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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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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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An emotional goodbye: Britton Deerfield's season ends with loss to Mendon in semifinals
YPSILANTI — Moments after the final whistle blew, a teary-eyed procession of Patriots filed past the coaching staff, each player stopping to exchange quiet embraces as the emotional epilogue unfolded. For the seniors, the reality of it all was beginning to sink in. The scene followed Britton Deerfield’s 58-34 loss to Mendon in the MHSAA semifinals Saturday afternoon, Nov. 14, at Lincoln High School. “I know that they’re hurting right now, and that’s tough,” coach Erik Johnson said. “When it’s your senior year and that last football game is over, there’s a finality to things.” The Patriots' 2026 campaign ended one step short of the state championship game against the top-ranked Hornets. More: Sign up for our new Michigan Sidelines statewide high school sports newsletter More: Adrian's season unravels in district finals loss to Divine Child, Week 11 playoffs roundup How it happened A pair of false-start penalties derailed Britton Deerfield’s opening drive. After a poor punt, Mendon made the most of good starting field position when running back Xavior Zinsmaster scored a 6-yard touchdown to give the Hornets a 6-0 lead. The Patriots responded with a strong passing attack. Quarterback Chase Stetler capped off a lengthy scoring drive with
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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.
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Beyond the pilot program: Separating useful AI tools from expensive novelties
At Plymouth High School in Canton, Michigan, Chaka Johnson’s artificial intelligence pilot does not have a steering committee, a rollout calendar or a major software contract. In fact, it only has one daily user: Johnson. The athletic director tests AI tools on his own workload before asking anyone else...
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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...