Ann Arbor Public Schools public meetings in 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education met to recognize departing trustees and discuss district financial and staffing reports. The board is reviewing changes to the General Fund Balance policy and considering a budget amendment for FY25.

• Approval of $7,404,739 in trade contracts for New Mitchell Elementary, including $3,547,700 to Christman Constructors, Inc.
• Proposed changes to Policy 3210 to target a general fund balance between 7% and 15% for FY 2024-25
• Discussion and action on the FY25 General Fund First Budget Amendment
• Review of the 2024-25 Staffing and Recruitment Annual Report
• Discussion regarding the Thurston project and staging

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Committee will meet electronically on December 16, 2024, to review the FY25 General Fund first budget amendment and proposed changes to Policy 3210 on fund balance. The committee will also consider the November 2024 monthly monitoring report and approve minutes from the November 15 meeting. Public commentary is accepted via an online form or email.

• Review of FY25 General Fund first budget amendment
• Discussion of recommended changes to Policy 3210 (General Fund Balance)
• Monthly monitoring report for November 2024
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2024 meeting
• Public commentary accepted via form or email

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee will meet electronically to discuss draft policy language for a Resolutions Committee, Board Recognized Groups, and future board meetings. Public commentary includes a request to improve accessibility by recording meetings and providing transcripts.

• Public commenter Aryeh Raucher requests recording and transcription of committee meetings
• Discussion of Resolutions Committee Draft Policy Language
• Discussion of Board Recognized Groups
• Discussion of Organizational Meeting
• Discussion of Future Board Meetings

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Executive Committee will hold an electronic meeting to conduct procedural business. The agenda includes a review of previous minutes and agenda planning.

• Review of November 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Agenda planning

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee is meeting electronically to discuss reactivating the Bond Advisory Group and review updates on Thurston Elementary. The committee will also review the agenda and minutes from the November 15, 2024 meeting. One public comment was submitted urging the committee to pause and develop a district-wide plan.

• Reactivating the Bond Advisory Group discussion
• Thurston Elementary updates including conceptual building and site plans
• Review of agenda and minutes from November 15, 2024 meeting
• Public comment from Praveena Ramaswami urging a collaborative, district-wide approach

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Board of Education will discuss and vote on trade contract recommendations for the new Mitchell Elementary school. The board will also receive the 2024 Fall Student Enrollment Annual Report and a Thurston site plan update. A motion to extend the meeting by 60 minutes was approved.

• First briefing on Annex AN-2187: New Mitchell Elementary trade contract recommendations (Part 2)
• 2024 Fall Student Enrollment Annual Report presented for discussion
• Thurston site plan update added to information items
• Monthly Monitoring Report for October 2024
• Consent agenda includes approval of donations, including $40,000 from Sanya Cope for reading and writing needs

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The board will meet in a closed session at the Earhart Road Building. This meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded. The session involves discussions regarding negotiations and attorney/client privilege.

• Closed session discussion permitted under MCL 15.268 Section 8(c) and 8(h)
• Review of November 13, 2024 closed session minutes

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Board of Education Performance Committee will discuss the 2024 Staffing & Recruitment Annual Report and the 2024 Fall Student Enrollment Annual Report. The committee will also review minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting and plan future agenda items. This is a discussion-only meeting; no final decisions are being made.

• Review of 2024 Staffing & Recruitment Annual Report
• Review of 2024 Fall Student Enrollment Annual Report
• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2024 Performance Committee meeting
• Public commentary sign-up available until 4 hours before meeting

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee will discuss recommended changes to Policy 3210 on General Fund Balance, draft language for a Resolutions Committee policy, and the status of Board goals. The meeting is open to the public via electronic link, with public commentary accepted by sign-up.

• Recommended Changes to Policy 3210-General Fund Balance
• Resolutions Committee Draft Policy Language
• Board Recognized Groups
• Board Goals - Part 2 Status
• On-Boarding of new trustees

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Executive Committee is meeting electronically to conduct procedural business. The primary focus of the meeting is agenda planning and the review of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of minutes from October 21, 2024 meeting
• Agenda planning

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee is meeting to review trade contract recommendations for the new Mitchell Elementary. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding construction at Thurston Elementary.

• Trade contract recommendations for New Mitchell Elementary (Part 2)
• Thurston Elementary construction discussion

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Board of Education Finance Committee will meet electronically to review the agenda and minutes from the November 1 meeting. The main items for discussion are the monthly monitoring report for October 2024 and a resolution to authorize the sale of bonds and refinance of 2015 bonds. Public commentary will be accepted via sign-up.

• Resolution to authorize sale of bonds and refinance of 2015 bonds
• Monthly monitoring report for October 2024
• Review of agenda and minutes from November 1, 2024 Finance Committee meeting

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Board of Education approved a consent agenda including a $16.4 million contract for redundant HVAC chiller and geothermal improvements at Skyline High School, funded by capital program funds. The board also approved a $208,725 cybersecurity contract, $98,098 for playground equipment at Haisley and King elementary schools, and a $494,100 custodial supplies contract. The board received reports on student achievement from fall MSTEP and SAT results and a biannual sexual health education update.

