WEBVTT

METADATA
Video-Count: 1
Video-1: youtube.com/watch?v=4wph4pODyps

Part: 1

1
00:07:08.800 --> 00:12:17.200
Check. Good evening everyone. >> Good evening. This is a meeting of the Southfield Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the school district's business and is not to be considered as a community meeting. There is one opportunity for public

2
00:12:17.200 --> 00:12:32.720
participation during the meeting and comments are limited to three minutes per individual. The board will listen to comments but may not respond during the meeting. If you wish to address the board, please submit a comment card immediately. Roll call. Tic Bel, board

3
00:12:32.720 --> 00:12:56.519
president. >> Good evening. Uh, you bet Deval, board secretary. >> Ammani Johnson, trustee. >> Julian Holloway, trustee. >> Sorry. Uh, student representative Chitty >> Paris Whitman, student representative.

4
00:12:58.639 --> 00:13:16.079
>> Jennifer Green, superintendent. Taking minutes this evening will be Miss Caroline Foster. and technical support is being provided by M1 Studios. >> Thank you. At this time, may we all stand for the pledge of allegiance. I >> pledge allegiance to the flag of the

5
00:13:16.079 --> 00:13:34.079
United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. At this time, we're going to have board matters

6
00:13:34.079 --> 00:13:49.519
trustees >> through the chair. Good evening, everyone. I'd like to provide a brief report from our recent sustainability committee outing, which was a little bit different from our traditional meetings. The focus of this outing was really on experiencing

7
00:13:49.519 --> 00:14:05.920
firsthand some of the sustainability activities and initiatives that um we're engaging in within the district. uh particularly our transition to electric school buses and our recycling efforts. Myself, uh operations director Joe Corores, Trusty Densen, Trusty Holloway,

8
00:14:05.920 --> 00:14:21.199
and first student staff were in attendance. The committee began the day at the busy yard uh right behind JWE where we met with the first student team. They shared their growing uh experience managing electric school buses across the Midwest and gave us an overview of how these vehicles operate

9
00:14:21.199 --> 00:14:37.600
and what makes them different from traditional diesel buses. Uh we had the opportunity to tour one of our brand new electric school buses and then ride it over to Kennedy Learning Center. One of the first things that stood out was how quiet it was um and how smooth the ride was. Uh when the bus came to a stop, it

10
00:14:37.600 --> 00:14:52.800
was genuinely silent. You could hear a pen drop. The first student staff explained that this quieter environment has actually improved the experience inside of the bus as well because students are no longer competing with loud engines and exhaust noise just to talk to each other. Um, I also want to

11
00:14:52.800 --> 00:15:08.880
emphasize the health benefits for our students and drivers. Students riding these buses are no longer breathing in diesel exhaust fumes on their way to and from school, which is a major improvement for student health and air quality. In addition to the environmental and health benefits, we discussed the operational and financial

12
00:15:08.880 --> 00:15:24.480
advantages as well. First student shared that each electric bus could save the district an estimated $6 to $8,000 per year uh in fuel and maintenance costs. They also explained that the buses can fully recharge in approximately an hour and a half, which makes it possible for the district to complete up to three

13
00:15:24.480 --> 00:15:40.160
separate runs in a single day. That flexibility is really important. Um, currently the district has 10 electric buses in operation and we'll have 10 more starting in July and it was really exciting to see this investment coming to reality. Once we got to KC, we were

14
00:15:40.160 --> 00:15:56.480
welcomed into the library by Dr. George um who uh gave a presentation a brief one about the school's comprehensive recycling program pilot. The Dr. George shared that the program already has more than 50% student participation. She noted that Kennedy or she didn't note

15
00:15:56.480 --> 00:16:11.600
this but it was noted that Kennedy was the first building leader to actually volunteer um to try out this recycling program. And what was especially impressive is how intentional they've been about educating the students. So students are being taught what materials can and cannot be recycled. They're

16
00:16:11.600 --> 00:16:27.440
actively participating in sorting paper, plastic, and glass, and metal. Um, Dr. George even explained that students rinse out recyclable items to make sure that they are actually able to be recycled once they reach the center. Um, there are 12 bins throughout the building. Students help transport

17
00:16:27.440 --> 00:16:42.800
materials to the larger receptacles outside, which then are taken to waste management on 8 Mile. Um, and I really want to commend Dr. George and the staff and students at KC. they've really created an exemplary model for what this could look like districtwide. Um overall, this was a really great

18
00:16:42.800 --> 00:16:59.279
experience. It showed not only that these infrastructure investments are worthwhile, um but also that a culture shift is taking place around sustainability, student engagement, and environmental sustainability. Thank you all. >> Thank you, Trusty Johnson.

19
00:16:59.279 --> 00:17:14.959
>> Um good evening everyone. Um just wanted to report out real quick. Um uh Trusty Holloway and I attend the government relations through OCBA, Oakland County Schools Board Association. And during this time we talk about legislation and what is happening um with bills and

20
00:17:14.959 --> 00:17:30.960
things that will um go for or against our level of education and monies that are afforded to the district. We also just wanted to lift that um cell phones will be coming um a new way of life or a different way of life next year and we'll drill down more into that as um

21
00:17:30.960 --> 00:17:47.280
the bill develop. Um also um just a couple of upcoming coming meetings that I'll address the board with at a later time. Thank you. >> Thank you trustee. Um at this time I would like to um just address uh all of

22
00:17:47.280 --> 00:18:03.200
our parents. Um, we will be um enforcing our student code of conduct. Parents, please talk to your children. I know you have spent a lot of money on prom activities, all of those things. The board will be enforcing

23
00:18:03.200 --> 00:18:20.000
um revoking those privileges. Um, if you can't have good behavior in school, why would we let you go to any of our activities, proms, graduations, it doesn't matter how many people you know and how many times you guys call us. Please talk to your students. You spent

24
00:18:20.000 --> 00:18:35.760
a lot of money. You've waited 12 years to see them 13 years to see them cross the stage. We would not want them to forfeit that because of bad behavior. And I'm going to say it again. We will be enforcing our student code of

25
00:18:35.760 --> 00:18:53.039
conduct. Parents, please talk to your children. And before I turn it over to the report of the superintendent, I just wanted to state for the record, Trusty Densen and Vice President Smith um Thomas is out today with an excused absence. >> President, can you address water wars?

26
00:18:53.039 --> 00:19:10.720
>> Oh, I would love to address water wars. Um parents, water guns, any type of thing resembling a gun. I don't care if it's pink, yellow, green, red, any of those things are not allowed on school property.

27
00:19:10.720 --> 00:19:27.200
Water wars is not allowed on school property. We have had several incidents where students are running back and forth with water guns on school property. You cannot have a water fight, a water balloon fight, a gunfight, nothing with water. Again, we will be

28
00:19:27.200 --> 00:19:42.000
enforcing the student code of conduct and it is there. Thank you. Now, the report of the superintendent. >> Well, board president, before we go to the report of the superintendent, we have some amazing young people here today that we'd like to introduce.

29
00:19:42.000 --> 00:20:00.240
Before um we go to our report of the student board reps, we'd like to introduce the new student board reps for the 2026 2027 academic school year. Representing Southfield ENT is Miss Samantha Amii.

