Unified school board

Unified School Board Discusses Naming Rights for District Facilities

Bob Eccles — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:56:33 +0000

The Unified Ypsilanti-Willow Run school board last night talked about setting guidelines for naming Ypsilanti Community Schools facilities. WEMU's Bob Eccles reports on the details

Unification Of Ypsilanti And Willow Run School Districts Fast Approaching

Bob Eccles — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:26:11 +0000

The process of unifying the Ypsilanti and Willow Run school districts into Ypsilanti Community Schools is rolling along. The new district is officially "born" on July 1. WEMU's Bob Eccles spoke with Washtenaw Intermediate School District Superintendent Scott Menzel about the unification process, and what's left to do before the end of June.

Pay Scale Approved For Ypsilanti Community Schools Teachers, Principals

Bob Eccles — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:27:00 +0000

The unified Ypsilanti-Willow Run school board has approved a performance-based compensation system for Ypsilanti Community Schools teachers and principals.

Ypsi-Willow Run Unified School Board Approves Mascot, Colors

Bob Eccles — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:50:05 +0000

It’s official – the mascot for Ypsilanti Community Schools is the Grizzlies, and the school colors are black and “Vegas” gold.

The unified school board Thursday night accepted the recommendation of its Name and Identity Advisory Group.

A new mascot and colors means buying things like new uniforms and signs. Washtenaw Intermediate School District Superintendent Scott Menzel says that’ll be covered by a six million dollar grant from the state.

Students Choose 'Grizzlies' For YCS Mascot

Bob Eccles — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:25:12 +0000

Students in the Ypsilanti and Willow Run school districts have voted, and it looks like the mascot for the new Ypsilanti Community Schools will be the Grizzlies.

Students in grades seven through 12 voted, and more than 45 percent chose Grizzlies. A little over 30 percent liked Trailblazers, and Flyers got less than 20 percent of the vote.

YCS Internal Teacher Interviews Wrapping Up, Process Has Had Glitches

Bob Eccles — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:44:26 +0000

The interview process for internal Ypsilanti and Willow Run teacher candidates who want to continue their work with Ypsilanti Community Schools next year is just about over.

Ypsilanti Education Association President Krista Boyer says Ypsilanti teachers have been notified that all but three of their internal candidates have been interviewed, with the last interviews taking place next week.

Principals Hired For Ypsilanti Community Schools

Bob Eccles — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:48:10 +0000

The new unified Ypsilanti and Willow Run school district is expected to hire nine principals, and six of those jobs have now been filled by internal candidates from both districts.

Nearly two dozen internal candidates applied for the jobs, and some may find other positions with Ypsilanti Community Schools.

Washtenaw Intermediate School District Superintendent Scott Menzel says there are three principal positions yet to fill, and those will likely go to external candidates.

Ypsilanti Community Schools Colors Set; Mascot To Be Determined By Students

Bob Eccles — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:01:17 +0000

The unified Ypsilanti-Willow Run school board has approved black and “Vegas” gold as the colors for Ypsilanti Community Schools.

That was the recommendation from the board’s Name and Identity Advisory Group, which also suggested the board put three potential mascots up for a student vote: Trailblazers, Grizzlies and Flyers.

Students in grades seven through 12 will vote on a mascot next week, with the winning choice to be approved by the unified school board at its April 24^th meeting.

Consolidated District Sets Schools Configuration

Bob Eccles — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:31:16 +0000

High school students in the new Ypsilanti Community School District will attend Ypsilanti High School next year. Middle school students will attend classes at what is now Willow Run High School and the adjoining Willow Run Intermediate Learning Center. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

Meeting Saturday on Building Use and Small Learing Communities

Bob Eccles — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:19:59 +0000

This weekend you have the chance to learn more about the Small Learning Communities educational model chosen for middle and high school students in the Ypsilanti Community Schools.

A public meeting Saturday will also help to determine which school buildings are best suited for Small Learning Communities, and which might not be used next year.

Saturday's meeting runs from ten to noon at Ypsilanti New Tech at Ardis, 2100 Ellsworth Road.

Generational Differences Evident At Mascot/School Colors Forum

Bob Eccles — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:15:07 +0000

A group of about 35 people, most of them students, got together last night in the Ypsilanti High School media center to talk about mascot and school colors suggestions for Ypsilanti Community Schools.

The generational divide between the students and the adults was obvious, as most of the adults favored a mascot with historical significance, such as Bombers or Liberators, and the kids preferred something new, like Royals or Grizzlies.

Board Acts on Layoffs and Schools of Choice

Bob Eccles — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:35:29 +0000

The joint Ypsilanti-Willow Run school board approved layoffs and schools of choice designation at its meeting Monday night. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

Mascot, colors forum for unified district Saturday

Bob Eccles — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:10:25 +0000

The unified Ypsilanti-Willow Run school district holds a public forum Saturday morning to give the public a chance to talk about suggestions that have been received for a district mascot and colors.

Board member Maria Sheler-Edwards is co-chair of the committee looking into mascots and colors. She says the process will be similar to the way the district's name was chosen, with a pair of public forums to narrow the options down. She says a final recommendation is expected at the board's March 28th meeting.

Year-Round School Recommendation Accepted

Bob Eccles — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:01:20 +0000

The unified Ypsilanti-Willow Run school board last night accepted a recommendation that the consolidated district move toward a year-round educational model. The board's High Quality Teachers and Teaching Advisory Committee believes year-round school will help keep students from losing much of what they've learned over an extended summer break. The board will now establish a work team to look into the different types of balanced calendar models and figure out which is best for the district. The public's input on the idea will also be sought. Year-round school wouldn'

Public Forum Saturday for New School District

Bob Eccles — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:08:30 +0000

The unified Ypsilanti-Willow Run school board holds a public forum Saturday at noon to update progress toward merging the districts, and to address questions and concerns from the public. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

Now Hiring: Teachers for New School District

Bob Eccles — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:59:27 +0000

Teachers in the Ypsilanti-Willow Run school districts who would like to work in the new unified district have between now and March 15th to apply. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

Crowd Boos Superintendent Plan

Bob Eccles — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:28:27 +0000

The unified Ypsilanti-Willow Run school board voted Monday night to have the Washtenaw Intermediate School District provide superintendent services during the transition period. Not many in the audience were happy with that decision. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

Unified Board Discusses Superintendent Options

Bob Eccles — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:17:44 +0000

The board representing the unified Ypsilanti-Willow Run school district last night discussed the superintendent selection process. WEMU's Bob Eccles has the story.

Board Interviews Internal Superintendent Candidates

Bob Eccles — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 03:25:45 +0000

The school board for the unified Ypsilanti-Willow Run school district last night interviewed three internal candidates to be the district's superintendent. WEMU's Bob Eccles has the story.

Unified Board Meeting Decision

Bob Eccles — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:48:34 +0000

There are a couple of big decisions to be made at tonight's meeting of the school board representing the Ypsilanti, Willow Run and unified school districts. WEMU's Bob Eccles has more.