The President asks for approval of the agenda.  Are there any additions or deletions?  

"The agenda is approved as presented."
OR
"The agenda is approved with the following additions/deletions"  by Consensus.  

Recommendation: 

Resolved that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education approves the following minutes:

April 4, 2024, Special Minutes (Finance & Facilities)
April 11, 2024, Regular Minutes
April 25, 2024, Special Minutes

If you would like to make a Public Comment:

• A person may address the Board on an agenda or non-agenda item by completing a note card located inside the Board Room and place the card in the basket prior to the citizen public comment period.  
• Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.  If you need more time you are offered a second opportunity to address the Board at the end of the meeting with an additional three (3) minutes. 
• Please address the Board as a whole and not individually.
• Public comment is not intended for the exchange of dialogue. This is a time for members of the public to express their views.   We are paying attention to your comments and appreciate them; however, school board members do not respond to public comment during the meeting.  
• Questions that arise from public comment shall be referred to the superintendent, or their designee, for review, study and possible future response.
• Thank you in advance for your cooperation.  

This annual award, presented by the Michigan Division for Early Childhood, honors an outstanding Michigan professional for contributions to the field of Early Intervention or Early Childhood Special Education or an individual who has made major and significant contributions to young children with special needs and their families in the State of Michigan.

Lynn Legg

High School Team
- Won the Quality Award for effective robot design at our Belleville event.
- Won the Gracious Professionalism award for helping other teams at our Troy event. We have a partnership with the University of Michigan through which we mentor roughly 25 Detroit teams, and we assist any team who needs it at events.
- Won the Dean's List Award three times - once each at the local, state, and world championship levels. This recognizes an outstanding student, but notably, you will not win this award without a strong team and team culture behind you. There are roughly 100,000 students who participate in this program worldwide, and only ten winners at the championship.

This proclamation declares the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the Royal Oak School District to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence and to declare that we as a country must do more to end this public health crisis.

WHEREAS, every day, 120 Americans are killed by gun violence, and more than 200 are shot and wounded, with an average of nearly 18,000 gun homicides every year; and

WHEREAS, Americans are 26 times more likely to die by gun homicide than people in other high-income countries; and

WHEREAS, Michigan has 1,382 gun deaths every year, with a rate of 13.7 deaths per 100,000 people, a crisis that costs the state $16.8 billion each year, of which $380.5 million is paid by taxpayers. Michigan has the 34th highest rate of gun deaths in the US; and

WHEREAS, protecting public safety in the communities they serve is the district’s highest responsibility; and

WHEREAS, support for the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens goes hand-in-hand with keeping guns away from people who shouldn’t have them; and

WHEREAS, gun violence prevention is more important than ever as we see an increase in firearm homicides, and nonfatal shootings across the country, increased calls to domestic violence hotlines, and an increase in city gun violence;

WHEREAS, in January 2013, Hadiya Pendleton was tragically shot and killed at age 15; and on June 7, 2024 to recognize the 27th birthday of Hadiya Pendleton (born: June 2, 1997), people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and wear orange in tribute to -
(1) Hadiya Pendleton and other victims of gun violence; and
(2) the loved ones of those victims; and

WHEREAS, the idea was inspired by a group of Hadiya’s friends, who asked their classmates to commemorate her life by wearing orange; they chose this color because hunters wear orange to announce themselves to other hunters when out in the woods, and orange is a color that symbolizes the value of human life; and 

WHEREAS, anyone can join this campaign by pledging to Wear Orange on June 7th, the first Friday in June 2024, to help raise awareness about gun violence; and 

WHEREAS, by wearing orange on June 7, 2024 Americans will raise awareness about gun violence and honor the lives of gun violence victims and survivors; and

WHEREAS, we renew our commitment to reduce gun violence and pledge to do all we can to keep firearms out of the hands of people who should not have access to them and encourage responsible gun ownership to help keep our families and communities safe.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Royal Oak School Board of Education declares the first Friday in June, June 7, 2024, to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day. We encourage all schools to support their local communities’ efforts to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence and to honor and value human lives. 

