Rima Mohammad

Supported the 2026–2027 school budget and a contract package, both approved 7–0. The package included $526,480 for dropout recovery, $603,490 for student therapy, $142,000 for science programs, and $8.14 million annually for custodial services. It also funded biology materials, playground surfacing, and school networks.

June 17, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Supported placing a school sinking fund renewal on the August ballot. The proposal renewed 2.4031 mills for ten years for buildings, security, technology, and school vehicles. The board approved the resolution 6–0.

May 6, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Voted against terminating probationary teacher Emma Hamstra’s employment. The termination passed 6–1. Also supported the district’s 2025–2026 budget, which passed 7–0.

June 25, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Supported increasing the district’s minimum general fund reserve target from 7% in 2024–2025 to 10% in 2027–2028. The policy passed 7–0. Also supported three employee agreements.

January 29, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Seconded and supported a resolution seeking restoration of $328 million in recurring state funding for school safety and mental health. The resolution failed on a 3–3 vote.

September 11, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Supported adopting the district’s 2024–2025 budget and tax rates. The board approved them 6–1.

June 26, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Supported the 2024–2025 budget reduction plan, which passed 6–1. The plan projected $20.4 million in savings and specified 141.5 position reductions, including 94 teaching positions.

May 20, 2024Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Voted against a resolution authorizing staff layoffs to reduce the district’s budget shortfall. The resolution passed 4–3.

April 11, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Moved to approve Superintendent Jeanice Swift’s voluntary settlement and resignation agreement. It passed 5–2. Also moved to approve a $15 million line of credit, which passed 7–0.

September 13, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Supported district participation in My Future Fund, a county program that provided education savings accounts for children. Also supported the annual budget and a geometry curriculum purchase. The fund and budget passed 7–0; the curriculum passed 6–1.

June 21, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Seconded and supported a resolution seeking restoration of $328 million in recurring state funding for school safety and mental health. The resolution failed on a 3–3 vote.

September 11, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Spoke at Michigan’s University Senate in support of protecting international students, faculty, and staff from unwarranted detention. She urged university leaders to resist federal pressure.

April 17, 2025Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Source: facultysenate.umich.edu

Voted against changes to public participation and public comment policies. Both passed 5–2. The comment policy set a 45-minute regular meeting limit, a four-minute speaker limit, and advance registration. The participation policy limited association representatives’ debate after a motion was seconded.

April 2, 2025Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Signed a letter urging Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to release Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. It also urged university leaders to remove federal immigration agencies from campuses and protect free speech.

March 14, 2025Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Source: michiganadvance.com

Endorsed Invest in MI Kids, an initiative seeking an additional high-income tax for public school classrooms and teacher retention.

September 30, 2026Supports Public Education Quality

Source: investinmikids.org

Supported the 2026–2027 school budget and a contract package, both approved 7–0. The package included $526,480 for dropout recovery, $603,490 for student therapy, $142,000 for science programs, and $8.14 million annually for custodial services. It also funded biology materials, playground surfacing, and school networks.

June 17, 2026Supports Public Education Quality

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Supported placing a school sinking fund renewal on the August ballot. The proposal renewed 2.4031 mills for ten years for buildings, security, technology, and school vehicles. The board approved the resolution 6–0.

May 6, 2026Supports Public Education Quality

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Spoke to Michigan’s State Board of Education in support of updated health and sex education standards. She supported inclusive guidance addressing mental health, safety, and bullying.

November 13, 2025Supports Public Education Quality

Source: wcmu.org

Voted against terminating probationary teacher Emma Hamstra’s employment. The termination passed 6–1. Also supported the district’s 2025–2026 budget, which passed 7–0.

June 25, 2025Supports Public Education Quality

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Seconded and supported a resolution seeking restoration of $328 million in recurring state funding for school safety and mental health. The resolution failed on a 3–3 vote.

September 11, 2024Supports Public Education Quality

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Supported adopting the district’s 2024–2025 budget and tax rates. The board approved them 6–1.

