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- MI
- Grand Traverse County
- 5/29/25
- 05/29/2025
- 123 Minutes
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Overview: The Traverse City Area School Board is moving forward with a resolution to apply for a $20,000 grant from Rotary Charities to establish a 501(c)(3) foundation intended to support at-risk students and enhance extracurricular activities. The new foundation aims to address funding challenges by formalizing fundraising efforts and offering structured philanthropy to meet the district’s needs. Additionally, the board tackled technological upgrades, bus driver shortages, and capital projects during its recent meeting.
- MI
- Wayne County
- 5/27/25
- 05/28/2025
- 140 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Plymouth-Canton Community School Board meeting was marked by discussions on budget cuts and troubling reports from Bentley Elementary School. The board grappled with the need to reduce expenditures by $5.5 million over the next four years, while several public comments highlighted a toxic work environment at Bentley, raising alarms about leadership and staff morale.
- MI
- Kent County
- 5/27/25
- 05/28/2025
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Grand Rapids School Board meeting featured discussions on financial matters, including a focus on the boosters program at Ottawa Hills High School. The board also grappled with budget amendments and projections for the upcoming fiscal year, while considering various donations and their implications for the district.
- MI
- Oakland County
- 5/27/25
- 05/27/2025
- 94 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hazel Park School Board convened on May 27, 2025, amidst growing tensions and calls for transparency from the community regarding ongoing investigations and the return of Superintendent Dr. Amy Kruppe. Public comments dominated the meeting, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with the board’s handling of investigations and financial management, as well as concerns over the leadership’s impact on the district’s future.
- MI
- Grand Traverse County
- 5/27/25
- 05/27/2025
- 199 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Traverse City Area School Board meeting, the focus was on improving teacher professional development, integrating Indigenous history into the curriculum, and expanding virtual learning options.