Ann Arbor Public Schools, MI

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor. GO TO THIS WEBPAGE FOR THE AGENDA https://a2schools.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=1010

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5:30 PM - BOND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - Earhart Administration Building. GO TO THIS WEBPAGE FOR THE AGENDA: https://a2schools.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=1013

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2:00 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting. Please go to Diligent Community for the agenda through this link: https://a2schools.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=1018

This is a procedural meeting notice for the Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee. No specific agenda items are provided in the document; the full agenda is available via a link. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom but will not be recorded.

• Meeting held electronically via Diligent Community portal
• Public access via Zoom link provided on board calendar
• Meeting will not be recorded

8:30 AM - FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting go to https://a2schools.community.highbond.com/Portal

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6:30 PM - Closed Session - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Board of Education is meeting in a closed session not open to the public. The board will discuss attorney/client privileged information and the evaluation of the superintendent.

• Review of May 7, 2025 closed session minutes
• Discussion of attorney/client privileged information
• Superintendent evaluation

5:30 PM - BOND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will discuss several bond-funded items, including trade contracts for the Slauson Major Renovation, electric school bus purchases, and equipment upgrades. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Slauson Major Renovation – Trade Contracts, Part 2 recommendations
• Electric school bus purchases
• Electric vehicle chargers purchase recommendation
• Annual E-rate network equipment purchases
• Device refreshment for staff and students, spring 2025

The Bond Committee of the Whole reviewed several equipment and renovation recommendations. All six items were recommended for forwarding to the June 11, 2025 first briefing.

• Accepted May 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recommended forwarding Annual E-Rate Network Equipment Purchases (AN-2211) to June 11 briefing
• Recommended forwarding Device Refreshment for Staff and Students (AN-2212) to June 11 briefing
• Recommended forwarding Food Service Equipment Replacement/Upgrades (AN-2215) to June 11 briefing
• Recommended forwarding Slauson Major Renovation Trade Contracts Part 2 (AN-2217) to June 11 briefing
• Recommended forwarding Electric School Bus Purchases (AN-2219) to June 11 briefing
• Recommended forwarding Electric Vehicle Chargers Purchase Recommendation (AN-2218) to June 11 briefing

7:30 PM - Regular Meeting - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools board holds a regular meeting with public commentary, reports, and multiple first and second briefings. They will discuss a policy update on graduation requirements for the class of 2028, several contract recommendations including Slauson Middle School renovation and electric school bus purchases, and review the Washtenaw Intermediate School District's proposed 2025-2026 budget. No final votes on these items are scheduled; they are discussion and first briefing items.

• First briefing on Policy 5050 updating graduation requirements for class of 2028
• First briefing on AN-2217 Slauson Major Renovation trade contracts part 2
• First briefing on AN-2210 electric school bus purchases and AN-2218 EV charging stations
• Second briefing on WISD proposed general fund budget 2025-2026
• Public commentary on elementary school stages and bond committee failures

The board approved the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) Proposed General Fund Budget for 2025-2026. It also designated representatives to cast votes for specific candidates in the upcoming WISD Biennial Election. Additionally, the board approved several facility contracts and scheduled public hearings for the district's own proposed budget.

• Approved WISD Proposed General Fund Budget 2025-2026 (6-0)
• Designated Trustee Mohammad and Trustee Wilkins to vote for Eric Roberts, Diane Hockett, and Dorcas Musili at the WISD Biennial Election (6-0)
• Approved public hearing notices for 2025-2026 AAPS General Fund Proposed Budget for June 11 and June 25 (6-0)
• Approved Slauson Middle School Major Renovation trade contracts, Part 1 (6-0)
• Approved Abbot and King Elementary playground equipment replacement (6-0)
• Postponed resolution on county-wide CTE millage (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 7, 2025 Special, Regular, and Closed sessions (6-0)
• Scheduled closed session for June 11, 2025 for attorney/client privilege and superintendent evaluation (6-0)

3:30 PM - GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Governance Committee will discuss a draft update to Policy 5050 on Graduation Requirements. They will also review the Board Retreat and Professional Development. The meeting includes public commentary and a review of previous minutes.

