Ann Arbor Public Schools public meetings in 2024

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting and Recognition of Trustees Gaynor, Dupree and Querijero - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to recognize departing Trustees Gaynor and Dupree. The agenda includes reports from various district associations and board committees, as well as a superintendent update.

• Recognition of departing Trustees Gaynor and Dupree
• Reports from the Bond, Governance, Finance, and Executive Committees
• Superintendent update
• Monthly budget information
• Addition of Thurston Staging to the information agenda

The Board approved trade contract recommendations for the new Mitchell Elementary and the first budget amendment for the FY25 General Fund. A motion to require a vote on the Thurston project before March 1 was denied. The Board also approved the meeting calendar for January through June 2025.

• Approved Annex AN-2187: New Mitchell Elementary Trade Contract Recommendations - Part 2 (5-0)
• Approved FY25 General Fund First Budget Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Board Meeting Calendar January through June 2025 (5-0)
• Denied motion to vote on proceeding with Thurston project prior to March 1 (3-3)
• Approved minutes of December 11, 2024 Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 11, 2024 Closed Session (5-0)
• Scheduled Closed Session for January 22, 2025 (5-0)
• Scheduled Organizational Meeting for January 29, 2025 (5-0)

4:00 PM - FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee will meet electronically to review the November 2024 monthly monitoring report, discuss the FY25 General Fund First Budget Amendment, and consider recommended changes to Policy 3210 regarding the General Fund balance. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public commentary, including a submitted comment about financial assumptions.

• Review and approval of minutes from the November 15, 2024 Finance Committee meeting
• Public commentary from Aryeh Raucher about financial assumptions and staff promises
• Monthly Monitoring Report for November 2024 discussion
• FY25 General Fund First Budget Amendment discussion
• Recommended changes to Policy 3210-General Fund Balance

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the November 15, 2024 meeting. The committee recommended that the Monthly Monitor Report and a request for bond refinancing be presented to the Board at its next meeting. It further recommended that the Board receive an explanation on bond operations and fiscal responsibility from Mr. Demetriou.

• Approved November 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended Monthly Monitor Report be presented to the Board
• Recommended bond refinancing request be presented to the Board
• Recommended Board presentation on bond operations and fiscal responsibility

6:30 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee will meet electronically to review minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting and discuss agenda planning for future meetings. The meeting includes a public commentary period. This is primarily a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of minutes from November 18, 2024 meeting
• Public commentary sign-ups and submission
• Agenda planning discussion for future meetings

The Executive Committee met electronically to review administrative items. The committee approved the minutes from the November 18, 2024, meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes

5:00 PM - GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee is meeting electronically on December 16, 2024. They will review previous minutes, hear public commentary—including a request to record and transcribe committee meetings—and discuss draft policy language for the Resolutions Committee, Board Recognized Groups, and future board meetings. All items are for discussion; no final decisions are expected.

• Public commentary from Aryeh Raucher requesting committee meetings be recorded, transcribed, and rescheduled for greater accessibility
• Discussion of Resolutions Committee draft policy language
• Discussion of Board Recognized Groups
• Discussion of Organizational Meeting
• Discussion of Future Board Meetings

The committee reviewed draft policy language for the Resolutions Committee and discussed board recognized groups. No formal votes or final approvals were recorded during the meeting.

• Determined Resolutions Committee draft policy language requires additional changes
• Tabled discussion on Board Recognized Groups until January
• Referred Organizational Meeting items to the Executive Committee Meeting

2:00 PM - BOND COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will review past minutes, hear public commentary, and discuss reactivating the Bond Advisory Group and updates on Thurston Elementary. A public commenter urged the committee to pause and pursue a district-wide bond approach.

• Public commentary from community leader Praveena Ramaswami calling for a district-wide bond approach and pause
• Discussion on reactivating the Bond Advisory Group
• Thurston Elementary conceptual building and site plans shared for review
• Confirmation of next Bond Committee meeting date

The committee approved the minutes from the November 15, 2024, meeting. Members discussed reactivating the Bond Advisory Group and received a presentation regarding updates to Thurston Elementary.

• Approved November 15, 2024, meeting minutes

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

The Board of Education will meet in a closed session not open to the public. The meeting is permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act for negotiations and attorney/client privilege.

• Review of minutes from the 11/13/24 closed session

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board is holding a regular meeting with a large public commentary session (149 sign-ups). A motion was carried to add a Thurston site plan update under information items. The agenda also includes reports from various associations and board committees, but no other major action items are listed.

• Motion carried to add Thurston site plan update to agenda
• 149 individuals signed up for public commentary
• Reports from Ann Arbor Administrators Association, AAEA, AAPAC, and other groups
• Board committee reports from Bond, Finance, Governance, and Performance committees

The Board approved a resolution to authorize the sale of bonds and the refinancing of 2015 bonds. Additionally, the Board approved tentative agreements for AAEA/OP and ASCSA. The meeting also included a vote to extend the board meeting time limit by 60 minutes.

• Authorized sale of bonds and refinance of 2015 bonds (5-1)
• Approved tentative agreements for AAEA/OP (5-1)
• Approved tentative agreements for ASCSA (5-1)
• Added 60 minutes to board meeting time limit (5-1)
• Approved November 13, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes (5-1)
• Approved November 13, 2024 Closed Session minutes (6-0)
• Approved donations as presented (6-0)
• Scheduled Closed Session for December 18, 2024 (6-0)

4:00 PM - PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Board of Education Performance Committee will review the 2024 Staffing & Recruitment Annual Report and the 2024 Fall Student Enrollment Annual Report, in addition to approving minutes from the November 4 meeting and planning future agenda items. This is a discussion-only meeting with no votes scheduled.

• 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 prior to the meeting

The committee reviewed the 2024 Staffing & Recruitment and 2024 Fall Student Enrollment annual reports. Members provided recommendations for clarity and suggested dates for presenting both reports to the full board.

• Accepted minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting
• Recommended presenting 2024 Staffing & Recruitment Annual Report to the full board December 18
• Recommended presenting 2024 Fall Student Enrollment Annual Report to the full board December 11

6:30 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee will meet electronically to review minutes from the October 21 meeting, take public commentary, and plan future meeting agendas. No action items or specific proposals are listed, making this a procedural and planning session.

• Review of minutes from October 21, 2024
• Public commentary sign-ups
• Agenda planning for future meetings

The Executive Committee accepted the minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting. Members discussed agenda planning for December board meetings and the need to move the Organizational Meeting to January 22.

• Accepted October 21, 2024 meeting minutes

5:00 PM - GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee will discuss recommended changes to Policy 3210-General Fund Balance, along with draft policy language from the Resolutions Committee and the status of board goals. The meeting also includes reviewing minutes, public commentary, and onboarding new trustees. All items are discussion only; no final decisions are scheduled.

• Recommended changes to Policy 3210-General Fund Balance
• Resolutions Committee draft policy language
• Board Recognized Groups discussion
• Board Goals - Part 2 status update
• On-boarding of new trustees

The committee discussed updates to the General Fund Balance policy and draft language for the Resolutions Committee. They also reviewed guidelines for board-recognized groups and trustee on-boarding processes.

• Recommended discussion with Finance Committee regarding Policy 3210-General Fund Balance
• Recommended using Resolutions Committee draft policy language as guidelines for a Task Force
• Decided to revise Board Recognized Groups guidelines and add to December 18th Board meeting
• Proposed district tours and governance meetings for new trustee on-boarding

3:00 PM - BOND COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will discuss trade contract recommendations for the new Mitchell Elementary and review construction plans for Thurston Elementary. The meeting includes public commentary and review of previous minutes.

