Board Meeting 2026-05-26

The Southgate Community Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 26, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related items. Key discussions included the presentation and first reading of two elementary science curriculum proposals—TCI Science and Amplify Science—intended for adoption across different elementary schools, with detailed explanations of program features, costs, and implementation plans. The board reviewed budget proposals, including the approval of the Wayne RESA 2026-2027 general fund budget. Several action items were approved, such as funding for preschool playground umbrellas from Great Lakes Recreation at $40,688, and approval of various student trips including boys basketball camp, fifth grade camp, eighth grade Washington D.C. trip, and Anderson High School cheer trip. Additionally, the board approved a tentative agreement with the Southgate Adult and Alternative Education Association (SAEA). The meeting emphasized procurement decisions related to curriculum adoption, capital improvements, and student activity funding, with motions passed on all key spending items.