Ann Arbor Public Schools public meetings in 2025

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

This is a Bond Committee of the Whole meeting for Ann Arbor Public Schools. The agenda text provided only contains the meeting time, location, and a link to the full agenda. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the text.

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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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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

This is a procedural finance committee meeting. The provided text lists only the meeting time, date, and a link to the full agenda; no specific agenda items are included in the source document.

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

6:30 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Executive Committee of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will meet electronically to review minutes from the March 3 meeting and plan the agenda for future board meetings. The meeting includes public commentary via sign-up. No substantive decisions or specific items are on this agenda.

• Review of minutes from March 3, 2025 meeting
• Public commentary sign-ups
• Agenda planning for upcoming Board of Education meetings

The committee accepted the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting and reviewed the agenda for the upcoming regular board meeting on April 2, 2025.

• Accepted March 3, 2025 meeting minutes

5:30 PM - GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee will discuss revisions to Policy 1300 on public participation and consider a new Policy 1310 on public commentary, which is listed for possible action. The committee will also discuss a Bond Committee of the Whole and review minutes from March 2024. No public sign-ups were submitted for this meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on new Policy 1310 - Public Commentary
• Discussion of Policy 1300 - Public Participation
• Discussion of Bond Committee of the Whole
• Review of minutes from March 3, 2024 Governance Committee

The committee reviewed and recommended forwarding New Policy 1310 regarding public commentary to the April 2, 2025, Regular Meeting for a second briefing and action. Members also discussed recommendations for Policy 1300 concerning the designation of board groups.

• Accepted minutes of March 3, 2024 Governance Committee
• Recommended forwarding New Policy 1310 - Public Commentary to 4/2/25 Regular Meeting

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

The Equity and Inclusion Committee will review its agenda and approve minutes from the March 13 meeting, hear one public comment from Aryeh Raucher, and conduct a special review of Policy 1300 regarding Board Designated Groups. This is a discussion item; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review of Policy 1300 – Special review of Board Designated Groups
• Public commentary sign-up (one speaker: Aryeh Raucher)
• Review and approval of minutes from March 13, 2025 meeting
• Meeting held electronically, not recorded
• Public commentary must be submitted 4 hours prior to start

The Equity and Inclusion Committee reviewed proposed changes to Policy 1300 regarding Board Designated Groups. Following comments from invited group representatives, the committee recommended that the Governance Committee create guidelines or criteria for designating groups before the policy is changed.

• Accepted minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting
• Recommended Governance Committee develop guidelines for designating groups prior to Policy 1300 changes

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

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

• Review of February 26, 2025 Closed Session minutes

5:30 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 four bond-funded construction projects, including trade contract recommendations for the new Thurston Elementary School. The meeting also includes public commentary from six registered speakers and review of previous minutes. No votes are scheduled; the committee is reviewing and discussing items only.

• Annex AN-2201: Clague Middle School doors and window replacement
• Annex AN-2198: Loading dock and paving improvements at Clague, Scarlett, Forsythe, Ann Arbor Open, Community, and Pittsfield schools
• Annex AN-2196: Flooring and painting trades contracts part 2 at Scarlett and Community schools
• Annex AN-2199: Trade contract recommendations part 1 for new Thurston Elementary School

The Bond Committee of the Whole reviewed and recommended four annex items regarding school improvements and contracts to move forward to a first briefing at the March 19, 2025, Regular Meeting. The committee also received information regarding tree and bat habitat transplantation at the New Thurston Elementary School.

• Recommended Annex AN-2201 (Clague Middle School doors and window replacement) move to first briefing
• Recommended Annex AN-2198 (Loading dock and paving improvements at six schools) move to first briefing
• Recommended Annex AN-2196 (Scarlett & Community flooring and painting contracts Part 2) move to first briefing
• Recommended Annex AN-2199 (New Thurston Elementary trade contract recommendations Part 1) move to first briefing
• Accepted minutes of the March 12, 2025 meeting

7:45 PM - Regular Meeting - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board will discuss and vote on the proposed FY25 General Fund second budget amendment, a new elementary English Language Arts curriculum, and multiple construction contracts for school renovations. Public commentary includes 41 sign-ups, and reports from various advisory groups and associations are scheduled.

• Proposed FY25 General Fund second budget amendment
• Elementary English Language Arts curriculum recommendation (Annex AN-2203)
• Clague Middle School doors and window replacement (Annex AN-2201)
• New Thurston Elementary School trade contracts part 1 (Annex AN-2199)
• New Dicken Elementary trades contracts part 2 – $1,115,150 for roofing to CEI Michigan, LLC

The board approved the second budget amendment for the 2024-2025 General Fund. Other approved actions included an elementary English language arts curriculum recommendation and trade contracts for New Dicken and New Logan elementary schools.