• Discussion of New Mitchell Elementary trade contract recommendations (Part 2)
• Thurston Elementary construction discussion, with public comment supporting the project timeline and building plan
• Public commentary submitted by a parent supporting the Thurston project and urging transparency and green space maximization
• Review of agenda and minutes from November 1, 2024 Bond Committee meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2pm via Zoom

The Bond Committee reviewed trade contract recommendations for the new Mitchell Elementary. The committee recommended forwarding these recommendations to the full board for the December 11, 2024, meeting.

• Recommended forwarding New Mitchell Elementary Trade Contract Recommendations (Part 2) to the full board

2:00 PM - FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Committee will meet electronically to discuss a resolution authorizing the sale of bonds and refinancing of 2015 bonds. The committee will also review the monthly monitoring report for October 2024. Public commentary is accepted via sign-up. No votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• 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

The Finance Committee reviewed the October 2024 Monthly Monitoring Report and a proposal to refinance 2015 bonds. The committee recommended that both items, along with an explanation of how bonds work, be presented to the Board at its next meeting.

• Accepted minutes from the November 1, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting
• Recommended October 2024 Monthly Monitoring Report be presented to the Board
• Recommended presentation on how bonds work be presented to the Board
• Recommended request for refinancing of 2015 bonds be presented to the Board

6:00 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 or recorded. The board will discuss the superintendent evaluation, as authorized under Michigan law.

• Discussion of superintendent evaluation (MCL 15.268 Section 8(a))

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education approved several consent agenda items including a cybersecurity grant, playground equipment replacement, custodial supplies vendor, and HVAC improvements. The board also received reports on student achievement from MSTEP and SAT results, a sexual health education update, and a bond committee update on new Thurston construction.

• Approved a 2-year contract not to exceed $208,725 with Sentinel Technologies for cybersecurity endpoints and services.
• Approved playground equipment replacement at Haisley & King Elementary Schools.
• Approved custodial consumable supplies vendor recommendation.
• Approved redundant HVAC chiller and geothermal improvements at Skyline High School.
• Received Student Achievement Annual Report with 2024 Fall MSTEP and SAT results.

The Board approved several facility and technology contracts, including a major HVAC project at Skyline High School and new playground equipment. The Board also awarded a cybersecurity contract and a custodial supplies agreement. Rima Mohammad was elected as secretary.

• Approved $16,405,475 for Skyline High School HVAC chiller and geothermal improvements (7-0)
• Approved $208,725 contract with Sentinel Technologies for cybersecurity endpoints (7-0)
• Approved $98,098 for playground equipment at Haisley and King Elementary Schools (7-0)
• Approved $494,100 contract with Colman Wolf Sanitary Supply for custodial supplies (7-0)
• Elected Rima Mohammad as secretary (7-0)
• Approved November 6, 2024 Closed Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved November 6, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes (4-3)

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education holds a regular meeting with first and second briefings on facility projects, a cybersecurity grant, and a new therapy animals policy. The superintendent presents a health insurance benefits update, and the board receives the 2023-24 annual financial audit report from Plante/Moran. Public commentary includes 54 registered speakers.

• First briefing on Annex AN-2186: Cybersecurity grant and selected solution recommendation
• First briefing on Annex AN-2183: Playground equipment replacement at Haisley and King Elementary Schools
• First briefing on Annex AN-2185: Redundant HVAC chiller and geothermal improvements at Skyline High School
• Second briefing on Annex AN-2180: Synthetic turf replacements at Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline High School athletic fields
• Second briefing on New Policy 2800 - Therapy Animals

The Board approved several capital projects, including synthetic turf for three high schools and new pool scoreboards. They also adopted a new policy regarding therapy animals and accepted the 2023-24 annual financial audit.

• Approved $2,974,887 for synthetic turf at Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline High Schools (4-0)
• Approved $93,500 for pool scoreboards at Pioneer and Skyline High Schools (4-0)
• Approved 3-year snow removal contract with DJs Landscape Management up to $324,120 annually (4-0)
• Adopted Policy 2800 - Therapy Animals (4-0)
• Accepted 2023-24 Annual Financial Audit (4-0)
• Scheduled closed session for superintendent evaluation on November 13, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved October 23, 2024 regular and closed session minutes (4-0)

6:00 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 review minutes from the prior closed session and discuss matters under attorney-client privilege and negotiations per state law. No public decisions or actions are scheduled.

• Review of minutes from the October 23, 2024 closed session
• Discussion of attorney-client privileged information and negotiations

3:00 PM - PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Performance Committee of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will discuss the 2024 Fall MSTEP and SAT student achievement annual report and receive the bi-annual report from the Sexual Health Education Advisory Committee (SHEAC). The meeting also includes reviewing previous minutes, public commentary, and agenda planning. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion.

• Review of 2024 Fall MSTEP & SAT results
• Sexual Health Advisory Committee (SHEAC) Bi-annual Report
• Public commentary sign-ups
• Review of minutes from October 20, 2023
• Agenda planning

The committee reviewed the Sexual Health Advisory Committee bi-annual report and the 2024 Fall MSTEP & SAT results. Both reports were recommended for presentation to the full board. The minutes from the October 20, 2023 meeting were accepted.

• Accepted October 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended Sexual Health Advisory Committee (SHEAC) Bi-annual Report be presented to the full board
• Recommended Student Achievement Annual Report (2024 Fall MSTEP & SAT Results) be presented to the full board

10:00 AM - BOND COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will review bond matters, discuss a proposed staging alternative for Thurston Elementary construction, and consider a recommendation for redundant HVAC chiller and geothermal improvements at Skyline High School. The committee also hears public comment opposing current Thurston plans.

• Public comment opposing Thurston Elementary construction plans and requesting alternative staging at new Logan Elementary
• Discussion of new Thurston staging request that could delay construction and preserve nature center
• Skyline High School redundant HVAC chiller and geothermal improvements recommendation
• Review of bond and prior meeting minutes

9:00 AM - FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The 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 committee will also review minutes from the October 15 meeting and hear public commentary. No voting actions are listed; all items are for discussion.

• Review 2023-24 Annual Financial Audit Report
• Discuss Cybersecurity Grant Purchase
• Discuss Playground Equipment Replacement at King and Haisley Elementary Schools
• Discuss Custodial Consumable Supplies Supplier Contract Recommendation
• Review minutes from October 15, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting

CANCELED - PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE

The October 30, 2024, meeting of the Board of Education Performance Committee was canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled.

6:00 PM Closed Session - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The board is meeting in a closed session not open to the public. Discussions are permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act for superintendent evaluation and attorney-client privilege.

• Superintendent evaluation discussion
• Attorney-client privileged information
• Review of 9/25/24 closed session minutes
• Review of 10/9/24 closed session minutes

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will hold a second briefing and vote on revised Policy 3760 that changes the elementary student walk zone from 1.5 to 1.25 miles. First briefings cover synthetic turf replacements at Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline high schools, pool scoreboards, a snow removal contract, and a new policy on therapy animals. Second briefings also include trade contracts for new Mitchell Elementary and pool locker replacements.