30
00:20:00.240 --> 00:20:21.919
Come on up. And representing University K12 Academy is Favor Arende. Did I get that right? >> All right. Amazing. >> These young ladies scored extremely high on the interview uh whereby they came in

31
00:20:21.919 --> 00:20:37.760
and interviewed with the board members and they both scored top of their class in the interview process. So we look forward to working with you both next academic school year and they will be bringing you the report of the student board reps next year. So thank you ladies for coming out this evening and

32
00:20:37.760 --> 00:21:13.919
we have something for both of them. >> Good job. >> Thank you ladies. Thank you. And now, student board reps. At this time, we will have a report from our current student board reps. And we're going to start with you, Miss

33
00:21:13.919 --> 00:21:34.320
Paris. >> Good evening. My name is Paris, one of your student board representatives, and it is truly been an honor to stand before you one final time representing Southwood High School for the Arts and Technology. As we enter the final stretch of the school

34
00:21:34.320 --> 00:21:50.880
year, this season has been filled with celebration, reflection, accomplishment, and trans transition. Looking back on this year, I'm incredibly proud of the resilience, school spirit, and growth shown throughout our Warrior family. for May. Here are the past and current highlights for Southwood High School for the Arts

35
00:21:50.880 --> 00:22:06.480
and Technology. I will first begin with our sports highlights. As we head into the final stretch of spring sports, we have so much to celebrate. Our girls soccer team continues to make us proud with an incredible season built on teamwork and determination. As they celebrate senior

36
00:22:06.480 --> 00:22:23.600
night against Oak Park, they are looking forward to another big win as they move closer to a league championship and prepare for district's play. I would also like to say that the boys baseball team has found its m momentum after a slow start, earning two big accomp accomplishments last week before

37
00:22:23.600 --> 00:22:38.640
preparing for districts. I would also like to say that the Lady Warrior tennis team has wrapped up their season this week and will now prepare for regionals against Dester Dexter High School tomorrow. Their team captain Ariana Anderson earned an impressive

38
00:22:38.640 --> 00:22:55.520
singles victory against Waterford Mont and we are excited to see what the team has accomplished next. Now for the leadership arts and activities highlights. This past week has truly reflected the talent and spirit of Southwood ENT. On May 2nd, our Southwood marching warriors traveled to Trotwood

39
00:22:55.520 --> 00:23:10.960
Madison in Ohio for the Battle of the Band Showcase and proudly came home with first place. Their dedication and performances continue to make our school proud. On May 1st, students and families gather gathered for decision day where seniors proudly celebrated the colleges,

40
00:23:10.960 --> 00:23:27.840
universities, and trade schools they will attend next year, including the University of Michigan, Wayne State University, and several H.B.CU. Seniors were also recognized with chords honoring their achievements in academics, C2 Pipeline, and Gear Up. Outstanding scholars from the Southwood ENT and University High School were also

41
00:23:27.840 --> 00:23:42.640
recognized during the superintendent's annual scholar ceremony for their hard work and academic excellence. Throughout teacher appreciation week, teachers and staff were celebrated for the countless ways they support and encourage students every day. We are incredibly grateful for everything they do to help our

42
00:23:42.640 --> 00:23:58.159
school community thrive. Our concert band students recently visited Bose for a hands-on experience focused on music production, sound engineering, giving students a unique look into the future of sound technology and innovation. Tonight, students in Miss Neworth's

43
00:23:58.159 --> 00:24:14.720
acting classes will present 10 ways to survive a zombie apocalypse at 6 p.m. And this Friday, all musical arts programs will come together for our band concert featuring marching band, concert band, and orchestra performances. This Friday will also feature our highly

44
00:24:14.720 --> 00:24:29.679
anticipated field fest bringing students together for games, performances, activities, and school spirit. As we close out the year, as we continue throughout senior season, there will be several important milestones ahead. Progress reports will be released May 14th. Senior finals will take place May

45
00:24:29.679 --> 00:24:45.360
20th and 21st. Prom will be held May 27th with the theme fairy tale Dream. Senior breakfast will take place June 3rd. And finally, graduation will be held on June 5th as the class of 2026 officially closes one chapter and begins another. As seniors prepare for

46
00:24:45.360 --> 00:25:02.080
graduation and underassman prepare prepare for the next year, this final stretch reflects the deter determination and growth our entire student body has. As I close out my final report as a student board representative, I want to sincerely thank our administration, teachers, staff, coaches, adviserss,

47
00:25:02.080 --> 00:25:17.919
parents, and especially the students for allowing me to serve and represent you this year. I also want to give a special thank you to the board members for welcoming me and supporting me throughout this entire experience. Especially to the secretary, Miss Foster, for always keeping me prepared, organized, and on my toes.

48
00:25:17.919 --> 00:25:33.200
Your support truly meant more than you know. When I gave my first support at the beginning of the school year, I spoke about wanting to strengthen school spirit, help others, help other students feel connected, and create a culture where everyone feels proud to be a warrior. Looking back now through every school's spirit week, football game,

49
00:25:33.200 --> 00:25:48.799
assembly, blood drive, concert, and celebration, I truly believe we've accomplished this together. To the underassman, to the underassmen, continue getting involved. Continue showing up, and continue making your voices heard. High school passes so much faster than you think. To the class of

50
00:25:48.799 --> 00:26:04.159
2026, congratulations. We made it throughout every challenge, memory, victory, and late night. We pushed together throughout. We've pushed together. And I hope we all leave South Ent remembering not only what we've accomplished but who we become. And finally to the future student

51
00:26:04.159 --> 00:26:18.960
representatives lead with confidence, kindness, authentic authenticity and passion. The impact that you make matters more than you realize and I cannot wait for you to see and continue uplifting this school's community. I am also incredibly excited to share that

52
00:26:18.960 --> 00:26:38.000
this fall I will be officially attending the University of Michigan with my alum Kitty as well. So no matter where life takes me, Southwood Auntie will always remain a special place in my heart as I will forever be able to call myself a warrior. Thank you all for listening to

53
00:26:38.000 --> 00:27:12.320
me today and thank you for allowing me to honor and serve as your student board representative for this year. Excellent job. Thank you, Paris, for a job well done. Not just inside the school. Southfield ENT should be proud because you

54
00:27:12.320 --> 00:27:28.720
represented them well. Not just inside the school, but outside the school because I have seen her out in these streets and she has been the same sweet young lady that she is in here. So, that matters. Representation matters. Um, thank you for leading with integrity. Thank you just for being a sweet young

55
00:27:28.720 --> 00:27:45.760
lady and just showing others what to look forward to, look up to. Thank you. Trustees, do we have any questions for Miss Whitman? Our last time we should drill her. Like how many questions? >> I think she's ready to go.

56
00:27:45.760 --> 00:28:07.159
>> Miss Paris, what is your major? Did I miss it? >> I'm going to be a neuroscience major on the premed track and I will become a neurologist. All right. Thank you. Now, we're going to have our student board rep, Mr. Chitty from University.

57
00:28:11.039 --> 00:28:27.279
Sorry. Throughout this year, I've told you count about countless things we've done at the U. And sadly, today will be my last time. So, for the last and final time, I would like to say my name is Chitty and this is the U. A place filled with future businessmen

58
00:28:27.279 --> 00:28:44.000
and women. A place filled with people who run the runway. A place filled with people who make it everyone is included and who might become your future lawmakers. I said from the beginning that we at the youth teach students to live their prints on the world. And I truly believe this year's seniors understand that from young women like

59
00:28:44.000 --> 00:29:00.960
Alex who plan to work in international business to young men like Miles who plan on working in the film film industry. Then there are future teachers like Thompson. They'll change the world. Whether it's the media we consume, what laws we consider just, or how we educate the future children, above all else, if I

60
00:29:00.960 --> 00:29:16.399
had to say what the U has taught me, it's the importance of just being you. And what a place it is to just be you. Because we at the you believe in excellence in all things, whether that may be our robotics team that had to fly their Pegasai and brought to the band another award, this time for drones.

61
00:29:16.399 --> 00:29:32.080
Then there was the deadly 1v1 competition. I have never seen so much fighting spirit that I was swept on in it. So much love, isn't it? I mean, who would want to lose the most important thing in their world, their beads? We at the U never stay drowned in the loss. However, as a proud chapter of junior

62
00:29:32.080 --> 00:29:47.120
optimist, every student knows the importance of optimism, no matter what shape that takes. However, the middle school team does know how to burn up the court. We recently had a seventh and eighth grade basketball team championship, a fifth and sixth grade boy and girls basketball championship,

63
00:29:47.120 --> 00:30:02.399
and last but not least, a fifth and sixth grade girls volleyball championship. That doesn't mean we only expel in bronze. Academic teams team won second place in the basic onsets and third place basic equation all during theademic game state super tournament.

