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3 h 37 min · 5 public speakers

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What happened at this meeting

Hamtramck school board approves student code of conduct and limited virtual instruction plan 3:13:32

  • A speaker asked why more students were not tested at the high school, and a speaker said a report due by the 15th had not been completed by the high school. 27:01
  • The board approved the student code of conduct, a limited virtual instruction plan, a course name change and the consent agenda. 3:23:08
Item by item (12)
  1. Opening and principal recognition 6:59
    • The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. 6:59
    • The chair thanked principals for National Principal Month. 8:08
  2. Student advisory presentation on school lunches 8:08
    • Student presenters shared survey results on high school lunches and said many students were not satisfied with portions, food quality, options, condiments and protein. 9:51
    • Speakers asked for a broader survey, including a code left on cafeteria tables for a month. 14:47
  3. Multilingual learner testing and reporting 22:30
    • A district staff member said about 65% of the district's population comes from a multilingual learner background. 25:44
    • A speaker said funding for the high school could drop between 20 to 30%, and a speaker said a report due by the 15th had not been completed by the high school. 27:39
    • Speakers said a district-wide training last Friday was mandatory, but many staff called out. 50:05
  4. Staff conference report 1:00:56
    • A speaker said the district took 16 staff members to a conference in St. Louis a couple of weeks earlier and described sessions staff attended. 1:01:18
  5. Human resources and Frontline update 1:27:14
    • A human resources staff member described recruiting efforts and said 15 teachers joined the first ESL endorsement cohort. 1:28:03
    • A speaker asked whether using Frontline was still optional, and a speaker said the board approved $100,000 for the system. 1:39:58
    • Asked how much time there is to become certified, a speaker said 3 years to be fully certified. 2:01:34
  6. Financial report 2:21:31
    • A staff member said expenditures exceeded revenues by almost $8 million, leaving a $2.4 million ending fund balance, and that board policy calls for 15%. 2:23:55
    • The staff member said the district pays $700,000 in legal fees a year. 2:30:57
    • Speakers discussed holding a finance committee meeting, and one suggested meeting next week Wednesday. 2:50:59
  7. Student code of conduct 3:13:19
    • During discussion of the motion, a speaker said the code of conduct did not feel ready and asked about clearer steps on restorative practices before suspension. 3:13:40
    • A speaker said the code is meant to give some discretion to the principal based on each student and set of facts. 3:19:35
  8. Limited virtual instruction plan 3:23:08
    • The resolution authorized up to 6 limited virtual instruction days for the 2026⁠-⁠2027 school year. 3:23:22
    • A staff member said 3 are for testing and 3 are for emergencies. 3:24:15
  9. High school course name change 3:25:05
    • The resolution changed a course name from Computer Applications to Digital Media Arts. 3:25:30
  10. Consent agenda 3:26:21
    • The board considered consent agenda items A through J. 3:26:21
  11. General public comment 3:26:49
    • Speakers at public comment raised concerns about district finances and leadership. 3:27:25
  12. Board comments and calendar 3:32:11
    • A speaker read an email saying custodians were asked to go clean at Northville Public Schools on October 2nd. 3:32:15
    • The next board meetings were listed as November 18th and December 9th. 3:33:14
    • The meeting adjourned at 9:31. 3:36:00

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What was said

What board members said, in order

I think we should ask ourselves, if we didn't hit the $75— oh, if we hit the $75 million and then we spend $76 million or $77 million, how are we going to cover that year? This is the question that we need to, to understand as a board.Moortadha Obaid · Board Vice-President2:46:41
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Video: posted by the district as “Hamtramck Public Schools Board Meeting 10/7/2026”