Call to Order
A. Call to Order
B. Attendance
C. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment
A. Public Comment
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3. COVID Data Update
Pat Watson, Superintendent
4. Staffing Update
Pat Watson, Superintendent
5. Board President's Report
Paul Kolin, President
6. Superintendent's Report
Pat Watson, Superintendent
7. Consent Agenda
A. Consent Agenda Motion
John VanGemert, Board Secretary
I move that the Board of Education approve the recommendations detailed in the Consent Agenda as follows:
B. Request to Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 25, 2021
C. Request to Approve Minutes from a Special Meeting / Board Work Session of April 13, 2021
D. Request to Approve Minutes from the Study Session of April 15, 2021
E. Request to Approve Monthly Financial Reports
Tina Kostiuk, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations
I move that the Board of Education approve the financial reports, as presented.
F. Request to Approve Disbursement Reports
Tina Kostiuk, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations
I move that the Board of Education approve the disbursement reports, as presented.
G. Request to Approve HR Actions
Keith McDonald, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator
I move that the Board of Education approve the personnel actions, as presented.
H. Appointment of Alternate Director to MAISL
Tina Kostiuk, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations
I move that Jake McDermott be named Alternate Director to the MAISL Joint Risk Management Trust.
I. Request to Award Bid #T2106 - District-Wide Access Control & Video Surveillance
Dave Shulkin, Director of Learning and Performance Technology
I move the Board of Education award Bid #T2106, District-wide Access Control and Video Surveillance to DA Central for the amount of $2,021,865.60, funded from:
Bond Fund: $1,722,932.20
Sinking Fund: $298,933.40
8. General Discussion
A. Report of the Finance/Facilities/Legal Affairs Committee
Siva Kumar, Committee Chair
B. Report of the Board Instructional Committee
Jennifer Matlow, Committee Chair
C. Proposal for Bowers Criterion-Based Schools of Choice Programming
Dr. Aileen Myer, Administrator for Bowers Academy
D. Special Education and Equity Update
Jennifer Perrone, Margaret Schultz, Rebecca Anders and Trevor Harker
E. Catchment Area Update
Todd Bidlack, Rob Durecka and Paul Wills
F. Oakland County School Boards Association Update
Lisa Efros, Trustee
G. Oakland County Health Division Update
Jennifer Matlow, Vice President
H. Student Board Intern Committee Report
Michelle Southward, Committee Chair
I. Superintendent Evaluation Timeline & Next Steps
Jennifer Matlow, Superintendent Evaluation Chair
9. Board Business
A. Approval of Bowers Academy as a Criterion-Based Schools of Choice Program
Dr. Aileen Myer, Administrator for Bowers Academy
I move that the Board of Education approve Bowers Academy as a Criterion-Based Schools of Choice Program as presented by administration beginning with the 2021-2022 school year.
B. Approval of School Start Times for 2021-22 School Year
Pat Watson, Superintendent
I move the Board of Education approve the following start times for the 2021-22 school year:
7:55 AM High School (End Time 2:50 PM)
8:30 AM Middle School (End Time 3:20 PM)
9:10 AM Elementary School (End Time 4:00 PM)
C. Adoption of MASB Board Governance Standards Resolution
I move the Board of Education adopt the Michigan Association of School Boards Governance Standards Resolution, as presented.
D. Reconfirmation of Extended Continuity of Learning Plan
Pat Watson, Superintendent
I move the Board of Education reconfirm the Bloomfield Hills Schools Extended Continuity of Learning Plan, as mandated monthly by the Senate Return to Learn Bill Package and updated to include requirements of Public Act 3 that adheres to the 20-hour per week requirement, as presented by the Administration.
E. Approval of May Study Session Date Change
Pat Watson, Superintendent
I move the Board of Education reschedule the May 13, 2021 Study Session, which conflicts with the District's observation of Eid Al-Fitr, to May 20, 2021 at 6 PM.
F. Approval of the Board Meeting Schedule for 2021-22
Pat Watson, Superintendent
I move the Board of Education approve the schedule of 2021-22 board meetings, as presented.
10. Adjournment