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Board member questions TPS prohibition of Pride flags

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 2:47pm

The final minutes of the Tecumseh Public Schools (TPS) board meeting on Monday veered from the agenda and referenced a decision by the Policy Committee to not allow Pride flags in the schools.  

Cell phone usage in schools a hot topic

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Wed, 08/21/2024 - 2:43pm

Michigan school districts from Otsego County in the north to the Detroit area have taken steps to limit or prohibit cellphone usage by students during classroom time, citing the need to cut down on distractions and enhance safety.

Candidates chosen for superintendent interviews

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 3:09pm

The Tecumseh School Board met on March 12 to review applicants for the superintendent position. Out of 23 applicants, four candidates were chosen to be interviewed. The board is being assisted in the search process by the Michigan Association of School Boards. 

TPS to close Herrick Park, Patterson school buildings as part of reconfiguration plan

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Wed, 12/13/2023 - 1:51pm

The board of education of Tecumseh Public Schools moved forward Monday night with reconfiguration, choosing to close Herrick Park and Patterson Intermediate Learning Centers at the end of this school year.

Britton Deerfield school board meets Monday, district tax bill increase no closer to solution

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Wed, 12/13/2023 - 1:47pm

A surprise increase in winter tax bills for 1,400 property owners in the Britton Deerfield school district is no closer to a solution for those who feel the amount due is a financial burden.

TPS reconfiguration decision looms closer

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 2:11pm

Tecumseh Public Schools is closer to reconfiguration after a survey as well as school board member input narrowed four proposals down to two at Monday night’s meeting. Vice President Lynne Davis presided over the meeting in the absence of President Tony Rebottaro.

District reconfiguration, resistance prominent at school board meeting

Published by Tec. Herald Admin on Wed, 11/15/2023 - 1:44pm

District reconfiguration was a major topic at Monday night’s school board meeting, but Tecumseh Public Schools teachers were not supportive of the options nor the decision-making timeline that the board and administration insist are crucial to head off financial deficits in the budget.

Supt. recommends hiring operations director to oversee five departments

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 1:41pm

During a short school board meeting Monday night, Tecumseh Public Schools Superintendent Rick Hilderley reported that in reorganizing things within the district, a director of operations position has been posted and interviews are being scheduled.

Four in election race for three seats on council

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 2:08pm

Voters in the city of Tecumseh will have some decisions to make November 7.

Three seats are up for grabs on the city council, a city charter proposal and subsequent charter commission will be decided, and Tecumseh Public Schools are seeking an operating millage renewal.

Student raises questions on TPS dress code

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 11:51am

During the public comment portion of Monday night’s meeting of the Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education, high school junior Eleese Rosas spoke on the students’ behalf about portions of the revised dress code in this year’s student handbooks.

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