Deckerville

Deckerville, MI · Municipal
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Symons Students Walk, Sing as Milan Veterans Day Tradition Returns
Second graders at Symons Elementary School walked the mile from their school to the Veterans Wall in Milan Nov. 11 to sing beneath the American flag. They were joined by American Heritage Girls and Trailmen, who also sang and led the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem as residents gathered to listen.
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Milan Schools Pushes Back on State Safety Funding Requirements
Milan Area Schools plans to forgo an estimated $232,000 in state school safety funding this year over concerns about legal protections following a mass casualty incident. During its Nov. 11 meeting, the Milan Area Schools Board of Education reached a consensus not to pursue the safety funding while moving forward with a separate application for approximately $116,000 in student mental health support.
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City Council Reaches Agreement With Chosen Interim City Manager
Saline City Council voted 6-1 to authorize Mayor Brian Marl and the city attorney to sign an employment agreement with Elke Doom, who will be the interim city manager. The city will pay Doom $160,000 annually for as long as she holds the role. The city will provide her with a computer and phone, which she must return when her agreement ends. Doom, a consultant who helps communities find city managers, may devote time outside of normal business hours to her business.