• Approved $16,405,475 for Skyline High School HVAC and geothermal improvements (Annex AN-2185)
• Approved $208,725 cybersecurity contract with Sentinel Technologies (Annex AN-2186)
• Approved $98,098 for playground equipment replacement at Haisley and King elementary schools (Annex AN-2183)
• Approved $494,100 custodial consumable supplies contract with Colman Wolf Sanitary Supply (Annex AN-2184)
• Discussed 2024 fall MSTEP and SAT student achievement results

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The board is meeting in a closed session not open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is a superintendent evaluation permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act of 1976.

• Superintendent evaluation

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education approved several capital projects and contracts, including synthetic turf replacements at three high schools, pool scoreboards, and a district-wide snow removal contract. The board also adopted a new policy on therapy animals and received the 2023-24 annual financial audit report.

• Approved $2,974,887 for synthetic turf replacement at Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline High Schools (Shaw Sports Turf)
• Approved $93,500 for pool scoreboards at Pioneer and Skyline High Schools (Riegle Timing Consultants LLC)
• Approved 3-year snow removal contract with DJs Landscape Management, annual amount not to exceed $324,120
• Adopted new Policy 2800 on Therapy Animals
• Discussed cybersecurity grant, playground equipment replacement, custodial supplies vendor, and HVAC improvements

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session, which is not open to the public and not recorded. The board previously approved this closed session on October 9, 2024, citing Michigan Open Meetings Act exceptions for negotiations and attorney-client privilege. The agenda includes calling the session to order, reviewing minutes from the October 23 closed session, and adjourning.

• Closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(c) negotiations and 8(h) attorney/client privilege
• Review of minutes from the 10/23/24 closed session

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Performance Committee will meet electronically to review the Student Achievement Annual Report covering Fall 2024 MSTEP and SAT results, and receive the Sexual Health Advisory Committee (SHEAC) bi-annual report. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public commentary sign-ups.

• Review of Student Achievement Annual Report: 2024 Fall MSTEP & SAT Results
• Sexual Health Advisory Committee (SHEAC) Bi-annual Report
• Review of minutes from October 20, 2023 Performance Committee meeting
• Public commentary sign-up process for electronic meeting

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee will discuss the 2023-24 annual financial audit report, a cybersecurity grant purchase, playground equipment replacement at King and Haisley Elementary Schools, and a custodial consumable supplies supplier contract. The meeting is open to the public via video link, with public commentary accepted by sign-up.

• 2023-24 Annual Financial Audit Report
• Cybersecurity Grant Purchase
• Playground Equipment Replacement: King and Haisley Elementary Schools
• Custodial Consumable Supplies Supplier Contract Recommendation

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will discuss a new staging request for Thurston Elementary construction and a recommendation for redundant HVAC and geothermal improvements at Skyline High School. The meeting also includes public commentary, review of prior minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Discussion of new Thurston staging request (alternative proposal to delay construction and stage students at new Logan Elementary)
• Skyline High School redundant HVAC chiller and geothermal improvements recommendation
• Public commentary opposing Thurston construction plans and requesting committee review of alternatives, parent surveys, and recorded meetings

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Performance Committee meeting scheduled for October 30, 2024, has been canceled and will be rescheduled. The meeting was to be open to the public with guidelines for public commentary provided.

• Meeting canceled and will be rescheduled
• Public commentary sign-up required at least 4 hours before meeting
• Meeting not video or audio recorded

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to vote on several construction contracts and policy changes. Key actions include approving over $23 million in trade contracts for the new Mitchell Elementary School and a revised transportation policy reducing the elementary student walk zone to 1.25 miles.

• Approved $23,474,436 for New Mitchell Elementary School trade contracts (earthwork, paving, concrete, masonry, steel, roofing, etc.)
• Approved $181,718 for pool locker replacements at Huron and Pioneer High Schools
• Adopted revised Policy 3760 reducing the elementary student walk zone from 1.5 to 1.25 miles
• First briefing on synthetic turf replacements at Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline High School athletic fields
• First briefing on a district-wide snow removal services contract

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

This is a closed session of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education, not open to the public or recorded. The board will review minutes from prior closed sessions and discuss items permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act, specifically superintendent evaluation and attorney-client privilege. No public decisions are expected.

• Closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(a) (superintendent evaluation) and 8(h) (attorney/client privilege)
• Review of minutes from 9/25/24 closed session
• Review of minutes from 10/9/24 closed session

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Executive Committee of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will meet electronically to review minutes from October 2, 2024, hear public commentary, and discuss agenda planning for upcoming board meetings. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Review of minutes from October 2, 2024 meeting
• Public commentary sign-up and reading
• Discussion of future board meeting agenda planning

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee will meet electronically to discuss several items, including a new policy on therapy animals, board-recognized groups, board goals, superintendent evaluation criteria, and trustee behavior. The meeting is open to the public with opportunities for commentary.