WHEREAS, mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being; it affects how we think, feel, and act; it also affects how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices; and,

WHEREAS, mental health allows us to maintain relationships, take care of ourselves and our families, take care of our physical bodies, and respond and adapt to daily life changes; and,

WHEREAS, 1 in 5 adolescents have had a serious mental health disorder at some point in their life; and

WHEREAS, 50% of all mental health disorders begin by age 14, and 75% of all mental health disorders begin by age 24; and,

WHEREAS, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States; and,

WHEREAS, talking about mental health can reduce stigma and increase awareness of the devastating consequences of unaddressed mental illness; and,

WHEREAS, evidence-based mental and behavioral health training teaches people how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges and provides skills to assist people who may be facing a mental health crisis; and,

WHEREAS, mental health training for teens is proven to reduce stigma and teach teens how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their friends and peers; and,

WHEREAS, investing in mental health and safety is critical to building strong workplaces, a thriving workforce, and strong communities; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education does hereby proclaim May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month.  

WHEREAS, since 1988, each U.S. President has issued a proclamation to recognize that May will be known as National Foster Care Awareness Month in order to raise awareness of the needs of youth in foster care, and to celebrate the many supporters who are making a powerful and positive difference in their lives; and

WHEREAS, families are the primary source of love, identity, self-esteem and support for children, and they are the foundation of our communities; and 

WHEREAS, in the State of Michigan, more than 10,000 children are in foster care; and,

WHEREAS, all children need a meaningful connection to a caring adult who becomes a supportive and lasting presence in their lives; and,

WHEREAS, foster parents and relatives who provide stability for children and support for their parents are unsung heroes; and,

WHEREAS, foster, kinship, and adoptive families who open their hearts and homes, and support children whose families are in crisis play a vital role in helping children and families heal and reconnect, launching young people into successful adulthood; and, 

WHEREAS, there are many people in public and private organizations, the courts, and in the community who work to increase public awareness of the needs of children in and leaving foster care; and, 

WHEREAS, we join with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to thank individuals, families, and public and private organizations that provide support and security to the children in their care, and welcome this opportunity to share the message that we are always in need of caring foster parents;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education does hereby proclaim May 2024 as National Foster Care Month. 

WHEREAS, May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a month that provides an opportunity for all people to appreciate the achievements and contributions of Jewish Americans throughout history, and 

WHEREAS, in 1980, President Jimmy Carter adopted a proclamation annually recognizing Jewish American Heritage Week, and in April 2006, President George W. Bush adopted a proclamation that May would be recognized as Jewish American Heritage Month: and 

WHEREAS, Jewish Americans have made significant contributions to society and culture, including science, medicine, sports, entertainment, business, civil rights, government, military service, and philanthropy; and
 
WHEREAS, Jewish Americans often face unspeakable discrimination and adversity, yet for hundreds of years, they have fought heroically in battle, pursued peace, and always persevered; and 

WHEREAS, Royal Oak Schools reaffirms our commitment to combating antisemitism and discrimination against Jewish Americans; and 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education recognizes May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month. 

WHEREAS, the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education take pride in recognizing May 2024 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, honoring and celebrating the many significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Island people who have enriched the history of our nation; and 

WHEREAS, Asian Americans are the fastest growing population in the nation and Michigan, with approximately 377,181 Asian Americans in Michigan, making up 3.7% of the state’s population; and,

WHEREAS, we celebrate all of those who are included within the AANHPI community, which is made up of culturally and linguistically diverse peoples, representing populations from many countries and islands; and

WHEREAS, the theme for this year’s observance is Advancing Leaders Through Innovation, which pays homage to the visionaries and trailblazers who have shaped our AANHPI history and continue to influence our collective future; and 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education does hereby proclaim May 2024 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

The consent agenda generally consists of routine matters as well as items we have covered during this meeting or another board or committee meeting. All items are documented in the minutes, which are published following the meeting at which they were approved. All of our committee and board meetings are open to the public and public comment is an item on each agenda. We invite members of the public to join our committees. 

Recommendation:

Resolved that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education hereby approves expenditures as processed in the amount of $6,463,260.27, for the period of April 1, 2024, through April 30, 2024. 

