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board, please submit a comment card immediately. Roll call. Telicia Bel, board president. >> Evette Deval, board secretary. >> Ammani Johnson, trustee. >> Julian Hollow, trustee Anderson, trustee.
>> Jennifer Green, superintendent. Taking minutes for this evening is Miss Carolyn Foster. And technical support is being provided by M1 Studios. >> Thank you. At this time, we're going to have the pledge of allegiance. Please stand to the republic for it stands one nation
[snorts] indivisibley and justice for all. >> Thank you all. We are so happy and excited to see so many of our scholars here tonight. Um, I have two quick announcements before we get into board
matters. Um, the first one is due to the weather and what we're hearing is coming, we are going to try to move really swiftly through this meeting because we just received the updated forecast and we don't want any of our families out when the um weather hits. So, we will be moving pretty quickly
tonight. Um, also before we officially begin, I want to acknowledge that the board will be considering administrative nonrenewals in the coming weeks due to ongoing declines in student enrollment and the resulting impact on the
district's funding. This consideration is part of a broader effort to rightsize the organization while prioritizing classroom instruction and essential student services. All actions are being taken in accordance with the law,
policy, and contractual obligations with a clear commitment to fairness and due process for those that are affected. Although we recognize the significance of these decisions, we ask that our community, both within and outside of
the district, refrain from reckless gossip and slanderous conversations. Our focus remains on supporting students, honoring our staff, and making responsible decisions for the future of the district. Again, welcome this
evening. At this time, we're going to have board matters. Trustees. >> Good evening, uh, community. Um, Trustee Holloway and I have been, um, selected to support Oakland County Schools Board, um, on their government relations committee. Just recently, we've received
just last Wednesday, we received some updates from the White House as far as um education and some other things that it pertains to. I'll be sending out the minutes as well as updating um our board and and the community at a later date. Thank you. >> Um good evening everyone.
>> Good evening. >> I wanted to give a really brief update on the work of the sustainability committee. I'll be super fast because I know that's not why you're all here tonight. Um, so we received a strong update on the recycling program at Kennedy Learning Center where student engagement
continues to be really high. This remains a promising model for future district-wide expansion in the fall of 2026 of our recycling program. We also spent time on the electric bus program. Um, and there's been real progress since our last meeting. The district now has
received four electric school buses which are currently being prepared for student use. All charging stations are now live and once at least all five at least we have five buses, the state will come in and do an inspection um before they're officially added to the fleet.
Um additional buses will continue arriving over the coming weeks with a second phase expected later this summer and at the end of phase 2 we'll have a total of 20 electric school buses in the school district. We're also preparing for a public media event in the coming weeks to highlight
this work with support from first students communications team. The sustainability committee has scheduled a site visit on May 5th to tour both the Kennedy learning center recycling program as well as the electric bus uh charging infrastructure. So, if you look behind me, I just want to take a moment
to show that this is what the electric school buses actually look like. Um, you also can see the charging stations and the actual I don't know what to call it, the port for the the charger itself. Um, and what you're seeing here is a major step for our district, not just from an
environmental standpoint, but from a financial and operational one as well. Electric buses are cheaper to maintain than traditional buses. They have fewer moving parts, no engine, no um oil, no exhaust systems. Um, and that means lower long-term maintenance costs. And
that matters right now. We're seeing volatile fuel prices and we're trying to make our district resilient to those types of impacts. Um, so this isn't just about saving our planet. It's about real practical benefits for our school district. Thank you all. >> Thank you trustees. Are there any other
board matters? >> Hearing none. At this time, we're going to move around our agenda a little bit and I'm going to turn it over to the report of the superintendent. Perfect timing, board president. [laughter] Um, and I did speak with our student board reps and they are good with the
adjustment to the schedule. Um, that being said, I will turn the agenda over to our executive director of instruction, Miss S. Summer Codwell Kurthers, who is here along with her team to acknowledge all of the amazing scholars and their accomplishments in our numerous academic challenges that
they have participated in over the last month. Good evening everyone. >> We are so happy to have you here today. Um before I turn it over to our um district supervisors of math and
science, I would like to say can you please hold your applause? We know this is your baby getting the award, but we want to get through this. So we want to applause everyone at the end. So, I will be turning this over to Miss Christa Claxton Sailor who is the math and
science supervisor. >> Thank you very much. I would like to first mention that all of our students here who participated in the math be were able to answer in our district. We answered more than 285,000 questions
within an hour. That's huge. So, >> [laughter] >> That right there is for Yes, for sure. Okay. I'd also like to thank both of our elementary math coaches, Miss Helen Jackson and Miss Celeste Johnson, for all of their hard work getting this
whole initiative moving forward in the last two years. So, without them, we would not have a math B. So, thank you very much, ladies. All right. Yes. Let's give them some applause. Okay. And here we go. So, I'm going to start with kindergarten. When you hear your name, please come up and receive your trophy,
your certificate, and we have a little bag of trinkets and then stand at the end. We're going to all take a big picture at the end, okay? So, don't sit down once you come up. All right. So, for kindergarten, we have Elijah Puit. >> Oh, from university. Sorry. And then we
have from Stevenson. Congratulations, Elijah. You can grab your certificate. >> Another trophy. >> Okay. >> You want to read one of the trophies? >> It says, "Congratulations from Southfield Public Schools." And they
have their name on the end. >> You want to go up front? >> Okay, here we go. From Stevenson, first grade is Kendall Rags. From Adler, second grade is Bryce Johnson.
from university third grade is Adara Sola Adenouga >> is Bryce here. Bryce Johnson. >> Bryce is from Adler. >> No, Bryce didn't come up. Okay.
Um for Adler, we have James Coleman for fourth grade. And also from Adler for fifth grade is Kyrie Austin from Thompson. The sixth grade winner is
Jonathan Arabu from Levy. Our seventh grade winner is Christian Brown. And also from Levy, our eighth grade winner is Deario Penn. Our ninth grade winner from university
is Brandon Reid. Our 10th grade winner, also from university, is Jeffrey Nicholson. And then our 11th grade winner is from university is Francis Bukoro.
Congratulations to all of you. We can now give them a round of applause. [applause] Y these are all of the first place winners of our district math be great job [cheering] our young mathematicians. Yes.
[applause] >> And now we could not have done this. These students could not have done this without their teachers. So I'm going to read off the teachers names. If you are here please come on up. We have our certificate for you and we're going to all take a group picture.
>> So the kindergarten teacher, Miss Murphy from university, the Stevenson teacher, Miss Little, which is for first grade. From Adler, Miss Hiddi is second grade. Miss Wilo from University for third
grade. Miss Hicks from Adler fourth grade. Miss Stagger from Adler, also fifth grade. Mr. Sarkar from Thompson, sixth grade.
Mr. Turner from Levy, seventh grade. Miss Holland from Levy, eighth grade. Miss Pro actually for 9th and 10th grade from university. And then Mr. Witten from university for 11th grade. So come
on up and grab your certificate. We're going to all stand. We'll give the certificates after the picture. So, let's take the picture first and then we'll pass it to you. >> Okay? Please come and stand behind the children. We'll take a group picture and then we'll pass you your certificates. And please, all admin, please come on
up. All principles, all the principles, come on up, please. Let's do this. >> I would like to mention that first grade, I mean, sixth, seventh, eighth grade were all swept by Levy. So, we wanted to bring that up. >> I'm sorry. Seventh and eighth grade
correction. Is that all of them? >> Is that good? Is that good? [applause] [cheering] Is that all yours? Oops. Good evening. Good evening members of the board, superintendent
and esteemed colleagues and community members. My name is Jessica Hines and I am the comm community Oh, I'm not the community supervisor. I am the curriculum supervisor for English language arts and social studies for the district. This year was the first annual
black history trivia game where students competed in a cahoot game with their in their classrooms and they competed throughout the district. So these students that I'm going to call up have demonstrated extreme knowledge in
African-American history as well as the contributions within the African-American community and throughout the world. So for our grades two to three from University Elementary,
we have Asher Ubam guided by Mrs. Benson. Miss Benson. >> Yep. I'm sorry. [laughter]
>> I'm sorry. Yep. >> No, it is the last one. Of course. >> Here. Here we go. Four grades. [laughter] Yep. Fourth through fifth. We have
Eastston Laneir who was supported by Miss Gertie and he is also from University Elementary. [crying] from our grades 6 through eight tournament.