64
00:30:02.399 --> 00:30:19.279
Ammani Eckles who is more mathematically inclined won first place in the seventh grade. He knows how to show where they truly shine. However, not to be adorned, Jordan Dun won second place in eighth grade and Messiah Dickerson won third place in eighth grade. It's all in all areas of STEM with assist

65
00:30:19.279 --> 00:30:36.080
grade tying for second place in the district ting fair. Last year I said the importance of managing one's hair should not be understated. With the help of junior achievements, we determined our work preferences. JA also introduced us to the 16 career clusters and we chose

66
00:30:36.080 --> 00:30:51.600
careers that match our worker profile diamond. During the national tax filing week, we we calculated tax deductions for a high school student, a college student and a college professor. We quickly understood that the more money made more money equals the more money taken. We learn nays like social

67
00:30:51.600 --> 00:31:08.559
security, Medicare, federal and state income taxes and the difference between gross and net incomes since that would give me a headache. Additionally, Miss Rankin shed her city of Southfield winter 2026 and summer of 2025 tax statements. Sorry, that what terrifies

68
00:31:08.559 --> 00:31:23.840
me. Taxes. I'm going to have to do them soon. After all, all I can say is watch out for the 2026 summer bill. Our classes also worked in groups to practice public speaking, eye contact, and communication skills about the career classes in order to land a job. Hopefully, they get this one. One of our

69
00:31:23.840 --> 00:31:41.039
last activities was purchasing our first used car so that we could get our new job along with shopping for kindness. Fun, right? Our scholars will present at Oakland School's 3P learning showcase on Monday, May 18, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Scholars from AD will be

70
00:31:41.039 --> 00:31:56.559
presenting their ethnographic study that was complete just completed last week. They will present their study, answer questions, and engage with a variety of different people from other districts within Oakland schools. If you are available, we'd love to see your smile. This event is a chance for them to share

71
00:31:56.559 --> 00:32:12.880
their thinking, learning and real world impact with an authentic audience. This event will be located at the Oakland schools campus. The upcoming events are senior exams are next week. Prom is on May 28th. Graduation is on June 5th and promotion ceremonies for the kindergarten, fifth grade, and eighth grade will be held on June 8th. Grades

72
00:32:12.880 --> 00:32:38.399
and 9 to 11 exams will be the week of June 8th. Have fun with that. Uh, all I have to say is thank you for letting me serve you. And as Miss Ferris said, I'll be going to um with her studying chemistry. >> Thank you so much. Oh, I'm not muted.

73
00:32:38.399 --> 00:32:56.080
>> Thank you so much, Shei. Thank you for your comic relief. Thank you for serving with excellence and thank you for being a good representation from the university. We appreciate it. Any questions? Trustees

74
00:32:56.080 --> 00:33:12.000
cheat will probably ask us some later. Are you going to stay with us? Are you guys going to stay with us for this night around? We might have a long night. >> Okay. All right. Just know that you are able to leave if you want to. Thank you so much for your wonderful presentations. At this time, going to

75
00:33:12.000 --> 00:33:28.720
really turn it over for the report of the superintendent. Thank you. >> Well, we are going to extend that. We see the greatness after 13 years of spending time with South Public Schools, but let's look at the greatness happening in all grades, preK through 12th grade in South Public Schools. So, without further ado, I'd like to turn it

76
00:33:28.720 --> 00:33:50.320
over to Miss Summer Caldwell Kurthers and her amazing team as we honor the science fair spelling bee and CTE students. >> Can my team join me at the table, please? Thank you. So, board president, trustees, superintendent green, we are

77
00:33:50.320 --> 00:34:06.720
so happy to present um our students have been doing some fabulous work this year and we just want to take this opportunity to give them a little token of our appreciation. And so, first I'm going to turn it over to our ELA and social studies supervisor, Miss Jessica

78
00:34:06.720 --> 00:34:27.520
Hines. >> Good evening. Good evening, board president, trustees, superintendent, Dr. Green, and Southfield public schools community. My name is Jessica Hines. I am currently the curriculum supervisor of ELA and social studies. Tonight, we

79
00:34:27.520 --> 00:34:44.480
are is my honor to recognize these scholars and their exceptional work um during this year with our sub school spelling beast. Um these um students actually participated in the Oakland County Regional Spelling Bee that was

80
00:34:44.480 --> 00:35:01.839
sponsored by Scripps' National Spelling Bee. So they competed with students around the county and they did phenomenal. They are truly examples of what scholars position for success. So um once I call your name, come up here.

81
00:35:01.839 --> 00:35:38.119
Um we are going to take pictures, but hold your applause to the end. All right. Aaliyah Hood from Bernie K8. Brandon Yelp from Levy Middle School. Honesty Spate from University Middle School Academy

82
00:35:39.040 --> 00:36:08.480
>> all the way. >> Yeah. Right there. >> Andrew Andrew Jones from Stevenson Elementary. >> Come. There you go. Liam Moran Martinez from Thompson KA

83
00:36:08.480 --> 00:36:38.800
International Academy. And last but not least, Cadence Gibson from Adler Elementary. >> Yes. Yes. scholars, thank you for your willingness to challenge yourself, not only academically, but as true scholars of

84
00:36:38.800 --> 00:37:39.920
Southville public schools. >> Um, principles, can you come up as well and honor your students? Everyone nice smile. Next, we're going to honor our CTE seniors. So, I'm going to have our director, Miss Aris Robinson, come up

85
00:37:39.920 --> 00:37:56.480
here. Mr. Ree, >> thank you, Summer. Good evening, board members, board superintendent, Dr. Green guest, family. Good evening. My name is Aris Robinson and I am the director of the career focus education program here with

86
00:37:56.480 --> 00:38:12.400
Southfield Public Schools. Uh this evening we are proudly uh recognizing our high school seniors who are enrolled in our CTE programs. They have dedicated their time, hard work, leadership, and they're also dedicated to career

87
00:38:12.400 --> 00:38:27.599
readinesses which is what's important to us in the CTE world. So these students are um they have hands-on learning experiences working in industry. Many of them are interning at various corporations in organizations.

88
00:38:27.599 --> 00:38:44.480
Um they have academic achievement and they are prepared for what we consider to be the life beyond high school ready for college careers and beyond. So tonight, will you please join me in celebrating our CTE students for their high academic achievement, their

89
00:38:44.480 --> 00:39:02.079
industry experience, and just dedicating their time to career readiness. So, first we would like to have our business finance program students are enrolled with uh Tracy Brown Perkins. She's our educator. Jasmine Lachley, is she

90
00:39:02.079 --> 00:39:16.960
present? Okay. Jasmine and Michaela Miller. Okay. So, Jasmine and Michaela both are employed with JNF Advisors accounting firm. So, we want to congratulate them

91
00:39:16.960 --> 00:39:34.240
for the work that they are doing working already. Next, we would like to recognize our business marketing and entrepreneurship program. This work is being led by Miss Chur Dunn. I think she's present in the audience. And uh we have eight no we

92
00:39:34.240 --> 00:39:49.359
have six students I think six students that have um they were very instrumental in placing in the state BPA which is business professional association student leadership conference. So we want to give them a round of applause

93
00:39:49.359 --> 00:40:06.160
for their work as placing eighth in that um conference. And then they also lead the small business management um team at the Warrior Den School. It's a school store that we have at at Southfield ENT High School and they lead that school

94
00:40:06.160 --> 00:40:22.480
source. So we want to give them a round of applause for the hands-on learning that they're already doing as being entrepreneurs and managing a small business. So we have Corey Hickman. Okay, we have Salah Ba.

95
00:40:22.480 --> 00:40:44.839
I don't know which one is it. We have Addison Spears. Is Addison here? We have uh Kendall Spearman. We have Armani Davis. Okay. Armani, thank you.

96
00:40:45.839 --> 00:41:01.119
and director Robinson, for those of our families that are not familiar with the term CTE or the acronym is career technical education and CF is career focused education. So they're often used synonymously. >> Thank you. Thank you, Dr. Green.

97
00:41:01.119 --> 00:41:50.079
>> Okay, so we want to do a photo with this group. Okay, so if we could have Miss Don and our school leadership team, if you can come and take a photo real quick. One, two, three. Okay, we have a few more. And so the

98
00:41:50.079 --> 00:42:08.240
next one is our culinary arts program. Uh we have Reese Robinson. And then for our fire academy, we have Strickland. Is he here? Oh, yes. And he came dressed in his uniform. Thank you.