June 26, 2024Supports Public Education Quality

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Supported the 2024–2025 budget reduction plan, which passed 6–1. The plan projected $20.4 million in savings and specified 141.5 position reductions, including 94 teaching positions.

May 20, 2024Opposes Public Education Quality

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Supported district participation in My Future Fund, a county program that provided education savings accounts for children. Also supported the annual budget and a geometry curriculum purchase. The fund and budget passed 7–0; the curriculum passed 6–1.

June 21, 2023Supports Public Education Quality

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

As a People’s Coalition co-founder, publicly called for investigation of racism and hate complaints within the Michigan Democratic Party. The coalition reported filing complaints; its statements did not establish misconduct findings.

March 27, 2026Supports Civil Rights

Source: ourpeoplescoalition.com

Moved to adopt a resolution supporting a bilateral ceasefire in Gaza and Israel and opposing local hate and discrimination. It passed with four votes in favor, one against, and two abstentions.

January 17, 2024Supports Civil Rights

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Addressed Ann Arbor City Council about protecting Muslim American residents’ safety during the Gaza and Israel conflict.

November 6, 2023Supports Civil Rights

Source: a2gov.legistar.com

Supported placing a school sinking fund renewal on the August ballot. The proposal renewed 2.4031 mills for ten years for buildings, security, technology, and school vehicles. The board approved the resolution 6–0.

May 6, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Received EducateUS Action’s endorsement for Ann Arbor school board in the November 2026 election.

September 30, 2026

Source: educateusaction.org

Endorsed Ashley Hall for Ann Arbor City Council in the 2026 election.

September 30, 2026

Source: ashleyforannarbor.com

Endorsed Brianna Scott for Michigan State University trustee in the 2026 election.

September 30, 2026

Source: brianna4msu.com

Received the National Association of Social Workers’ Michigan political action committee endorsement for Ann Arbor school board in 2026.

September 30, 2026

Source: nasw-michigan.org

Endorsed Leslie Wilkins for Lodi Township trustee in the 2024 election.

September 30, 2026

Source: leslieforlodi.org

Served as school board parliamentarian and on its bond, governance, and equity and performance committees. Also represented the board on the Recreation Advisory Commission.

September 30, 2026

Source: a2schools.org

Served on Michigan’s Faculty Senate Government Relations Advisory Committee, with a listed 2026–2029 term. The committee advised university leadership about local, state, and federal government matters affecting the university.

September 30, 2026

Source: facultysenate.umich.edu

Received U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib’s endorsement for Ann Arbor school board in the November 2026 election.

September 30, 2026

Source: rashidaforcongress.com

Endorsed Cynthia Harrison for Ann Arbor City Council in the 2026 election.

September 30, 2026

Source: votecynthiaharrison.com

Endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan in the 2026 election.

September 30, 2026

Source: abdulforsenate.com

Served as Washtenaw County Democratic Party membership co-chair. The role included maintaining membership information and connecting volunteers with party work.

September 30, 2026

Source: washtenawdems.org

Supported responding to a federal Justice Department letter concerning student privacy laws, retaining counsel, and preserving relevant documents. The resolution passed 6–0. The letter’s allegations concerned the district; it was not a finding against Mohammad.

September 16, 2026

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Supported employee agreements with school support, educational support, and teaching staff unions. All three passed 6–0.

September 9, 2026

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Received Our Revolution’s endorsement for Ann Arbor school board in the 2026 election.

September 2, 2026

Source: ourrevolution.com

Voted against amendments to the transgender student policy, which passed 6–1. They specified parents’ federal rights to access education records, including gender identity information, while limiting unsolicited disclosure except when authorized or legally required.

August 26, 2026

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Received the Washtenaw County Democratic Party’s endorsement for a full school board term in the 2026 election.

August 15, 2026

Source: washtenawdems.org

Seconded and supported a student device policy, which passed 4–3. It prohibited personal device use throughout elementary and middle school days and during high school instruction, with specified exceptions. Also supported a $1.21 million technology installation contract for the new Dicken school, approved 7–0.