We honor Jonathan E. Rouban and he was under the leadership of Miss Brown from Thompson KA Academy. [applause] And our high school winner for grades
9th through 12, we probably proudly acknowledge Terrell Lockheart when he is with Mr. States. [applause] >> Please join me in celebrating our students and teachers for their outstanding achievements in the
AfricanAmerican Black History A Ready. [applause] Good evening board members. Good evening, Superintendent Green and our community partners that are here. My name is Aris Robinson and I am the
director of career focus education here with the district. I am pleased, pleased, pleased, pleased to award this recognition to one of our very own students at Southfield ENT High School. Uh when you talk about partnerships,
this is what true partnerships looks like. This is a partnership that the district has with Lawrence Tech University. And this student, as I'm looking at him, Christopher Jones, is being recognized as our very first
student to achieve a certificate of completion with Lawrence Tech University. Yes. Give. [applause] Yes. And the certificate of completion is in our game software development program.
Yes. So we are excited to recognize Christopher. So if you could please join us here, Christopher. [applause] So we have a token uh gift from our IT department. They gave us some token gifts for you. We also have this trophy
here that reads uh congratulations from Southfield Public Schools as well as a certificate to recognize you for your achievement. So when you talk about partnerships and academic achievement, Christopher, you're doing it and we're so proud of you. So thank
you. [applause] [cheering] So if I could if I could have [applause] Yeah. Yeah. If I could have the school leadership to please join us up front for a picture. We have our very own principal David Reese. We have assistant
principles Denim and Akia Aaliyah Kagans. And Miss War is one of our counselors. So, did you have anything you want to say, Miss Warren? Because you were really helping to spearhead this. >> Well, first of all, I just want to say congratulations to all of our recipients. You guys represent the best
of Southfield. And for Christopher, you know, we are so very proud of you. I would be aissed if I did not mention his dad. Mr. Jones has been a trailblazer every [applause and cheering] every single day. They walk to school
and walk home from school together. And Chris said to me, you know, my dad is my role model because my dad has told me never give up. And so congratulations to you, sir. This is as much your award. [applause] >> [applause]
[cheering] >> Please [applause] >> got it. Thank you. >> The greatness in Southfield continues. Give all of our recipients another round of applause. >> [applause] >> As previously mentioned, our scholars
excel because our staff excels and we have the absolute best staff here in Southfield Public Schools and our partners. So, at this time, I'd like to recognize our employee of the month for April, none other than Miss Barnes.
Let's watch the video. [applause] Ready? Where's the bed? >> Okay, while we're waiting on the video to start, let's acknowledge Miss Barnes. Miss Barnes, please stand. Come get your certificate as well as a token of our
appreciation. Take a photo with THE >> [applause] >> FOR THOSE of you that don't know, Miss Barnes is our kindergarten teacher at Adler Elementary School. Her principal is here. I know I saw her earlier. Where's Miss Ellen? She just stepped out. And this is a foundational grade
for all of our scholars to be successful. So once you pass through kindergarten, you can go anywhere. >> All right. Here it is. Miss Almadine, come up here and get this photo with Miss Barn, please stand and take a photo with her. And then family and friends, if you want
to stand and be acknowledged as well, because we know it takes a village for everyone to be successful. So stand up family and friends that are here with [applause] >> Come on, baby. Okay. All right, Mike. You ready? On the count of three.
>> Not yet. >> One, two, three. One more. >> Thank you. [applause] >> Don't worry about it. >> Okay. Don't worry about it, Miss. >> We will have the video posted. Due to
technical difficulty, we will make sure we get the video posted for all to see. Next, we'd like to recognize our partner of the month. And this individual everyone at the has seen come and go but didn't necessarily know who she was or what she did. But everyone that
participates in champions knows Miss Shannon. So Miss Shannon [applause] [applause] come up and our champions family. come on up and join her as well because we know it takes a village and we want you all in the photo as well. And don't
worry, when we transition to the other locations, Miss Shannon will be going with our scholars because parents have already administration, you want to join her in the picture, come on up as well. She's your champions leader. Come on. >> Particularly our elementary folks
because you know you utilize her services on a daily basis. Absolutely. No injuries on the way now. >> I know, right? >> On three. One, two, three. >> All right. >> All right. give her another round of
applause. [applause] >> Okay. And lastly, without further ado, someone we have all been waiting to meet. Drum roll, please. Coach Q, come on up and introduce our new addition to the Southfield Warriors
athletic department. I know. Good evening everybody. Um, as Dr. Green stated, uh, my name is Coach Q. I am the athletic director for the district. But today, I am just super excited. I'm super excited to be for the
board to introduce our new head coach. His name is Mr. Antoine Robertson. And he also brought along one of his assistant coaches, which is Mr. Leviticus Payne. And the reason why I'm so excited for both of these young men before I bring them up is you have two
alumni standing in front of you coming back home ready to get us back where we need to be. [applause] While I could absolutely say a thousand things, I just won't. Um, continue to follow the district page and our athletic page as you will see more. But
I would love to have these two young men come up and speak for themselves. Hello. Uh so the first thing is I want to say I'm uh really excited to be here. You know, more so it's been a dream. Uh coming through this community is one of the things I kept telling people. Uh 9 Mile Telegraph is where I grew up. Now
I'm over on 8 Mile in Evergreen, but I'm still in in Southfield. Make sure that my kids are still in the school district. Uh the best thing is is coming here early and then being able to see uh the the students or the younger kids, you know, receive these awards because the biggest thing is we want to make sure that we find a way to keep all
these kids in our system. Right. So coming back, you know, uh the first thing I did was I reached out to Levid Leviticus who's been here for some years. Uh he graduated some years after me. Uh called in two more alumni to come in to help us. Uh cuz the biggest thing is we want to make sure that we protect
the brand, we represent it, and we elevate it, right? Because at the end of the day, it's all about the community, right? So, we want to make sure that everybody in this room is involved in this process, right? We understand that, yeah, we we were great, then we fell off, but now we going to get back to great.
>> So, [applause] and my biggest thing is I'll be here every day. So, it's been two days with those kids with the kids, uh, freshman, JV, varsity, right? So, we're having everybody together. That way, we know who they are outside of just a jersey number. we actually find that time to
know who they are as people. So once again, my name is Antoine Robinson. I've been around uh played with the Falcons, played high school here, played locally at Wayne State, coached around some bit and then um fortunate enough to get this opportunity then Leviticus P.
[applause] >> Uh good afternoon everybody. I'll be short and sweet. Um I'm just glad to be here. Happy to be here. I'm happy to add to the value of the uh the school. Um, as you guys know, we got on these red. Uh, we usually don't wear red, but it's okay. I still got my blue my blue shirt
on me. Um, but that's that's literally what we bleed. We bleed blue. So, we want to bring back the traditions. We want to bring back that foundation and uh bring it back to what it was before. So, Coach Payne, Leviticus Payne, say hello. [applause] Lastly, I'll just close with this. We are super big on building back better
and that's exactly where we are. Even in all the transition that softford is getting ready to go through, the foundation is strong and we're excited to continue to build. Thank you everybody. >> Thank you Coach Q and welcome coaches. [applause] Truly a pleasure. And I will say that of
all our social media posts, your posts garner the most views, likes, and comments of all of South Public Schools. So congratulations to you in that regard as well. Um Mr. Jackson, can you get our student board reps to come back out shortly? Thank you. Um, moving right
along, the legislative update. I have nothing new. Um, as we know, things are slowing down in Lancing, but I do want to continue to remind our families that in the fall of 2026, the cell phone ban will be going into effect in all public schools. So, I will continue to
reiterate that at every meeting. Um, next we will move right along into that of the SCA staffing update presentation. Miss Foster, do you have that one ready for us to go? Okay, as we are winding down this year, I'm pleased to announce that almost
every position in the district is filled. As board president mentioned, we are focusing closely on that of the classroom. >> Okay. >> Okay. Very good. So, Adler, you see we had the one ASD position. we have a candidate identified for the fall and bo
both for that um ASD classroom as well as for the speech pathology classroom moving forward the gym.5 we knew that that would be a long-term substitute for the duration of this year Stevenson the 1.0 0 resource room that is currently being filled by a
substitute teacher. You recall that the teacher that was in that position accepted another district-wide position servicing scholars which created the um need to backfill that position there but is receiving support from the TC. Uh the ASD position at Bernie, we have a
candidate identified for that. The EI position currently being filled by an ISSN team member. Moving right along, Thompson, two ASD teachers being filled by substitute teachers. the Spanish. We know that Meg Languages is supporting us in that platform. Levy and I'm sure
Principal Jackson is happy to say there are zero vacancies at Ley. >> Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology. Zero vacancies at our comprehensive high school. Oh, you're going a little fast there. University
K12. Zero vacancies. Great job. Moving along. KC, one SXI teacher candidate identified. An offer has been extended. One social worker being filled by a partner. Busy to speech pathologist candidates identified
for the 2627 school year and offers have been extended. Two ECSC teachers, which is early childhood special education, filled by substitute retiree, and one EIB early intervention. One of the things we heard in the past is that we took a long time to get positions filled. So, I'm pleased to say that not
only are we filling positions, but we are proactively filling them for the next academic school year. Moving along, we have district-wide positions. One, ISSM Medicaid billing supervisor and two English secondary English as a secondary language support teaching staff. That
rounds out the shortest staffing report ever in the history of Southfield Public Schools. So, thank you to Mr. Devon Stevens who is leading our HR team to greatness. Good job. And Miss Angela Smith because most of those positions, as you saw,
were in the ISSN department. So, great job, Miss Smith, as well. All right, moving right along. We have back with us our student board reps. So, BP, if you want to get our student board reps before we go on to the busy report, I
will um give up that time for our young people. >> Thank you. >> Perfect. Thank you, Dr. Green. >> Start with Chibi. >> Which one? You want to go first now? Okay. >> Like usual. All right. We are going to have our report from our student board
reps um representing Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology, Miss Paris Whitman. >> Good evening. >> Evening. >> I'm Paris, one of your student board representatives, and I'll be reporting out for South A today. April is a meaningful month for recognition and reflection. Internationally, Black
Women's History Month honors the achievements, resilience, and impact of black women throughout history across the globe. Nationally, ArabAmerican Heritage Month celebrates the rich culture, history, and contributions of ArabAmericans to society. These observ observances
provide an opportunity for our school community to learn, appreciate diversity, and recognize the influence of different voices and experiences. This has been an especially eventful and exciting time across our school community with a wide range of extracurricular activities, student events, and academic accomplishments.
