Theresa Karam

The key discussions included a presentation from Center Line High School administrators and student representatives recognizing CTE Month and highlighting accomplishments and plans for the year. The Board also recognized recipients of the Winter 2026 Staff Appreciation awards for contributions related to Relationships and Innovation. An update was provided by the Superintendent on the progress and goals of the Academies of Center Line and the development of Master Plan 2.0. Citizens provided comments regarding community engagement attendance tracking and the use of signage for fundraising events.

The meeting agenda included a presentation by Center Line High School representatives highlighting accomplishments and plans for CTE Month. The Board also recognized staff members who received Winter 2026 Staff Appreciation awards for contributions related to Relationships and Innovation. The Superintendent provided an update on the progress and goals of the Academies of Center Line and the development of Master Plan 2.0. Future agenda items were noted, including an ECC Presentation, Board Self-Evaluation, a Budget Resolution, and a Bond Authorization Resolution.

Key discussions during the meeting included presentations on Wolfe Middle School's accomplishments, highlighting the new ELA curriculum and a partnership with the University of Detroit-Mercy Law School, and a presentation from the Community Engagement Team regarding data summaries and the MISD Attendance Solutions Network initiative. New staff members were introduced to the Board. Action items approved included the Consent Agenda items covering Accounts Payable for January 2026, Purchasing Card Reports for December 2025 and January 2026, the Monthly Financial Report for January 2026, and the Personnel Report for February 4, 2026. The Board also approved the CLHS Marching Band field trip request to Cedar Point, approved bid packages for E-Rate 2026 (Fiber Structured Cabling, Structured Category Cabling, and Network Electronics) awarded to Vector Tech Group, approved the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY) student health survey for spring 2026, and approved the 2027 committee appointments for various standing committees.

The Board of Education meeting included several presentations covering accomplishments and plans at Wolfe Middle School, and a Family Engagement presentation detailing district data, challenges, successes, and the MISD Attendance Solutions Network initiative. New staff members were introduced. Action items included the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered Accounts Payable for January 2026, Purchasing Card Reports for December 2025 and January 2026, the Monthly Financial Report for January 2026, and the Personnel Report from February 4, 2026. The Board considered a field trip request for the CLHS Marching Band to Cedar Point. Bids for E-Rate 2026 projects—Fiber Structured Cabling, Structured Category Cabling, and Network Electronics—were recommended for approval to Vector Tech Group. The Board also moved to allow the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY) student health survey for specific grades in spring 2026 and approved the 2027 committee appointments across various board committees.

The meeting included approval of the agenda and a presentation providing an update on the progress of the Academies of Center Line. Reports covered municipal developments, including completion of the 10 Mile project, an upcoming "road diet" on Van Dyke, commercial investments such as PACE Senior Services and Ashley Capital's plans for the Stellantis site, and improvements to Rotary Park and Memorial Park. The Superintendent provided updates on bond projects scheduled for the summer, including work on media centers and gym floors, and the planned sale of the old Roose building for senior housing. Progress on the CLPS Victory Garden, funded entirely by donations, was also highlighted, emphasizing the strong relationship between the district and the city. Action items approved included new Center Line High School courses: JROTC V and AP Precalculus.