• Second briefing and action on revised Policy 3760 reducing elementary walk zone to 1.25 miles
• First briefing on synthetic turf replacements at Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline high school auxiliary athletic fields (Annex AN-2180)
• First briefing on new Policy 2800 – Therapy Animals
• Second briefing on Annex AN-2178: New Mitchell Elementary School trade contracts, Part 1
• Second briefing on Annex AN-2179: Huron and Pioneer high school pool locker room locker replacement

The Board approved several capital program expenditures, including trade contracts for the new Mitchell Elementary School and locker replacements for high school pools. The Board also adopted a revised transportation policy and scheduled a closed session for November 6.

• Approved $23,474,436 for New Mitchell Elementary School trade contracts (7-0)
• Approved $181,718 for Huron and Pioneer High School pool locker replacements (7-0)
• Adopted Revised Policy 3760 - Transportation (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct 9, 2024 Regular Meeting (6-1)
• Approved minutes of Sept 25, 2024 Closed Session (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct 9, 2024 Closed Session (7-0)
• Approved closed session for Nov 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM (7-0)

6:30 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

This is a procedural executive committee meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from the October 2 meeting and planning future board agendas. No votes on policies, budgets, or specific action items are listed.

• Review of minutes from the October 2 board meeting
• Public commentary sign-up and reading by staff
• Discussion of agenda planning for upcoming meetings

The Executive Committee accepted the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting. Members discussed the agenda for October 23, 2024, and planned a motion for a closed session on November 6, 2024.

• Accepted minutes from October 2, 2024 meeting

5:00 PM - GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Governance Committee will discuss several items including a new policy regarding therapy animals. The meeting also includes discussions on board recognized groups, superintendent evaluation criteria, and trustee behavior.

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

The committee accepted the minutes from October 2, 2024. Members discussed revisions to a new therapy animal policy and the consequences of trustee behavior violating boardsmanship affirmations. No final votes on policies were recorded.

• Accepted October 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Proposed annual renewal and financial responsibility requirements for New Policy 2800 (Therapy Animals)
• Scheduled discussion of Board Recognized Groups attorney opinion for 10/23/24 closed session
• Scheduled discussion of Superintendent goals for 10/23/24 closed session
• Tasked Dupree to draft a Resolutions Committee policy for the next meeting

5:30 PM - BOND COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Bond Committee will review several items related to school facilities. Discussions include Thurston Construction, high school pool scoreboards, and athletic turf replacements.

• Thurston Construction review
• Huron, Pioneer and Skyline High School Pool Scoreboards discussion
• High School Athletic Turf Replacements discussion

The committee accepted the minutes from the September 13, 2024, meeting. Members discussed Thurston construction, high school pool scoreboards, and athletic turf replacements. No formal votes or decisions were recorded for these items.

• Accepted September 13, 2024, Finance/Bond Committee meeting minutes

4:30 PM - FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss the monthly budget monitoring report for September 2024 and a snow removal contract recommendation. The committee will also review and consider approving minutes from the August meeting and hear public commentary.

• Review of Monthly Budget Monitoring Report for September 2024
• Discussion of Snow Removal Contract Recommendation
• Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting

The committee accepted the minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed the September 2024 Monthly Budget Monitoring Report and a snow removal contract recommendation, but no further actions were recorded.

• Accepted August 19, 2024 meeting minutes

6:00 PM Closed Session - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session, not open to the public, under the Michigan Open Meetings Act for negotiations (MCL 15.268 Section 8(c)). The board will review minutes from a prior closed session and discuss attorney-client privileged information. The meeting is procedural, with no public votes or decisions scheduled beyond adjournment.

• Closed session permitted under MCL 15.268 Section 8(c) for negotiations
• Review of minutes from 9/25/24 closed session
• Discussion of attorney-client privileged information

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting and study session on October 9, 2024. They will discuss a proposed revision to Policy 3760 reducing the elementary student walk zone from 1.5 to 1.25 miles, receive first briefings on construction contracts for New Mitchell Elementary and pool locker replacements at Huron and Pioneer high schools, and hold a discussion about Thurston. The board also approved adding a Filipino History Month statement and the Thurston discussion to the agenda.

• 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 replacement
• Revised Policy 3760 - Transportation: changing elementary walk zone from 1.5 to 1.25 miles
• Thurston discussion added to agenda after superintendent update
• Filipino History Month statement added to agenda

The Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from September 11 and September 25. Members scheduled a closed session for October 23 to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation. The meeting included a study session on Board goals and briefings on school construction contracts.

• Approved meeting agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved September 25, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes (6-1)
• Approved September 11, 2024 Closed Session minutes (5-1)
• Approved closed session for October 23, 2024, for Superintendent Evaluation discussion (6-0)

6:30 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the AAPS Executive Committee. The agenda includes approving minutes from September 5, 2024, receiving public commentary, and discussing future agenda planning. No substantive decisions or budget items are listed.

• Review and approval of minutes from September 5, 2024 meeting
• Agenda planning discussion for upcoming board meetings

The Executive Committee accepted the minutes from the September 5, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed and planned the agendas for October 9 and October 23, including the scheduling of closed sessions and a study session for Board goals.

• Accepted September 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Added motion for superintendent evaluation closed session to October 23 agenda
• Scheduled study session for Board goals to follow the October 9 regular meeting

5:00 PM - GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee will discuss a recommended revision to Policy 3760 on transportation, review board/superintendent goals and evaluation, and handle routine business such as approving minutes and public commentary.

• Recommended revision of Policy 3760-Transportation
• Discussion of board/superintendent goals and evaluation
• Review of September 16, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee accepted the minutes from the September 16, 2024 meeting. Members discussed the superintendent evaluation timeline and planned future agenda items. No formal votes were recorded for policy changes.

• Accepted September 16, 2024 meeting minutes

10:00 AM - BOND COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will discuss Mitchell Elementary trade contracts (Part 1), pool locker room locker replacement at Huron and Pioneer high schools, and debrief neighborhood updates. The meeting also includes review of previous minutes and public commentary.

• Mitchell Elementary trade contracts, Part 1
• Huron and Pioneer high school pool locker room locker replacement
• Neighborhood updates debrief
• Review of September 13, 2024 Finance/Bond Committee meeting minutes

The Bond Committee accepted the minutes from the September 13, 2024, meeting. Members reviewed trade contracts for Mitchell Elementary and locker replacements for Huron and Pioneer pools.

• Accepted September 13, 2024, Finance/Bond Committee meeting minutes

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 or recorded. The board will review minutes from a prior closed session and discuss attorney-client privileged information under Michigan law. No public business or decisions are on the agenda.

• Review minutes of the 9/11/24 closed session
• Discussion of attorney-client privileged information (MCL 15.268 Section 8(h))

The meeting was held in closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged information. No formal actions, votes, or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board will discuss the Superintendent's update, the monthly budget monitoring report for August 2024, and the capital program update for fall 2024. They are also taking action on appointing student representatives to the Recreation Advisory Commission and certifying voting delegates for the Michigan Association of School Boards. Public commentary is scheduled with 15 sign-ups.

• Monthly Budget Monitoring Report for August 2024 presented for discussion
• Capital Program Update: Fall 2024 presented for discussion
• Appointment of Aiden Kang and Irene Kim to the Recreation Advisory Commission for 3-year terms (approved)
• Certification of voting delegates for MASB Delegate Assembly (Feaster, Querijero, Mohammad, Dupree, alternate Gaynor)
• Ford Motor Company donated a 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost for the CTE Auto program at Huron

The board voted to amend all gender-based pronouns in board policies to be gender-neutral. Other actions included appointing members to the Recreation Advisory Commission and certifying MASB voting delegates.