For April, here are the past and current highlights for Southwood High School for the Arts and Technology. I'll first report on our sports highlights. As we transition into spring sports season, our teams are already making an exciting determination start determined start showing growth and strong competitive
spirit across all programs. Our girls soccer team opened their season with an impressive performance against a team that defeated them for the past two years. In a hard-fought match, they secured a tie, demonstrating resilience, teamwork, and significant progress.
While the team was aiming for a win, their effort and determination were clear, and we look forward to supporting them at their first home game. The Warrior softball team is continuing to show growth, highlighted by the addition of a new junior varsity team this season. It was exciting to see so
many firsttime players take the field, marking an important step forward for the program. The varsity team is also beginning their season and is focused on securing their first win with the strong support from the school community. Our boys baseball team has started the
season on the road, competing with a roster that includes a number of returning freshmen alongside experienced senior leadership. As they continue their early games, the team is building momentum and setting a strong foundation for the season ahead. The Lady Warrior tennis team has already shown promise
with standout performances including a singles victory by Dea Eden. It has been an encouraging It has been encouraging to see several firsttime players earn wins their in their matches. The team will host their first home match this week and is looking to continue their
success. Track and field athletes are preparing for their first meet with a strong sense of readiness and enthusiasm. Over the summer, athletes had the opportunity to work with Lawrence Tech University's tracks program, gaining valuable insight and training from co collegiate coaches.
As they head into competition, the team is eager to apply what they've learned. The boys golf team began their season with indoor training and has now transitioned onto the course. With preparation behind them, they are ready to compete and we are excited to see how their season goes. In addition to the
athletes to a to the athletics, the marching band major at triyouts for the dance line Royal Heats are approaching. Mandatory clinics will take place from April 20th to April 23rd from 5 to 8 in the band room. Official triyouts will be held on April 24th beginning at 5:00.
Students interested in joining are encouraged to attend and take part in this exciting opportunity. Now for the leadership and activities highlights. Our book club has continued to foster engaging discussions and thoughtful analysis, creating a space where students can share their ideas and
connect over literature. In addition, their recent book fair and book competitions were a major success, generating enthusiasm for reading and friendly academic competition among students. Student council has recently hosted a family feud event which was highly
successful and well attended. The event brought a strong sense of community, school spirit, and friendly competition, making it a memorable experience for everyone involved. Members of the National Arm Society attended the Michigan Government trip from March 26th to the 29th, where they represented our
chapter with professionalism and leadership. Their participation reflects a commitment to service, engagement beyond the school community. Business Professionals of America sold chicken baskets through the Warrior School Den. Each basket is priced at $10
and includes three wings and fries available during A and B lunch. Additional items includes chicken biscuits also being offered. Senior superlatives and mall collections are currently underway. Students may either nominate a peer with a submission due by the end of the week.
Participation requires either a $5 ticket or involvement in a performance which totals $10. Voting will take place April 21st to the 23rd and winners will be announced at the Grammys event on April 24th. Student council will host their final blood drive of the year on
April 21st. Students interested in donating blood, contributing to the community, and earning service hours are encouraged to participate and contact Mr. Andrew Green for more information. As the year ends, key senior events are approaching with decision day on May 1st. Seniors must submit their college
decision through the counselor form by April 29th to be recognized at the ceremony. To be featured on the senior class board decision page, responses must be submitted by May 1st. The annual Grammys again is hosted on the 24th. So, if you are interested, please see Mr. Green, the senior class sponsor, by
Thursday. Let me now tell you about the academic highlights. We are proud to recognize the students who advanced to the state level for the science fair. This accomplishment reflects significant dedication, critical thinking, and perspective. And as we look forward to their continued success, they represent
our school well. Testing season was underway last week with testing being on April 7th for the 10th grade students for the PSAT. And on the 8th and 9th, 11th grade students participated in the SAT and the MSTEP. On April 10th, the 9th grade students completed the SAT the
PSAT as well. We commend all of the students for their effort and focus during this important time. And as decision approaches, I remind these seniors to please see the counselors to finish their forms to make sure that they you are recognized at senior decision day. If you do not fill out the form, you will not be able to be
recognized. Overall, this period highlights the dedication, involvement, and school spirit our student body shows. Thank you. [applause] >> Trustees, do you have any questions for Paris? >> Great job.
Now we're going to turn it over um to Chi to represent University K12 Academy. >> Hello everyone. Uh as you know my name is Shitty. I was going to originally make a joke about like knowing all of you but I see so many new faces that joke doesn't work anymore.
Did you know that the Charger is specifically well known for it ability to quickly turn? No one manifests the spirits more than our robotics team. Recently during the regional V2X robotics competition we brought we brought to the band the square one award for our ability to quickly turn when
mess with challenges. All of you are aware that match was reading month. Last month our middle school students thought deeply about their books while expressing their creativity and assertions in the story. Each student carefully read a novel and then designed a book jacket that included important
elements. One thing we never talk about when reading is the importance of those who write. With critical literacy going down across the country, it is more important than ever that people understand the way a writer thinks and why they make the decisions in their book. My school very much understands
this importance of others. With our writers workshop, the ELA department hosted local authors to share their processes. Literacy doesn't stop at reading and writing. We must all learn how to manage our hay or as humans call it finances. Financial literacy is also
an essential skill that we expose our scholars to here at the U. Our sixth grade scholars recently participated in an exciting and educational field trip to Junior achievement pack finest pack where learning about hay management came to life. During this interactive
experience students stepped into the role of adults managing real life financial responsibilities. Each scholar was given a career, salary, and lifestyle scenario and was tasked with creating and balancing a monthly budget, something y'all seniors will have to do. Students visited various
businesses stations where they made decisions about housing, transportation, food, insurance, savings, and entertainment. This simulation challenge scholars to think critically about need versus wants, make responsible spending choices, and
understand how career decisions impact financial stability. It was a powerful hands-on experience that helped connect classroom learning to real world financial skills. We sorry we are proud of our scholars for their thoughtful participation and decision making throughout the day. As you know, college
and university decisions are out. I personally hope every single one of your children got into their dream schools. But now that the seniors are done worrying about colleges, it's time for a new generation too. The juniors. I see some of you there. Last month, my school hosted a college fair. A lot of students
were able to learn about different colleges and decide where they may attend in the future. Speaking of college, our scholars enjoyed our university campus night event which took many STEM and classroom activities for parents and scholars while exploring
everyone to that college field. Each scholar who completed their course received a certificate of completion at the university. There's a lot the average person doesn't know about horses. Some believe that horses and humans have nothing in common. But we share one critical thing that's important to all to life for all
people. Our blood. We as a species rarely talk about the importance of giving such a critical races for human life. At our school, we never forget it's important due to our yearly blood drive. Dodgeball and musical chairs. What do they have in common? Absolutely nothing except they were a part of the
house party my school recently threw. It was all in an attempt to see who would win points for their house and in celebration of our once again earning the college board platinum recognition. Our middle school girls volleyball team keeps burning up the court with both levels remaining undefeated this season.