• New Policy 2800 - Therapy Animals
• Board Recognized Groups
• Board Goals Update
• Superintendent Evaluation Criteria
• Trustee Behavior/Affirmation of Boardsmanship

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will meet electronically to discuss construction at Thurston, scoreboards for high school pools, and athletic turf replacements. Eight public commenters have signed up. The committee will also review minutes from the September 13 meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Thurston construction review
• Huron, Pioneer and Skyline High School pool scoreboards
• High school athletic turf replacements
• Eight public commenters signed up

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee will meet electronically to review the monthly budget monitoring report for September 2024 and discuss a snow removal contract recommendation. The meeting is open to the public, with public commentary accepted via sign-up.

• Review of Monthly Budget Monitoring Report for September 2024
• Discussion of Snow Removal Contract Recommendation

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

This is a closed session of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education, not open to the public or recorded. The board will discuss negotiations under the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The agenda includes a call to order, review of previous closed session minutes, and adjournment.

• Closed session permitted under MCL 15.268 Section 8(c) for negotiations
• Review of minutes from the 9/25/24 closed session

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting and study session, including a first briefing on a revised transportation policy that would reduce the student walk zone for elementary and K-8 students from 1.5 miles to 1.25 miles. The board will also receive first briefings on trade contracts for the new Mitchell Elementary School and locker replacements at Huron and Pioneer High School pool locker rooms. A closed session is scheduled for October 23, 2024, for superintendent evaluation discussion.

• First briefing on revised Policy 3760 reducing elementary walk zone to 1.25 miles
• First briefing on Annex AN-2178: New Mitchell Elementary School trade contracts, Part 1
• First briefing on Annex AN-2179: Huron and Pioneer High School pool locker room locker replacement
• Motion to hold closed session on October 23, 2024 for superintendent evaluation
• Study session on board goals facilitated by MASB representative Julie Kaminski

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee is meeting electronically to discuss a recommended revision to Policy 3760 on transportation, as well as board/superintendent goals and evaluation. The meeting is open to the public, with commentary accepted via sign-up. Other agenda items include reviewing the previous meeting's minutes and planning future agenda items.

• Recommended revision to Policy 3760-Transportation
• Board/Superintendent Goals and Evaluation discussion
• Review of September 16, 2024 Governance Committee minutes
• Public commentary sign-up process

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee will meet electronically to review minutes from September 5, 2024, and discuss agenda planning for upcoming board meetings. The meeting is open to the public via video link, but will not be recorded. Public comments must be submitted in advance.

• Review of September 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of future board agenda planning
• Public comment period with advance sign-up required

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will meet electronically to discuss trade contracts for Mitchell Elementary (Part 1) and locker replacements at Huron and Pioneer high school pool locker rooms. The committee will also review prior meeting minutes and hear public commentary. No votes are scheduled; all items are listed as discussion only.

• Mitchell Elementary Trade Contracts, Part 1
• Huron and Pioneer: Pool Locker Room Locker Replacement
• Review of September 13, 2024 Finance/Bond Committee meeting minutes

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session, not open to the public, to review attorney-client privileged information. The board will first convene in an open meeting on July 31, 2024, to vote to adjourn to the closed session, as permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The agenda includes calling the session to order, reviewing minutes from the September 11, 2024 closed session, and adjourning.

• Closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h) for attorney-client privileged information
• Review of minutes from the 9/11/24 closed session
• Meeting location: Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education voted to amend all gender-based pronouns in board policies to gender-neutral language. The board also approved appointments to the Recreation Advisory Commission, certified voting delegates for the MASB conference, and accepted a Ford Mustang donation for the CTE Auto program. A motion to add discussion dates for board goals and superintendent evaluation failed.

• Approved blanket amendment of board policy pronouns to gender-neutral
• Accepted Ford Motor Company donation of a 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost for CTE Auto program at Huron
• Appointed Aiden Kang and Irene Kim to Recreation Advisory Commission for 3-year terms
• Certified voting delegates for MASB Annual Leadership Conference (Oct 24-27, Lansing)
• Motion to hold closed session Oct 9, 2024 for attorney/client privilege

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee will meet electronically on September 16, 2024, at 12:00 PM to discuss a new policy on therapy animals, a sunset review of existing policies, board recognized groups, and a resolutions committee. The meeting is open to the public, with commentary accepted via sign-up.

• Discussion of new Policy 2800 - Therapy Animals
• Sunset review of Policy Series 2000 - Administration
• Discussion of Board Recognized Groups
• Discussion of Resolutions Committee

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will discuss the August 2024 monthly budget monitoring report, a preview of paving, chiller, and redundant HVAC work at Skyline High School, and a capital program fall update. The meeting also includes review of prior minutes, public commentary sign-ups, and next steps on trade contracts for Mitchell Elementary and pool locker replacements at Huron and Pioneer high schools.

