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- MI
- Oakland County
- 7/21/25
- 07/21/2025
- 242 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Hazel Park School Board meeting, the board navigated complex discussions on district policy overhauls, financial planning, and budget challenges, all underlined by a pressing $2 million deficit. The need to streamline district policies and ensure they align with legal standards took center stage, as did the debate over a proposed 3% pay raise for non-union staff amidst the financial strain.
- MI
- Oakland County
- 07/21/2025
- 10 Minutes
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Overview: The Oak Park School Board meeting centered on an innovative plant-based program funded by a $250,000 grant from the state legislature, shared with Kentwood. The initiative aimed to develop student-approved plant-based recipes through a series of taste tests, ultimately to be included in the school lunch menu. Students rated each dish on look, smell, taste, and desirability, with a goal of achieving an 80% approval rating for inclusion.
- MI
- Wayne County
- 7/15/25
- 07/16/2025
- 69 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a move to address longstanding staffing issues and enhance student safety, the Plymouth-Canton Community School Board approved a new contract with All City Management Services for crossing guard services.
- MI
- Oakland County
- 07/15/2025
- 135 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Pontiac City School Board, discussions focused on the election of board officers, budget transparency, and financial management practices. The meeting revealed a deadlock in leadership elections, with ties in votes for several officer positions, while financial concerns were raised over the district’s spending practices and oversight.
- MI
- Genesee County
- 7/14/25
- 07/14/2025
- 26 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During the latest meeting of the Grand Blanc School Board, members approved a new two-year teachers’ contract with the Grand Blanc Education Association (GBEA). The contract, which aims to position the district more competitively within Genesee County, includes a double step increase for all staff on the salary schedule in the first year, along with a 5% base salary increase. Additionally, coaching salaries under Schedule B will see a 5% increase in the first year, followed by a 2% increase in the second year. This development marks the first increase in coaching salaries since 2010. The contract also introduces expanded longevity schedules, class size overload payments, and a new $500 stipend for ancillary staff to assist with credentialing requirements.