How schools get their money is confusing and misunderstandings often lead to unnecessary contention. Public school funding in Michigan is complex and draws from multiple sources. Reliable funding directly affects the quality of education, the availability of resources, and the equity of opportunities for all students so having a clear grasp of how it works ...
With a goal of trying to do better and improve while making the school district an even more welcoming, inclusive and equitable environment for everyone, Saline Area Schools (SAS) is taking in what they learned from the recent Listening Sessions and Perceptions of Equity surveys and are aiming to put the feedback into action. At ...
See who won the Democratic nomination for County Sheriff and more Voters across Michigan turned out to cast their ballots in yesterday’s primary election. Of the 324,138 registered voters in Washtenaw County, 83,375 weighed in on regional ballot initiatives and set the stage for partisan candidates in the November general election. Washtenaw County’s 26% turnout ...
“Our goal is to bring together–not just the regulars from the senior center, but any senior in the area–for a day filled with learning and community.” The Saline Area Senior Center (SASC) is preparing for its upcoming 11th Annual Mayor’s Senior Conference on Friday, August 16th. Hosted by Saline Mayor Brian Marl, the complimentary event ...
“I have no doubt that Saline will continue moving forward with its dedicated City Council, skilled City Manager, engaged businesses, phenomenal school district, and passionate residents.” The city of Saline is about to lose one of its leaders. According to City Manager Colleen O’Toole, Community Development Director Ben Harrington has accepted a new position in ...
Simplified ballot explanations for Saline area primary voters Elections are the crux of democracy, guaranteeing every registered voter an equal voice. As good citizens and neighbors, we are all responsible for being engaged and informed voters. However, complicated ballot language, unfamiliar technical terms, and partisan rhetoric can make that seem almost impossible. Below is a ...
On the importance of open communication, strategic planning, and community engagement In a recent interview with STN, Saline City Manager Colleen O’Toole shared insights into her role, the city’s achievements, and future plans. Raised by a family dedicated to government service through roles from postal worker to Police Chief, O’Toole earned a Master’s in Public ...
The City of Saline has announced an upcoming Coffee & Conversation event, scheduled for early July, to discuss proposed revisions to the City charter that will appear on ballots in the upcoming August and November elections. This event provides residents with an opportunity to understand the proposed changes and ask questions before casting their vote. ...
There is a new opportunity for folks in Washtenaw County to help the environment while also sprucing up Saline. At the June 17th Saline City Council meeting, Molly Luempert-Coy from DTE Energy shared information about the company’s Natural Gas Balance Program. The voluntary program is designed to help customers offset the carbon emissions from their ...
In partnership with Lodi Township, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has opened a new community station. Located at Lodi Township Hall, at 3755 Pleasant Lake Road, the community station officially opened this past week.The WCSO announced the opening on Facebook. “A Shared Commitment. A big thank you to Supervisor Jan Godek, Clerk Christina Smith, Treasurer ...
The city of Saline has been brewing up the idea of a social district for a couple of years, and after enduring numerous delays, it’s finally becoming a reality. The city council recently passed the motion unanimously, bringing a new kind of community spirit to downtown Saline. The Saline South Ann Arbor Street Social District ...
The Saline District Library held a special groundbreaking ceremony for the new pavilion planned to be built as part of the larger improvement plan. On Tuesday, June 4, Saline community members gathered to celebrate a ceremonial groundbreaking for the cool addition expected to come to the library, at 555 N Maple Road. SDL Director Karrie ...
Saline Mayor Brian Marl officially kicked off his campaign for reelection on Thursday, May 9, with a reception at Mac’s Acadian Seafood Shack. Despite rainy weather and coinciding with the downtown’s Ladies Night Out, around 100 guests gathered to support Marl’s announcement. In an interview with The Sun Times News (STN), Marl expressed his gratitude ...
On Wednesday, May 15, the Saline Area Fire Board (SAFB) convened for a special meeting after posting a notification for it less than twenty-four hours earlier. The sole agenda item was a request to enter a closed session to discuss the written opinion of legal counsel, and speculation about the nature of the legal opinion ...
The City of Saline is seeking volunteers for open positions on its various boards and commissions. According to the city’s website, the purpose of the groups is to “foster and support the most desirable community, with efficient, high-quality services, striving to exceed our citizens’ expectations.” The groups meet regularly to provide advisory input to the ...
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