On Saturday, our fifth and sixth grade team brought home another university championship trophy, beating the ley drivers, what she said in two straight [clears throat] sets. The seventh and eighth grade team went three sets against the Bunny Bas, but came up short
sadly. We congratulate them for showing resilience and dedication ending ending up with an impressive 5 to1 record. Our third grade scholars had the opportunity to participate in a DTE energy safe initiative. The energy literacy program taught the scholars
about the use of kinetic energy, how to generate electricity, wise use of electricity and natural gas and safety first through interactive learning. As you know, I very literate school. From who has the worst case of senioritis to who is the worst driver, all of this was decided during Grammys and who in the
senior opinion was is the best teacher. It's Miss Wilson if you didn't know. Yes, that is not the only way our school celebrates people. We also highlight academic distinction, effective communication, distinguished leadership, and innovative perseverance. These are important points in our vision. We'll
share more about the university senior recognition night at next month's meeting. Um, upcoming events. Middle school state testing continues through April. High school testing is done. I know your students are finally a sigh of relief. Spring concert is on April 30. 30th. 30th. Decisions day is on May 1st
and AP exams is on May the first two weeks. And that is all. [applause] >> Thank you so much for that thorough presentation. Trustees, are there any questions for student board reps? Yeah, just it's not a question. Um, I
went to the student recognition event, was it last week? I think he walked away with every certificate there was, every trophy there was. >> A, you're going to make me blush. >> Leslie, um, trustee Leslie loves, Mr.
Thomas was also there. It was fantastic. Where's Dean Bolan? Thank you. [laughter] We had a great time. Thank you. >> Thank you so much, Trustee Holloway. Any other trustees?
Hearing none. Um, as normal, if you guys would like to leave, you can at this time. You can be excused. Thank you so much for sticking around and doing your presentation. We really, really appreciate you. Thank you. At this time, I'm going to turn it back over to the superintendent.
>> Thank you, board president. Um, one thing that the scholars did not have on their list and I'd like to lift it and add is the save the date for the superintendent senior scholarship showcase that is happening on May 5th. Um, this will be the second year that we host this event and it's for any scholar
having earned a 3.5 overall GPA or higher. So, more information will be forthcoming relative to that event. Everything has been finalized. So, those seniors in the district with a 3.5 grade point average or higher, please save the date for May 5th at 6 PM. Um, without uh
further ado, I welcome to join us Dr. Kelly Wash to give the busy director's report. She has a few extra steps to walk because of the large crowd. Hello, Dr. Kelly Wash. Good evening everyone.
Superintendent Green, President Bel, board members, Southfield guests. My name is Ursula Kelly Wash and I'm happy to present the April um presentation for Busy. Okay, so this is the week of the young child. So, it's an exciting time at
Busy. Um the week of the young child in for 2026 is celebrated from April 11th to April 17th. This annual event is sponsored by NAI which is the national association for the advancement of um
for the education of young children and it focuses on the importance of the foundation for early childhood education which is all things important for um educators, advocates. And so what we're doing for this week, we have a theme and
the theme is always um embedded with learning. So like for today it was twin day and so of course you know the students could dress in the same color as your teachers. Um just recognizing what's the like um and then for tomorrow is kind of like wacky Wednesday so they
can do things that are different. Thursday is um college day. So college begins at busy. So it's just recognizing the importance of higher education and celebrating that at an early age. So once again, we're happy to celebrate the week of the young child at busy.
So for this report, we're going to go over our FA1 review, talk about the highlights and topics for review. Um I'll give an update regarding our enrollment, our average daily attendance, um our monitoring report which is our child fine um education
URSA and I I these reports are never finished. So I added two slides and I just shared with [laughter] Miss Foster that I will kind of go over those. So, um I I'll send um a modified report after this meeting just so that you all
have the updated copy. Okay. So, um for our FA1 review back in December of 2025, we talked about our FA1 review, which is a focus area review highlighted by um
the Office of Head Start that really wants to highlight the systems. systems meaning for um um our education systems, our um fiscal systems, everything and
how the processes of how we do things within the context of Head Start. So, I'm happy to report that we have several highlights. So for educ and I'll just um kind of read some of what was lifted
um for our highlights. So our highlights are education and child development, safe and healthy learning environments, our fiscal infrastructure, our program design and program governance.
And so what I did, I just kind of lifted their key words. Um so to just kind of give you an overview of what um the highlights that they found at Busussy. So for education and child development they we meaning the grant recipient
provides responsive teacher um practices tailored to meet the needs of our young students. And um and I thought we we were compliant in that. I think that's great. We're an educational entity and to be recognized for what we're doing um
for the education. I'm sorry I didn't advance it. Um I'm sorry. Let me make Yes. Okay. To be recognized for that is um quite rewarding. Safe and healthy learning environments. Um every person who is um
a teacher or associated with Busy has uh a background check. those are on file. Of course, the reviewers, they were able to access that information to see that it was current and compliant. So, we were highlighted for that. Um, they we
were also highlighted for having safety and hygiene practices. When our scholars enter the classrooms, they wash their hands, they brush their teeth. Um, you know, our teachers when they clean the tables, they have a three-step process.
Um and so these are just grooming our children to um you know know that health and safety is very pertinent to a healthy lifestyle. In addition to that, during the first 15 minutes of the day, our teachers, they audit their classrooms. They make sure that um there
isn't anything that's um broken or something that needs to be fixed. Um they fill out a form, a yellow form, and that's turned in by um 7:45. Their reporting time is at 7:30. So they saw all of these structures and processes and we were highlighted for that. In
addition to that, I submit a school dude for anything that needs to be fixed and they were very impressed with that platform to just be able to kind of go in and um identify what needs to be fixed, give a time frame and um the fact
that I receive an email um to confirm and also when the um the activity has been completed. Also, we were highlighted for our program design and program governance. When the audi when the FA1 reviewers were here, they had an
opportunity to interview um our policy council and our um board um a few members of the board. So, thank you for your feedback. They felt that the governing body and policy council that you are effective in providing oversight
and program direction. Okay. And we have more highlights. So, our facilities and equipment management system that we're compliant and um we have liability insurance. They reviewed everything um for budget
development, implementation, and oversight. They felt that we were very transparent. We were data enforced and we were very strategic. So, like I said, I'm just kind of lifting their words, their verbiage, and um fortunately it's
true. um comprehensive financial management um that once again there is oversight over the funds uh it's effective oversight o over the funds so I have to make sure I include effective um and that there is just a process and
a system um for everything as far as financial management in addition to enrollment. So there was a there's a way to track enrollment and that also that it's inclusive, key word inclusive, that we are um
trying to make sure that we have children who are in need of services and um and that that is our focus area. Okay. So with transparency they did tell us that there were some areas that we
need to review and there are three which is quite less than our highlights. So one is our staffing and staff member supports and to break that down um as some of you may know we at uh busy our
teachers and our staff members are they come from a staffing agency. So, we do have a plan in place where one of the issues is that we're making they want to make sure that um all of our teachers are highly qualified. And so, I've been
meeting with HR, Mr. Stevens. We're trying to align um the job descriptions provided by ECE Subhub that they are grounded and embedded in the um the Head Start standards. So, for example, making sure that all of our Head Start teachers
are um they have a minimum of an associates degree in early childhood education, preferably a bachelor's degree, and our assistant teachers have um at least a CDA. And so, once we are um you know, kind of putting those um
jobs descriptions together, we'll make sure that everybody is compliant for um their um teaching role. Um the next one um is well we had two areas in URSA selection and eligibility and so um full
transparency be prior to the U reviewer's arrival at busy we had to do a random every student from early head start to head start was randomly assigned a number and um when the
reviewers were on site at busy they just you know it could have been okay I need to see student numbers seven. I need to see student number four, student number 20, their files. And so, as um a lot of these students, they've been with us
since like 23 20 the 23 24 school year. Um and so we wanted to make they wanted to make sure that um their enrollment was compliant and they're um they want us to kind of focus on selection and
eligibility. So, right now, uh, we do have a new Ursia manager, Mrs. McDaniel. We are meeting and working on a plan to make sure that, um, all of our files when they look that for selection, they are, um, we're actually revising the
busy enrollment, um, packet and, um, we're happy to say that on Friday, we're having an enrollment fair. So, we're going to start um taking a look at that and making sure that all areas when we're um interviewing parents that um we're um compliant for selection and
eligibility. We're also um going to provide a training on the housing cost um calculator to make sure that the income is um equivalent and current for um
the gross income due to excess excessive housing costs. So right now, Head Start, they have uh it's called a housing cost adjusted calculator. So making sure that our family service workers have training on that so that the data is um accurate.
