- MI
- Kent County
- 4/28/25
- 04/29/2025
- 48 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Grand Rapids School Board Finance Committee meeting on April 28, 2025, addressed several pressing financial challenges, including rising legal expenses and a significant deficit in the food service fund.
- MI
- Ingham County
- 4/28/25
- 04/28/2025
- 91 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent East Lansing School Board meeting, attention was directed toward managing class sizes and the allocation of school choice slots, particularly for third-grade students. The board grappled with the implications of a proposed increase in class size limits, potential solutions for accommodating an influx of students, and the equitable distribution of educational resources across the district. Other topics discussed included the success of a mental health summit, ongoing security upgrades, and the future of district facilities.
- MI
- Wayne County
- 4/23/25
- 121 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Detroit Community School Board meeting addressed issues, including a significant funding gap for the Cooley Athletic Complex, the decision to return grants for electric buses due to financial and logistical hurdles, and the ongoing concerns of parents about facilities and educational offerings. The discussions were marked by a focus on equitable access to resources and the challenges of supporting student needs in a financially constrained environment.
- MI
- Washtenaw County
- 4/23/25
- 264 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent meeting, the Ann Arbor School Board focused on addressing disparities in student suspensions and advancing a significant solar energy initiative. Concerns about the disproportionate suspension rates among students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Black students, and those who are economically disadvantaged were prominent. Additionally, the board discussed the installation of solar panels across several district facilities.
- MI
- Oakland County
- 4/22/25
- 101 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Troy School Board meeting was marked by a series of recognitions and discussions centered around the achievements of teachers and students, including the announcement of the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award winners for 2025 and updates on student accomplishments in the Model United Nations and Science Fair. The board also addressed topics such as academic inclusion in new school construction and potential legislative changes affecting school funding.