99
00:42:08.240 --> 00:42:27.520
Yes. Congrat. And we have for radio TV, we have Adrien Lockhart. >> We also have um Dia Wright. Dia. Okay. We also have Blake Burton

100
00:42:27.520 --> 00:42:45.119
and Ellis Thread Craft. And last is Marie Wheat. So, just to let you know, those six students from the radio TV program, they are the they were awarded the um finalists for the Detroit Teen Film Festival. So, we wanted to

101
00:42:45.119 --> 00:43:41.359
recognize them for their work. So, thank you. >> That's it. Okay, great. >> Thank you. Fine. Director Robinson, as you are transitioning, it's important to note to our audience that while other school

102
00:43:41.359 --> 00:43:57.119
districts tout having career focused educational pathways, Southfield Public Schools actually has the largest number of career focused educational pathways in a single school district with up to 19 programs now that we house here in South Public Schools. You don't have to

103
00:43:57.119 --> 00:44:17.680
go off-site to other campuses to learn these skills. You can actually earn them while earning your high school diploma here in South Public Schools. So kudos to the team for the creation of those 19 pathways. >> And last but not least, science fair. All you parents that helped us out so

104
00:44:17.680 --> 00:44:35.200
very much for science fair. I saw you running in the schools with the boards and at Michaels getting everything that you needed. So first I want to say thank you for helping us with science fair. The kids did an amazing job. And I'm going to have our math and e math and

105
00:44:35.200 --> 00:44:51.280
science. Sorry, science um supervisor, Miss Christa Claxton Sailor. >> Thank you. Good evening. Good evening, everybody. We're really, really excited because Southfield Public Schools has not had a district science fair in a while. So, we brought it back this year

106
00:44:51.280 --> 00:45:07.040
and I thought, how fitting to have our student representatives to be here who are also scientists. That's really exciting, right? On our science night. Perfect. Um I'm sorry if you can't hear me. I apologize. First of all, I want to thank the administrators and the principles for pivoting because I know

107
00:45:07.040 --> 00:45:24.160
that many of you plan to have your science fairs later in the school year, but because we were planning on going to the science and engineering fair of Metro Detroit, the regional fair, you were kind of, you know, we adjusted and we had our science fairs earlier. So, I really appreciate your efforts and your

108
00:45:24.160 --> 00:45:39.920
diligence. And then I want to thank the families for the support that you gave your children because I raised two children and I understand that when there's a project, you're involved. So, thank you so much for that. We totally appreciate teachers and I'm going to give them certificates in a minute. And I want to thank my judges. I had a

109
00:45:39.920 --> 00:45:56.640
diverse group of judges. I had my counterpart, my literacy coach help out. I had literacy coaches, math coaches, IT teams, and even Oakland schools came and helped us with our judging for the district fair. So, that was really exciting. Um, so you may have heard the term the sky's is the limit.

110
00:45:56.640 --> 00:46:12.480
Recently, now that we're talking about science, I had a student who now works for NASA and he was on the team that helped the astronauts come back safely to Earth. And I was so proud of him and I was like, I'm going to claim you and let everybody know. He goes, you absolutely let everybody know that I was

111
00:46:12.480 --> 00:46:28.079
your student. I want to say that because for you students really, the sky is not just a limit. It's I think about Buzz Lightyear and he says to infinity and beyond, you can do anything. and teachers, the hard work that you do and you pour into your students, it's

112
00:46:28.079 --> 00:46:45.200
totally worth it. We have no idea what amazing things our students are going to do and they're going to do exploits. So, I really want to commend all of you for the work that you've done here, our young scientists and their teachers. All right, so let's begin. We're going to start with the district science fair winners. We had four categories, K

113
00:46:45.200 --> 00:47:02.640
through two, three through five, a middle school, and a high school. So, our K through2 winners, we started with Assad Pennix who received third place from Adler. Tiffany Blake Neil received second place

114
00:47:02.640 --> 00:47:19.920
and she's from University Academy. >> I hear them. I hear her. I hear her coming. And our first place winner is Dakota Nichols. Her title is flower power and she's from the university academy as well. So come on in so we can give you

115
00:47:19.920 --> 00:47:35.839
your awards. >> I'm not sure. Maybe not. I don't know. Is she coming in a with pretty hair? Just a beautiful hairstyle. Our young scientist. Come on up. >> Come on up. >> Congratulations. I don't know if

116
00:47:35.839 --> 00:47:52.319
Tiffany's here. I think this is Dakota. >> Okay. All right. And what I need you all to do is just stand over here. We're going to wait. But you have a trophy. You have a science pack. Okay. And you have a certificate. >> You got it. Okay. Third through five

117
00:47:52.319 --> 00:48:12.079
grade band is Carter Ruffen received third place from McIntyre. Ashton Cox is second place from Thompson Elementary. >> Joseph Apple White and Clarence Cody tied for first place and they're from

118
00:48:12.079 --> 00:48:33.079
the University Academy. and Bernie Elementary. Come on up. So many gifts. All right, our middle school category. Third place was Corey Turner from Levy Middle School.

119
00:48:33.599 --> 00:48:48.720
We had two second place winners, which are both from Miss Eat's classes. One is her first hour class and we'll have Savannah Snyder come and represent that group. And the second hour class will have Nigel Murphy come and represent that group. Please come up and grab your

120
00:48:48.720 --> 00:49:11.760
certificate. And our first place winner is Bryce Davidson from Thompson International. >> This was middle school. >> Nope. Bryce is behind you. joint. This is first and second hours.

121
00:49:11.760 --> 00:49:33.280
Okay, I'm gonna move on. You got it. >> The high school category, third place was a group from the University Academy, Doyan, Alani, Camille, and Micah. If you all are here, come on up and receive your third place certificate. And second place was Aaria Ays. She's

122
00:49:33.280 --> 00:49:48.400
from Southfield High School for the arts ent. Come on up, Aaria. is here. >> And our first place winner high school is London White. These are our district science fair winners. Thank you. Great

123
00:49:48.400 --> 00:50:03.680
job. So, we're going to pause here and take a picture and then I'll do the regional science fair. So, all of the teachers of these students and principles coming on up. We'll take one big picture. Principles, you're getting your exercise

124
00:50:03.680 --> 00:51:27.599
today. Oh, I have to take a picture. Woohoo! have more pictures. >> Okay. All right. Let's move on. I'm going to now give the awards for our science and engineering fair of Metro

125
00:51:27.599 --> 00:51:44.160
Detroit. This is a regional fair and it included Mcome, Oakland, and Wayne counties. There were over 962 student participants, 133 in elementary, 314 in the junior division, and 315 in the senior

126
00:51:44.160 --> 00:52:02.839
division, or 515, I'm sorry. So, we had a few students who actually competed and was on the podium if we had a podium. So, I'm going to start with our elementary division. Rowan Wesley received honorable mention in the physical science category from McIntyre.

127
00:52:04.800 --> 00:52:23.960
>> Then, Clarence Cody received an outstanding rating in plant life category. He's from Bernie. And then Ariana Adams, who's from Thompson International, she actually placed third overall in her category of life science.

128
00:52:24.480 --> 00:52:40.720
That was amazing. Um, in the elementary division, it was 133 students. Ariana, come get you. You have a trophy. In our junior division, we have Gabrielle Gross, who received an outstanding rating in the chemistry

129
00:52:40.720 --> 00:53:06.000
category. She's from Bernie. And Corey Turner received third place overall in the chemistry category and he's from Levy. >> Cory, you freaking have a choice. >> All right. Now, let's talk about our senior division. We have quite a few.

130
00:53:06.000 --> 00:53:23.440
Some students work together in pairs and others submitted things individually. They had to go before um live people. They asked them questions, interviewed them, they had to stand and talk about it. So, we had them record video just so they could practice, but they had to be in person. So, here are those winners.

131
00:53:23.440 --> 00:53:49.359
Aaria Ays received an excellent rating. Payton Pton Kery Banar received excellent. London Clemens received excellent. I'm going to just read the names. So, Kayla Daniel was excellent. If you hear your name, come on up if you're here.

132
00:53:49.359 --> 00:54:09.680
Jordan Harris, outstanding. Jada Lions received an excellent rating. >> Kamara Salter received an excellent rating. Ayana Shamaly received excellent. Curtis Sherman Jr. also received excellent.