And then also we're going to have a training on the intake process. So making sure that everyone whose um file is reviewed is reviewed with accuracy and that um we're making sure that our children are um selected with um
integrity. In addition to that we're going to have um instead in the past I think for um income it was just like three payubs now we're requiring 12 months. So to make sure that's part of the Head
Start standards, just making sure that we're in compliance. And in addition to that, to make sure that it's fair, there will be room for overincome students, parents who report um that who self-report their income, and for
parents who have no income. And then also we're going to partner with um Easter sales and Orchard Children's Services to make sure that we have children who are in foster care and who are homeless. So um we are being
proactive and making sure that we're addressing all issues. Okay, any questions? That was our FA1 review. Okay. So, next for our enrollment report. So,
I'm happy to report that um for our early Head Start, we are um completely filled. We do have six students, six scholars on the waiting list. Um for Head Start, we have 86 students. We do
have 10 vacancies. And for GSRP, we have 50 students and we have 14 vacancies. And so starting our enrollment fair process early um we are hoping to make sure that we are numbers are higher
definitely for GSRP and um today our um URA manager she went through all of our Head Start students and she looked at their birth dates and so we're going to she's going to have the family service workers call um the parents tomorrow to
make sure that they're present or that they're definitely aware of our enrollment fair for Friday because those kids they can just transition into um GSRP. Okay. So for our average daily attendance and this is for the month of
March um early head start 84% Head Start 83% our blends Head Start GSRP we're at 82% and for GSRP 83%. Okay. And I'm sure those numbers will get higher. the weather is getting
warmer um very you know fewer illness illnesses and so I'm sure next month the numbers will be higher okay so for our CACF program um for this is the March um data for breakfast a
little over a thousand students were fed adults 275 um am snacks for students 198 for adults 58 for lunch for our students, 1,038 students were fed. Adults, 278.
And for our PM snack, we had um 93 students who were fed. And for adults, 272. So, I'm also happy to report that last Tuesday, I think that was April 7th, we had a CACF audit at Busy and u I don't
know if Mr. Groves is here, but he did highlight that there were no findings. And um happy to uh report that we worked very hard. I mean making sure that our formula was accurately um accounted for bottles labeled um everything as far as
the point of service um teachers are taking attendance. Um and also the date um menus are posted and dated and sent home and that um you know there are forms are in place. So if children or
scholars have an allergy that is properly reported and filed and we're having a meeting this Thursday to review and talk a little bit more about that. Okay. So for our um and this will help too with um selection and eligibility to
for our um child fine forms. We do have parent teacher conferences taking place last Friday and for this Friday. And so I'm encouraging all of our teachers if you see needs or if you see um some support systems that are needed for our
scholars, please fill out the child fing form um during the parent teacher conferences. Okay. And so for education, we are definitely we are in period three for core. our teachers are um taking
their anidotal notes and making sure that they're aligned with the KDIs. We also had a crisis prevention CPI training um two sessions March 11th and March 27th. So all of our teachers who attended and that was the majority were
now um um certified CPI um since we've had the training. Once again, our um conferences are April 10th and April 17th. And once again, we're continuing to have our educators, empowering educators um sessions, which are
wellreceived. Um this time, everyone has to have a print out and making sure that the teachers can reference what it is that they're doing. And then also we have our newsletter which has tips and um different pertinent information for
our teachers as well. Okay. So for Ursia um the manager is now um the training she had a training on Friday. Um this month we're focusing on family partnership process um making
sure that all of our families have goals and we're goal setting or the um family service workers are um goal setting with the families also for weekly meetings um talking about policies and procedures. we have to make sure that those are um
in line and um in place especially as it relates to selection and um eligibility. And then once again, we're reviewing the enrollment application. And this was the slide that I should have added um well um that we're having
an enrollment fair on Friday the 17th. And so it's on the landing page on the district um website is when you um try to click on the um busy's website, you'll see it the everywhere is being
passed out um as well. So we're getting RSVPs and we're just wanting to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to um have early enrollment. And then with our inind the updated
number is um 164,000 um 81189. And like I said, I will send this um updated um document to you to I want to make sure that we're having everything counted and that it's accurate.
Um and then I think that's it. Thank you, Dr. Kelly Wash and trustees. We know that this month's report was a little more expansive than months previous months and that's because we had the FA1 review. We wanted to be fully transparent. We know that oftentimes you get information from
other individuals relative to what is happening in our program and this is an unbiased opinion from those that actually are the reviewers from the um office of head start. So, thank you Dr. Kelly Wash for presenting this information to our >> trustes screen. And I should have added
that we did have a meeting with um the office of Head Start and all of our documentation to show that we're not just saying this that we are doing it. It needs to be uploaded by July 28th and um and it will be reviewed um by the
Office of Head Start too. Okay. >> Through the chair. >> Just one quick um um question as well as one comment. How often do um the busy head start program go through the FA1 process? >> Well um I was told I think it was about
three years ago. So actually this is like the precursor to the FA2 and so this was just kind of getting us ready. So and and I am am very appreciative. I was told that um every time I kind of told people, well, our Lee reviewers
said this, they were like, well, they were very kind to you because most of the time they just kind of leave and they don't give a lot of feedback until you receive the report, but they were able to give us um some kind of, you know, information prior to their departure. So, I'm not sure when the FA2
review will take place, but I will guarantee you that we will have everything in place so that we're successful when the reviewers come. >> Good. And thank you. >> It's usually the second year of the grant cycle. >> Okay. Thank you. Um and my my comment was um thank you for fostering
partnerships with our childhood services in the community um in order to build the foundation and also the enrollment bridge that you're um filling the gap as they leave the busy uh system and then work into our school district. So thank you for filling that.
>> Oh thank you. We always promote um you know our robust and you know highly regarded educational opportunities with the elementary schools. So, yes. No, thank you. >> Trustees, are there any additional questions?
>> Oh, and thank you, Trusty Anderson, for coming to read to her babies. And I always say people are, you're always welcome to come and um read. They really enjoy um people, you know, coming to read and they're very engaged and um they pay attention quite well. They do.
Okay. Thank you. >> Oh, no. I'm sorry. I'm sorry that wasn't for you. >> Oh, okay. >> I'm sorry. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Um, board president, I just need to make a correction. I addressed um Leslie Thomas, Leslie Love, Smith Thomas as
trustee. She's not a trustee. She is a trustee, but she's also our vice president. So, I had to make that correction. >> Call me. [laughter] >> Thank you. >> Very kind. >> Very, very kind. [laughter]
Any additional questions, trustees? >> Yes, Dr. Green. Um I'm most uh I don't want to say concerned, but I am um interested to see how the action plan um rolls out with the staffing as um was mentioned with the qualifications
changing and what that impact will be um as it relates to from a financial. >> Absolutely. And we will keep you all ab breast um in our monthly reports relative to that process. Any additional questions, trustees? Great. Hearing none. I just want to
relift again. Um, we are not rushing, but due to the forecasted weather, we are trying to move this um, expeditiously. Next item, action items. Trustees, is there a motion to open and approve
um, minutes from February the 24th? our special board meeting March 7th. Um, another special board meeting March 10th and March 17th. >> So moved. >> So, >> it has been moved and supported. Questions?
>> Hearing none. Board secretary, would you please call for the vote? >> Absolutely. Trusty Smith, >> yes. >> Trusty Wal, yes. >> Trusty Johnson, >> yes. >> Trusty Don, >> yes. >> Trusty Belt, >> yes. Trusty Anderson. >> Yes.
>> Yes. >> Motion carried. I have a clear view to the outside. It's getting really dark, so I'm not trying to bend y'all. Um, report 6462. Dr. Green, >> take a motion to open and approve. This
is action. >> This is an action item. Trustees, do we have a motion to open and approve report 6462? >> So moved. support. >> The motion has been moved in support. Are there any questions, >> discussions?
>> Sorry. Uh what standard operation procedure like what's the standard for plante Morgan? >> So this is something that the board has reviewed for the last year. It is to ensure that the processes and procedures that are in the district are not only aligned but are documented and aligned
with our board policies and administrative guidelines. the operations of the district. >> So through the chair um I did lift this uh prior um in reviewing this uh standard operation procedure. I noticed
that our strategic plan is out of date um and will there be any uh conversation regarding bringing our strategic plan up to date for the district? Are you referring to report 6462? >> Yes.
