Community feedback needed for district’s financial health

All meetings will be held at the William D. Ford Career-Technical Center located at 36455 Marquette, Westland.

By Sarah Shurge – The Wayne-Westland Community Schools wants your help in the decision-making process for the schools budget reduction.
During the board meeting on Monday, June 17th, the board of education approved the budget for the 2024-2025 school year, anticipating a deficit of $8,927,613 by June 30th, 2025.
As a result, cost-saving measures must be implemented.
The district is committed to providing opportunities that set our students up for success. Equally important is their dedication to transparency, ensuring our families, staff, students, and community stay informed.
Community input and feedback is highly valued and vital as the district formulates a comprehensive plan to restore our district’s financial health and secure long-term sustainability.
The district urges you to complete a survey (found on thewaynedispatch.com) and share your thoughts on potential cost-saving measures by Friday, July 19th.
The district also invites you to attend one of their community engagement meetings on the following dates: Tuesday, July 9th, from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, July 10th, from 5-7 p.m., or Thursday, July 11th, from 1-3 p.m.
All meetings will be held at the William D. Ford Career-Technical Center located at 36455 Marquette, Westland. The district asks you to please RSVP so they can plan accordingly. RSVP link can also be found on thewaynedispatch.com.
Each meeting will feature a brief presentation, an opportunity to provide input and ideas, and a Q&A session. For those unable to attend, the district will post the presentation on the district website (wwcsd.net.)
The district wants to thank you for your continued support and looks forward to ongoing engagement and collaboration with staff, students, families, and the community as they navigate these challenging times.

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