• Monthly Budget Monitoring Report - August 2024
• Skyline Paving, Chiller and Redundant HVAC System Preview
• Capital Program Fall Update Report
• Mitchell Elementary Trade Contracts
• Huron and Pioneer Pool Locker Replacement Trade Contracts

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including the purchase of four electric school buses for $1.65 million and approval of five construction management firms for capital projects. The board also considers textbook purchases for AP Psychology and AP Physics, a utility easement on Nixon Road, and updates to the Rights & Responsibilities Handbook regarding sexual harassment and Title IX information. A resolution to restore supplemental budget for mental health was added by board action.

• Purchase of four electric school buses from Midwest Transit for $1,651,128, funded by Bond Program with expected $800,000 EPA rebate
• Approval of 4-year contracts (with optional 2-year renewals) for construction management services to Brix Corporation, McCarthy & Smith, Skillman Company, The Christman Company, and Triangle Associates
• Purchase of 220 AP Psychology textbooks for $45,964.38 and 215 AP Physics textbooks for $38,059.30 from General Fund
• Adoption of resolution to approve utility easement to City of Ann Arbor on Nixon Road
• Discussion of Special Education Millage Renewal and addition of Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault Information Guide and Title IX info to student handbook

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will meet in a closed session, not open to the public, to discuss attorney-client privileged information and negotiations. The meeting is held at the Earhart Road Building.

• Closed session to review minutes from previous closed sessions
• Closed session for attorney-client privileged information under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h)
• Closed session for negotiations under MCL 15.268 Section 8(c)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee is holding an electronic meeting to review minutes from August 22, 2024, and plan future agendas. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded. Public commentary is accepted via sign-up form or email.

• Review of minutes from August 22, 2024 meeting
• Public commentary sign-ups
• Agenda planning discussion

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 28, 2024, with first briefings on several items including textbook purchases for AP Psychology and AP Physics, a recommendation for capital program construction management services, a 2024 electric school bus purchase, a utility easement on Nixon Road, and a sexual harassment information guide. The board also heard reports from associations and committees, and approved the consent agenda and donations.

• First briefing on Annex AN-2176: Capital Program Construction Management Services Recommendation
• First briefing on Annex AN-2177: 2024 Electric School Bus Purchase Recommendation
• First briefing on Resolution to Approve Utility Easement on Nixon Road
• First briefing on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide as appendix to Rights & Responsibilities
• Motion to adopt a 'No dogs on school grounds or buildings' policy failed (2-4)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee will meet electronically to discuss agenda planning for upcoming board meetings and review minutes from July 29, 2024. The meeting is open to the public via video link but will not be recorded.

• Review of minutes from July 29, 2024 meeting
• Agenda planning for future board meetings
• Public commentary sign-up process outlined

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance and Bond Committee will meet electronically to discuss textbook purchase recommendations for AP Psychology and AP Physics, an update on the Mitchell Elementary project, the status of the state budget, and engagement updates for Lawton and Lakewood. The committee will also review next steps for Mitchell Elementary trade contracts and Skyline chiller, paving, and geothermal trade contracts.

• Textbook purchase recommendation for AP Psychology
• Textbook purchase recommendation for AP Physics
• Mitchell Elementary Project Update
• Update: Status of State Budget
• Lawton and Lakewood Engagement Update

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will meet electronically to review the agenda and minutes from August 2, 2024, and discuss recommendations for capital program construction management services and the purchase of 2024 electric school buses. Public commentary is accepted via sign-up form or email.

• Capital Program Construction Management Services Recommendation
• 2024 Electric School Bus Purchase Recommendation
• Review of August 2, 2024 Bond Committee minutes

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board is holding a retreat to discuss the MASB Superintendent Evaluation Tool and Board Goals, as well as the MASB CBA 310 on Budget Anatomy and Shortfalls. Public commentary is accepted via sign-up. The meeting will not be audio or video recorded.

• Discussion of MASB Superintendent Evaluation Tool and Board Goals
• Discussion of MASB CBA 310: Budget Anatomy and Shortfalls
• Public commentary sign-up required 4 hours before meeting

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will meet electronically to review and discuss several bond-related items, including Nixon Road easements and improvements, updates from Slauson parents and neighbors, and next steps for trade contracts at Mitchell Elementary and Skyline, as well as a Construction Manager RFP. The meeting is open to the public via video link, but will not be recorded.

• Nixon Road Easements
• Nixon Road Improvements: Roundabout
• Slauson Parent and Neighbor Updates
• Next steps for Mitchell Elementary Trade Contracts, Skyline Paving and Geothermal Trade Contracts, and Construction Manager RFP Recommendations

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session on July 31, 2024, at the Earhart Road Building. The meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded. The board will vote to adjourn to closed session under the Michigan Open Meetings Act to review attorney-client privileged information and discuss negotiations.