• Approved amending all board policy pronouns to gender-neutral
• Invoked Bylaw 1050 to temporarily suspend Bylaw 1500 for the pronoun amendment
• Appointed Aiden Kang and Irene Kim to the Recreation Advisory Commission for 3-year terms
• Certified Feaster, Querijero, Mohammad, and Dupree as MASB voting delegates, with Gaynor as alternate
• Approved holding a closed session for attorney/client privilege on October 9, 2024
• Approved minutes of the September 11, 2024 Regular Meeting
• Approved minutes of closed sessions from 3/6/24, 4/17/24, 6/26/24, 6/28/24, and 7/31/24
• Approved donations

12:00 PM - GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee will meet electronically to review agenda items, including a sunset review of Policy Series 2000 and the introduction of a new policy regarding therapy animals. The committee will also discuss Board Recognized Groups and agenda planning for future meetings.

• Review agenda and minutes from February 7, 2024
• Policy Series 2000 - Administration: Sunset Review
• New Policy 2800 - Therapy Animals
• Board Recognized Groups
• Items for Agenda Planning

The committee accepted the minutes from the February 7, 2024 meeting. Members discussed upcoming reviews for administration policies, therapy animals, and board recognized groups. No final votes were taken on new policies.

• Accepted February 7, 2024 meeting minutes and agenda

10:00 AM - BOND COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The committee will discuss the August 2024 monthly budget monitoring report, preview paving, chiller, and redundant HVAC system work at Skyline High School, and receive a capital program fall update. Also scheduled are talks 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

The committee approved the minutes from the August 19, 2024, meeting. Members reviewed budget monitoring, capital program updates, and facility previews. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved August 19, 2024, Finance/Bond Committee meeting minutes

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 and not recorded. The board will discuss attorney-client privileged information under the Michigan Open Meetings Act and review minutes from previous closed sessions. No public decisions or votes are expected.

• Review minutes from previous closed sessions
• Discussion of attorney-client privileged information (MCL 15.268 Section 8(h))
• Discussion of negotiations (MCL 15.268 Section 8(c))
• Adjournment of closed session

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting. They approved an agenda amendment to discuss and adopt a supplemental budget for mental health. The board also discussed the special education millage renewal, the purchase of electric school buses, textbook purchases for AP courses, and other items. The consent agenda included approval of an AP Psychology textbook purchase at a cost of $45,964.38.

• Approved supplemental budget for mental health (motion carried 3-2)
• Discussed special education millage renewal
• Discussed 2024 electric school bus purchase recommendation
• Discussed utility easement on Nixon Road
• Approved AP Psychology textbook purchase ($45,964.38) on consent agenda

The Board approved several consent agenda items, including the purchase of four electric school buses and new textbooks for AP Psychology and Physics. A resolution calling for a supplemental state budget for mental health and school safety was proposed but failed to pass.

• Approved purchase of 4 electric school buses for $1,651,128 (6-0)
• Approved AP Psychology textbook purchase for $45,964.38 (6-0)
• Approved AP Physics textbook purchase for $38,059.30 (6-0)
• Approved 4-year construction management contracts with Brix Corp, McCarthy & Smith, Skillman Company, The Christman Company, and Triangle Associates (6-0)
• Approved utility easement on Nixon Road (6-0)
• Adopted Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide and Title IX appendices (6-0)
• Denied resolution calling for supplemental budget for mental health and school safety (3-3)
• Ratified proposed settlement of litigation in Fata (6-0)

12:00 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

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 August 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Agenda planning

The Executive Committee accepted the minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting. Members discussed coordinating agenda items for upcoming September meetings and scheduling dates for the Governance, Bond/Finance, and Executive Committees.

• Accepted August 22, 2024 meeting minutes

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education holds a regular meeting with first briefings on several purchasing recommendations, including electric school buses, AP textbooks, and construction management services. The board also receives reports from associations and committees, and discusses a utility easement on Nixon Road.

• First briefing on 2024 Electric School Bus Purchase Recommendation
• First briefing on Capital Program Construction Management Services Recommendation
• First briefing on AP Psychology textbook purchase recommendation (AN-2174)
• First briefing on AP Physics textbook purchase recommendation (AN-2175)
• Resolution to Approve Utility Easement on Nixon Road

The Board approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and presented donations. Two separate motions to adopt a policy prohibiting dogs on school grounds or in buildings were failed. Several purchase recommendations for textbooks, buses, and construction services were discussed but not decided.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved July 31, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes (4-2)
• Approved August 10, 2024 Board Retreat minutes (4-2)
• Approved donations as presented (6-0)
• Motion to call the question on 'No dogs' policy failed (2-4)
• Motion to adopt 'No dogs in school grounds or buildings' policy failed (2-4)

8:30 AM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from July 29, hearing public commentary, and planning for future board agendas. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed for discussion.

• Review of minutes from July 29, 2024
• Public commentary sign-ups
• Agenda planning for upcoming board meetings

The Executive Committee met electronically to review previous minutes and plan future agenda items. No substantive policy changes or funding decisions were made during the meeting.

• Accepted minutes from July 29, 2024 meeting

2:00 PM - FINANCE/BOND COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Finance/Bond Committee will review textbook purchase recommendations for AP Psychology and AP Physics, receive updates on the Mitchell Elementary project and the state budget, and discuss trade contracts for Mitchell Elementary and Skyline High School chiller, paving, and geothermal work. Public commentary is available via sign-up.

• Textbook purchase recommendation for AP Psychology
• Textbook purchase recommendation for AP Physics
• Mitchell Elementary Project Update
• Discussion of Mitchell Elementary trade contracts
• Discussion of Skyline Chiller, Paving and Geothermal trade contracts

The committee accepted the minutes from the August 16, 2024, meeting. Members reviewed textbook recommendations and project updates, but no formal votes were recorded for the items discussed.

• Accepted August 16, 2024, Bond Committee meeting minutes

9:00 AM - BOND COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will discuss recommendations for capital program construction management services and a 2024 electric school bus purchase. The meeting also includes review of prior minutes and public commentary.

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

The Bond Committee approved the minutes from the August 2, 2024 meeting. The committee held discussions regarding construction management services and electric school bus purchase recommendations, but no further decisions were recorded.

• Approved August 2, 2024 Bond Committee minutes

9:00 AM - Board Retreat - Earhart Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board is holding a retreat to discuss the superintendent evaluation tool and board goals, as well as budget anatomy and shortfalls. This is a discussion-only meeting with no votes scheduled. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded.

• Discussion of MASB Superintendent Evaluation Tool and board goals
• Discussion of MASB CBA 310: Budget Anatomy & Shortfalls
• Public commentary sign-up required at least 4 hours before the meeting

The Board held a retreat to discuss the MASB Superintendent Evaluation Tool and budget anatomy. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the session.

• Scheduled a future work session for board goals setting

9:00 AM - BOND COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will review trade contracts for school construction and discuss road improvements and easements. The meeting is electronic and not recorded.