• Adopted FY25 General Fund Second Budget Amendment (7-0)
• Approved Elementary English Language Arts Curriculum Recommendation (7-0)
• Approved New Dicken Elementary Trades Contracts Part 2 (7-0)
• Approved New Logan Elementary Trades Contracts Part 2 (7-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Ann Arbor Open Theater Club (7-0)
• Approved donation of Bach soloist trumpet to Forsythe Middle School (7-0)
• Approved donation of shop parts to Huron High School CTE Automotive Program (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 12, 2025 and February 26, 2025 meetings (7-0)

10:00 AM - FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to discuss the February 2025 Monthly Budget Monitoring Report. The committee is also reviewing a proposed second budget amendment for the FY25 General Fund.

• Monthly Budget Monitoring Report - February 2025
• Proposed FY25 General Fund Second Budget Amendment

The committee accepted the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. Members reviewed the February 2025 Monthly Budget Monitoring Report and a proposed second budget amendment for the FY25 General Fund.

• Accepted March 10, 2025 meeting minutes

12:30 PM - EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet electronically to review minutes from July 2024, hear public comments, and discuss committee goal-setting and next steps. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom but will not be recorded.

• Review of agenda and minutes from July 3, 2024 meeting
• Public commentary sign-ups (submissions required 4 hours before start)
• Committee goal-setting discussion
• Discussion of next steps

The committee accepted the minutes from the July 3, 2024 meeting. Members discussed goal-setting priorities, including reviewing the 5000 Series student policies and establishing measurable metrics for the Equity Plan.

• Accepted minutes from July 3, 2024 meeting

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 trades contracts Part 2 for the new Dicken Elementary and new Logan Elementary, and review upcoming open house and groundbreaking events. The meeting includes public commentary from 14 registered speakers.

• Discussion of Annex AN-2202: New Dicken Elementary – Trades Contracts Part 2
• Discussion of Annex AN-2197: New Logan Elementary – Trades Contracts Part 2
• Review of upcoming open house engagements and groundbreaking ceremonies
• Public commentary with 14 sign-ups listed
• Review of agenda and minutes from February 19, 2024 meeting

The Bond Committee reviewed trades contracts for the new Dicken and Logan Elementary schools. The committee recommended forwarding both items to the full board for a first briefing on March 12, 2025.

• Accepted February 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended forwarding New Dicken Elementary Trades Contracts Part 2 (Annex AN-2202) to full board
• Recommended forwarding New Logan Elementary Trades Contracts Part 2 (Annex AN-2197) to full board

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 with first briefings on several items, including a new elementary English Language Arts curriculum recommendation (Annex AN-2203) and trades contracts for new Dicken Elementary (AN-2202) and new Logan Elementary (AN-2197). A motion to table a new public commentary policy (Policy 1310) failed, keeping it on first briefing. The board also approved the consent agenda and heard reports from associations and committees.

• First briefing on Annex AN-2203: Elementary English Language Arts curriculum recommendation for approval
• First briefing on Annex AN-2202: New Dicken Elementary trades contracts Part 2
• First briefing on Annex AN-2197: New Logan Elementary trades contracts Part 2
• Discussion of new Policy 1310 on public commentary; motion to table failed
• Approval of consent agenda including minutes from February 25 and 26, 2025 meetings

The Board approved the minutes from the February 25 Study Session and February 26 Regular Meeting. Members scheduled a Bond Committee of the Whole, a Closed Session, and a Regular Meeting for March 19, 2025. A motion to table the New Policy 1310 discussion failed.

• Approved February 25, 2025 Study Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved February 26, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Scheduled March 19, 2025 meetings: Bond Committee (5:30 PM), Closed Session (7:00 PM), and Regular Meeting (7:45 PM) (7-0)
• Denied motion to table New Policy 1310 to March 19 (2-5)
• Approved extending meeting time to 12:30 AM (7-0)
• Approved extending meeting time to 12:40 AM (7-0)

11:30 AM - FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Committee will review minutes from February 24, hear public commentary, and discuss an elementary reading curriculum recommendation. No financial decisions or contract votes are on the agenda.

• Review of February 24, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes
• Public commentary sign-up and reading by AAPS staff
• Discussion of elementary reading curriculum recommendation

The committee reviewed a recommendation for an elementary reading curriculum. They requested payment options and a cashflow statement from the finance office before forwarding the item to the full board.

• Accepted minutes from February 24, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting
• Recommended forwarding elementary reading curriculum for first briefing on March 12

5:30 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee will hold a procedural electronic meeting to approve the minutes from February 24, 2025, hear public comments, and plan the agenda for the upcoming March 12, 2025 regular board meeting. No substantive decisions or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Review and approval of minutes from February 24, 2025 Executive Committee meeting
• Sign-ups for public commentary via electronic submission
• Agenda planning for the March 12, 2025 Regular Board meeting

The Executive Committee met electronically to conduct procedural business. The committee accepted the minutes from the February 24, 2025, meeting and reviewed the agendas for March 12 and March 19, 2025.

