Taylor School District

The meeting featured presentations and recognitions, including the 100-mile club program which encourages physical activity among students, the presentation of the Seal of Biliteracy to high school students, and a performance report on first-grade mathematics improvements. The math discussion highlighted the success of the 'I Ready Classroom Mathematics' program and the 'try discuss connect' instructional routine, showcasing significant growth in student math proficiency and academic progress as measured by internal assessments.

The meeting agenda includes a budget hearing and various discussion and action items. Key topics include a curriculum proposal for social studies, software and service renewals for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, student reinstatement, and budget amendments and proposals for both the General Fund and other funds. Additional items involve setting the meeting schedule for the upcoming fiscal year, reviewing the tax rate request, and providing a superintendent report. The board also plans to enter a closed session to discuss material exempt from public disclosure.

The board meeting included student presentations highlighting personal achievements and academic experiences in the career center program and the school swim team. Key discussion topics included the benefits of participating in the teacher cadet program, the growth and athletic success of the swim team, and the positive impact of extracurricular activities on students' academic performance, discipline, and social development. Additionally, the Board recognized a retiring educator for her 30 years of service and her role in establishing the teacher cadet program.

The board meeting agenda includes recognition of student achievements and staff reports. Key discussion and action items involve CTE cooperative agreements, an AP Cybersecurity course proposal, a new K-2 Phonics curriculum, a lease agreement with the Taylor Seahawks Little League Football organization, membership renewals for MHSAA, and insurance renewal with SET SEG. Additionally, the board will address the 2026-2027 meeting schedule, several overnight conference requests, the Wayne RESA General Fund Operating Budget Resolution, and a tentative agreement with the Taylor Principals Association. A closed session is scheduled to consider materials exempt from public disclosure.

The agenda for the meeting includes updates on the Special Olympics, review of overnight conference requests for Special Olympics and MAASE, discussion regarding a mandatory HIV instruction curriculum, a review of the RESA budget, consideration of a student reinstatement, and discussion on the renewal of worker's compensation insurance. The meeting also incorporates a closed session for the purpose of negotiations.