• Review of Nixon Road easements and roundabout improvements
• Discussion of Slauson Parent and Neighbor Updates
• Review of Mitchell Elementary and Skyline Paving trade contracts
• Review of Construction Manager RFP Recommendations

The committee approved the minutes from the June 7, 2024, meeting. Other items regarding Nixon Road and Slauson updates were discussed, while several trade contracts and RFP recommendations were rescheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved June 7, 2024, Bond Committee Meeting minutes
• Rescheduled Mitchell Elementary Trade Contracts, Skyline Paving and Geothermal Trade Contracts, and Construction Manager RFP Recommendations

10:15 PM - Closed Session - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session, not open to the public, to discuss attorney-client privileged information under Michigan law and negotiations. The board will first convene in an open meeting to vote to adjourn to the closed session.

• Closed session permitted under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h) for attorney-client privileged information
• Closed session permitted under Section 8(c) for negotiations
• Meeting is not recorded and not open to the public

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 31, 2024. The board added a discussion of Policy 4830 – Layoff and Recalls – to its action items, and approved the amended agenda by a 5-2 vote. A motion to start the board retreat at 8 a.m. on August 10 failed. The consent agenda was approved, including minutes from prior meetings.

• Addition of Policy 4830 – Layoff and Recalls – to board action (motion carried 5-2)
• Land Acknowledgement statement added to Section 1 (motion carried 7-0)
• Motion to start August 10 board retreat at 8 a.m. failed (2-5)
• Consent agenda approved, including minutes from May 20, June 26, and June 28 meetings
• 39 individuals signed up for public commentary

The Board approved an updated meeting calendar from July 2024 to January 2025, which included removing the August 14, 2024 meeting. Members also approved the minutes from three previous meetings and set the start time for an upcoming board retreat. The meeting concluded with a vote to enter a closed session for negotiations and attorney-client privilege.

• Approved adjusted July 2024 - January 2025 Board Meeting Calendar (7-0)
• Approved August 10, 2024 retreat start time of 9am (7-0)
• Denied August 10, 2024 retreat start time of 8am (2-5)
• Approved May 20, 2024 Special Meeting minutes (6-1)
• Approved June 26, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes (6-1)
• Approved June 28, 2024 Special Meeting minutes (6-1)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for attorney/client privilege and negotiations (7-0)

8:00 AM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee. The agenda includes a call to order, review of minutes from June 21, 2024, public commentary sign-ups, and agenda planning. No substantive decisions or notable financial items are listed.

• Review of minutes from June 21, 2024 meeting
• Public commentary sign-ups for the meeting
• Agenda planning discussion

The committee met electronically to plan upcoming agendas. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

11:00 AM EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Equity and Inclusion Committee will discuss the impact of budget reductions on Title 1 schools and review position reductions by building. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 2023 meeting and hear public commentary from six registered speakers. Future agenda planning is also on the table.

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

The committee reviewed the effect of budget reductions on Title 1 schools and position reductions by building. Members discussed potential topics for future meetings, including enrollment policy and student performance measures. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to vote on the administrative contract for Jazz Parks as Superintendent. The board heard public commentary from 10 registered speakers, then unanimously approved the contract. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM.

• Approved administrative contract for Jazz Parks as Superintendent of Ann Arbor Public Schools (unanimous vote 6-0)
• Public commentary from 10 individuals including Norma Martinez, Rebecca Hogan, Sarah Ahrens, and others
• Special meeting held at Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The board held a special meeting to approve the Superintendent's contract. The motion carried with a unanimous vote from the members present.

• Approved Superintendent Contract (6-0)

6:00 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 session was authorized by a June 26, 2024, vote to review attorney-client privileged information under the Michigan Open Meetings Act.

• Review of attorney-client privileged information

5:30 PM - Closed Session - Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor

This is a closed session of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education, not open to the public. The board will review attorney-client privileged information under Michigan law. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting - Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple Rd, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will hold a second public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 general fund budget and tax rates, with action expected on the budget and millage resolution. The board will also consider a current-year budget amendment, approve a $426,514.63 purchase of elementary ELA curriculum pilot materials funded by state grants, and discuss contracts for special education therapy and food services.

• Second public hearing and proposed approval of the 2024-2025 general fund budget and tax millage rates
• Proposed $426,514.63 purchase of Great Minds Wit and Wisdom and Open Up Resources Bookworms elementary ELA pilot materials
• Discussion of pediatric therapy contract recommendation for special education services
• Proposed approval of the 2024-2025 AAPS course guide certification
• Discussion of grant-funded middle school academic tutoring additional provider approval

The Board approved the 2024-25 General Fund Budget and Tax Rates and the 2023-2024 budget amendment. Several operational items were approved via consent agenda, including the 2024-25 course guide and food services. A motion to approve the Superintendent Contract failed.

• Adopted 2024-2025 General Fund Budget and Tax Rates (6-1)
• Adopted 2023-2024 General Fund Budget Amendment (5-2)
• Approved Superintendent Contract denied (3-4)
• Approved Elementary English Language Arts Curriculum Pilot Materials purchase (6-1)
• Approved MS Academic Tutoring additional provider (6-1)
• Approved 2024-25 Course Guide, Food and Nutrition Services, and MHSAA renewal via consent agenda (7-0)
• Extended Sunsetting Policy Series 2000 for three months (6-1)
• Approved special meeting for June 28 (5-2)

8:30 AM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee will review minutes from June 10, hear public commentary, and discuss agenda planning for future meetings. The agenda is primarily procedural with no major decisions or financial items.

• Review of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public commentary sign-ups
• Agenda planning for future meetings

The Executive Committee met electronically to review previous minutes and plan a future agenda. The only substantive action taken was the approval of the June 10, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from June 10, 2024 meeting

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting - Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple Rd, Ann Arbor

The Board of Education will conduct a first public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 General Fund budget. The meeting includes discussions on budget amendments for 2023-2024, tax rates, and a pediatric therapy contract for special education services.

• First public hearing of the 2024-2025 AAPS General Fund proposed budget
• Proposed 2023-2024 General Fund Budget Amendment
• Proposed 2024-2025 General Fund Budget and Tax Rates
• Pediatric Therapy Contract Recommendation for Special Education Services (Annex AN-2167)
• Monthly Budget Monitoring Report

The Board of Education approved the FY24/25 millage resolution and the minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting. Trustees also requested a quantitative report on the impact of layoffs across schools and the central office. A closed session regarding the Plante Moran report was scheduled for June 26, 2024.

• Approved FY24/25 Millage Resolution (7-0)
• Approved May 15, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved request for report on quantitative impact of layoffs at each school and central office (5-2)
• Approved closed session for attorney/client privilege regarding Plante Moran report on June 26, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)

7:00 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee. The committee will review minutes from May 14, 2024, and discuss agenda planning. No votes or substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of minutes from May 14, 2024
• Discussion of agenda planning for future meetings

The committee approved the minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed agenda planning for upcoming Finance Committee items and proposed a closed session for June 12.

• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes

11:30 AM - BOND COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Bond Committee is meeting to discuss the progress of the bond program. The session includes reviews of program milestones, engagement updates, and a preview of partnerships.

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

The Bond Committee met electronically to review program milestones, engagement updates, and partnerships. The only formal action taken was the approval of the May 3, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approved May 3, 2024, Bond Committee meeting minutes

9:30 AM - FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to review the proposed 2024-2025 budget and associated tax rates. The committee will also examine the final budget amendment for 2023-2024 and several service contracts.

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

The committee reviewed several items, including the proposed 2024-2025 budget and tax rates. The only recorded action was the approval of the minutes from the May 3, 2024 meeting.