August 12, 2026

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Received the Huron Valley Area Labor Federation’s endorsement for Ann Arbor school board in the 2026 election.

August 5, 2026

Source: huronvalleyalf.org

Supported a $157,288 contract for two athletic trainers, approved 6–1. Also supported a two-year $4.53 million construction management contract and an $801,515 school repair contract, both approved 7–0.

July 29, 2026

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Co-founded the People’s Coalition. Also served as a Michigan Democratic Party officer, Congressional District 6 Democratic Party vice chair, and Washtenaw County party executive board member. Previously served as a 2024 Uncommitted convention delegate.

June 4, 2026

Source: ourpeoplescoalition.com

Helped lead the People’s Coalition’s member recruitment for the Michigan Democratic Party convention. She described organizing students to participate in the April convention.

April 19, 2026

Source: bridgemi.com

Signed a letter urging Michigan’s U.S. senators to oppose proposed sales of bombs and bulldozers to Israel.

April 15, 2026

Source: housedems.com

Voted against a $1.52 million Chromebook purchase and a $550,000 annual school fuel contract. Both passed. Supported purchases of ten electric buses, six diesel buses, charging equipment, and school construction work. Also supported student support software, special education services, a strategic planning contract, and appointing Ante Britten chief financial officer.

March 25, 2026

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Supported joining a lawsuit alleging that social media companies contributed to adolescent addiction and school costs. The motion passed 7–0. The district sought damages and changes to company practices; the resolution did not establish liability.

February 4, 2026

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Voted against a board training policy, which passed 6–1. It required new members to complete introductory training, officers to take role-specific courses, and members to take two additional courses annually.

January 14, 2026

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Supported buying printed algebra and geometry workbooks from Kendall Hunt for three years at approximately $114,000 annually. The purchase passed 7–0.

July 30, 2025

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Supported a five-year elementary reading and writing curriculum agreement with Great Minds. It committed $1.29 million in state grants for the first three years, and up to $225,000 afterward. The board approved it 7–0.

March 19, 2025

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Voted against the Thurston Elementary replacement design, which passed 4–3. Supported $13.62 million in Dicken construction contracts, $52.44 million in Logan contracts, and a $757,236 Slauson timber purchase. Each passed 7–0. Also supported out-of-district enrollment for 2025–2026.

February 26, 2025

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Earned a pharmacy doctorate at the University of Cincinnati in 2004 and completed pharmacy and critical care residencies in Michigan. Taught at Tennessee, Long Island, Pittsburgh, and Michigan universities. Practiced emergency, intensive care, internal medicine, surgery, nutrition, and liver disease pharmacy. Developed and directed Pittsburgh’s internal medicine pharmacy residency from 2010 to 2013. Advised student pharmacy groups and mentored trainees. Chaired clinical pharmacy research committees and a New York pharmacist society committee. Served on national pharmacy advisory groups and reviewed journal manuscripts. Completed research and medical education training. Received a 2007 research poster award, a 2015 research training scholarship, and clinical pharmacy fellowship recognition in 2016. Co-chaired Michigan’s sepsis transitions care group from 2018 to 2022 and provided patient medication education.

November 12, 2024

Source: pharmacy.umich.edu

Supported adopting a school therapy animal policy, which passed 4–0. It authorized the superintendent to approve locations and set safety rules, with an annual program review.

November 6, 2024

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Joined Uncommitted delegates’ sit-in outside the Democratic National Convention. She urged convention organizers to include a Palestinian speaker.

August 21, 2024

Source: wbez.org

Completed New American Leaders training in public storytelling and leadership. The program helped immigrants and their descendants develop skills for public service.

May 17, 2024

Source: pbs.org

Voted against suspending the permanent superintendent search and negotiating with interim Superintendent Jazz Parks. That motion passed 4–3. Supported issuing layoff notices to school administrators, which also passed 4–3.