Recommendation:

Resolved, that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education approves the reading of the policies and administrative guidelines with technical changes as presented in the board packet.

Recommendation:

Resolved, that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education approves a first reading of the policies and administrative guidelines being revised, replaced and/or recommended as presented in the board packet.
 

Recommendation:

Resolved that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education authorize the superintendent to finalize the purchase of up to 31 computers, mounts, and monitors for the CTE lab classroom. All devices to be purchased from People Driven Technology utilizing the REMC and MHEC device purchasing program competitive bid, at a total expenditure not to exceed $40,000.

Recommendation:

Resolved that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education authorize the superintendent to finalize the purchase of one UV flatbed printer. The printer is to be purchased from Aidex Educational Systems at a total expenditure not to exceed $44,000.

Recommendation:

Resolved that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education authorize the superintendent to finalize the purchase of up to 96 laboratory computers, mounts, and 150 monitors for student media arts learning. All devices are to be purchased from People Driven Technology utilizing the REMC/SPOT competitive state bid, at a total expenditure not to exceed $98,000.

Recommendation:

Resolved that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education authorize the superintendent to finalize the purchase of up to 33 laptop computers and docking stations. All devices to be purchased from People Driven Technology utilizing the REMC/MHEC competitive state bid, at a total expenditure not to exceed $39,000.

Recommendation:

Resolved that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education authorize the superintendent to finalize the purchase of up to 770 student Chromebooks, installation, and associated licenses. All devices are to be purchased from People Driven Technology utilizing the REMC/MHEC competitive state bid, at a total expenditure not to exceed $210,000.

Recommendation:

Resolved that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education authorize the superintendent to finalize the purchase of a complete replacement of the district-wide phone system. The total phone system, licensing, and handsets are to be purchased from BSB Communications utilizing the MiTel Sourcewell Contract competitive state bid, at a total expenditure not to exceed $220,000 with a contingency of $30,000.

Recommendation:

Resolved that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education authorize the superintendent to finalize the purchase and installation of professional quality audio and video systems in Royal Oak Middle School and Royal Oak High School. The system, installation, licensing, and training are to be purchased from Advanced Light & sound utilizing the Oakland Schools/Ferndale competitive bid, at a total expenditure not to exceed $51,000, with a contingency of $5,000.

Recommendation:

Resolved that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education authorized the superintendent  to finalize the purchase of ELA pilot materials and resources from two different companies, Imagine Learning Education and American Reading Company (ARC Core) for 28 teachers to pilot during the 24-25 school year, at a total expenditure not to exceed $180,000.

Recommended;

Resolved that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education approves the International Academy Okma Campus 2024-25 budget as presented in the Board packet.

Recommendation:

Resolved, that the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education approves a Oakland Schools ISD Budget as presented in the board packet.

Recommendation:

Resolved, the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education approves the regular personnel changes as presented in the board package.

Recommendation:

Resolved, the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education approves the ROEA Letter of Understanding regarding payroll deduction for dues as presented in the board package.

Committee Reports: 

• Arts & Preservation: Deb Anderson
• Oakland 100: Lauren Jasinski

Upcoming Events:
May 13, Special Meeting (OS Elections) @ 5:45 pm
May 14, ROHS Spring Orchestra Concert @ 8:00 pm 
May 15, ROHS Spring Band Concert @ 8:00 pm
May 16, ROMS Spring Band Concert @ 7:00 pm
May 20, ROMS Spring Orchestra Concert @ 7:00 pm
May 21, ROHS Honors Convocation @ 7:00 pm at ROMS             
May 28, ROMS Spring Choir Concert @ 7:00 pm
May 29, ROHS Senior Cruise @ 7:00 pm
May 30, ROHS Graduation (rain date 5/31)
June 2, IA Graduation, Pine Knob @ 4:00 pm
June 5, Churchill Graduation @ 7:00 pm
June 6, Finance & Facilities @ 6:00 pm
             ROMS Jazz on the Lawn @ 5:00 pm
June 11, ROMS Graduation @ 5:30 pm
June 13, Regular Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm
June 24, ROSF Golf Outing
June 27, Regular Board Meeting @ 6:00 pm (Year End)