• Approved May 03, 2024 Finance Committee meeting minutes

12:00 PM PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Board of Education Planning Committee is meeting to discuss child care and the Comprehensive Budget Plan. The meeting includes a review of minutes from November 13, 2023.

• Discussion on Child Care
• Discussion on Comprehensive Budget Plan
• Review of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee accepted the agenda and the minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting. Members held discussions regarding child care and the comprehensive budget plan.

• Accepted June 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted meeting agenda

7:00 PM - Special Meeting - Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on May 20, 2024, at Pioneer High School. The board discussed and then voted on the 2024-25 Comprehensive Budget Plan, adopting it by a 6-1 vote. The meeting also included a 30-minute public commentary period with approximately 202 sign-ups.

• Adopted 2024-25 Comprehensive Budget Plan (motion carried 6-1, Ernesto Querijero voting no)
• Board discussion and action on the budget plan as the sole substantive agenda item
• Public commentary period with 202 registered speakers
• Meeting held in person at Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor
• Motion to approve the agenda and adjournment were procedural actions

The Board of Education met for a special meeting to discuss and vote on the district's budget. After a period of public commentary and board discussion, the board voted to accept the Comprehensive Budget Plan as presented.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved 1-minute limit per person for public commentary (4-3)
• Denied motion to call the question on the Comprehensive Budget Plan (3-4)
• Approved the Comprehensive Budget Plan as presented (6-1)

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting - Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will discuss and vote on a consent agenda including a $600,000 grant-funded tutoring program for about 500 middle school students, bathroom renovations at Clague and Scarlett Middle Schools, solar array installations at Skyline High School and Earhart Administration Building, and a bond-funded bus purchase. The board will also receive updates on the 2024-25 comprehensive budget plan and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) proposed general fund budget.

• Approve $600,000 State 23g grant-funded tutoring for ~500 middle school students
• Approve contracts for bathroom renovations at Clague and Scarlett Middle Schools (capital program funded)
• Approve solar array installations at Skyline High School and Earhart Administration Building (capital program funded)
• Approve bond-funded bus purchase recommendation
• Discuss 2024-25 Comprehensive Budget Plan update and WISD proposed general fund budget

The Board approved a special meeting for May 20 to discuss the comprehensive budget plan. Several capital and bond-funded projects were approved, including bathroom renovations and solar installations. The Board also supported the Washtenaw Intermediate School District's proposed general fund budget.

• Approved special board meeting for May 20, 2024 (6-1)
• Approved middle school academic tutoring purchase (6-1)
• Approved bathroom renovations at Clague and Scarlett Middle Schools (7-0)
• Approved 2024 solar array installations at Skyline High School and Earhart Administration Building (7-0)
• Approved bus purchase recommendation (7-0)
• Approved May 08, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Supported Washtenaw Intermediate School District Proposed General Fund Budget 2024-2025 (7-0)
• Approved public hearing notices for 2024-2025 General Fund Proposed Budget for June 12 and June 26 (7-0)

12:00 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Executive Committee is meeting to review minutes from the May 13, 2024 meeting and discuss agenda planning. The meeting consists primarily of procedural items.

• Review of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Agenda planning discussion

The committee accepted the minutes from the May 13, 2024 meeting. Members discussed changing the May 15 meeting location to Pioneer High School due to a calendar issue at Huron.

• Accepted May 13, 2024 meeting minutes

8:30 AM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee. Members will review minutes from May 2, 2024, hear public commentary, and discuss planning for future board agendas. No major decisions or specific proposals are on the agenda.

• Review of minutes from May 2, 2024 meeting
• Public commentary sign-ups and staff reading of comments
• Agenda planning discussion for future board meetings

The committee accepted the minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting. Members planned the agenda for the May 15, 2024 meeting and confirmed the location as Huron High School.

• Accepted minutes from May 2, 2024 meeting

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting - Huron High School, 2727 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor

The Board of Education is meeting to receive reports from various district associations and committees. The session includes a first briefing on the Washtenaw Intermediate School District's proposed General Fund Budget for 2024-2025.

• First briefing on Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) Proposed General Fund Budget 2024-2025
• Monthly Budget Monitoring Report for April 2024
• Preview of Summer School Programs
• Superintendent Update
• Public commentary sign-ups for 110 individuals

2:15 PM - FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) proposed 2024-2025 general fund budget and a resolution to renew the WISD special education millage. They will also review the monthly budget monitoring report for April 2024 and a grant-funded middle school academic tutoring purchase. The meeting is electronic and open to the public via video link.

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

The committee accepted the minutes from the February 23, 2024, meeting. Other items, including the WISD proposed budget and millage renewal, were discussed but no formal decisions were recorded.

• Accepted February 23, 2024, meeting minutes

1:30 PM - BOND COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee is meeting electronically to review and discuss several capital projects funded by bonds. Items include bathroom renovations at Clague and Scarlett Middle Schools, solar array installations at Skyline High School and Earhart Administration Building, and a bus purchase recommendation. The committee will also discuss the future of the bond committee itself and review minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting is open to the public via video link.

• Bathroom renovations at Clague and Scarlett Middle Schools
• Solar array installations at Skyline High School and Earhart Administration Building
• Bus purchase recommendation
• Future of Bond Committee discussion
• Review of February 23, 2024 meeting minutes

The Bond Committee met to review several funded capital program items. The committee accepted the minutes from the February 23, 2024 Finance Committee meeting. No formal votes or decisions were recorded for the reviewed projects.

• Accepted February 23, 2024 Finance Committee meeting minutes

5:00 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee. The committee will review minutes from April 19, 2024, and discuss agenda planning for future meetings. Public commentary will be accepted via sign-up.

• Review of April 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Agenda planning discussion
• Public commentary sign-up open

The committee accepted the minutes from the April 19, 2024, meeting. Members planned the agenda for the May 11, 2024, meeting to include budget, millage, and capital program items.

• Accepted April 19, 2024 meeting minutes

7:00 PM - Study Session - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education holds a study session to discuss budget reductions and a presentation on social media litigation. The meeting includes a lengthy public commentary period with over 60 sign-ups. No formal decisions are made; the session is for discussion only.

• Budget reduction discussion with attached presentation
• Social media litigation presentation
• Public commentary with 67 sign-ups listed
• Introduction of a non-voting board member
• Motion to approve the agenda carried unanimously

The board conducted a study session featuring a presentation on potential social media litigation and a discussion on budget reductions. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:19 PM (7-0)

9:00 AM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Executive Committee is meeting to review minutes from April 9, 2024, and conduct agenda planning. The meeting consists of procedural items and public commentary.

• Review of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Agenda planning

The committee met electronically to review previous minutes and plan the agenda. The primary action was the addition of a budget study session to the schedule.

• Added budget study session for April 24 to the agenda

7:00 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 review minutes from their March 6, 2024 closed session and discuss attorney/client privileged information, as permitted under Michigan law.

• Review of minutes from the March 6, 2024 closed session
• Discussion of attorney/client privileged information

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

The Board of Education is conducting a regular meeting to handle district business and hear reports from various associations. The agenda includes a recognition of a community donation and a designated period for public commentary.

• Recognition of Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union for donating 20,000 solar eclipse glasses
• Report presentation from the Ann Arbor Education Association (AAEA)
• Public commentary session with 143 signed-up participants

The board approved a resolution to authorize staff layoffs and the issuance of notes in anticipation of state school aid. Additionally, the board approved limited Schools of Choice for the 2024-25 school year and scheduled a closed session for attorney-client privileged information.

