21st Century Schools Committee

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The national banking and credit crisis followed by the collapse of the auto industry has brought great economic challenge to the State of Michigan. As revenues shrink and families move out of state resulting in declining school enrollments, these challenges significantly impact our schools. The Wayne-Westland Board of Education is committed to facing these economic issues while ensuring that Wayne-Westland Schools remain educationally and financially strong.

On May 18, 2009, the Board of Education passed a resolution to form a citizens' committee to make recommendations to the Board for continuing the district's tradition of academic excellence in the face of financial uncertainty. This committee - the 21st Century Schools Committee - is charged with the following tasks:

a. Review district facility use and demographics.
b. Explore various learning configurations.
c. Review attendance boundaries.
d. Explore additional educational options for district students.

The committee is comprised of a parent representative from each elementary, middle and high school; parents representing special education and alternative education students; high school student representatives; community members representing local municipalities, local Chambers of Commerce, and other local organizations; school building and central office administrators; school district union presidents; and various other stakeholders. Two well known and highly respected advisors will be working with the committee - former State Superintendent Tom Watkins of TDW & Associates and school district consultant Jeff Rahmberg of Rahmberg Stover and Associates. Both gentlemen have a long and distinguished background in public education and a lengthy association with the Wayne-Westland Community School District.

The 21st Century Schools Committee web page has been established to communicate the progress of the committee as it meets throughout the summer, fall and winter to complete the charges of the Board of Education and to report recommendations to the Board for consideration for the 2010-2011 school year. The web page will include committee agendas, minutes, handouts, power point presentations, and on-line resources. Click on the links on the right hand side of the web page to capture this information.

Play the the 21st Century Schools Committee Video 1 or Video 2.