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Wayne-Westland Community School District board meeting, Sep 21, 2026

1 h 02 min · 2 public speakers

Safety, weapons and police ▶ 1:09

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  6. Melandie HinesBoard President
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Board approves maintenance vehicle and district kiosk replacement purchases 23:22

  • A district staff member gave an update on the district's technology and cybersecurity work, and board members asked how purchases are chosen and how old computers are handled. 1:09
  • The board approved the purchase of maintenance vehicles in an amount not to exceed $171,000. 23:37
  • The board also approved a district kiosk and audio enhancement project in the amount of $49,970. 25:20
  • Frederick Weaver, Th.D. moved that future monthly regularly scheduled board meetings begin at 5:30 PM, and the motion was tabled after discussion. 26:28

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Item by item (11)
  1. Opening and roll call 0:01
    • Frederick Weaver, Th.D. led the Pledge of Allegiance. 0:01
    • A quorum was announced after roll call. 0:51
  2. Technology department update 0:55
    • A district staff member said the department focused on safer systems, efficiency and cybersecurity, and said staff repaired 128 Chromebooks over the summer, representing approximately $53,760 in estimated avoided replacement costs. 1:33
    • One board member asked how the district decides which direction to go and said they were not absolutely certain the money spent in the last 4 years was going to real safety; a staff member said the district works with an outside consultant company. 11:48
    • LeWanna Abney-Mitchell asked about computer lifespan and disposal, and the staff member said Chromebooks last probably 4 to 5 years and are recycled at end of life. 15:22
  3. Public comment on agenda items 16:06
    • David Cox said there were no requests to speak on agenda-related items. 17:21
  4. Consent agenda 17:25
    • Melandie Hines asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda, including minutes and curriculum. 17:25
  5. Committee reports 18:01
    • A staff member reported that the Student Achievement Committee discussed a student advisory committee and the idea of using leadership classes at the comprehensive high schools as a starting point. 18:10
    • Andrew Ambrus reported that the Finance and Facility Committee reviewed a $49,970 kiosk and audio enhancement proposal and a vehicle purchase not to exceed $171,000, both to be charged to the sinking fund. 20:01
    • Andrew Ambrus said the district will not receive state aid this month and spent just over $4 million in August. 22:15
  6. Maintenance vehicle purchase 23:22
    • The recommendation called for buying two GMC Sierra trucks and one GMC Savannah van in an amount not to exceed $171,000, charged to the sinking fund, with replaced vehicles auctioned and proceeds returned to the general fund. 23:37
  7. District kiosk and audio enhancement replacement 25:11
    • A staff member recommended approving the project in the amount of $49,970, funded through the sinking fund with no impact on the general fund. 25:52
  8. Board meeting start time 26:28
    • Frederick Weaver, Th.D. moved that future monthly regularly scheduled meetings begin at 5:30 PM, citing earlier evenings for students who lead the pledge, staff who start work at 7:00 a.m. and board members. 26:28
    • One board member said they were not opposed to a change in time but that 5:30 would be difficult for parents, and suggested 6:00 or 6:30 and continued discussion; another board member raised 6:00. 32:14
    • One board member said they would not be willing to change the meeting time to 5:30 without the benefit of those conversations and knowing how people feel about it. 35:22
    • The motion was tabled. ~36:22
  9. Public comment on non-agenda items 36:37
    • A speaker at public comment raised concerns about transportation and special education services. 36:57
    • A speaker at public comment said children were dropped off at the wrong bus location and said communication from transportation was poor. 41:15
  10. Superintendent report 44:23
    • The superintendent said Employees of the Year were surprised with awards and will be honored at a dinner October 11th. 44:30
    • The superintendent congratulated 9 Adams Middle School students who competed at the 2026 National History Day competition in Washington, D.C. 45:15
  11. Board member comments 45:49
    • LeWanna Abney-Mitchell asked whether the board was involved in the decision to change a committee that board members had served on, and how that decision was made. 51:04
    • One board member said the Board of Education was immediately made aware of what had happened and that it was being handled properly by the administration. 56:31
    • Melandie Hines personally apologized to the families for that situation. 1:01:07

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What was said

What board members said, in order

Just for the board's information, we will not be getting any state aid this month. Our state aid runs from October through August, and we don't have— last year we worried about not getting state aid in October due to the budget impasse.Andrew Ambrus · Board Treasurer22:15
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Video: posted by the district as “Board of Education Meeting, September 21, 2026”