Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools
Board to consider contract for new elementary principal
The board is scheduled to consider approving Anna Rosalin’s contract as Pewamo-Westphalia Elementary School principal.
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Kalamazoo Central firearm incident prompts stronger weapon-detector procedures
A student brought a concealed firearm into Kalamazoo Central High School on Oct. 16, and the weapon detector did not sound an alarm. The superintendent said the district would raise detector settings, require follow-up checks when alarms sound, and explore other ways to keep weapons out of schools.
Superintendent rated effective
On October 19, 2026, the board rated Superintendent William Barnes effective in his year-end evaluation. In July the board approved an update to his contract.
Au Gres-Sims agenda proposes HMH Into Reading for K–5 literacy
The board agenda proposes a $57,016.72 purchase of HMH Into Reading curriculum and professional development for the district’s K–5 literacy program. The agenda says the expense would be covered by a 35m grant, but does not establish that the board approved it.
Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools
Building-code dispute over elementary school is in litigation
An October 2026 report says a state building-code citation about duct smoke detectors at the elementary school is still in litigation. The question is whether detectors are needed between classrooms and the hallway. The State Fire Marshal dropped a separate fire alarm citation, and the final building inspection is still to come.
Spring Lake approves safety and mental-health funding tied to attorney-client privilege waiver
The Board approved accepting 31aa funds designated for school safety and mental health, subject to a waiver of attorney-client privilege in the event of a mass casualty in the district. The minutes do not state the funding amount; the superintendent said legal counsel viewed the risk from the waiver as very slim.
Board reviews a new artificial intelligence policy
On October 14, 2026, the board held a first reading of policy updates that includes a replacement for Policy 7540.09 on artificial intelligence. A vote was planned for October 28, 2026. The board had tabled an earlier replacement in April 2026.
Lake Orion will require parent permission for student health surveys
Lake Orion Community Schools is replacing its previous opt-out practice with a requirement for a parent signature before students take surveys about mental health or other health-related topics. The Teaching and Learning Department is working out implementation for this school year, with a longer-term plan beginning in 2027–28.
Southfield Public School District
No students scheduled for Election Day professional development
Southfield Public Schools is scheduled to have no students in class on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for professional development. The agenda lists this as an Election Day schedule notice for the district.
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Board authorizes purchase of vacant land
Saranac Community Schools authorized its superintendent to purchase vacant land for the district. The motion directs him to sign a purchase agreement and complete acquisition steps, subject to legal counsel's review.
Kirsten Cline assigned as interim middle school principal
The board approved moving Kirsten Cline from secondary choral director to interim middle school principal, effective November 30, 2026. The minutes identify the start date but do not give an end date for the interim assignment.
District secures $236,177 grant to expand its welding program
Benzie County Central Schools secured a three-year career and technical education grant to grow its welding program and transition it toward a fully certified CTE course. The grant can fund salaries, equipment, protective gear, supplies, professional development and curriculum, but not building infrastructure.
Royal Oak approves four new classrooms at Oakland Elementary
The board approved contracts for a four-classroom addition at Oakland Elementary, with construction expected to start in November. The classrooms are expected to open in August 2027; the district says the work will use sinking and general funds, not the proposed bond.
Anchor Bay approves bilingual course at three schools
The board approved a bilingual course at Middle School South, Middle School North, and Anchor Bay High School. It will provide English learners with literacy and math support and help them work toward English-language proficiency.
Anchor Bay High School adds an assistant principal
The board approved moving an existing district employee into a new assistant principal position at Anchor Bay High School, bringing the school's assistant principals from four to five. Administrators said the additional building-level administrator supports the school's career-pathway structure, with an administrator assigned to each wing.
Committee recommends closing Eastover and Lone Pine tennis courts
The Finance and Operations Committee recommended closing the tennis courts at Eastover and Lone Pine because of their condition; the Board has not made a final closure decision. The committee requested further analysis of repair and replacement costs, use, athletics needs and possible alternatives before a future decision.
Bloomfield Hills approved new K–5 literacy resources
The Board approved adopting Volume of Reading and Geodes Decodables for K–5 literacy instruction. The $238,601.91 purchase will be paid from the General Fund using 35M funding.
Bloomfield Hills updated rules on student device use during instruction
The Board approved revisions to Policy 2006, Wireless Communication Devices, to align with Michigan’s new student device law. The law requires districts to prohibit student use during instructional time starting in the 2026–27 school year, with rules addressing device definitions, exemptions and enforcement.
Board approves Youth Solutions as Bath High School career-awareness curriculum
The board approved Youth Solutions as the high school career-awareness curriculum for Bath Community Schools. The minutes identify Bath High School as the affected level but provide no further detail about the program’s contents or implementation.
Rochester Community School District
Board considers Section 31aa safety and security funding resolution
The Sept. 28, 2026 agenda lists a Section 31aa funding resolution as an action item; the supplied record does not establish whether the board approved it or the amount sought. At its Oct. 2025 meeting, district officials said opting into the safety/security funds required a board resolution waiving privilege, and described a prior $5.4 million award, with the then-current award expected to be about half after a cap.
Saginaw Township Community Schools
Board to consider supporting Saginaw County CTE millage renewal
The board is scheduled to consider supporting Saginaw County’s Career and Technical Education millage renewal for the November 3, 2026 election. The agenda describes a proposed endorsement, not an adopted position, and provides no millage rate or revenue figures.
Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools
Elementary principal resigns a month into the school year
Elementary principal Evan Fedewa resigned effective September 18, 2026, after two years in the job. As of the October 19 board packet, the district had not yet announced who will lead the building long-term.
Roscommon High School assistant principal/athletic director resigns
The board approved the resignation of Joey Bigford, Roscommon High School’s assistant principal and athletic director. His departure is effective January 2, 2027; the minutes do not identify a successor.
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