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Kalamazoo Public Schools - March 5, 2026 Board of Education Meeting
Updated about 10 hours ago

The School Board highlights student achievements from Parkwood Upjohn, Spring Valley, and Maple Street schools. Financial updates and future construction at Woodward Elementary were discussed. The board celebrated achieving the highest graduation rate in the district's history, with improvements across all student subgroups. The meeting also addressed transportation practices and community engagement efforts, including the 'knock and talk' initiative to improve student attendance. Superintendent Slade's mid-year evaluation and various policy updates were also on the agenda. Public concerns were raised about student transportation safety and support staff rights.