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As part of the consent agenda, the board approved human-resources transactions including new hires. Human-resources staff called several newly hired employees forward so the board and audience could welcome them. Staff named the following hires at the meeting: Hannah Burkhart (elementary classroom teacher at Bentley), Marissa Downs (elementary classroom teacher at Hoban), Alexis Ford (math teacher at Discovery), Rebecca Fuller (resource room teacher at Erickson), Lindsey Grant (elementary classroom teacher at Bentley), Michaela Julian (math teacher at Liberty), Lindsey Mitch (GSRP preschool teacher at Canton), Caitlin Vela (resource room teacher at Workman and Erickson), Alexandra Wick (art teacher at West), Bryn Majewski (student support coordinator at Tonda Elementary), and Andres Villasenor (food service coordinator). The district said HR will follow up with the newly hired staff after the meeting.

Ending: No further votes were taken on consent items during the meeting; the board moved into committee reports after the vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","P-CCS Board of Education Regular Meeting -- August 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda (action item 20688), including human-resources transactions and new hires introduced at the meeting.","taxTitle","Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, School Boards, Michigan","taxId",13579,"location","Michigan","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6491869,"Residents urge PCCS to reinforce protections for LGBTQ and transgender students; speakers request staff reminders and training",520,1313000,1833000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681768-b9811a1f550f2eccd9402aa18d11dbc1&start=1313&end=1833","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681768-b9811a1f550f2eccd9402aa18d11dbc1/thumbnail_1313000.jpg","/articles/6491869/Michigan/Residents-urge-PCCS-to-reinforce-protections-for-LGBTQ-and-transgender-students-speakers-request-staff-reminders-and-training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6491869-c1b11586abf3b6b5165101441148f549/orig.mp4?Expires=1771097819&Signature=HiKvIa142qJbe3DpPHaStBc3yae2JrqPKhyKQi4ilGM5Igepxy1k9RpMADY9ow5bNBz-ts9F3EscSS4G~xn37TphAII4HoHdNE3DlU9RjQl11-jY7bzzqrE5WbBu0eChoqzmUBra5CgyjaDWVDolkdW9WCEPZuEpgjqRP-stIdvBzdBlvP9TG7R3sDXRNPypeUh3QJBeXNa1PtTojR8vssNAbvBaXQDOHpvr~eV4H6NxfavXBMtErJx9KO~DcrOAiAb7ZJVZ55Xjsit~YlTwbnAndTW0lAq4mxi2GenarqdMsyN2AzOM0W7baXCNB9Khy3w-OpeR3br~sZlPODY4Jg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Three community speakers urged the board and administration to ensure district staff enforce existing protections for transgender and LGBTQ students and to provide reminders or training to teachers and staff at the start of the school year.

Heather Gattney, a parent, said teachers are not currently trained on district policy and urged the board to “make it clear that our teachers and staff are here to support every kid.” She asked the district to send teachers a letter or email reminding them of policies that protect transgender and gender nonconforming students and encourage proactive intervention against bullying.

Rachel Hayes, a PFLAG board member and member of Western Wayne Indivisible, cited national developments she described as “erasure” of transgender youth, including a claim that the University of Michigan will stop prescribing puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones for patients under 19; she said those federal and institutional changes heighten the school district’s role as a local safeguard. “Without a robust affirming and visible framework of support at the local level, transgender students are at even greater risk,” Hayes said.

Laurie Mayers, president of PFLAG Plymouth Canton, urged administrators and staff to follow district policy 551703 (enacted five years ago), which she described as requiring staff to recognize students’ pronouns and preferred names, respect confidentiality, allow use of the bathroom corresponding to gender identity, permit use of separate facilities if a student is uncomfortable, and require staff training on the policy.

Board chair Christiansen reminded the public-comment rules and noted the administration will follow up with individuals who participate. The board did not take formal action during citizen comment.

Ending: Speakers asked the board and administration to prioritize training, reminders and visible support for transgender and LGBTQ students; administration indicated it would follow up with participants.","Several residents urged the board to protect transgender and LGBTQ students, asking for staff reminders about district policies, training, and affirming practices after national changes to clinical care and federal actions were cited.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6491874,"Policy committee adds disciplinary language to policy on abortion referrals; updated policy to receive first reading",132,440000,572000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681768-b9811a1f550f2eccd9402aa18d11dbc1&start=440&end=572","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681768-b9811a1f550f2eccd9402aa18d11dbc1/thumbnail_440000.jpg","/articles/6491874/Michigan/Policy-committee-adds-disciplinary-language-to-policy-on-abortion-referrals-updated-policy-to-receive-first-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6491874-cd0fb86357066595c222e57d46da390b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771097819&Signature=ALhORr8yOzUY9wgZYIsFDsZkiwCb34Evk8ZYITGn5ikQYprtuFULuLqsZ92IwInHFRRILC-AsSitceYXmixFxyB9-v~VdKpFV2Sy2HcA1-1OeBaEX8FP6iowoMyV3Yo~3QwSojaYZQkpQa24w4vo0CZThZyZUS3PUAPBlK~rlnkxSZVeKezQ-nQgE~9fWLV9qRwjv7GzKnzhWvS3cMtwQD1zBMWsrfN0WOuULBoPSn8WmWQ-holzTx12CJcURfHy5IGfVCiT3hR9FUf7Tz0xYOgQomLpL6PNJAtyUn0g6xZYBHFYfPPUnB58EIW0PRSgM9dPhbHOztIGtYs4zUtn-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Member Sadeau, speaking for the policy committee, told the board the committee reviewed rescinded policy 2410 and assessed whether language in policy 2414 captured the intended prohibition on referrals for abortion. After discussion with legal counsel and PCCS’s NEOLA policy representative, the committee added language to policy 2414 stating any school official, board member or employee who violates the policy is subject to disciplinary action.

