League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County - Ann Arbor Public Schools Board Candidate Forum 2026

This meeting was a candidate forum held by the League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County on September 25, 2026, featuring candidates for the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board. The forum focused on key issues affecting the school district, including student and community engagement in decision-making, school funding challenges, budget priorities, discipline disparities, care-based safety, technology use in education, school start times, and oversight of bond projects. Candidates discussed strategies for increasing transparency and community involvement, advocated for restoring advisory committees, emphasized the need for fiscal responsibility and reassessment of bond expenditures, and highlighted the importance of investing in student-facing staff and support services. While no specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, several candidates mentioned scrutinizing vendor contracts and software spending as part of budget considerations. The forum concluded with information on upcoming voting dates and registration.