March 20, 2024

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Voted against a $361,514 purchase of cameras for 131 school buses. The purchase passed 4–3.

January 31, 2024

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Was assigned to the City/Schools Committee and named liaison to the district’s Arab American advisory group. Also supported appointing Shonta Langford assistant superintendent for human resources.

January 24, 2024

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Supported appointing Jazz Parks interim superintendent, which passed 6–0. Also supported appointing Torchio Feaster to the vacant school board seat, which passed 4–2.

October 11, 2023

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Voted against the first proposed settlement agreement with Superintendent Jeanice Swift. The motion failed on a 3–3 vote.

August 30, 2023

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Moved to give Superintendent Jeanice Swift a notice of possible termination without cause. Also supported authorizing attorneys to negotiate a separation agreement. Both motions passed 4–3.

August 7, 2023

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Became school board president under the board’s succession rule after Jacinda Townsend Gides resigned from that position.

July 19, 2023

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Voted against opening limited out-of-district enrollment through Schools of Choice for 2023–2024. The proposal passed 4–3.

May 10, 2023

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Moved to create a standing school board committee on equity and inclusion. The motion passed 5–2. Also supported an employee agreement that passed 6–1.

April 26, 2023

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Spoke on a University of Michigan panel about Arab American perspectives on public policy. The university also published a recording of the completed event.

April 6, 2023

Source: fordschool.umich.edu

Seconded and supported a $1.91 million school network contract with Sentinel Technologies, funded through the bond program. The board approved it 6–0. Also supported agreements with the teachers and administrators associations.

March 15, 2023

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Was elected vice president of the Ann Arbor Public Schools board in a 4–3 vote.

January 11, 2023

Source: a2schools.community.highbond.com

Received New American Leaders Action Fund’s endorsement for Ann Arbor school board in the 2022 election.

October 6, 2022

Source: nalaf.org

Coauthored a study of pharmacist care after intensive care. Patients had fewer medication problems at follow-up, but the study found no significant difference from the comparison group.

June 16, 2022

Source: accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Coauthored a study of electronic prescribing support for patients with liver disease and related brain function complications. The study associated improved medication prescribing with fewer hospital readmissions; it did not establish that the tool caused the reduction.

March 1, 2022

Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Helped organize a pharmacy student vaccination clinic after unused COVID-19 doses became available. She coordinated and supervised volunteers and secured another pharmacist’s help. The clinic vaccinated 132 people.

April 27, 2021

Source: pharmacy.umich.edu

Received Michigan’s College of Pharmacy Teaching Excellence Award. The college recognized her virtual patient teaching, team exercises, and student mentoring. She also founded and advised multicultural and Arab American pharmacy student groups.

March 29, 2021

Source: pharmacy.umich.edu

Presented a Sepsis Alliance webinar with medical and social work colleagues about coordinated care after sepsis. Their recovery clinic team had received the organization’s Sepsis Heroes award in 2018.

February 12, 2020

Source: learn.sepsis.org

Joined a team awarded a $60,000 university grant to study coordinated care for intensive care survivors and caregivers. The project evaluated the Michigan recovery clinic’s work across health professions.

February 26, 2019

Source: interprofessional.umich.edu

Coauthored a study of virtual patient simulations in team-based pharmacy courses at Michigan. Students had higher scores after the exercises and generally reported that the simulations helped their learning.

October 24, 2018

Source: accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Co-founded Michigan Medicine’s clinic for people recovering after intensive care. The clinic combined medical, pharmacy, and social work visits. Mohammad reviewed medications and helped patients manage changes after discharge.

April 17, 2018

Source: michiganmedicine.org

Coauthored a study of virtual patient exercises for Pittsburgh pharmacy students. It reported higher test scores after the exercises and favorable student feedback about learning and engagement.

August 15, 2014

Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Received a Michigan pharmacist license. Also obtained pharmacist preceptor certification on January 31, 2014. The state listed both credentials as active in September 2026.

August 2, 2004

Source: aca-prod.accela.com