>> But that's not >> standard operating procedure is a separate topic than that of the um strategic planning process. So this is only relative to the SOPs. >> This is the one we discussed regarding
um plan. All right. Any further discussion hearing? None. Board secretary, would you please call for the vote? >> Trusty Bel? >> Yes. >> Trusty Den? >> Trusty Smith Thomas? >> Yes. >> Myself? Yes. Trusty?
>> Yes. >> Trusty Anderson? >> No. >> Can you state your reason, please? >> I don't think it encompasses everything that we need to do at this time. So board president if I may um to
address trustee uh Anderson the strategic planning process will be under MASB. This is under plant man. So this is specific under plant Moran scope. So MASB would be the strategic planning process entity. So not to get the two
confused. Okay. Motion carries. Trustees, is there a motion to open and approve report 6465? This is the second read of our policies.
And I think for the record, I need to list them. Do I? Policy 0100 uh 1623 2210 2260.01 23701 24112
um 2417 2418 3120.09 3123 3362 4120.09 4123 policy 5120 7541 8402 and 8655.
This is the second read of these policies. >> It has been moved and supported. Discussion >> through the chair. >> Yes. >> Um I move that we amend policies 1623
2260.01 policy number 3123 policy number 3362 and policy number 4123. I move that we amend the process that has been outlined for filing a complaint. Currently, the
policy, all trustees have received the policy. The policy states that if you're filing a complaint, you have to write your complaint down and you also have to give a solution in order for your complaint to be considered. Um, I move
that we change that language to you have to write down your complaint but and or that we add an and or because someone may not know the solution to their problem but they know that something has happened and it gives them an opportunity to bring their issue
forward. So I move that we add the language andor to the complaint filing process of those policies. Trustees, any further discussion? >> Do you want to offer a friendly amendment? >> You moved versus both versus moving in.
>> Yes. >> So then the person that made the original motion will need to accept a friendly amendment. >> The original motion was you. Yes. >> Accept the >> accept the friendly amendment. >> I accept. [laughter] >> And then who support? >> Hol.
>> Oh, what did I support? Now you need to support the amendment. Please >> support the friendly amendment. >> Okay. I just >> Yes. >> Is that >> It has been um moved and supported. Trustees, are there any further discussion
>> hearing? None. Board secretary, would you please call for the vote? >> Absolutely. I do have one question. If I can have a list of all of the amendments, all of the policies you would like to give it to you. Trusty Smith.
>> Yes. >> Trusty Johnson. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Anderson. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. Myself. Yes. >> Motion carried. Trustees. Is there a
motion to open and approve report 6468 personnel action report? You guys have this in a binder and we have already received this previously. Some move. >> It's been motioned and moved and
supported. Is there any discussion? >> Hearing none. Where secretary? Would you call for the vote? >> We do have a discussion >> at this. You can't ask the question about personnel report. It's confidential. >> Thank you. >> Okay. I have a question.
>> Yes. >> All right. Number two. the workload the workload um is it to assume that you are assuming that workload >> so the workload is being distributed and we've already had internal conversations as to where that workload will be
redistributed um that position was up for consideration of non-renewal so um part of the process of reallocating duties and responsibilities have already been >> it's already been it's underway it's >> already started thank you >> any further discussion
Trustees hearing none. We're secretary please call for the vote. >> Yes. Trusty Anderson. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. At this time we have our
information items. >> Thank you board president. report 6469 is the budget budget resolution for fiscal year 27 Oakland schools general fund budget. Um you have received that electronically. It is a very extensive document. We are not asking you to make
that actionable this evening because it is very extensive. However, one trustee did lift the question. If we were not to support this, how might it impact our general fund? And what I shared with the trustee is Oakland schools budgets to support the district. So, it's essentially the services that we receive
from Oakland schools. So, if we did not support the budget and the budget didn't pass because they are asking that all of the bud all of the districts in Oakland County support this, we would be um in jeopardy of losing those services which could have an adverse impact on our general fund because we would still have
to provide those services to our scholars at our own expense. So, that is the gist of the Oakland schools budget and how it directly impacts our district. They are direct services that we receive from our intermediate school
district. Okay. The next item is that of 6470 the UK12 asbestous abatement. Um we are recommending that we award that to total environmental services and I know that uh trusty Holloway has been sitting in a number of our OAC meetings. So she
will share that we go through these pretty extensively. This is the company that we look to bring on board the day after the scholars leave for the summer at UK12 to begin the asbestous abatement work immediately following their departure so that we can move forward
with the construction. Um I'm going to go through all of the construction ones and then board president if it's the pleasure of the board due to timing of awarding contracts we would ask for consideration to move those forward um if possible. the next item and we do have the experts here in the audience so
if I misspeak on anything please let me know. Vice President you had did you have a question? >> Oh no I was mentioning the rates I was talking >> Oh I'm I'm getting to those too. >> They were here. >> They are here. >> They are. We have everyone here this evening. Um but moving forward uh with
the list the report 6471 is for busy and this is the boiler replacement at busy. Again, with the lead time on that, we do ask if the board would consider moving that forward. Uh, with Levy Middle School, music storage, furniture, it says
furniture, but it's really furnishings. Um, what we've learned throughout this process is we had a lot of makeshift devices in Southville public schools, and because we are working diligently to be compliant with all structures in our district, uh this is something that has
come up in the conversation. And also I'm pleased to share that all of the furniture offerings that you see on the agenda this evening came in under what we originally budgeted. Um you will see that with report 6473 Bernie K8 media center furniture and uh
report 6474 Thompson their entire buildingwide furniture. I must give a shout out to Thompson. We have moved them in and out of that building every year for the last three years and honestly the furniture will not hold up there for another move this summer. So, we are furnishing that
entire building. We are asking to furnish that entire building when they return back in the fall. You may also recall that we had a full furniture fair where we had three modular classrooms set up at McIntyre and we afforded the staff and the uh building leaders an
opportunity to go through and give us feedback before we made final selection on the furniture vendors. So those are the ones that fall under the recommendations from Barton Mallow and Plant Moran Real Point. Did I miss anything team? No. Okay. So um BP that
would be report 6470 through 6474 under the bond >> trustees. Is there a motion to make reports 6470 through 6474 actionable? Is there a motion to open and approve
report 6470 through report 6474? >> Okay. >> Okay. >> It's been motioned and supported. Are there any discussions? Good. Hearing none, board secretary, please call for the vote. >> Johnson, >> yes.
>> Trusty, >> yes. >> Yes. Thomas, >> yes. >> Trusty D. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Anderson. >> Yes. >> Unanimous. >> Motion carried.
>> Thank you, trustees. Um, next I will ask the team to come and join me up front relative to the -ate uh reimbursement projects that we are asking for your support report 6475 and 6476. As a reminder with funds, we do get a
reimbursement at 80% of the cost. We do have to spend the money on the front end and then apply for the reimbursement to happen on the back end, but it is at 80% and it is um reimbursement from the federal government. Miss Allison Dwear. >> Hi.
>> Good evening. >> Good evening. >> Um, is a US federal program that provides discounts to schools and libraries for things like telecommunications, internet access, and internal broadband connections. Um, so in regards to network electronics, as we
continue to implement the plan for the bond, uh, this project will cover refreshing network closet equipment, uh, switches, um, at the schools listed. Do you want me to read all of those off for you? Okay. Uh, Southfield High School for Arts and Technology, uh, Busy Early
Childhood, Kennedy Learning Center, McIntyre Elementary, Thompson K8, and Vandenberg Elementary. Um, this is our second, um, cycle of equipment refreshes, um, network switches. Um so that would
take us through the entire district with the network switch upgrades and put us in a very uh very good place. Um and then it is also covering UPS units. Um so those are what battery power units that keep us online um for temporary
power power outages to keep our systems up, phones, internet services, etc. Um and the UPS units are all across the district. uh Stevenson, uh Bernie, Busussy, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Levy, McIntyre, Esra, Thompson University, and
Vandenberg. Um so we are looking to utilize the -ate program for this project. Um as mentioned, it allows us to receive 80% back on this project. Uh we released an RFP with a bid opening on March 12th. We received three bids.
