Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (WCRESA)

This document outlines Wayne RESA's commitment to ensuring all children achieve their greatest potential through equitable access to high-quality education and support services. The organization serves 33 school districts and nearly 100 public school academies across Wayne County, impacting over 260,000 students. Its core pillars include leadership and innovation, providing pathways for educators and comprehensive training; service and connection, linking schools to essential resources like internet, funding, and career opportunities; and collaboration and advocacy, amplifying voices for students and families, ensuring equitable services, and advocating for fully funded educational opportunities and improved school infrastructure. The overarching aim is the pursuit of excellence in education.

The meeting included a special presentation recognizing Kurt Rheaume, Sr. Executive Director of Information Technology and Operations, upon his impending retirement, which was followed by an update on unaudited fall enrollment data for Wayne County, reviewing trends over the past five years. The Board of Education was formally recognized for School Board Appreciation Month. New staff were introduced, and board members offered comments, including an acknowledgment of a recent safety incident at Romulus Middle School and appreciation for staff service. The Superintendent provided extensive reports detailing state budget developments, legislative activity, instructional improvement initiatives, talent pipeline progress including a new partnership with Grand Valley State University, bargaining preparations, facilities updates, and highlights from a recent Michigan State Board of Education meeting, noting Wayne County's leadership in graduation rate improvements. The Consent Agenda was approved, including the Superintendent's Recommendations, December 2025 minutes, and various financial reports. Several personnel actions were approved, including new hires, leaves, and reclassifications. The Board authorized multiple procurements and payments, including software subscriptions, payments to Cesar Chavez Academy for Independent Paraprofessionals, Medicaid claim reimbursements, and substantial amendments to subrecipient contracts for the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) funding allocations and start-up funding. Several new grants were accepted, including funding from the State of Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) for GSRP Start up Funding Round 1, and a MiSTEM Playbook Mini Grant. Finally, the Superintendent Evaluation Timeline was presented, with the first study session scheduled immediately following the regular meeting.

The Wayne RESA Board of Education addressed numerous items primarily through the Consent Agenda, including approvals for new internal and external personnel appointments, leaves of absence, and returns from leave. The Board approved the regularization of one administrative employment contract following probation. Key financial actions included approving actual and necessary expenses for Board members during January 2026, and authorizing substantial payments to various Districts and Public School Academies (PSAs) for 31n(6) Mental Health Supports and 61b State Aid funded activities related to Early Middle College and Dual Enrollment CTE programs. Furthermore, the Board authorized significant agreements with Barton Malow for multiple renovation projects at the WRESA Annex building (conference center renovation, elevator modernization, roofing project), executed service agreements with districts participating in the Michigan Statewide System of Support (SSoS) as CSI Schools, and authorized amendments to increase funding allocations for several grant initiatives, including the Math Coaching Educator on Loan Initiative and IDEA Flowthrough/Preschool adjustments. The Board also accepted several new grants, including a major $8,000,000 Section 35a(4) ISD Early Literacy Coaches Grant. Action Items included the 2025-2026 Wayne RESA Budget Amendment and a Resolution Recognizing Dr. Sue C. Carnell. The Superintendent's Comments highlighted organizational progress, commitment to equitable funding, and collaboration on the Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace Initiative.

The Study Session focused primarily on the review and discussion of the Superintendent's Evaluation. The Superintendent presented and reviewed the 2025-2026 Midyear Goals Update, providing evidence related to categories from the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) ISD/RESA Superintendent Evaluation Instrument. A follow-up study session was scheduled for February 18, 2026. Separately, a board member inquired about the oversight of childcare and daycare centers, and it was confirmed that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) holds that responsibility. The agenda was approved at the start of the session.

This document outlines The Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency's (Wayne RESA) Medicaid Annual Quality Assurance Plan for the School Services Program (SSP), encompassing Direct Service Claiming (DSC) and Caring 4 Students (C4S). The plan establishes processes for monitoring and evaluating the quality and documentation of covered services to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. It focuses on seven core standards: medical necessity, comprehensive Plans of Care (POCs), effective service monitoring, billing accuracy, qualified staff, coordination with external providers, and parent/beneficiary participation. Additionally, it details various annual review processes for billing components, clinical notes, and cost reporting.