133
00:54:09.680 --> 00:54:28.960
London White received excellent and Kennedy Windbush received excellent and a professional award. And then Shakar Owen received honorable mention. So those were all of our groups in the senior division. There was one special group which was called exhibition and so they took some

134
00:54:28.960 --> 00:54:44.240
of the projects that we submitted and put them on exhibition for people to go around and look and see their work. And so there were four groups that were um submitted into that category and I'll just read their names if they are here. We did give them certificates individually. So Noel Stewart, Kristen

135
00:54:44.240 --> 00:55:00.800
Teddy, and Payton Williams was the first group. Alani Mlan, Dyian, Camille, and Micah was the second group. Aisha, Karen, London, and Dakota, Ariel, and Jordan was a third group. And our last

136
00:55:00.800 --> 00:55:18.800
group was Joel, Michaela, and George Yarboro. Okay, so let's give them a hand. Now, I'd like to give the teachers their certificates and we'll take a picture. Are you ready? Did we call your name? Do you got Come on. Come on up. Come on up.

137
00:55:18.800 --> 00:55:38.160
We need you to get your certificates. >> Tell us your names. Yeah, we'll give it to you later. >> But don't worry, we're going to give it to you. Okay, come and take a picture though. We're going to stand up here. All right. So, now I call the teachers.

138
00:55:38.160 --> 00:55:53.440
Dr. Relina Boon, first one. I really want to thank Dr. Boon because she was a chaperone and took our students down to Huntington Woods and she volunteered and said, "I'll take them. I'll take them." So, I really, really appreciate. They couldn't have done it without her.

139
00:55:53.440 --> 00:56:08.960
Miss Charles, Miss Connley, Miss Fatima Dixon, Miss Eat, Miss Kimberly Jordan, Miss Anne Lovage, Miss Mum, did I say her name right? >> Lasavage, I'm sorry. Thank you for

140
00:56:08.960 --> 00:56:25.520
correcting me. Um, Miss Mum, Mr. man, Miss McKe, >> Miss McFersonson, Miss Pinchoff, Miss Party,

141
00:56:25.520 --> 00:56:44.960
Miss Reed, Miss Twist, and Miss Wito. Am I saying it right? Wait. Yes. Come on up. Everybody up. Let's take our picture. Okay. Thank you. And all the administrators, if you can come and join us. Teachers, administrators, please join us. One last

142
00:56:44.960 --> 00:57:28.280
picture. Thank you. That's why I said you guys are getting your exercise in tonight. >> Get close. >> We got to get close. >> It's hot. I'm coming. One, two, three, four.

143
00:57:35.280 --> 00:58:02.319
>> Are we done? We done. >> Yeah, we're done. Thank you for giving us this opportunity. We are all done. >> Thank you. >> Thank you instructional team. This is what Southfield Public Schools is all about and we are grateful to you for leading this initiative. As we

144
00:58:02.319 --> 00:58:19.200
transition from our scholars to our adult greatness, it is with great pride. >> Ready, Miss Foster? >> Drum roll, please. That I introduce you all to Miss Denise

145
00:58:19.200 --> 00:58:34.400
Brown, who is our partner of the month for transporting our scholars to and from school safely each and every day. Come on up, Miss My name is Lori Osborne. I'm the interim

146
00:58:34.400 --> 00:58:50.480
location manager here in Southfield. Um, and I've worked with Denise for about five or six months. Um, a great driver. She's been driving a school bus for 13 years and she's been with First Student for 10. Um, she feels like her calling

147
00:58:50.480 --> 00:59:07.960
is special needs students. Um, she enjoys putting a smile on their face every day and getting them to and from school safely. We appreciate you, Denise, and thank you for your years of service and your dedication to u delivering students safe.

148
00:59:09.440 --> 00:59:26.040
>> Yes, >> I was trying to get Denise to come in here because she is our partner of the month for Southfield Public School. >> Her colleagues were so appreciative. All right,

149
00:59:26.400 --> 00:59:41.280
>> Denise, don't go anywhere. stand right here. We're going to take one quick photo. Just like the children, you get to take a picture with the board >> safely every day and for the care that you show as you transport the children back and forth. So, thank you for all that you do.

150
00:59:41.280 --> 01:00:17.119
>> Very welcome. Wow. And where's the box of tissue for the next person? >> The next person is known affectionately throughout the district as the mother of all of Adler Elementary. And it is long

151
01:00:17.119 --> 01:00:32.319
overdue that we recognize Miss Almadine as our >> My name is Summer and >> employee of the month. Where is Miss Almadine? Come on, Miss Almadine. I have the tissue ready. Come on. >> Our employee of the month, Principal

152
01:00:32.319 --> 01:00:49.760
Dean. Principal Dean was nominated by a parent and I just want to tell you a little bit of what the parent had to say. She stated, "Principal Dean is just the best person I know dealing with young people. My son and I moved to Southfield two years ago after his

153
01:00:49.760 --> 01:01:06.799
mother passed. And when we got to Aller Elementary, he was having a very tough time. But Principal Dean welcomed him and treated him like he was her son. We love her very much. She's out there in the parking lot every day. She knows

154
01:01:06.799 --> 01:01:23.920
every kid by name, which is amazing, but it shows the level of care that she has for her kids. Congratulations, Principal Dean. This award is very deserving. Thank you. >> Oh boy.

155
01:01:23.920 --> 01:01:39.280
Oh boy. >> They didn't call you and tell you I was coming. >> Oh, they said I was needed in kindergarten, so I rushed in because I thought it was you. you were always

156
01:01:39.280 --> 01:02:02.559
>> always needed in kindergarten, but they didn't call and tell you because you are actually the person receiving the employee of the month >> for Southville Public Schools. Give her a round of applause. >> I knew it.

157
01:02:02.559 --> 01:02:40.640
Congratulations. Okay, I'm going to stop. >> Thank you. I appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. >> Everybody, one, two, three. We're going to give it up FOR MISS D. 1, TWO, THREE. >> Thank you. Come on family.

158
01:02:40.640 --> 01:03:31.359
Come on. All right, give her another round of applause. >> Oh, wrong presentation. >> Okay, you ready? All right, next we will move on to the staffing update presentation. We're at the end of the school year and I know

159
01:03:31.359 --> 01:03:47.039
that there was some mixed messages going out. So, I did want to clarify um there was a message gone out saying that there was a hiring freeze. That was actually for the remainder of this academic school year knowing that we have 30 days remaining. We're not hiring anyone for this year, but I'm very proud to announce um particularly in our special

160
01:03:47.039 --> 01:04:02.640
education department. They have been very thoughtful and doing their prehiring for next year. And while we have a number of individuals retiring and other vacancies, they have almost staffed every position in our special education department. So, I'm very

161
01:04:02.640 --> 01:04:18.000
pleased to report this out to you this afternoon. Roll through, please. The ASD teacher, as you see, candidate identified for the 2627 school year, offer being formulated and um currently being filled by an ISSN team member. Speech pathologist at Adler, candidate

162
01:04:18.000 --> 01:04:34.799
identified, offer being formulated. So, Adler will be fully staffed in the fall. Next, we have McIntyre, the 0.5 gym teacher. Um, we knew that that was going to be continuously filled by the long-term sub for the duration of this year. Stevenson, the 1.0 resource room

163
01:04:34.799 --> 01:04:49.680
teacher, being filled by a substitute receiving report from a teacher consultant. And we do have an internal candidate identified for the 2627 academic school year. Bernie as teacher once again candidate identified for the

164
01:04:49.680 --> 01:05:07.200
2627 school year offer being formulated and one I EI teacher currently being filled by an ISSN team member Thompson two ASD teachers being filled by substitute teachers interviews are currently scheduled for the 2627 school year and our Spanish is Meg's language

165
01:05:07.200 --> 01:05:21.920
plat uh partner platform Levy 000000 vacancies all All right, Principal Jackson, Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology 0 0

166
01:05:21.920 --> 01:05:41.440
University K12 0 0 and KC 1 SXI teacher candidate identified and offer accepted. Busy, two speech pathologists candidates identified for the 2627 school year and offers extended. Both are currently

167
01:05:41.440 --> 01:05:57.039
being filled by a partner. Two ECSC teachers, which is early childhood special education, filled by a substitute retiree, and one EIV early intervention teacher. One ISSN Medicaid billing, and two ESL support teachers.

