Special Board of Education Meeting - Second Round Interview Machion Jackson - March 25, 2026

This transcript captures a special board of education meeting held by Wayne Westland Community Schools on March 25, 2026, featuring the second-round interview of Machion Jackson for the superintendent position. The discussion focused extensively on strategies to grow and stabilize district enrollment, particularly through full utilization of the William D. Ford Career Tech Center. Jackson emphasized the importance of vertical alignment in career tech education, community partnerships, marketing innovative programming, and leveraging state funding dedicated to career and technical education (CTE). She also addressed budget alignment with district priorities, including a forensic audit to ensure spending supports strategic goals. Other topics included the integration of artificial intelligence in classrooms, crisis management protocols, labor relations with union leadership, and improving district reputation through communication and engagement. While no specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made, Jackson highlighted her experience managing multimillion-dollar contracts for school construction and renovations in her current role, indicating familiarity with procurement processes relevant to district operations.