Ypsilanti Schools accept transportation consolidation
Jun. 8, 2010 · 3:07 p.m.
"Shame on you" echoed through the audience Monday night after the Ypsilanti Public Schools Board of Education approved a plan to join a countywide consolidated...read more
Willow Run appoints new board member
Jun. 5, 2010 · 8:16 a.m.
The Willow Run School Board appointed a new, yet familiar trustee to the board of education during their regular meeting Thursday night.
Kristine Thomas, a Willow...read more
Willow Run approves county-wide transportation plan
May. 27, 2010 · 2:09 p.m.
The Willow Run School District signed on to a countywide consolidated transportation plan at their regular board meeting last week.
The plan aims to save transportation...read more
Lincoln offers summer courses to area high-schoolers
May. 26, 2010 · 7:49 p.m.
Students from Lincoln and other nearby districts are being invited to participate in Lincoln High School's Summer Academy this year, registration for which opened...read more
Willow Run terminates student services administrator
May. 26, 2010 · 12:26 a.m.
The Willow Run Board of Education unanimously voted to terminate its contract with former Student Services Administrator Laconda Hicks Tuesday night during a special...read more
Jenson, Brown take seats, Washington voted president
Jul. 10, 2009 · 2:40 a.m.
The new Willow Run Community Schools’ board president said “it’s new era” for the district.
Sheri Washington, in her fourth year on the board and previously vice president, was elected president at the board’s organizational meeting Thursday night.
Thursday night was also the first night for newly elected trustees Joi Jenson and Anglesia Brown. The two were elected in May, defeating former trustee Andy Blakita. Claudette Braxton, the former board president, did not run for re-election.
The board was split on voting Washington into office. Jenson nominated her after Trustee Clifford Smith nominated Treasurer Dorothy Stewart. Stewart won votes from Trustee Harold Wimberly, Smith and herself.
After Washington took the gavel and began running the meeting, Stewart nominated Wimberly for the position of vice president. He was the only nominee, and he was elected with Jenson as the only board member voting against.
Secretary Mark Wilde and Stewart were both unanimously re-elected into their positions.
Jenson was elected as the board parliamentarian, who is in charge of keeping time for audience participation and for keeping Robert’s Rules of Order, the procedure used by many public boards and governing bodies.
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After the meeting, Washington said she would like to put a new emphasis on team-building with the new board. She said a cohesive body would help the district thrive.
“I’m hoping that this time around we can bring a new attitude,” Washington said.
The 1987 Willow Run graduate said her election as board president felt “surreal.
“I’m a Flyer,” Washington said. “It’s a higher calling to serve.”
The board discussed reviewing their current legal counsel and financial auditor.
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