Meeting Notes: February 23, 2026

New Superintendent Contract Discussed and Approved, Pool Director Position Eliminated, Budget Amendment Adopted

Meeting Notes: February 23, 2026

New Superintendent Contract Discussed and Approved, Pool Director Position Eliminated, Budget Amendment Adopted

At the Monday, February 16, 2026, Tecumseh School Board meeting, trustees discussed the new superintendent contract for Matt Hilton at length before approving it 5-2. Trustees Heather McGee and Darin Miller voted no.

The discussion begins at 1:08:50, and as always, I implore you to watch the meeting for yourself and come to your own conclusions. Several trustees praised Hilton for his handling of several difficult situations since he became the superintendent.

“Mr. Hilton walked into some situations that were very difficult. He is still navigating situations that were very difficult,” said Trustee Becky Brooks.

“I, as a member of this board, feel like, you know, we were misled over time prior to Mr. Hilton’s getting here,” said Martinez, adding, “We know about some of these more complicated problems now because Mr. Hilton found them and brought them to us.”

Check out the full discussion.

In March, the board meets once. The next meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2026. It starts at 6 p.m. in the Tecumseh High School Media Center. Below is a summary of the meeting with time stamps.

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1. Call to Order [ 0:45 ]

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. “Good News” [ 1:15 ]

   1. Tecumseh Middle School Swim Team

   2. Carrie Barden — Region 8 2026-27 Regional Teacher of the Year

   3. School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

   4. 100s Day Celebration

   5. February is Career and Technical Education Month

   6. Welcoming the Class of 2039 for 2027-2028

4. Public Comment

   1. No Public Comment

5. Revisions/Approval of Agenda

6. Scheduled Reports [ 13:16 ]

   1. Student Representative Report

   2. Budget Committee of 2/16/26

   3. Monthly Finance Report

   4. Safety & Facilities of 2/19/26

      1. Herrick Park, Patterson Update — No Developments

      2. Tecumseh Memorial Pool — Design and Development Phase

      3. Resided Middle School Pole Barn

      4. Elevator Jack Replacement Scheduled — June 1

      5. Tennis Courts — Pending Grant

   5. AP/Dual Enrollment Report

7. Discussion Items [ 1:01:40 ]

   1. District Calendar 2026-2027

      1. Largely Mirrors 2025-2026 Calendar

      2. Maintains First Semester Exams Before Winter Break

      3. Fall Break Included

   2. Budget Committee Recommendation

      1. Study Sessions for Full Board as Needed

   3. Pool Closure and Reduction in Force

      1. Pool Director Position — No Longer Operationally Necessary

      2. “This individual has served our district very well. This is a decision that reflects the facility’s status, rather than individual performance.” — Matt Hilton, Superintendent

   4. Careers in Data Science Course

   5. Superintendent Contract [ 1:08:50]

      1. 3% Raise First Year, Current Salary of $158,416

8. Action Items [ 1:34:58 ]

   1. Pool Closure and Reduction in Force, Approved 7-0

   2. Careers in Data Science for 2026/2027 School Year, Approved 7-0

   3. 2025-2026 Budget Amendment, Approved 7-0

   4. Copier RFP, Approved 7-0

   5. Superintendent Contract, Approved 5-2

9. Consent Agenda (Removed)

10. Superintendent’s Report [ 1:37:40 ]

    1. Schools of Choice Presentation

       1. Limited School of Choice for Grades 1-5, Unlimited for Grades Y5-K, 6-12

11. Items Scheduled For Next Agenda

12. Board Member Comments/Discussion [ 1:48:50 ]

13. Adjournment