• Discussion of draft update to Policy 5050 – Graduation Requirements
• Review of Board Retreat and Professional Development
• Review agenda and minutes from March 31, 2024
• Public commentary sign-ups
• Agenda planning for future meetings

The committee reviewed a draft update to Policy 5050 regarding a .5 graduation requirement for personal finance. Members also discussed potential increases to required professional development for board members.

• Accepted March 31, 2024 meeting minutes and agenda as presented

9:30 AM - FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Committee will review the monthly budget monitoring report for April 2025 and discuss contract recommendations for playground wood fiber, district-wide rugs, and student transportation services. Public commentary can be submitted in advance. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Monthly Budget Monitoring Report - April 2025
• AN-2213: Engineered Wood Fiber for Playgrounds contract recommendation
• AN-2214: District-Wide Rug contract recommendation
• AN-2210: Student Transportation Services contract recommendation

The committee accepted the agenda and minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. Several budget and contract items were reviewed and will be presented at the May 21, 2025 Regular Meeting.

• Accepted April 21, 2025 meeting minutes and agenda

6:30 PM - Closed Session - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

This is a closed session of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education, not open to the public. The board will discuss attorney/client privileged information, superintendent evaluation, and negotiations, as permitted under Michigan law. They will also review minutes from the April 23, 2025 closed session.

• Review minutes of the April 23, 2025 closed session
• Discussion of attorney/client privileged information
• Discussion of negotiations
• Discussion of superintendent evaluation

The board conducted a closed session to review previous minutes and discuss privileged information and negotiations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

7:30 PM - Regular Meeting - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board will discuss the Washtenaw Intermediate School District's proposed 2025-2026 general fund budget, requiring a board resolution by June 1. Other first briefings include trade contracts for Slauson Middle School renovation and playground equipment at Abbot and King Elementary. Second briefings cover solar array installations, roofing repairs, and Thurston Elementary construction. The consent agenda includes approval of several annex contracts.

• First briefing: WISD proposed general fund budget 2025-2026 – board must approve or disapprove by June 1
• First briefing: Slauson Middle School major renovation – trade contract recommendations, part 1 (AN-2208)
• First briefing: Abbot and King Elementary playground equipment replacement (AN-2209)
• Second briefing: Solar array installation at Skyline, Clague, Freeman schools and Transportation South Bus Lot (AN-2204)
• Second briefing: New Thurston Elementary – trade contracts, part 2 (AN-2206)

The Board approved multiple capital program contracts for solar array installations, roofing repairs, and trade contracts for the new Thurston Elementary. Additionally, the Board designated electoral representatives for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District election.

• Approved $3,671,145 for solar array installations at Clague, Skyline, Freeman, and South Bus Lot (6-0)
• Approved $2,516,172 for roofing repairs at A2 STEAM, Bach, Community, Forsythe, Freeman, and Skyline (6-0)
• Approved $12,181,050 for Thurston Elementary trade contracts Part 2 (6-0)
• Designated Rima Mohammad as electoral representative and Leslie Wilkins as alternate for WISD election (6-0)
• Approved donation of a 2002 Saturn L200 to Pioneer CTE Auto Program (6-0)
• Approved closed session for May 21, 2025, for attorney/client privilege and superintendent evaluation (6-0)
• Recessed to closed session for negotiations and superintendent evaluation (6-0)

6:00 PM - BOND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Bond Committee will discuss trade contract recommendations for the Slauson Middle School major renovation and consider playground equipment replacement at King and Abbot Elementary. The meeting also includes public commentary and approval of minutes from the April 23 meeting. All items are for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• Slauson Middle School Major Renovation - Trade Contract Recommendations - Part 1 (discussion)
• King and Abbot Elementary - Playground Equipment Replacement (discussion)
• Review of Agenda and Minutes of April 23, 2025 Bond Committee of the Whole
• Public commentary sign-ups (none received)
• Next meeting planning

The Bond Committee of the Whole reviewed trade contract recommendations for Slauson Middle School and playground equipment replacements for King and Abbot Elementary. The committee recommended forwarding both items for first briefing on May 7, 2025.

• Accepted minutes of the April 23, 2025 Bond Committee of the Whole
• Recommended forwarding Slauson Middle School Major Renovation trade contract recommendations for first briefing
• Recommended forwarding King and Abbot Elementary playground equipment replacement for first briefing

6:30 PM - Special Meeting (Vote into Closed Session Only)- Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting solely to vote on adjourning to closed session. The motion, made by Glynda Wilks and seconded by Don Wilkerson, passed 4-0. The closed session is permitted under Michigan law for attorney-client privilege, superintendent evaluation, and negotiations. No other business was conducted.