Sadeau said the updated policy 2414 will come to the full board for a first read at the next board meeting. The committee also reviewed policies 2260 and 5111 (access/equal educational opportunity) and concluded no new language was required to remain in compliance with local, state and federal law. NEOLA will provide an updated draft of policy 7320 (gifts, grants and bequests) to the next committee meeting.

The policy committee meeting included participation from legal counsel and the NEOLA representative; Member Picard and Member Voss attended and provided citizen comments at the start of the committee meeting, Sadeau noted.

Ending: The board was advised the revised policy language will be formally presented for first reading at the next full board meeting; no immediate board vote occurred at this session.","The board's policy committee reviewed multiple policies, added disciplinary language to policy 24-14 regarding prohibition on referrals for abortion, and will bring the updated policy to the full board for a first reading.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6491879,"Plymouth-Canton superintendent cites AP gains, food-service awards and bond project progress; warns school meals funded only through Sept. 30",608,641000,1249000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681768-b9811a1f550f2eccd9402aa18d11dbc1&start=641&end=1249","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681768-b9811a1f550f2eccd9402aa18d11dbc1/thumbnail_641000.jpg","/articles/6491879/Michigan/Plymouth-Canton-superintendent-cites-AP-gains-food-service-awards-and-bond-project-progress-warns-school-meals-funded-only-through-Sept-30","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6491879-103811b984e4a0feae13cb907877f855/orig.mp4?Expires=1771097819&Signature=PgwgzdOFQ1jQ6oemsKXbHuZ3XegEfnbacH-i7Jc~ZeD9qdT7ipVNnErp~4Vn2jYGDws6gTtUL~dsUd84aL4rqft1WUEnwt5ua6Bs7r5yqoogMRYc9-3iuVW0U3de5nfhMkFJVpceYpibhrNCjpy7rjNCLiksbgDMVDikbJEuxAyxr-cgytYp8MqZn6zVG~KewoLfEru5XfuaIpXQXDW5sqCU-PW8jzllBUzKc4BVJmrX1df~YmqZs4Ry-8z8mo~PfSxWXmWn3ag9Q0BG6wdukrxdk2SbhnUkNJlIUZ33W-pJCVwLEWTh4h0E6RiscnSo0uBr1HYmAQhCLio2z3vv6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Monica Mayer told the Plymouth‑Canton Community Schools Board the district’s Advanced Placement results and food-service recognitions illustrate “the magic of the start of the school year,” but she warned the district currently has a funding guarantee for school meals only through Sept. 30, 2025.

Mayer, speaking during the superintendent’s report, said final College Board results showed 91% of PCCS students who took AP exams earned scores of 3 or higher, a rise from earlier-reported figures. “A score above 3 usually earns students college course credits,” she said, and added the district’s rate is more than 20 percentage points above the national average cited by the College Board. Mayer credited teachers and staff for the improvement.

The superintendent also announced the district received five Healthy Meal Incentives awards for its food and nutrition services. “We’ve always in the district talked about a well fed student is a student that is ready to learn,” Mayer said, praising director of food and nutrition services Kayla McDaniel and her staff for menu changes, scratch cooking and partnerships with local agricultural providers.

Mayer told the board the district currently has assurances that school meals will be covered for all students only through Sept. 30, 2025, and urged continued advocacy to state legislators so meal programs and staffing can be maintained beyond that date. “Right now, we only have a guarantee that school meals will be covered for all through 09/30/2025,” she said.

On capital projects funded by the 2020 bond, Mayer said work this summer includes near-complete tennis courts, final touches on the PCEP Stadium (phase 3), repaving at Canton High School, renovations beginning at Salem High School, an addition and renovations at Farrin Elementary, and continued work on the PCEP innovation hub and band room addition. She said the district expects to provide a more detailed update in September.

Mayer also noted that all three PCEP high schools — Plymouth, Salem and Canton — were ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s top 5% of more than 24,000 U.S. public high schools and among Michigan’s top 36 public high schools.

The superintendent opened and closed her report by thanking staff and volunteers for a successful back‑to‑school event and urging the community to remain engaged while the district watches state budget developments.

Ending: The board did not take action on any of the superintendent’s informational items during the report; Mayer said staff would continue updates and notify families of any changes to meal funding and construction timelines.","Superintendent reported district AP pass rates rose to 91% for 2025, praised food and nutrition awards, and summarized bond construction; she told the board federal/state school-meal funding is guaranteed only through Sept. 30, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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