• Closed session permitted under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h) for attorney-client privileged information
• Closed session permitted under Section 8(c) for negotiations

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on July 31, 2024, at the Earhart Road Building. The board approved an adjusted meeting calendar for July 2024 through January 2025, removing the August 14, 2024 meeting, and also approved a motion to enter closed session for attorney/client privilege and negotiations. The board discussed Policy 4830 on layoffs and recalls, and heard public commentary from 39 individuals.

• Approved adjusted Board Meeting Calendar for July 2024–January 2025, removing August 14, 2024 meeting
• Approved motion to adjourn to Closed Session for attorney/client privilege and negotiations
• Discussed Policy 4830 - Layoffs & Recalls
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 20, June 26, and June 28, 2024 meetings
• 39 public commentary sign-ups listed

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Executive Committee will hold an electronic meeting to conduct procedural business. The agenda includes a review of previous minutes and agenda planning.

• Review of June 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Agenda planning

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Equity and Inclusion Committee is meeting electronically to discuss the impact of budget reductions on Title 1 schools and position reductions by building. The agenda also includes public commentary, review of prior meeting minutes, and planning for future meetings. This is a discussion-focused meeting with no formal votes listed.

• Discussion of budget reductions' effect on Title 1 schools
• Review of position reductions by building
• Public commentary from 6 registered speakers
• Review of minutes from December 21, 2023 meeting
• Agenda planning for future committee meetings

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on June 28, 2024, to approve the administrative contract for Jazz Parks as Superintendent. The board also heard public commentary from ten residents and approved the meeting agenda. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM.

• Approved administrative contract for Jazz Parks as Superintendent
• Public commentary from 10 residents
• Motion to approve agenda carried
• Meeting adjourned by voice vote at 7:27 PM

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session on June 28, 2024, at the Earhart Road Building. This meeting is not open to the public and is not recorded. The board voted in open session on June 26, 2024, to hold this closed session under Michigan law to review attorney-client privileged information.

• Closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h) for attorney-client privileged information
• Meeting location: Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor
• Not open to the public and not recorded

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 26, 2024, at Skyline High School. The board took action on several consent agenda items, including approving a $426,514.63 purchase of elementary English Language Arts curriculum materials funded by state grants, a one-year $6,707,014.47 food service contract with Compass Group (Chartwells K12), and a $203,344 purchase of salad bars. The board also discussed the proposed 2024-2025 general fund budget and tax rates, a pediatric therapy contract, and other operational items.

• Approved $426,514.63 for Great Minds Wit & Wisdom and Open Up Resources Bookworms curriculum, funded by State 35j grant
• Approved one-year $6,707,014.47 food service contract with Compass Group (Chartwells K12), with four optional renewals
• Approved $203,344 purchase of 32 Turbo Air salad bars from Stafford-Smith, Inc., funded by NSLP grant
• Discussed proposed 2024-2025 general fund budget and tax rates, including millage resolution
• Discussed pediatric therapy contract for special education services and middle school tutoring provider approval

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education convened a closed session on June 26, 2024. This meeting was not open to the public and was held to review attorney/client privileged information.

• Closed session for review of attorney/client privileged information

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

This is a procedural executive committee meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools board. The committee will review minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting and plan future agendas. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Review minutes from June 10, 2024 meeting
• Agenda planning discussion
• Public commentary sign-ups (none listed)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 General Fund budget and tax rates. The board will also discuss a proposed amendment to the 2023-2024 budget, a declaration of potential fiscal stress, and several contract recommendations, including pediatric therapy and food services. Action items include approving the FY24/25 millage resolution and consent agenda items.

• First briefing on proposed 2023-2024 General Fund budget amendment and declaration of potential fiscal stress
• First briefing on proposed 2024-2025 General Fund budget and tax rates, with public hearing
• First briefing on pediatric therapy contract for special education services (Annex AN-2167)
• First briefing on 2024-2025 Food and Nutrition Services contract and food service equipment grant for salad bars
• Action item: Approve FY24/25 millage resolution

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee is holding an electronic meeting to review minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting, plan future agendas, and accept public commentary. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Review minutes from May 14, 2024 meeting
• Agenda planning for future meetings
• Public commentary sign-up process
• Electronic meeting format, not recorded

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee is meeting electronically to review bond program milestones, engagement updates, a preview of partnerships, and overall bond program updates. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded, and public commentary sign-ups are required at least 4 hours in advance.

• Review of May 3, 2024 Bond Committee meeting minutes
• Discussion of Bond Program Milestones
• Engagement Updates
• Preview of Partnerships
• Bond Program Updates

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting electronically to review and discuss several financial items, including contracts for pediatric therapy and food services, a food service equipment grant, the May 2024 monitoring report, the 2023-2024 final budget amendment, the 2024-2025 proposed budget with tax rates, and an additional provider approval for middle school academic tutoring. The committee will also review minutes from the May 3, 2024 meeting and hear public commentary from three registered speakers. No final decisions are listed; items are for review and discussion.

