items involved the adoption of the final amended budget for the current fiscal year and the projected budget for the upcoming year. The board reviewed and moved to approve various contracts, including those for the teachers' association, administrators' association, educational assistants' association, and office staff employees. Additionally, the agenda featured the approval of a State Aid Note borrowing resolution, the renewal of the non-homestead millage, an interim superintendent contract, the District Bylaws and Policies Manual, and the proposed HIV curriculum approach.

The board meeting agenda included student achievement recognition, a retirees' recognition ceremony, and various communications from the interim superintendent and department leaders. Key discussion and action items encompassed the approval of the 2026 Tax Rate Request, the School Financial Solutions Agreement for shared time programs, and the adoption of the MHSAA 2026/2027 Resolution. Additionally, the board reviewed cooperative education program agreements for special education services and transition programs, and addressed human resources matters including various tentative agreements with district associations.

The board meeting agenda included the approval of an HIV curriculum and a discussion regarding the potential re-establishment of specific Board committee meetings. Recognition was given to staff members of the month across various schools within the district. Additionally, the board reviewed financial communications, human resources and labor relations updates, and future workshop topics, including capital bond project updates, strategic planning, and various curriculum and policy matters. The consent agenda included payment authorizations, ACH transfers, and new personnel hires and separations.