• Motion by Glynda Wilks, seconded by Don Wilkerson, to adjourn to closed session for attorney/client privilege, superintendent evaluation, and negotiations (passed 4-0)

The board held a special meeting to move into a closed session. No other substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Approved motion to adjourn to Closed Session for Attorney/Client Privilege, Superintendent Evaluation, and Negotiations (4-0)

12:00 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee will meet electronically to review minutes from April 22, hear public comments, and plan the agenda for upcoming Board of Education meetings. No substantive decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Review minutes from April 22, 2025 meeting
• Receive public comments submitted via online form
• Plan agenda for future board meetings

The Executive Committee met electronically to review administrative items. The committee accepted the minutes from the April 22, 2025, meeting and reviewed agendas for May 7 and May 21.

• Accepted minutes from April 22, 2025 meeting

2:00 PM - Board Retreat - Earhart Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools board is holding a retreat with facilitator Yvonne Caamal Canul. Topics include board habits for good governance and identifying board goals. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Retreat facilitated by Yvonne Caamal Canul, former Michigan superintendent
• Discussion on board habits for good governance
• Identifying board goals
• Public commentary sign-ups required 4 hours in advance
• Meeting will not be audio or video recorded

The Board of Education held a retreat focused on board habits for good governance and the identification of board goals. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the session.

10:30 AM - PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Planning Committee will meet electronically on April 25, 2025, to review its duties and set goals. They will also discuss a proposed personal finance graduation requirement. Written public comments may be submitted online at least four hours before the meeting. The meeting will not be recorded.

• Overview of Planning Committee duties and goal-setting
• Discussion of a personal finance graduation requirement
• Review of agenda and minutes from May 29, 2024
• Public commentary via written submissions

The committee accepted the minutes from the May 29, 2024, meeting. Members reviewed committee duties and goal-setting and received a presentation on the personal finance graduation requirement.

• Accepted minutes from May 29, 2024, Planning Committee Meeting

4:00 PM - EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Equity and Inclusion Committee will review agenda and minutes from March 31, hear public comments, and discuss Title 1 school supports and resources. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of AAPS Title 1 School Supports and Resources

The committee accepted the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. Members received a presentation regarding Title 1 program supports and resources within Ann Arbor Public Schools.

• Accepted March 31, 2025 meeting minutes

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Board of Education will review several first briefings regarding construction contracts for solar arrays, roofing repairs, and trade contracts. The meeting includes a special presentation from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District and reports on student suspensions and monthly budget monitoring.

• Solar array installation contract recommendations for Skyline, Clague, Freeman, and Transportation South Bus Lot
• Roofing repair and replacement project recommendations for A2 STEAM, Bach, Community, Forsythe, and Freeman
• New Thurston Elementary trade contracts recommendation
• $1,500 donation from the Joseph and Allison Valerio Charitable Fund for Slauson Middle School uniforms
• Donation of a full-size cello to the Scarlett Middle School Fine Arts program

The board approved the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted two donations for school programs. Members reviewed student suspension data and received recommendations for several capital projects, including solar array and roofing work. The meeting concluded with a vote to enter a closed session for attorney-client privilege and superintendent evaluation.

• Approved April 2, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved donation of a full-size cello to Scarlett Middle School Fine Arts program (7-0)
• Approved $1,500 donation from Joseph and Allison Valerio Charitable Fund for Slauson Middle School uniforms (7-0)
• Approved motion to hold Closed Session for attorney/client privilege and informal superintendent evaluation (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Closed Session - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will meet in a closed session on April 23, 2025, for an informal evaluation of the superintendent, as permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded. Procedural items include roll call, review of minutes from the April 2, 2025 closed session, and adjournment.

• Closed session for informal superintendent evaluation under MCL 15.268 Section 8(a)
• Review of minutes from April 2, 2025 closed session

6:00 PM - BOND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee of the Whole will discuss several construction contracts funded by the bond program. Items include solar array installations at Skyline, Clague, Freeman, and the Transportation South Bus Lot; roofing repairs at multiple schools; and trade contracts for the new Thurston Elementary. The committee will also review a Lakewood easement adjustment and City of Ann Arbor fees.

