November 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS
Joe Bell & Bobby Kidd

4. STRATEGIC FACILITY PLANNING COMMITTEE UPDATE
A District-wide committee of stakeholders, representing all schools and many departments, has been meeting to review data from the Facility Utilization Study completed by Plante Moran Realpoint last spring, in an effort to assess the study’s findings and develop considerations to utilize our facilities in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.  Representatives from Plante Moran Realpoint, who have been facilitating this process, will provide an update on the status of the committee’s work.    

5. NEW COURSE PROPOSAL - PRESENTATION
Mr. Scott Terry, Science Teacher, Mr. Scott Lindsey, Science Department Chair, and Mrs. Jennifer LacCross, Science Curriculum Coach, will be presenting a new course offering, Ornithology, at Walled Lake Northern, for the Board's consideration. The new course has been through a pilot year, and the curriculum is aligned with State and National standards. Program materials are available for the Board's review. The new course offering for the Program of Studies has been endorsed by the Administration and a presentation and motion for approval of its adoption will be presented at the December 7, 2023, Board meeting.

6. PUBLIC COMMENTARY

7. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTARY

8. BOARD COMMENTARY

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9.a. Approval of Minutes

9.a.1) Proposed October 5, 2023, Regular Meeting

9.a.2) Proposed October 19, 20203, Special Meeting & Closed Session (Superintendent Evaluation)

9.b. Personnel Recommendations

9.b.1) Administrative Appointments

9.b.2) New Hires

9.b.3) Resignations

9.b.4) Retirements

9.b.5) Leave of Absence

9.c. Financial Reports -  August 2023 & September 2023
Disbursements in the amount of $22,837,001 (August), $22,403,232 (September)
Balance Sheet and Statement of Revenues and Expenditures - Unaudited, and Investment Schedule

9.d. Purchases (Under $50,000)

9.d.1) ONEConsortium Fees, District-wide Oakland Schools Network Maintenance and Support, Annual Renewal, $36,948.54 - General Fund

9.e. Head Start Director's Report

10. PROCLAMATION:  NATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
Education is essential to our success as both a people and a Nation.  During National Education Week, we rededicate ourselves to providing a complete and competitive education for every student, from cradle through career.  To foster the next generation of great American leaders, we must continue to invest in education at all levels, work with states and districts to improve our educational system, and encourage reforms that ensure the development of our students and teachers. 

11. PURCHASES (Over $50,000)

11.a. Critical Incident Mapping Services, Virtual Technology Simplified (VTS), $51,000 – School Safety Grant Funds
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools was fortunate to receive a grant from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to complete critical incident mapping of all of our district facilities.  Administration recommends awarding this service to Virtual Technology Simplified (VTS) in the amount of $51,000. VTS, out of Brighton, has demonstrated they have the technology and experience to complete this mapping in accordance with State guidelines.  Critical incident mapping is a best practice for the safety of schools, which is recommended by MDE, that will create comprehensive but easy-to-follow floor plans to assist first responders in responding to emergencies at our facilities.  This project will be funded through the 97d Safety and Security Grant awarded by the State of Michigan.  

11.b. Cafeteria Menu Boards, Toshiba-Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) Purchasing Cooperative, $78,733.56 – Food Service Fund

12. AUTHORIZATION OF EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER - HICKORY WOODS ELEMENTARY – CITY OF NOVI
While reviewing utility services for a new residential development near Hickory Woods Elementary, it was found that a sanitary sewer easement was never created for a City of Novi sanitary sewer main that has been in place on district property for many years.  As is customary to enable municipalities to maintain and service utilities that reside on district property, the City of Novi is requesting approval of a sanitary sewer easement.  Administration has reviewed the documents with legal counsel and recommends approval.

13. AUTHORIZATION OF EASEMENT FOR WATER & SEWER - HICKORY WOODS ELEMENTARY NEIGHBOR
The owner of the property south of Hickory Woods Elementary, Ayad Kashat, is building a home that requires an easement from Walled Lake Consolidated Schools to run their water and sewer lines across district property to connect into City of Novi service mains.  Mr. Kashat has agreed to reimburse the district for legal and document preparation costs.  Administration has reviewed the documents with legal counsel and recommends approval.

14. BOARD POLICY REVIEW 
The updated Board Policies were provided to the Board at the May 4, 2023, meeting for review and at the June 1, 2023, meeting for proposed adoption. As a result of the Board's request for further review, a motion was passed on June 1, 2023, to postpone the adoption. The Board Policy Committee and Administration have re-reviewed the proposed Board Policy updates, and they are being provided for the Board's review with anticipation of adoption at the December 7, 2023, Regular Board meeting. The updated policies are in alignment with the current law.

15. OAKLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (OCSBA) DINNER MEETING

16. ADJOURNMENT