• Approved resolution authorizing issuance of notes in anticipation of state school aid (7-0)
• Approved resolution to authorize layoff of staff (4-3)
• Approved limited Schools of Choice for 2024-25 School Year (6-1)
• Approved closed session on April 17, 2024, for attorney/client privilege (6-1)
• Approved March 20, 2024 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

4:30 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Executive Committee is meeting to review minutes from March 19, 2024, and discuss agenda planning. The meeting is conducted electronically.

• Review of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Agenda planning discussion

The Executive Committee accepted the minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting. Members added several items to the April 11 agenda, including a budget update and layoff notice approval. No public comments were recorded.

• Accepted March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Added Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union donation recognition to April 11 agenda
• Added Resolution to authorize State Aid Note to April 11 agenda
• Added Budget Update to April 11 agenda
• Added School of Choice Approval to April 11 agenda
• Added Layoff Notice Approval to April 11 agenda
• Scheduled Closed Session for April 17 at 7pm to replace the Regular Meeting

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

The Board of Education voted to suspend the superintendent search and authorize negotiating a contract with interim Superintendent Jazz Parks. The board also authorized layoff of staff in the ASCSA bargaining unit to address a budget shortfall. The consent agenda, including approval of previous meeting minutes, was approved. Reports from various associations and committees were presented.

• Selection of superintendent finalists: Jazz Parks, Bill Bradford, Matthew Dunbar, Antoine Reed, Arcelius Brickhouse
• Motion to suspend search and negotiate with Jazz Parks (passed 4-3)
• Resolution to authorize layoff of staff in ASCSA Bargaining Unit (passed 4-3)
• Approval of consent agenda including minutes from March 13 and March 16, 2024 meetings
• Public commentary sign-ups listed 39 individuals and submitted documents

The Board voted to suspend the superintendent search and authorize contract negotiations with Jazz Parks. Additionally, the Board approved a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to issue layoff notices to the ASCSA Bargaining Unit to address a budget shortfall.

• Authorized contract negotiations with Jazz Parks for Superintendent and suspended search (4-3)
• Authorized layoff of staff in the ASCSA Bargaining Unit to address budget shortfall (4-3)
• Approved March 13, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 16, 2024 Special Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

2:00 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Executive Committee is meeting to review minutes from March 11, 2024, and conduct agenda planning. The meeting is primarily procedural.

• Review of March 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Agenda planning discussion

The Executive Committee accepted the minutes from the March 11, 2024 meeting. The committee added a resolution to authorize the layoff of staff to the March 20, 2024 meeting agenda.

• Accepted March 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Added Resolution to Authorize Layoff of Staff to 3/20/24 meeting agenda

9:00 AM - Special Meeting - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The board held a special meeting to conduct first-round interviews for the superintendent position. The session included an overview of the interview process and individual candidate discussions.

• First-round interviews with Jazz Parks, Dr. Bill Bradford, Matthew Dunbar, Dr. Antoine Reed, and Arcelius Brickhouse
• Canceled interview with Dr. Thomas Ahart
• Board motion to remove Dr. Thomas Ahart from consideration

The Board conducted first-round interviews for the superintendent position with five candidates. Following these interviews, the Board voted to remove one candidate from further consideration.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Removed Dr. Thomas Ahart from further consideration for superintendent (5-2)

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education met to approve a budget amendment for the General Fund FY 2023/24. The board also authorized a network equipment reimbursement application and accepted a vehicle donation.

• Approval of General Fund FY 2023/24 Budget Amendment Resolution
• Approval of Annex AN-2162 for Annual E-Rate Reimbursement Application for Network Equipment Refreshment
• Acceptance of a donated 2024 Ford Mustang GT from Ford Motor Company for the Pioneer High School Auto Program
• Reports from associations including AAEA, AAPAC, and the Parent/Teacher Organization Council

The Board approved a budget amendment for the General Fund FY 2023/24 and an annual E-Rate reimbursement application for network equipment. The meeting also included reports from the Interim Superintendent and various district associations.

• Approved General Fund FY 2023/24 Budget Amendment (7-0)
• Approved Annual E-Rate Reimbursement Application for Network Equipment Refreshment (7-0)
• Approved March 6, 2024 Regular Meeting/Study Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved donations (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

3:30 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee. The committee will review minutes from February 26, 2024, hear public commentary, and discuss agenda planning for future board meetings.

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

The committee accepted the minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting. Two items, the annual E-rate Reimbursement bid award and the General Fund FY 2023-24 Budget Amendment, were identified for board action on March 13, 2024.

• Accepted February 26, 2024 meeting minutes

8:00 PM - Regular Meeting/Study Session - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Board of Education met to discuss various school maintenance projects and association reports. The board approved multiple construction contracts for masonry, storm damage, paving, and roofing improvements across several district schools.

• Huron High School: $177,600 masonry restoration contract with Grit Services of Wixom, MI
• Huron High School: $310,283 total award for storm damage repairs including Bloom Roofing Systems and Pullman SST, Inc.
• Tappan Middle School: $1,609,760 total award for site paving and cafeteria stair improvements
• District-wide roofing: $3,298,520 total award for roofing improvements at Eberwhite, Clague, Carpenter, Lawton, Transportation Building, and Skyline High School

The Board approved several capital program contracts for masonry, roofing, and paving across multiple schools. Members also reviewed superintendent applicants and voted on which candidates to interview.

• Approved $204,240 Huron High School masonry restoration (6-0)
• Approved $310,283 Huron High School storm damage repairs (6-0)
• Approved $1,609,760 Tappan Middle School paving and stair improvements (6-0)
• Approved $3,298,520 roofing improvements for six district facilities (6-0)
• Approved interviewing superintendent candidates Thomas Ahart, Jazz Parks, William Bradford, applicant 16, Arcielieus Brickhouse, and applicant 28
• Removed Tier II and Tier III superintendent candidates from consideration (6-0)
• Scheduled March 16th meeting to start at 9:00 AM (5-1)

7:00 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 review superintendent candidate applications under the Michigan Open Meetings Act exemption (Section 8(f)). They will also approve minutes from previous closed sessions.

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

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

The Board of Education is discussing the superintendent search process, approving dates for candidate interviews and selection. They also received a briefing on Huron High School's Phase 2 exterior masonry restoration. Other agenda items include the January 2024 budget monitoring report and fall 2023 benchmark assessment results.

• Superintendent search timeline approved: March 6 closed session, March 16 first interviews, April 17 selection
• First briefing on Annex AN-2158 Huron High School Phase 2 Exterior Masonry Restoration
• Monthly Budget Monitoring Report for January 2024 presented
• Fall 2023 Benchmark Assessment Results discussed
• Reports from several advisory groups and committees, including APISA/A and Bond Auxiliary Committee

The Board of Education established a schedule for interviewing and selecting a new superintendent, concluding with a final selection on April 17. Additionally, the Board designated a candidate for the MASB Board of Directors.

• Approved superintendent search timeline ending in selection on April 17 (6-0)
• Approved closed session for March 6 at 7pm to discuss superintendent candidates (6-0)
• Selected Michael McVey as the Region 7 Director candidate for the MASB Board of Directors (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved January 31, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

7:00 PM - PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Performance Committee will hold an electronic meeting to review benchmark assessment results and plan future agenda items. The meeting is open to the public via video link.