168
01:05:57.039 --> 01:06:15.280
That is amazing. Miss Angela Smith, please stand and be recognized because you have been interviewing, interviewing, interviewing. Thank you. and trustees, we are going to have our partner speech pathology group come to

169
01:06:15.280 --> 01:06:31.200
your next study session so that they can talk to you about how they provide speech pathology services in a remote setting so that you can ask as many questions as you'd like relative to that program. Okay, wonderful. All right, moving right along. Next, we have the

170
01:06:31.200 --> 01:06:56.240
busy director's report. Dr. Kelly Wash, good evening. Okay. Well, good evening everyone for President Bel, Superintendent Green, and all board members, audience. Okay. I'm going to start with the May,

171
01:06:56.240 --> 01:07:12.880
it's hard to believe it's May. I'm going to start with the May um busy board report. So, um it was teacher appreciation week May 4th um through the 8th. and we're still acknowledging and celebrating our teachers at Busy. So, it's always wonderful to acknowledge all

172
01:07:12.880 --> 01:07:30.880
the great um uh ways that our teachers empower and celebrate our scholars at Busy. Moving right along to just give an overview of the director's report. I'm going to talk about our FA1 review, kind of give some additional information about that, our enrollment updates, our

173
01:07:30.880 --> 01:07:48.240
average daily attendance, our monitoring report, um, education, ia, and family engagement. So, last month I gave a little overview about our FA1 review and our action plan. And as we're digging deeper to uh

174
01:07:48.240 --> 01:08:04.960
make sure that our eligibility um component is uh meeting all of the requirements, we're going to make sure that all of our URSA staff that they're trained regarding our new eligibility policy and procedures. We're going to talk about the housing costs calculator,

175
01:08:04.960 --> 01:08:20.960
provide training so to make sure that all of our overincome um parents and families that they're meeting all of the eligibility requirements. And then we're going to continue to develop relationships with the following following service organizations cares um

176
01:08:20.960 --> 01:08:38.480
orchard children service um organization and Easter sales and then also to make sure that there is a direct um relationship with our district enrollment manager um to support the anyone who needs McKini dental services.

177
01:08:38.480 --> 01:08:53.679
So for our enrollment uh for all programs, we have a total of 153 scholars at Busy and we're still enrolling which is wonderful. So I'm I'm sure that next month that number will be higher. For our average daily attendance

178
01:08:53.679 --> 01:09:10.799
overall for all groups, we have an average daily attendance of 83% which is um pretty steady for most of the year. Um, for our CACFP, the total number for scholars that um

179
01:09:10.799 --> 01:09:30.480
receive mills, 5,677, and for our adults, 1,31 mills were served during the month of April. Okay. And as always, we're still continuing to make sure that our

180
01:09:30.480 --> 01:09:46.960
scholars are well positioned for um next year. So for uh right now we have 20 child fine forms and we're collecting them again um for next year as we're enrolling students and so far we have two for next year.

181
01:09:46.960 --> 01:10:03.600
um for URSA updates this month. Last Friday, we did a CACF presentation, making sure that um we're creating healthy meal time experiences in our preschool classrooms. And we continue to have our weekly meetings for education.

182
01:10:03.600 --> 01:10:18.000
The highlight for this month was our home visits that took place on the first and the 8th of the month, making sure that we have those direct um connections between home and school. And so, um, the teachers did quite well making sure that

183
01:10:18.000 --> 01:10:34.880
all the home visits are taking place. And, um, once again, last month we had our busy enrollment fair. We will continue to have them throughout the summer. We received over, um, we had 50, um, parents uh, families attend and

184
01:10:34.880 --> 01:10:50.719
we're still taking information regarding that enrollment fair. So, that's exciting. We're proud to announce that we will have um our summer program too at Busy, our preschool enrichment program for our current Head Start scholars and our

185
01:10:50.719 --> 01:11:06.640
kindergarten boot camp for rising kindergarten scholars. And so the enrollment um is currently taking place and we're excited to continue and sustain learning throughout the summer. And currently for our inind we have um a

186
01:11:06.640 --> 01:11:26.159
little over $190,42764 and that number is um increasing daily. We still need to enter some more numbers. And once again I know March is reading month but reading is always celebrated. So Mr. Ingram he's always welcome. He likes to come out and read to our

187
01:11:26.159 --> 01:11:42.320
scholars. And so um once again and you're always welcome to come and you know read. That's always an enjoyable experience at Busy. Okay. And at this time, are there any questions? >> President.

188
01:11:42.320 --> 01:11:56.800
>> Yes. >> Um, good evening. >> Good evening. Um, I want to ask you a question about the child and adult care food program. >> Sure. >> What why is there um different amount of

189
01:11:56.800 --> 01:12:20.960
meals served for the AM and the PM? Oh, because um for our you're looking at the snacks. Let me go back to the AM snacks and PM snacks to it. Oh, because in the e well because for

190
01:12:20.960 --> 01:12:36.800
the head start the early head start they do not have the the evening the afternoon snacks. Most of the kids are still resting and for the GSRP and Head Start that's why the number is so higher so much higher for the afternoon snacks

191
01:12:36.800 --> 01:13:04.880
if that makes sense. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> Okay. And congratulations to I'm so proud of you. Go blue both of you. Congratulations. Yes. >> Board President, that concludes the report of the superintendent.

192
01:13:04.880 --> 01:13:20.640
>> Okay. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you, >> trustees. At this time, is there a motion to approve um minutes for March 24th, April 14th, April 21st,

193
01:13:20.640 --> 01:13:36.719
and April 21st again for our closed session as well as April the 28th? So moved >> support. >> Motion has been moved and supported. Are there any questions? >> Hearing none. Board secretary, please

194
01:13:36.719 --> 01:13:53.120
call for the vote. >> Trusty Anderson? >> Yes. >> Myself? Yes. Trusty Bel? >> Yes. >> Trusty Holloway? >> Yes. >> Trusty Johnson? >> Yes. >> Unanimous. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. Report 6478

195
01:13:53.120 --> 01:14:15.960
firewall replacement. Trustees, you have received this in your package prior to this meeting. >> Is there a motion to open and approve report 6478? So move

196
01:14:17.840 --> 01:14:33.840
>> motion has been moved and supported. Are there any questions? >> Um was it a board? What exactly is that? >> That is the firewall system that we have in the district to ensure that we don't have cyber attacks occurring throughout

197
01:14:33.840 --> 01:14:51.760
our district network. And this is for the next five years of our infrastructure. >> And Dr. screen to clarify the $23,000 is a reimbursement for the e- rates. Correct. >> So it's a total of 44. >> That is correct, ma'am. >> Okay.

198
01:14:51.760 --> 01:15:07.120
>> Yes. >> Through the chair, Dr. Green, can you just explain um what the rate uh what the rate >> So the program is a federal program which affords us an opportunity to receive up to 80% reimbursement um as a school district for certain

199
01:15:07.120 --> 01:15:25.120
technological advancements in our district. So, we applied to the federal government to receive that 80% reimbursement on these upgrades. >> Thank you. >> Any additional questions? Trustees, student board reps.

200
01:15:25.120 --> 01:15:42.199
>> All right. Hearing none, board secretary, would you please call for the vote? >> Yes. Uh, trusty Word. Myself, yes. Trusty Holloway, >> yes. >> Trusty Johnson, >> yes. >> Trusty Anderson, >> yes. >> Trusty Belt, >> yes. Motion carried.

201
01:15:43.360 --> 01:16:07.120
>> All right, trustees. Is there a motion to open and approve report 6479? >> So move. >> Y'all keep leaving is moved and supported. Are there any questions >> for president? Um which one is um

202
01:16:07.120 --> 01:16:25.080
>> this is the um B pack number 48 for a university K12 renovation using bond funds the addition >> this is burn >> no it's for all of the subcontracts >> report 649

203
01:16:26.880 --> 01:16:46.760
>> Ballowo did the final recommendation for all of the subcontractors >> and then they itemized them all like >> which this is the recommend commendation that's in here. >> Thank you. >> No problem. Any additional questions?

204
01:16:46.960 --> 01:17:06.960
>> Board President, I did want to note for the community that this um all of these bids came in a million dollars under budget. All of these combined came in a million dollars under budget. >> Any additional questions? All right, board secretary, please call

205
01:17:06.960 --> 01:17:24.239
for the vote. >> Absolutely. Trusty Bel. >> Yes. >> Trusty Anderson. >> Yes. >> Trusty Hay. >> Um, yes. With an explanation. >> Um, even though I had a plethora of

206
01:17:24.239 --> 01:17:40.239
questions, Dr. Green was u she obliged me on answering them, but I still have further concerns. So, I would take that up. at different time. >> Okay, >> understood. >> Trusty Johnson? >> Yes.