• Pediatric Therapy Contract
• 2024-2025 Contract for Food & Nutrition Services
• Food Service Equipment Grant - Salad Bars
• 2023-2024 Final Budget Amendment
• 2024-2025 Proposed Budget with Tax Rates

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Planning Committee is meeting electronically to review the agenda and minutes from a November 2023 meeting, hear public commentary, and discuss two items: child care (with a BAC update) and a comprehensive budget plan. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded.

• Discussion of child care with BAC update to Planning Committee
• Discussion of comprehensive budget plan
• Public commentary sign-up by Jaclyn Kinser
• Review of agenda and minutes from November 13, 2023 meeting

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting at Pioneer High School to discuss and vote on the 2024-25 Comprehensive Budget Plan. The board approved the budget as presented, with a 6-1 vote, with Ernesto Querijero voting no. The meeting also included a 30-minute public commentary period with over 200 sign-ups.

• Adopted 2024-25 Comprehensive Budget Plan (6-1, Querijero no)
• Public commentary: 202 sign-ups listed
• Special meeting held at Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium
• Agenda approved unanimously

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a comprehensive budget plan update, a proposed WISD budget, and multiple capital and bond-funded projects. The board approved a consent agenda covering middle school tutoring, bathroom renovations, solar installations, and bus purchases.

• Approved $600,000 tutoring provider for ~500 middle school students, funded by State 23g grant
• Approved $3,256,094 for bathroom renovations at Clague and Scarlett Middle Schools
• Approved $671,025 for solar arrays at Skyline High School and Earhart Administration Building
• Approved $960,006 for six International 71-passenger buses from Midwest Transit
• Discussed 2024-25 Comprehensive Budget Plan and WISD proposed budget

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee is holding an electronic meeting to review minutes from the previous day, plan upcoming agendas, and take public commentary. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Review minutes from May 13, 2024 meeting
• Agenda planning discussion
• Public commentary sign-ups

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee is holding an electronic meeting to review minutes from May 2, 2024, and plan the agenda for upcoming meetings. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Review minutes from May 2, 2024 meeting
• Agenda planning discussion
• Public commentary sign-ups

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a full agenda. Key items include a first briefing on the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) proposed general fund budget for 2024-2025, a board discussion on the district's own 2024-2025 budget, and a board action to adopt a resolution for the WISD Special Education Millage Renewal. The board will also receive information on summer school programs and the April 2024 budget monitoring report, and will consider several capital and grant-funded projects, including bathroom renovations, solar installations, and bus purchases. The meeting includes a large public commentary period with 110 registered speakers.

• First briefing on WISD proposed general fund budget for 2024-2025
• Board discussion on 2024-2025 budget
• Action to adopt WISD Special Education Millage Renewal Resolution
• First briefing on capital projects: bathroom renovations at Clague and Scarlett Middle Schools, solar arrays at Skyline High School and Earhart Administration Building, and bus purchase
• Information item: Monthly Budget Monitoring Report for April 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee is meeting electronically to review capital program items funded by the bond, including bathroom renovations at two middle schools, solar array installations, and a bus purchase recommendation. The committee will also discuss its future. Public commentary is accepted via sign-up.

• Bathroom renovations at Clague and Scarlett Middle Schools
• 2024 Solar array installations at Skyline High School and Earhart Administration Building
• Bus purchase recommendation
• Discussion on the future of the Bond Committee

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting electronically to review the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) proposed general fund budget for 2024-2025, a WISD special education millage renewal resolution, the monthly budget monitoring report for April 2024, and a grant-funded middle school academic tutoring purchase. The meeting is open to the public, but will not be recorded. Public commentary sign-ups must be submitted at least 4 hours prior to the meeting.

• Review of WISD Proposed General Fund Budget 2024-2025
• WISD Special Education Millage Renewal Resolution
• Monthly Budget Monitoring Report for April 2024
• Grant-funded Middle School Academic Tutoring Purchase

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee is holding an electronic meeting to review minutes from April 19, 2024, and plan future agendas. Public commentary sign-ups are noted, but no substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Review minutes from April 19, 2024 meeting
• Agenda planning discussion
• Public commentary sign-ups

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a study session to discuss two main topics: a presentation on social media litigation and a budget reduction discussion. The board also heard public commentary from a large number of residents. The meeting was procedural, with no formal votes on the discussion items.

• Social media litigation presentation
• Budget reduction discussion
• Public commentary with 67 sign-ups
• Motion to approve agenda passed
• Meeting adjourned at 11:19 PM

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

This is a routine executive committee meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools board, held electronically. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting, receiving public commentary sign-ups, and planning future agendas. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Review of minutes from April 9, 2024 meeting
• Public commentary sign-ups accepted via form or email
• Agenda planning discussion

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session on April 17, 2024, to review attorney-client privileged information, as permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded. The board will also review minutes from a previous closed session held on March 6, 2024.

• Closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h) for attorney-client privileged review
• Review of minutes from March 6, 2024 closed session
• Roll call and call to order
• Adjournment of closed session

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 11, 2024, taking several actions. The board approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of notes in anticipation of state aid, a resolution to authorize layoffs of staff, and limited Schools of Choice for the 2024-25 school year. They also approved a closed session for April 17, 2024, to review attorney-client privileged information. The meeting included recognition of a donation of 20,000 solar eclipse glasses and a large public commentary session with 143 sign-ups.

• Approved resolution authorizing issuance of notes in anticipation of state aid
• Approved resolution to authorize layoff of staff (passed 4-3)
• Approved limited Schools of Choice for 2024-25 school year (passed 6-1)
• Approved closed session on April 17, 2024 for attorney-client privilege
• Recognized Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union donation of 20,000 solar eclipse glasses

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee is holding an electronic meeting to review minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting and plan future agendas. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded, and public commentary requires sign-up at least 4 hours in advance. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy or financial items listed.

• Review minutes from March 19, 2024 meeting
• Agenda planning for future meetings
• Public commentary sign-ups accepted via form or email

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education voted to suspend the superintendent search and authorize contract negotiations with Interim Superintendent Jazz Parks. The board also approved a resolution authorizing layoff notices to ASCSA bargaining unit staff to address a budget shortfall. The meeting included public commentary, reports from associations, and approval of the consent agenda.

• Vote to suspend superintendent search and negotiate with Jazz Parks (4-3).
• Resolution to authorize layoff of staff in ASCSA bargaining unit (4-3).
• Approval of consent agenda including minutes from March 13 and March 16 meetings.
• 39 individuals signed up for public commentary.
• Reports from various associations including AAAA, AAEA, and AAPAC.

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee is holding an electronic meeting to review minutes from the March 11, 2024 meeting, plan future agendas, and accept public commentary. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded.

• Review of minutes from March 11, 2024 meeting
• Public commentary sign-ups accepted up to 4 hours before meeting
• Agenda planning discussion

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board held a special meeting on March 16, 2024, to conduct first-round interviews for the superintendent position. Six candidates were interviewed, and the board voted to remove Dr. Thomas Ahart from consideration. Public commentary included a call to reduce administrative positions and consolidate schools.

• Interviewed six superintendent candidates: Jazz Parks, Bill Bradford, Matthew Dunbar, Antoine Reed, Arcelius Brickhouse, and canceled Thomas Ahart
• Voted to remove Dr. Thomas Ahart from consideration (5-2)
• Public comment by Jordan Else (AASPIRE) urged reducing administrative positions and consolidating schools
• Meeting held at Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 13, 2024, at the Earhart Road Building. The board approved a General Fund FY 2023/24 budget amendment and an annual E-Rate reimbursement application for network equipment refreshment. The agenda also included public commentary, reports from various associations, and a consent agenda that included approving donations and meeting minutes.

• Approved General Fund FY 2023/24 Budget Amendment Resolution
• Approved annual E-Rate reimbursement application for network equipment refreshment
• Approved donation of a 2024 Ford Mustang GT from Ford Motor Company to Pioneer High School Auto Program
• Approved minutes of the March 6, 2024 Regular Meeting/Study Session
• Public commentary included a safe storage resolution from Huron group

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools executive committee is holding an electronic meeting to review minutes from February 26, 2024, and plan the agenda for upcoming meetings. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded. Public commentary is accepted via sign-up form or email.

• Review of minutes from February 26, 2024 meeting
• Agenda planning for future meetings
• Public commentary sign-ups

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting and study session on March 6, 2024, at 3700 Earhart Road. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts for masonry, storm damage, and roofing repairs at several schools, and will discuss and take action on the superintendent search process.

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session, not open to the public, to review superintendent candidate applications, as permitted under Michigan law. The board will also review minutes from previous closed sessions. This is a procedural meeting with no public discussion or decisions.

• Review superintendent candidate applications under MCL 15.268 Section 8(f)
• Review minutes from Closed Session of 11/8/23
• Review minutes from Closed Session of 2/21/24

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to discuss and act on district business. Key actions include approving the superintendent search process dates and a closed session to discuss candidates, selecting a candidate for the MASB Region 7 Director seat, and receiving reports on budget, benchmark assessments, and facility projects. The agenda also includes first briefings on several capital improvement projects at Huron High School and Tappan Middle School.

• Approved superintendent search timeline: March 6 candidate selection, March 16 first interviews, April 17 final selection
• Selected Michael McVey for MASB Region 7 Director (3-year term)
• First briefing: Huron High School Phase 2 Exterior Masonry Restoration (AN-2158)
• First briefing: Huron High School Storm Damage Repairs (AN-2160)
• First briefing: Tappan Middle School Site Paving and Cafeteria Stair Improvements (AN-2161)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee is holding an electronic meeting to review minutes from the January 29, 2024 meeting, plan the agenda, and take public commentary. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded.