• Review of October 2023 Performance Committee minutes
• Discussion of Benchmark Assessment Results Report
• Agenda Planning for future meetings
• Public commentary sign-ups open until 3:00 PM

9:15 AM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee. Items include approval of prior minutes, public commentary, and agenda planning for future meetings. No substantive decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Review of minutes from January 29, 2024 meeting
• Agenda planning for upcoming meetings

The Executive Committee accepted the minutes from the January 29, 2024 meeting. The committee discussed planning for future regular meetings, study sessions, and a special meeting, including topics such as the superintendent search and budget monitoring.

• Accepted January 29, 2024 meeting minutes

12:00 PM - FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools finance committee will discuss the Monthly Budget Monitoring Report for January 2024. No public commentary sign-ups were received. The meeting will also approve minutes from November 2023.

• Monthly Budget Monitoring Report – January 2024

The Finance Committee met electronically to review the January 2024 Monthly Budget Monitoring Report. The committee accepted the minutes from the November 2, 2023 meeting.

• Accepted minutes from the November 2, 2023 meeting

11:00 AM - BOND COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee is meeting electronically to discuss and review several capital improvement projects funded by the bond. Items include masonry restoration and storm damage repairs at Huron High School, paving and stair improvements at Tappan Middle School, and roof replacements at Eberwhite, Transportation Building, Clauge, Skyline, Lawton, and Carpenter schools. No public commentary was signed up for this meeting.

• 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 at Eberwhite, Transportation Building, Clauge, Skyline, Lawton, Carpenter

The committee accepted the minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting. Members discussed several facility projects, including masonry and storm repairs at Huron High School and roofing improvements at multiple sites, but no formal decisions were recorded for these items.

• Accepted January 23, 2024 Bond/Finance Committee meeting minutes

6:00 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 pending litigation under attorney-client privilege and review minutes from previous closed sessions. No public decisions will be made.

• Review minutes from closed session of 9/27/23
• Discussion of attorney/client privileged information regarding pending litigation

7:00 PM - GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee will meet to discuss administrative regulations and board development. The committee is reviewing Policy 1300 regarding public commentary guidelines and groups requesting board designation.

• Discussion of Policy 1300 - Public Participation: Public Commentary Guidelines
• Discussion of Policy 1300 - Public Participation: Groups Requesting Board Designation
• Review of Administrative Regulations
• Discussion of Board Development
• Discussion of Resolutions Committee

The committee accepted the minutes from November 20, 2023. Members discussed updates to administrative regulations regarding teacher evaluations, layoffs, seniority, and discipline, as well as revisions to public commentary guidelines.

• Accepted November 20, 2023 meeting minutes

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education approved multiple facility contracts totaling over $6.3 million, including a $5.5 million air conditioning and lighting project for Abbott and Haisley Elementary Schools, a $361,514 school bus security camera system (passed 4-3), and other capital improvements. The board also received a monthly budget monitoring report for November 2023 and heard reports from several advisory groups.

• Approved $5,492,065 (with contingency) for AC and lighting contracts at Abbott and Haisley Elementary Schools, awarded to multiple vendors including Robertson Morrison, Inc. ($2,467,980) and Superior Electric Tri County ($1,897,790)
• Approved $361,514 purchase of bus camera systems (4 interior + 1 stop-arm camera per bus) for all 131 AAPS-owned buses from Pro-Vision Video Systems, funded by state school safety grant (vote 4-3)
• Approved $56,868 (with contingency) for Huron High School food service electrical improvements to Turner Electrical Services
• Approved $513,089 (with contingency) for Earhart Building meeting room expansion to Grand River Construction
• Monthly budget monitoring report for November 2023 presented for discussion

9:15 AM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee holds an electronic meeting to review minutes from December 14, 2023, hear public commentary, and plan future board agendas. No votes on policies, contracts, or expenditures are listed.

• Review of minutes from December 14, 2023 meeting
• Public commentary sign-ups and procedures
• Agenda planning for future board meetings

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education voted to hold first-round interviews for the superintendent search via Zoom on March 16. The board also approved the meeting agenda and received reports from various associations. Organizational items discussed include parliamentarian appointment and committee assignments.

• Superintendent search update: board voted to hold first-round interviews on March 16 via Zoom.
• Board approved the meeting agenda and roll call.
• Public commentary sign-ups included 18 residents.
• Board discussed committee assignments for bond, equity, finance, governance, planning, and performance committees.
• Parliamentarian appointment was considered.

The Board approved the schedule for superintendent interviews and confirmed administrative contracts for two assistant superintendents. Members also finalized board committee assignments and reaffirmed several representative organizations.

• Approved first round superintendent interviews via Zoom on March 16 (7-0)
• Approved administrative contract for Shonta Langford, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources (7-0)
• Approved administrative contract for Concetta Lewis, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Special Education (7-0)
• Reaffirmed nine representative organizations as outlined in policy 1300 (7-0)
• Appointed Trustee Baskett as Parliamentarian
• Approved minutes of December 20, 2023 and January 17, 2024 meetings (7-0)
• Denied motion to postpone action on new board groups to February 14 (3-4)
• Denied motion to postpone vote on new board groups to February 28 (3-4)

11:00 AM - BOND/FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond/Finance Committee will discuss several capital projects at this electronic meeting, including a school bus security camera purchase, electrical work for Huron High School food service, air conditioning and lighting projects at Haisley and Abbot Elementary Schools, and a meeting room expansion at the Earhart Building. The meeting is open to the public via video link, with public commentary accepted via sign-up.

• Discussion of school bus security camera purchase
• Huron High School food service equipment electrical project
• 2024 air conditioning and lighting projects at Haisley and Abbot Elementary Schools
• Earhart Building meeting room expansion

The committee reviewed recommendations for school bus security cameras and several facility projects at Huron High School, Haisley Elementary, Abbot Elementary, and the Earhart Building. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

7:00 PM - Organizational Meeting - Pioneer High School - Schreiber Auditorium, 601 W. Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board holds its organizational meeting to elect board officers for the coming year. The board also considers a motion to vote on a ceasefire resolution and approve contracts, following a petition with over 120 public comments. Additionally, the board hears reports from various advisory groups and a request from AASPIRE for recognition as a board-recognized group.

• Election of board president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer
• Motion to vote on a ceasefire resolution and approve contracts (carried with split vote 4-3)
• 121 public comments submitted, many concerning the ceasefire resolution and contracts
• Request from AASPIRE (Ann Arbor School Parents Intent on Racial Equity) for board recognition
• Reports from advisory groups including AAEA, AAPAC, and Ann Arbor Student Board

The board held an organizational meeting to elect its leadership for the term. Members also voted to adopt a resolution calling for a bilateral ceasefire in Gaza and Israel. Several administrative contracts and appointments were postponed to a future meeting.

• Elected Torchio Feaster as President (5-2)
• Elected Krystle DuPree as Vice President (6-0)
• Elected Jeff Gaynor as Secretary (6-0)
• Elected Susan Schmidt as Treasurer (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution Calling for a Bilateral Ceasefire in Gaza and Israel and to Address Hate and Discrimination (4-1)
• Postponed administrative contract for Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources to Jan 24 (7-0)
• Postponed administrative contract for Assistant Superintendent, Office of Special Education to Jan 24 (7-0)
• Postponed parliamentarian appointment and committee reviews to Jan 24 (7-0)