207
01:17:40.239 --> 01:17:56.719
>> Myself? Yes. >> Unanimous. >> Motion carried. >> Trustees, is there a motion to open and approve report 6483? That's for the environmental cons. Oh, >> oh, I missed one. Report 6482.

208
01:17:56.719 --> 01:18:13.239
Building. Okay. Envelope Commissioning award recommendation with bond funds. >> So move >> support. It's been motioned and supported. Trustees, are there any questions regarding report 6482

209
01:18:15.520 --> 01:18:32.080
through the chair? This is not so much as a question, but I just want to ask Dr. Green, can you explain um what the envelope commissioning is so that people will know exactly what it was because I had no idea what it was. >> Yes. And I'm glad you lifted that. at Trusty Anderson. So, this is basically quality and control to ensure that the

210
01:18:32.080 --> 01:18:48.239
foundation of the building is solid, the walls, the windows, the doors, the frame, the roof, all of those things. So, this is ensuring checks and balance um with the contractors that we're hiring to do the work to ensure that it is done with high quality. >> And this is for all of our properties that have been worked on for the bond.

211
01:18:48.239 --> 01:19:04.880
>> Um this one is specific to that of University because they're putting up new walls. So, the other buildings were more of renovations. This is the new build. So, we had to um consider professional services for the new build. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you for clarifying that

212
01:19:04.880 --> 01:19:23.840
we had eight pages of questions. I think we all think we construction workers now. Any additional questions? >> Listen, >> construction do it all. >> We had a ton of questions, but thank you for clarifying that for our community as well. Um, board secretary, please call

213
01:19:23.840 --> 01:19:39.199
for the vote. >> Trusty Bel? >> Yes. >> Myself? Yes. Trusty Johnson? >> Yes. >> Trusty Holloway? >> Yes. >> Trusty Anderson? >> Yes. >> Unanimous. >> Motion carried. Trustees, is there a motion to open and approve report 6483,

214
01:19:39.199 --> 01:19:55.280
which is the environmental consulting services arch environmental group amendment number four with bond funds? >> It's been moved and supported. Trustees, are there any questions? >> Um, more to the chair. Uh, for the

215
01:19:55.280 --> 01:20:14.159
environmental sort of services, is that the one that's like helping with the electric buses or is that somebody else? >> No, this is um a company that comes in to remove asbestous from buildings that existed. So, they do abatement work throughout the district. >> Good question. Any additional questions

216
01:20:14.159 --> 01:20:28.880
>> through the chair? Um, I just want uh Dr. green to explain cuz she she did explain it when we got our materials initially what why we are at amendment number four. >> So as we continue to move throughout the district with each additional project we

217
01:20:28.880 --> 01:20:45.520
amend the prior contracts to ensure that we are doing the new work. We don't give blanket contracts for all of the bond work. We put out specific bid packs as we go throughout the process and as we identify areas that need addressing. we come back to the board of trustees for

218
01:20:45.520 --> 01:21:01.760
the additional amendments. Also, it's important to note that um through this work, not only do they do the abatement, but they also monitor the air quality to ensure that our environments are safe for our scholars. >> Thank you. >> Yes. Um Dr. green. Is it also fair to

219
01:21:01.760 --> 01:21:19.199
say that as we do the construction in some of the existing buildings and we uncover new um areas that have asbestous, is this also part of why we have the additional amendments? Um so amendments will come to you throughout the projects, but part of the pre-work

220
01:21:19.199 --> 01:21:35.600
that we do is identify those areas that will have asbestous and need to be abated on the front end so that we don't have any surprises. Now, there could be some surprises along the way, but the pre-work is extremely important to ensure that we keep those surprises to a

221
01:21:35.600 --> 01:21:52.560
minimum. >> Thank you. >> Any additional questions? >> Um, sorry. Is this just for university or is it like for every building that this specific ad like not a specific member but like what this is funding is

222
01:21:52.560 --> 01:22:09.360
for? Um this particular one is for university K12 and this is going to start the day after the scholars leave. So they will be coming in. They're the first group that goes into a building to ensure that once they start um addressing the floors and the roofs and

223
01:22:09.360 --> 01:22:24.960
the ceilings that it's properly abated before they start building new. >> Yes, Paris. Oh, I remember earlier in the year that there was like another issue with the South Ent building, but that was like

224
01:22:24.960 --> 01:22:41.280
plumbing wise, I believe. Um, so is this the only building like university? Is this the only building with this specific issue like the uh best? >> No, actually the O house has already been completely abated at Southfield ENT. So we closed off the wing of the O house. So we've already taken care of that portion of the building. So we're

225
01:22:41.280 --> 01:22:59.679
moving throughout the district one building at a time, brick by brick. Thank you. Wait, so the if you're moving through one district, so you're going to do this with with multiple different buildings or >> at the end of this summer, we'll have five buildings complete, cheaty. >> Every building in Southfield public

226
01:22:59.679 --> 01:23:15.199
schools is receiving renovation andor additions. All right, good questions. >> Dr. Green, I just want to clarify. You said this was for university um but it looks like we really identify university and Thompson as

227
01:23:15.199 --> 01:23:35.040
>> you are correct. You are correct. This is the additional piece at Thompson as well. Thank you for that clarification. >> And Thompson will be finished at the end of this summer. >> Any additional questions? >> Do we know when university is going to be finished?

228
01:23:35.040 --> 01:23:51.280
>> Three years. >> No. For Oh, for the adition. >> Oh, no. the abatement. You won't be able to go on that campus for the next three years. Once it becomes an active construction site, thank you for lifting that for all of our community. Once it becomes an active construction site, no one will be allowed on that campus

229
01:23:51.280 --> 01:24:07.120
without the approval of the construction team. Meaning, no one that is not an active contractor or subcontractor will be afforded an opportunity to go on that campus. So for the next three years, three months and 29 days, no one will be

230
01:24:07.120 --> 01:24:23.760
allowed on that campus. Okay. >> Who's counting? I am. Truly, I am. >> Any additional questions? >> Activity has started. >> Yes. Board secretary. Please call for the vote.

231
01:24:23.760 --> 01:24:40.159
>> Trusty Bel? >> Yes. >> Myself? Yes. Trusty Johnson? >> Yes. >> Trusty Holloway? >> Yes. with another explanation. >> Okay, >> with this one, I had a plethora of questions and concerns. Dr. Green addressed them all, but going forward

232
01:24:40.159 --> 01:24:55.679
forward with other contracts, I would like a better explanation of my questions. Yes, ma'am. >> And my concern, mostly my concerns. You answered the question. Mostly my concern. >> Yes, ma'am. >> And I'll just request that the office of

233
01:24:55.679 --> 01:25:12.320
the superintendent add this to our next special board meeting. Yes, ma'am. so that we'll have clarity amongst the entire board. Sounds like we have no issues. >> You're welcome. >> Trusty Anderson. >> Yes. >> Unanimous. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you,

234
01:25:12.320 --> 01:25:28.000
>> trustees. We are almost there. Is there a motion to open and rep open and approve report 6486? This is our personnel action report. >> So, support. >> It's been moved and supported. Do we

235
01:25:28.000 --> 01:25:55.040
have any questions? >> Wait, I want to get to it. It's in here. >> Oh, it's only three. Thank you. I just want to lift um number two to the trustees. >> Yes.

236
01:25:55.040 --> 01:26:19.920
>> Very welld deserved. Sure. >> Um, >> absolutely. >> And number three, oh, I see what the action item is. >> Any additional questions? All right. Hearing none, board secretary, please call for the

237
01:26:19.920 --> 01:26:37.199
vote. cheaty, this the reason why you guys don't have it is because it's personnel and it's that's why we use numbers because we can't call everyone's name. Just wanted to make sure I clarify that. >> Trusty Anderson, >> yes.