Delta came in with the lowest price, favorable references, and an impressive score on the bid evaluation worksheet. So, the um impact amount from general funds would be $349,170.76. Uh the district would pay this in full
and then be reimbursed 80% when the project is completed. Um and we say it is completed to our satisfaction. Um, so we would pay 20% of that cost, $70,000 or $70,834.15. Um, and the payment would begin um after
July 1. So, two questions that have come up. One, this that is in the next fiscal year. And two, um, a question was asked relative to the, uh, us putting a network new network switch in that of McIntyre with McIntyre closing. That is going to be a community center. and we
are going to utilize that facility for uh extracurricular activities for our scholars. So having internet access on that campus is still going to be very important for our scholars to be successful. >> Any other questions for network electronics?
>> Um quickly I'm looking at are 6475 and the amount the 20% you gave a number 70,000. Oh, I'm sorry. 69,000. It matters. Uh, $834.15. My apologies. >> No problem. Thank you.
>> Any additional questions? Trustees, >> board president, if it is the pleasure of the board, this is a time-sensitive matter that we would like to get uh started with because we cannot this is the one where we cannot move forward with the construction work until we get that's the next one
>> partially. It's the structured cabling that is how high priority. >> Okay. Which is 6476. >> Correct. >> Okay. So speaking to that one please. Um so structured cabling um also um with
-ate. So this would include structured cabling at Bernie K8 which is currently under construction. Um Thompson K8 and Southfield High School. Um again uh we released an RFP with a bid opening on uh
March 12th. We received four bids for structured cable league. Amcom came in um with the lowest priced again favor favorable references and an impressive score on the bid worksheet. Um same [clears throat] uh information as I said before uh we would pay the full amount
which would be $213,97828. We then would be reimbursed 80% when the project is completed to our satisfaction. We would pay 20% of that cost $42,79566 payment. um to AMCOM would begin after July 1st
>> and this is the one that is um the lynch pin for the construction team to move forward. >> I see Barton Melo all three shaking [laughter] their heads. >> So if it is the pleasure of the board uh to consider both 6475 and 6476 it would make a very happy construction
management team for the district. All right, trustees. Is there a motion to make these actionable by opening and approving report 6475 and 6476? >> It's been moved and supported. Are there
any discussion? Hearing none, board secretary, please call for the vote. >> Myself? Yes. Justice? >> Yes. Thank you very much. Appreciate your support as always. >> All right. At this time, we're going to
have our financial report and monthly bill dispersement by our treasurer, Trusty Densen. >> Thank you, BP. Our current projections show our fund balance is dangerously close to the
board's 10% threshold. We are actively working to maintain 10% or above by reviewing third-party contracts for savings while protecting investments in our students. We would do this also by maximizing our
grant revenue. Without making these changes, we will fall below the 10% threshold. Good news is the district remains liquid and our cash flow is stable.
Last month we received five well 15.6 million in property tax revenue which is being allocated to operations debt obligations and our syncing fund. I would like to thank board president,
vice president Dr. Green and our finance department in particular Mark Ingram who answered so many of my questions um over this time uh and and even today um and everyone uh who was a part of the
finance department um thank you for your leadership your guidance and clear communication um assisting me in this position as treasurer um that is what I have thank you >> thank you treasurer densen any questions
questions or discussions. >> What's a What is the 10% threshold? >> I'm sorry. What's >> What is the 10% threshold? >> 10% threshold. The board has a policy that says that we must maintain a 10%
fund balance in our uh bank account, which means that we have to have a rainy day fund. So, it's like a savings account for the school district. And remember that financial report that you gave earlier on how to maintain life. Think about it as that savings account.
If we were to receive no money from the state, would we be able to pay the bills? And the board has decided that we must maintain 10% of our fund balance there. >> Great question. Any additional discussion?
>> All right. Thank you so much, Treasurer Densen, for your report. At this time, we'll have public participation. Okay, we have four. If you wish to address the board 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. As a matter of fairness, speakers with complaints against individuals are asked not to mention any persons by name. Complaints concerning employees pursuant
to board policy 9130 should be brought to the attention of school principles or other administrators before coming to the board of education. Your cooperation is appreciated. >> Miss Kathy Slate, >> you submitted your card first and we
normally go into order that is submitted. We have three minutes for public participation. Please state your address for the record. >> Kathy Slate, 17539 Westland Avenue, Southfield, Michigan. Good evening. My name is Kathy Slate and
I stand before you not only as an educational leader but also as a constituent of this community. A community that I deeply care about and have committed my work to strengthening. I want to begin with the simple truth. A community is only as strong as a
school system. As of right now, University K12 Academy is one of the strongest examples of what is possible when there is clear vision, consistent leadership, and aligned programming. Over the past year, two years really,
university has gone on sign under a significant complex transformation, merging two staffs, aligning three grade levels, and building a unified K12 system. This work did not happen by chance. It required intentional leadership, structure, and a commitment
to a shared vision. And the results speak for themselves. We have maintained top tier school index scores, sustained strong academic performance, expanded programming, and advanced placement opportunities, and
more importantly, attracted and retained families and staff. In fact, the 20 uh 26-27 enra enrollment data that I did show that the vast majority of our families are choosing to stay at
university. This decision is not accidental. It is rooted in confidence. Confidence in the program and confidence in consistent leadership. University is not just serving students. It's bringing new revenue into the district by attracting families from outside our boundaries. This is a direct
reflection of the strength of the program and the reputation that it is built. Here I stand for you with a concern. The proposed restructuring and specifically the removal or dilution of the head dean role threatens the very foundation that has allowed this success
to occur at the K12 system of this scale cannot effectively function without one unified vision. Without that, leadership becomes fragmented, buildings become operating in silos, instructional alignment is lost, and inconsistencies
grow. More importantly, it removes a critical layer of support for our leaders who depend on cohesive structure to effectively lead their teams. This is not about a position. This is about preserving a system that is working. We
are at a pivotal point preparing for a new building, continuing to grow enrollment and strengthening our academic outcomes. This is not the time to destabilize leadership. This is the time to protect and build upon what has already been proven successful.
So I ask that you carefully consider the impact of this decision. Because we talk about leadership structures, we are talking about student outcomes, staff stability, family confidence, and long-term strength of our community. Again, a community is only as strong as
it schools, and strong schools require strong, consistent leadership. Thank you. >> Thank you, Miss Lake. Thank you, >> Miss Betty Robinson. [applause] >> [applause] >> Please state your name and address for the record. Please
>> state my name and I'm sure all of you remember me and know who I am. Former V president, school board, uh area council president and PTA president of elementary, middle, and high school. So, I've been working this district for 20 years. I continuously have parents and
teachers contact me about their concern of how this district is failing and that's the problem because our taxes are high in Southfield and we need expert education for our students. Most of our students have left this district. They're going to Bloomfield, West
Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Birmingham and Farmington Hill. That's a problem. We are down now to 4,267 student. the lowest we've been since 1953. Did any you guys investigate that? You
should have cuz you're board members. You run the district. Dr. Green reports to you, not you reporting to her. And we have a problem. We know that there we have a bill a millish and a bond issue. One expires in 2030. And I can guarantee
you parents are upset by this homeowners. And we will not reinstate that millillage because we all we see is the Feldon school district. Our kids are not being educated and that is a problem. And the young lady at busy
talked and uh she said busy is beautiful. That's not true. Did she tell you that students are being left on the playground by themselves? Did she tell you about kids are being lost in the building? Did she tell you about special ed kids left in the bathroom unattended
for a couple hours? You have a special ed kid. Would you, Leslie, would you like that? Seriously, we have a problem in this district and it needs to be fixed and I'm going to keep standing here and talking about it until somebody does
something. Busy is a complete failure. I was area I was PTA. I was assigned to that by wonder Robinson 12 years ago. I know what should be done with busy and it's not being done. Just because you
have a PhD does not mean you can handle every position. You understand that? And our kids are not being properly educated. And that's the problem for me. Next month I'm going to have our homeowners here. You listen to them.
