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The Detroit News
Livonia Stevenson parts ways with football coach Randy Micallef
Livonia Stevenson will have a new football coach next season. Athletic director Arnie Muscat confirmed Stevenson has let go of coach Randy Micallef after 14 seasons leading his alma mater. “We decided to make a change in the Stevenson Football program and will be now moving in a new direction,” Muscat said. “We are grateful to Randy Micallef for his 14 years of dedicated service to our program and for all he has done for our student-athletes.” Stevenson finished 2-7 overall and 2-6 in the Lakes Valley Conference this fall, its first season in the league. “I am very disappointed in the decision,” Micallef said. “I was excited about the group of young men that were returning and had gained a lot of experience this season. I know they will do some great things in the future!” Micallef compiled a 57-73 record since taking over in 2013, including a 36-45 mark in Kensington Lakes Activities Association divisional games. More: Subscribe to “Michigan Sidelines,” our high school sports newsletter Muscat said the job will be posted next week. He plans a thorough search but has no immediate deadline for hiring a replacement. Micallef graduated from Stevenson in 1991 after playing quarterback
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Tecumseh School Board Awards Pool Demolition Bid
TECUMSEH — The Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education has awarded a bid package for the demolition of the former Tecumseh Community Pool, with work set to begin next spring. Board members voted unanimously to approve a comprehensive package of 17 bids for 17 contractors totaling $2.315 million and...
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The Monroe News
Jefferson Schools' superintendent returning from administrative leave
Jefferson Schools ' superintendent, Amy Gee, is returning from paid, non-disciplinary administrative leave on Thursday, Nov. 12. Gee was placed on leave in October. In a Nov. 11 message to district families and the community, which is posted on the district's Facebook page, Shane Foster, Jefferson's school board president, wrote, “On behalf of the Jefferson Board of Education, I am pleased to announce that our Superintendent, Mrs. Amy Gee, will officially return from her non-disciplinary paid administrative leave effective Thursday, November 12, 2026. Mrs. Gee and the Board of Education remain committed to the important work that has been accomplished on behalf of our Jefferson students, staff and families. We are united in our determination to continue moving Jefferson Schools forward, building upon our successes and ensuring that our students remain at the heart of every decision. This important work will continue with Mrs. Gee at the helm, providing the leadership, vision and dedication necessary to move our district forward. We appreciate the continued support of our Jefferson community and look forward to a bright future together.” The Monroe News asked Foster about the administrative leave, including the issues leading to the decision to put Gee on leave. On Nov.
Oxford Leader
Oxford loses to Catholic Central in district final
NOVI — The Oxford varsity football team lost to the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks 40-27 on Friday in the MHSAA District No. 4 Final at Fr. Richard Elmer Stadium in Novi. Oxford defeated the Davison Cardinals 42-28 in the MHSAA District No. 8 Semifinal on Oct. 30 at Wildcat...
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Saline Schools Ends Year With $23 Million in Reserves
District receives clean audit, reports slight enrollment increase after years of declines. Saline Area Schools ended the 2025-26 fiscal year with $23.1 million in general fund reserves and a clean financial audit, according to a report presented to the Board of Education on Nov. 10. Independent auditors from Plante Moran...
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Chalkbeat
Detroit school district opens office to handle parent complaints and mediate school conflicts
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The Detroit school district saw an increase in parent complaints about issues with their children’s schools and conflicts with staff in recent years. In response, the Detroit Public Schools Community District created a new office last year designed to handle those issues through restorative practices, which includes coaching through conflicts and checking in on parents’ well-being. The Family, Advocacy, Intervention, and Restoration, or FAIR, office uses parent coaches and DPSCD staff to help resolve issues in all of the district’s schools. Their work is also intended to boost enrollment and keep students in the district. The office handles issues ranging from facilitating restorative meetings between parents and school staff, as well as helping families navigate the student discipline process. The office was also formed to help parents properly escalate complaints through the central office, Superintendent Nikoali Vitti told Chalkbeat in an email. “School leaders also desired for more support to work with parents who are still learning effective ways to communicate their legitimate frustrations
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Michigan Campus Voters Turn Out in Droves as Democrats Sweep Statewide Races
Michigan's college towns saw strong turnout for the Nov. 3 midterm, with high participation among Michigan State University students and Ann Arbor setting a city record for Election Day voter registrations. The surge came in an election where Democrats swept nearly every major statewide race on the ballot, from an open U.S. Senate seat to the governor's office.
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University of Michigan outpours Michigan State at Ann Arbor 'Piss Off'
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — There could only be one winner in the "Piss Off" between the University of Michigan and Michigan State. According to the University of Michigan, the Wolverines flushed the Spartans, 137 gallons to 100 gallons, at Ann Arbor's Big House on Nov. 7. Previous coverage: Why...