238
01:26:37.199 --> 01:26:52.400
>> Trusty Belt, >> yes. >> Trusty Holloway, >> yes. >> Trusty Johnson, >> yes. >> Myself, yes. Unanimous. >> Motion carried. >> Information items. Dr. Green. >> Thank you, board president. Report 6487

239
01:26:52.400 --> 01:27:08.960
is bid pack 46. This is Kennedy Learning Center. So Cheti, to your earlier question, are we moving around the district? Yes, we are. So the next bid pack that we will discuss is that for the boiler replacement at Kennedy Learning Center to ensure that they have proper heating, ventilation, and air

240
01:27:08.960 --> 01:27:25.679
conditioning, also known as HVAC. Oh, I hear applause back there. So that is the information item. Again, bond funds will be utilized for this work. um we don't have a swing space for these scholars. So, we're working with the team within the school to ensure that we can swing

241
01:27:25.679 --> 01:27:40.560
them around the building while they're working on the specific side that has the um HVAC, the boiler rooms. We will move the scholars to the other side of the building and that will be done in the summer months. That program is a year- round program, so there are very small windows where we can go in and

242
01:27:40.560 --> 01:27:57.199
actually do the work. And a lot of it will take place over the weekends because um you may recall that the school district only does four days per week in the summer. So Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays will be the optimal time to do this work when the scholars are not on the campus.

243
01:27:57.199 --> 01:28:15.679
Any questions trustees? No. Okay. The next item is report 64.88. This is DTE and this is the method of providing permanent electrical services. Um as you are aware we have to run new electrical

244
01:28:15.679 --> 01:28:31.600
systems on that campus before we erect the new um structure. So this is going to come out of the bond funds from the 20 22 bond to make sure that we have proper electrical on that campus before we can

245
01:28:31.600 --> 01:28:46.000
put up the new building. 20. Yeah, November 2022 is when it was approved. >> Fixing. >> You're fixing it. Okay. Very good. All right. >> And then you have the financial report and the monthly bill dispersement. >> All right.

246
01:28:46.000 --> 01:29:03.679
>> Thank you, Dr. Green. Um trustees, do we have any questions regarding the financial report or monthly bill dispersements? In the absence of Trusty Densen, I did review um all of the reporting. I think I'm kind of used to doing that. Um, so I

247
01:29:03.679 --> 01:29:20.239
don't have any questions. I did want to lift though, um, just for our community that the teacher, I think it's called the 27L bonus. >> 27 >> 27 L grant bonus, a teacher bonus. That's what you Okay. >> It's actually an educator bonus. So, anyone that's classified as an educator

248
01:29:20.239 --> 01:29:35.679
within the district with the exception of the executive team. >> Okay. That bonus will be received in June. So, I wanted to make sure that I stated that since I was giving the financial report and monthly bill dispersement, I didn't see anything um

249
01:29:35.679 --> 01:29:51.360
that was worth noting. Everything looks perfectly fine and Mark Ingram's team is doing an excellent job um as far as the finances and that concludes the financial report for today for this month. um public participation. If you wish to address the board

250
01:29:51.360 --> 01:30:07.280
regarding a school related issue that has not yet been resolved by school administration, please submit a comment card immediately. Comments are limited to three minutes per individual and as a matter of fairness, speakers with complaints against individuals are asked not to mention any persons by name.

251
01:30:07.280 --> 01:30:24.000
Complaints concerning employees pursuant to board policy 9130 should be brought to the attention of the school principles or other administrators before coming to the board of education. Your cooperation is appreciated. Miss Poster >> zero. >> Okay.

252
01:30:24.000 --> 01:30:39.360
For the good of the order, >> I have something board president. Um, I would be remissed if I didn't lift on behalf of Miss Paula Litzy that May is mental health month and if anyone is um struggling and or need additional supports, Miss Lighty and her team are

253
01:30:39.360 --> 01:30:54.719
available to you and for you. Um, she has a plethora of resources and her contact information is on our district website. Okay. >> Thank you. Anything else trustees for the good of the order >> through the chair?

254
01:30:54.719 --> 01:31:11.040
>> Yes. Um I didn't want to do my full report out at the beginning. Uh so this is my report from the NSBA conference if that's okay. Uh I recently had the opportunity to attend the National School Boards Association conference in San Antonio and I wanted to briefly

255
01:31:11.040 --> 01:31:28.719
report back on my experience there and to highlight a few um sessions that I went to. So first I went to a session or one I want to highlight is about student board representatives specifically. One of the biggest takeaways with that was that there's a wide range across the country in terms

256
01:31:28.719 --> 01:31:45.440
of what student representation actually looks like. In some states like New York, student representation is now mandated by the state. So, a lot of districts are still figuring it out. But then you have districts like Montgomery County, Maryland, which has had a student board rep since the 1970s. And

257
01:31:45.440 --> 01:32:00.639
that district is treated like a part-time job. The student board reps receive a salary and the role is very structured. What >> what really stood out to me is that in Montgomery County, which is a district of about 150,000 students, so very

258
01:32:00.639 --> 01:32:17.360
different, uh the student board reps have to run for the position. There's a primary and the general election and students from kindergarten through 12th grade vote for who represents them at the table. The student speaker shared that she visited over 80 school campuses during her campaign. So again, there's a

259
01:32:17.360 --> 01:32:34.560
huge range nationally. Some school board members can vote on everything. Some have limitations, especially around personnel matters, and some don't vote at all. But across the board, the most successful districts are not treating student representation as symbolic. They're treating students as real partners. Um, they share that student

260
01:32:34.560 --> 01:32:50.159
board reps regularly contribute in ways that shape conversations and even cause boards to pause and rethink decisions in real time and that requires intentional relationship building. For me, this really made me reflect on where we are as a district. We've had student board reps for a while now and it feels like

261
01:32:50.159 --> 01:33:05.840
we're continuously leveling up what that experience looks like and I think we should continue to build on that. One thing I found especially powerful was the idea of using this as a way to train young people to uh to participate in democracy. The idea that students are voting throughout their school careers

262
01:33:05.840 --> 01:33:24.679
to choose their representatives is real civic engagement. And I think there's something really strong there that we could look into as a community and as a district. >> That's all I'll share for now. >> Thank you. Thank you, Trusty Johnson. >> Trusty Werva.

263
01:33:27.040 --> 01:33:47.719
>> You can especially hold that one. >> Good evening, everyone. So, as a board, we definitely like to recognize each other um as well as our superintendent um Dr. Green. We'll start with Dr. Green first. Tomorrow is her birthday, >> so we want to make sure

264
01:33:54.400 --> 01:34:11.120
We appreciate Dr. Green and all the work and everything that she brings to the district. Um we are excited to have her as a plus one to the board. Dr. Green, I hope you enjoy your day, your week, your month. >> Thank you. >> You're very welcome. >> And Trusty Johnson, we're definitely

265
01:34:11.120 --> 01:34:29.360
leveling up because last year it was on my birthday and we were here until 11 o'clock at night. We also have another um birthday that we'll be celebrating. Unfortunately, it will not be with us um in house here, but our trustee Monty Johnson will be celebrating his month this as well this

266
01:34:29.360 --> 01:34:44.800
year or this month, >> next week. >> Next week. >> So, we wanted to celebrate him as well with a small token of our appreciation. Um we also have one other which she is not here. She's uh at a conference is our trustee um Densen. So, she has a

267
01:34:44.800 --> 01:35:03.600
birthday month. May is a busy month for us. Um, so we'll be celebrating her upon her return. >> Enjoy your day. You're very welcome. >> Thank you, Tristan. You're welcome. >> Will you? >> Okay, I won't say that over the microphone. Future meetings. Uh,

268
01:35:03.600 --> 01:35:20.080
February May the 22nd. I mean, >> Friday trying to get to the summer. >> Friday, May the 22nd through Monday, May the 25th. Memorial Day recess, no school. On May the 26th, special board meeting and study session. Uh Friday,

269
01:35:20.080 --> 01:35:35.199
June the 5th is graduation day. We have two graduations. Same day, 10:00 a.m. and then 2:00 p.m. for the university. Um Tuesday, June 9th, we have our regular board meeting. Thursday is um Thursday, June 11th, the students last

270
01:35:35.199 --> 01:35:58.320
day of school. And then on the 23rd, we have a special board meeting and study session at six o'clock PM. Um, meeting adjourned at 85 >> 8:25. >> This is the best birthday Stop moving.