• Review minutes from January 29, 2024 meeting
• Public commentary sign-ups
• Agenda planning

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Performance Committee is meeting electronically to review benchmark assessment results, along with agenda and minutes from a prior meeting. Public commentary is accepted via sign-up. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded.

• Review of Benchmark Assessment Results Report
• Review of agenda and minutes from October 20, 2023 Performance Committee meeting
• Public commentary sign-up required by 3 PM for 7 PM meeting

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting electronically to review the January 2024 monthly budget monitoring report. The agenda also includes reviewing minutes from the November 2, 2023 meeting and public commentary sign-ups, with no sign-ups listed.

• Review of January 2024 Monthly Budget Monitoring Report
• Review of minutes from November 2, 2023 meeting
• Public commentary sign-ups (none listed)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee is meeting electronically to review several construction and repair projects funded by the bond. The agenda includes discussion of masonry restoration, storm damage repairs, paving, and roofing improvements at various schools. No public commentary sign-ups were received.

• Huron High School: Phase 2 Exterior Masonry Restoration
• Huron High School: Storm Damage Repairs
• Tappan Middle School: Site Paving and Cafeteria Stair Improvements
• 2024 Roofing Improvements: Eberwhite, Transportation Building, Clauge, Skyline, Lawton, Carpenter

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session, which is not open to the public or recorded. The board voted in open session on January 31, 2024, to hold this closed session under the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.268 Section 8(e)) for pending litigation. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from a previous closed session and adjourning.

• Closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(e) for pending litigation
• Review of minutes from Closed Session of 9/27/23
• Meeting at Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee is meeting to discuss various administrative and policy items. Discussions include guidelines for public commentary and how groups request Board designation.

• Discussion of Administrative Regulations
• Discussion of Policy 1300 regarding Public Commentary Guidelines
• Discussion of Policy 1300 regarding Groups Requesting Board Designation
• Discussion of Board Development
• Review of November 20, 2023, meeting minutes

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on January 31, 2024, at the Earhart Road Building. The board approved several capital improvement contracts, including a $5.49 million air conditioning and lighting project for Abbott and Haisley Elementary Schools, a $888,829 meeting room expansion at the Earhart Building, a $361,514 bus camera system, and a $56,868 electrical upgrade at Huron High School. The board also recognized School Board Recognition Month and received reports from various associations and committees.

• Approved $5,492,065 for 2024 AC and lighting projects at Abbott and Haisley Elementary Schools, with contracts to six vendors including Robertson Morrison ($2,467,980) and Superior Electric Tri County ($1,897,790).
• Approved $888,829 for Earhart Building meeting room expansion, with contracts to eight vendors including Huron Valley Electric ($219,800) and Clark Contracting Services ($174,100).
• Approved $361,514.15 for bus camera systems for all 131 AAPS-owned buses from Pro-Vision Video Systems, funded by State of Michigan School Safety/Mental Health Grant.
• Approved $56,868 for Huron High School food service equipment electrical improvements from Turner Electrical Services.
• Approved motion to hold a closed session on February 21, 2024, for attorney/client privilege.

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee is meeting electronically to review minutes from December 14, 2023, and plan the agenda for upcoming meetings. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded. Public commentary is limited to submitted comments read by staff.

• Review minutes from December 14, 2023 meeting
• Agenda planning discussion
• Public commentary sign-ups

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with public commentary, reports from associations, and several action items. The board approved holding first-round superintendent interviews by Zoom on March 16 and will discuss committee assignments and capital project briefings.

• Motion to hold first round superintendent interviews by Zoom on March 16 (approved)
• Discussion of school bus security camera purchase
• First briefing on Huron High School food service equipment electrical work
• First briefing on 2024 AC and lighting projects at Haisley and Abbot Elementary Schools
• First briefing on Earhart Building meeting room expansion

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Bond/Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several facility and equipment projects. Items for review include security camera purchases and electrical work for food service equipment. The committee will also discuss air conditioning and lighting projects at two elementary schools.

• School bus security camera purchase
• Huron High School food service equipment electrical work
• Air conditioning and lighting projects at Haisley and Abbot Elementary Schools
• Earhart Building meeting room expansion

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding its annual organizational meeting to elect officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) and hear reports from school groups and associations. The board will also consider requests for official recognition from AASPIRE, the Jewish Community Advisory Group, and the Muslim Advisory Group. A large number of public comments (over 120) were submitted, and a petition was attached.

• Election of board officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) per Board Policy 1110
• Request for board recognition from AASPIRE (Ann Arbor School Parents Intent on Racial Equity)
• Request for board recognition from AAPS Jewish Community Advisory Group
• Request for board recognition from AAPS Muslim Advisory Group (AAPS MAG)
• Public commentary with over 120 sign-ups and a petition from FocusonEducationA2BOE