Votes at a glance: Taylor board approves HIV curriculum, travel, reinstatement, insurance renewal

The Taylor School District Committee of the Whole recorded multiple formal actions on May 6, 2026. Key outcomes are summarized below.

HIV curriculum: The board approved the state-required HIV/AIDS and bloodborne-pathogen instruction for fifth grade, middle and high school (motion by Miss Fields, support by Mr. Morris). Vote: 6–0. Staff emphasized parents may permanently opt their children out via a district opt-out form.

Overnight conferences: The board approved two overnight travel requests under policy 6550:
- MACE conference (Traverse City, Aug. 9–12, 2026) for Erica Smith and Marissa McCray (as recorded in the meeting materials). Vote: 6–0.
- Special Olympics conference (East Lansing, Aug. 3–5, 2026) for Erica Smith, Samantha Banas, Janice Robinson, Stacy Masters, Zachary Odle, Natalie Rinaldi, Daniel Williams, Kyler Goose and Lauren Hughes; the presenter noted a per-person $35 donation for participants and that Special Olympics of Michigan covers most hotel costs. Vote: 6–0.

Student reinstatement: The review panel recommended conditional reinstatement (online-only) for student number 0104302026 should the student return to the district. The board approved the conditional reinstatement by a recorded vote of 4–2; two members voted no. Motion maker: Mister Morris; support: Mister Westfall.

Workers' compensation renewal: The board approved renewal of workers' compensation coverage through Gallagher Bassett in the amount of $46,230 from the general fund for the 2026–27 school year. Motion by Miss Fields; second by Miss Block. Vote: 6–0.

Consent agenda: Minutes from 04/22/2026, consolidated items, payment of current bills, certified/noncertified/administrative reports, and approval of out-of-state overnight field trips and grant-funded conferences were approved by voice vote 6–0.

Meeting-time amendment: To allow board members to attend the senior parade at Heritage Park, the board amended the May 20 regular meeting start time from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; motion carried 6–0 during the superintendent’s report.

Closed session: The board voted to enter closed session under the Michigan Open Meetings Act (section 8(c)) to consider materials exempt from disclosure related to negotiations; motion carried 6–0 and the board entered closed session at 6:40 p.m.

These votes were recorded during the Committee of the Whole meeting; any implementation steps (travel reimbursements, posting opt-out instructions, contractor presentations) were directed to staff for follow-up.