>> Thank you. I just want to reiterate as a matter of fairness, speakers with complaints against individuals are asked not to mention any persons by name. Thank you. >> Okay. Miss Marie Banks,
please state your name and address for the record. Marie Banks. Um 29506 Andover Boulevard, Farmington Hills, Michigan. Oh, I love Southfield Public Schools. I love these board meetings. I It never fails. But I
come to you today as I do every month supporting university. Every month I speak and I speak positively because I know what university is. It's not new to any of us that populations are declining all over
the all over the globe and in this country. And it's not new to Southfield. It's not just Southfield. But we have to maintain what we have. The numbers that we have that live in Southfield is going
to other districts is alarming. And nobody is better than university. Not one school, there's not a data point that can support that. And I ask as you all make your decisions
that you all do that. I know you have to consider the budget. I know you have to consider all the things in place, but we have to promote our best and brightest. We have to It's not a mistake that I saw a
commercial, not a commercial, on the news, the new building for Cody High School. Who Who have we seen on the news the new building for university? The things it's y'all are very intelligent and very smart. We got to
get creative. We got to make a change to make sure we don't lose what we have. I know the statistics and all the reports and all the surveys been out saying that most people are staying. I can guarantee you those parents already got acceptances at other schools and they just keeping us in their back pocket in
case they don't like it there. They can come back. But we might be very much surprised if we don't get the busing to these new buildings for university. If these we don't get these parents in to see this new building before June July, we're gonna lose the trust. The people
that said yes on them surveys that you sent out earlier this year that Dean Balden sent, not Dean Balden, Dean Slate sent out, that yes going to turn to a no. And we have to guarantee our
students that we're making every effort to keep them here, not just in word, but in deed. Again, we need busing. We need to see the building before July. We need more marketing of our schools. We need to let people know. We had National
Merit Scholars in our school. We had scholars getting in in Ivy League schools. We have double-digit numbers going to top 25 schools like University of Michigan coming out of there, double platinum AP scholars, all that. We
should be wearing billboards. We should have it all at at the school that's where it's at now, where it's going to be. We should be advertising. I know my time is up. Thank you. >> Thank you, Miss Baines.
Miss Marquita Samuel, please state your address for the record. I have to put on my glasses. It's about that time. That age is kicking in. All right. My name is Marquita Samuel. I'm at 21440
Glen Morris Street, Southfield. Good evening. [sighs] Um, I am a proud Southfield native, a parent, and a former educator within Southfield Public Schools. I want to take a moment to acknowledge what all we've been feeling in this room tonight.
Uh, there is a passion here, there's a concern here, and most importantly, there is care and that's what matters. To the parents who have spoken, your voices are valid. Your advocacy for your children is powerful and it is necessary.
and to the board. Thank you. Thank you for continuing to show up, to listen, and to do the work even in difficult moments like this. What I see more than anything is a community that deeply cares about its schools. And while we
may not all agree on everything, we are aligned in one critical way, and that is we want better for our children. I did not choose to have my children attend Southfield schools even though I have been in Southfield since preschool. And
that's because even as being here from day one and having to have educated at one point your children here, I saw that there was change that I was not agreeing with. I did not like and I did not want for my children. And as one of the parents said, I did move my children
although I stay here to Farmington schools. However, I see promise and I did go to the opening or the goodbye at Southfield Lrip and I did see promise when I came to the few meetings that I've been able to come to. I didn't start at the beginning of the school
year, but I'm making it my due diligence to do so now. And I am considering coming back. But I'm coming back in a way to help. And I'm offering that right now. And that's why I'm talking right now. I want to compliment you. I want to compliment
you in any way that I can help. I would like for you to let me know what I can do because I do want to see I do want to make Southfield great again. Okay? The way that I remember it. So, thank you everybody and let me know what it is
that I can do to help. Thank you. Um, our final comment will be from Jacqueline Hearns. Please state your address for the record. >> Hello, my name is Jacqueline Hearns. I'm a parent of students in 10th grade,
sixth grade, and kindergarten. My children have been a part of Southfield system their entire lives. And until now, we have experienced strong communication and a high standard of education. But I'm here today because there's been a breakdown. I want to clearly establish the timeline of events
as there's been discrepancies in how this has been communicated despite recent confusion regarding its receipts. My initial email was sent um raising concerns on February 11th and that correspondence has been included in every email thread since. After
receiving no response, I followed on I followed up on March 3rd which began ongoing communication involving the teacher and administration. On March 10th, I didn't receive a response again, so I followed up again. On March 12th, I finally had a meeting with administration to discuss my concerns.
Following that meeting, the teacher was absent for the remainder of that week, and students had multiple substitute teachers. The week of March 16th through the 20th, the teacher was again absent with multiple substitute teachers. The week of March 22nd through March 27th, there was one substitute teacher
assigned because again, the teacher was absent. The week after that was a break. Um, the teacher returned on April 6th. On April 7th, the students went to a field trip on April's 8th. On April 8th and 9th, the very next days, new material was introduced and within
minutes, students were given pop quizzes despite stating that they did not understand the lesson. There were three pop quizzes given that week. This timeline reflects the prolonged disruption in consistent in um instruction following immediate immediately by assessment on materials
students had not yet had the opportunity to fully understand. During that same period, students were assigned approximately 50 assignments within two weeks without any direct instruction and only a limited number of grades were recorded, primarily the lowest. Prior to
that, the month before in February, students were given the same test three times with multiple failing with multiple students failing the first attempt, some scoring below 50%. That initial score significantly impacted their overall grades. So, I ask, how do
we hold students accountable without holding adults to the same standard? If the majority of class fails, that reflects a breakdown in instruction, not a lack of effort from every student. And based on that, I'm requesting that that initial test, the one in which the majority of students failed, be removed
from their records as it does not fairly reflect their understanding or ability. This is not fair or accurate reflection of the student performance. Beyond academics, I'm deeply concerned about the classroom environment. My son in particular was placed in an inappropriate situation where he was
asked to read an email that I sent to the teacher in front of everyone and then asked to explain that said email. When this was raised, I told the teacher and I also told administration and the teacher said that she does not recall that event and therefore she does not feel the need to apologize for speaking
to my son. We have a problem. Thank you. >> Thank you so much. not to respond to any public um participation. Um but Dr. Green, will you um just as the buses leave? Yes, I did want to um
share with the trustees that based on earlier conversations that we've and ongoing conversations that we've had with uh transportation, we have determined that we will have a community stop for the scholars that are moving into swing spaces from university K12.
The elementary children and the middle school children will have one time slot and the high school scholars will have a separate time slot. understanding that the high school scholars have a different schedule for the day. So there one there will be one community stop at
the Southville Public Library on Evergreen for our scholars. Details regarding the specific times will be forthcoming and most importantly families you will receive a notice a Google form from the district asking you
to complete and only that form will be the form recognized. We know that there have been all kind of surveys going out, some going directly to scholars. This form will be specifically addressed to the parents with a return receipt
relative to transportation to the swing spaces. >> Okay. Thank you, Dr. Green. Um we are about to close out but before then again not to respond to any public participation but I just want to reiterate please do not personally tell
anyone's personal business or call any names in public participation or we will have your microphones cut off. It is very rude and disrespectful and we're just not going to tolerate it for the good of the order. Trustees, do you have anything
>> through the chair? Yes, I have a couple of um points that I wanted to um lift. So, first of all, we've got this teen thing that seems to be happening in our community, whether it's here in our neighboring community. And I really
think it is important that parents reel in our children and make sure that we know where they are, where they're going, who they're working with, who they're integrating with, who they're communicating with on these devices. It is costing us big. It is costing lives.
It is costing records. And we deserve better than that. So parents, please reach to your children and understand there, you know, used to be this thing. Do you know where your children are? We need to know where our kids are. The second is I'm going to um put myself out
on a limb and um if I fall, I fall. We do not fight and argue at the expense of any child. That's not what we're here to do. We all are here to support all the children. As BP lifted, please be
courteous. We expect that of you. We expect that of ourselves. So, please stand up and do the right thing. We do not fight. We do not put up children. That's not what we're here to do. So, I would please ask that everyone be respectable, respectable of everyone in
this room and listening in the public from here forth. Thank you. board president. Um I just make want to make a shout out for um Miss Cwell. She's not here for the summer discovery
registration is closing May the 1st. So please note she says that K through 8 registration will close on May 1st. The deadline is firm. So, if you want to enroll your child, please do it before
May 1st. And they also sent out a news uh uh some literature about it through your emails or your myar, I'm sorry, your my star. You should have received it. >> Thank you. Anything additional? Thank you for lifting summer discovery. We
know last um year we had people call in and trying to get on the wait list and we were I mean we're sticking to the deadline. So May 1st, May 1st, May 1st, May 1st >> or once we re reach capacity, that's the other piece. So if it is May 1st, if we have space, but if we reach capacity
prior to May 1st, it will be cut off sooner. >> Right. The last thing I have is now that we're entering into warmer weather this week, who knows what's going to happen next week, please, please talk to your children about dress code. Um I know a
lot of the schools are feeling the pain of that but please dress code is important. We do have a policy um and we will continue to implement it. Thank you so much. Anything else trustees? Perfect. Future meetings on Wednesday,
April the 22nd will be a professional um development day. There will be no students no students on Wednesday, April the 22nd. Tuesday, April the 28th, we will have another special board meeting and a study session here at 6:00 p.m. And Tuesday, May the 12th, we will have
a regular board meeting at 7:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned. 85 858