• Annex AN-2204: solar array installation contract recommendations for Skyline, Clague, Freeman, and Transportation South Bus Lot
• Annex AN-2205: roofing repair and replacement contract recommendations at A2 STEAM, Bach, Community, Forsythe, Freeman, and Skyline
• Annex AN-2206: trade contracts, part 2 recommendation for New Thurston Elementary
• Lakewood Easement Adjustment discussion
• City of Ann Arbor Fees discussion

The Bond Committee reviewed contract recommendations for solar array installations, roofing repairs, and trade contracts for the new Thurston Elementary. The committee recommended moving these three items to the First Briefing on April 23. Other discussions included easements for Lawton Elementary and the Board Meeting Room project.

• Recommended moving solar array installation contract recommendations (Annex AN-2204) to First Briefing 4/23
• Recommended moving roofing repair and replacement project recommendations (Annex AN-2205) to First Briefing 4/23
• Recommended moving New Thurston Elementary trade contracts Part 2 recommendations (Annex AN-2206) to First Briefing 4/23

11:45 AM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee will meet electronically to discuss and plan the agenda for upcoming Board of Education meetings. The meeting includes review of previous minutes and public commentary but no specific decisions or itemized proposals.

• Review of minutes from March 31, 2025 meeting
• Agenda planning for future Board meetings

The Executive Committee met electronically to review administrative items. The committee accepted the minutes from the March 31, 2025, meeting and discussed the agenda for the upcoming April 23 regular meeting.

• Accepted March 31, 2025 meeting minutes

9:30 AM - FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Finance Committee will discuss the Monthly Budget Monitoring Report for March 2025, review minutes from the previous meeting, and take public commentary via electronic submission. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural and discussion-based.

• Monthly Budget Monitoring Report – March 2025 (discussion)

The Finance Committee accepted the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. Members reviewed the March 2025 Monthly Budget Monitoring Report and discussed the budget development process.

• Accepted March 17, 2025 meeting minutes

4:30 PM - PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Board of Education Performance Committee will meet electronically to review student suspension data within the Ann Arbor Public Schools. The committee will also review minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion of student suspension in the Ann Arbor Public Schools
• Review of December 9, 2024 Performance Committee meeting minutes

The committee accepted the minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed a report on student suspensions in Ann Arbor Public Schools presented by Superintendent Parks and executive directors.

• Accepted December 9, 2024 meeting minutes

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board will discuss and potentially approve multiple building improvement contracts, including Clague Middle School door and window replacement, loading dock and paving at several schools, and flooring and painting at Scarlett and Community. They will also receive second briefings on New Thurston Elementary School trade contracts and on policies governing public participation and commentary. The meeting includes public commentary from 21 registered speakers.

• Approval of Clague Middle School exterior door and window replacement trade contracts (item 9.A)
• Second briefing on AN-2198: Loading dock and paving improvements at Clague, Scarlett, Forsythe, Ann Arbor Open, Community, and Pittsfield
• Second briefing on AN-2196: Flooring and painting trades at Scarlett and Community (Part 2)
• Second briefing on AN-2199: New Thurston Elementary School trade contract recommendations (Part 1)
• Second briefing on proposed Policy 1300 (Public Participation) and new Policy 1310 (Public Commentary)

The Board approved several capital program contracts for school improvements, including a major award for the New Thurston Elementary School. Additionally, the Board adopted revised policies regarding public participation and public commentary.

• Approved $53,041,148 for New Thurston Elementary trade contracts (7-0)
• Approved $1,429,111 for loading dock and paving improvements at six schools (7-0)
• Approved $777,148 for flooring and painting at Scarlett and Community schools (7-0)
• Approved $662,170 for Clague Middle School door and window replacement (7-0)
• Adopted revised Policy 1300 - Public Participation (5-2)
• Adopted new Policy 1310 - Public Commentary (5-2)
• Approved March 19, 2025 Regular and Closed Session minutes (7-0)
• Recessed to closed session for attorney/client privilege (7-0)

Closed Session - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The AAPS Board of Education convened a closed session on April 2, 2025. This meeting was held under attorney/client privilege pursuant to the Michigan Open Meetings Act and is not open to the public or recorded.

• Review of March 19, 2025 closed session minutes