• Accepted February 24, 2025 meeting minutes

3:30 PM - GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee will meet electronically to discuss Policy 1300 on public participation, the Bond Committee of the Whole, and capital expenditures policies. The agenda also includes review of previous minutes and public commentary sign-ups. No binding decisions are expected; this is a discussion-focused meeting.

• Discussion of Policy 1300 Public Participation
• Discussion of Bond Committee of the Whole
• Discussion of Capital Expenditures Policies
• Review of December 16, 2024 Governance Committee minutes
• Public commentary sign-ups

The committee reviewed draft language for Policy 1300 regarding public participation and recommended it be forwarded to the full board. Members also reviewed draft language for a Bond Committee of the Whole. Trustee Wilkerson requested a review of capital expenditure policies.

• Recommended forwarding Policy 1300 Public Participation to full board for 3/12/25 briefing
• Reviewed Bond Committee of the Whole draft language for potential 3/19/25 briefing

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 permitted under attorney/client privilege. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, review of prior closed session minutes, discussion, and adjournment. No decisions or public business will be conducted.

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will consider and vote on approving several construction contracts, including a $757,236 mass timber contract for Slauson Middle School, as part of the consent agenda. The meeting also includes second briefings on trade contracts for new Dicken and Logan elementary schools, along with reports from associations and a superintendent update. Over 125 community members signed up for public commentary.

• Approve Slauson Middle School mass timber contract: $757,236 to Timber Systems, LLC
• Second briefing on New Dicken Elementary trade contracts part 1
• Second briefing on New Logan Elementary trade contracts part 1
• Public commentary with 125 signed-up speakers
• Monthly monitoring report for January 2025

The Board approved trade contracts for the New Logan Elementary, New Dicken Elementary, and Slauson Middle School projects. Members also approved limited Schools of Choice for the 2025-26 school year and voted to proceed with the Thurston Project.

• Approved $52,436,302 for New Logan Elementary Trade Contracts Part 1 (7-0)
• Approved $13,619,055 for New Dicken Elementary Trade Contracts Part 1 (7-0)
• Approved $757,236 for Slauson Middle School Mass Timber contract (7-0)
• Approved limited Schools of Choice for 2025-26 School Year (7-0)
• Approved motion to move forward with the Thurston Project (4-1)
• Denied motion to table the Thurston Project vote (3-4)
• Approved minutes from Jan 25, Feb 12, and Feb 25 meetings (7-0)

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

This is a study session of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board. The board will discuss options for a new Thurston Elementary, as presented in a 5,028 KB PDF. Fifty-five community members have signed up for public commentary. The board also handled procedural items including approving the agenda and adding time.

• Discussion of new Thurston Elementary options with two presentations and community commentary attached
• 55 public commentary sign-ups listed
• Motion to approve agenda with addition of LTP carried 7-0
• Motion to allow 10 minutes carried 5-2
• Motion to add 30 minutes to agenda carried 7-0

The board held a study session featuring a report from the Capital Program team and professional contractors regarding staging options for the New Thurston Elementary project. The session included a presentation by the community group Let Them Play.

• Approved agenda and 30-minute presentation by Let Them Play (7-0)
• Approved 10 additional minutes for Let Them Play presentation (5-2)
• Approved adding 30 minutes to the agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting via voice vote (7-0)

4:00 PM - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee will hold an electronic meeting to review minutes from December 16, 2024, and plan the agenda for the February 25, 2025 Regular meeting. Public commentary sign-ups are accepted via an online form. The agenda is procedural with no major decisions or proposals.

• Review of minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting
• Agenda planning for February 25, 2025 Regular meeting
• Public commentary sign-up process (forms.gle link and email)

The Executive Committee accepted the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed the agenda for the February 26, 2025 meeting and discussed scheduling a Governance Committee meeting.

• Accepted December 16, 2024 meeting minutes

9:00 AM - FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting electronically to discuss the bond issuance timeline, a 3% healthcare reimbursement update, and monthly monitoring reports for December 2024 and January 2025. Public commentary includes questions about the estimated cost to build a new Thurston Elementary and the financial implications of staging on problematic soil versus relocating. The committee will also review minutes from December 2024 and consider future planning items.

• Public commentary: estimated cost to build new Thurston Elementary and staging versus relocation costs
• Discussion of bond issuance timeline
• Update on 3% healthcare reimbursement
• Monthly monitoring reports for December 2024 and January 2025
• Future planning considerations

The committee approved the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting. Members discussed the draft bond issuance timeline and the status of state healthcare reimbursements. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes from December 16, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting

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 review and discuss the capital program overview, along with routine items including approving previous meeting minutes and hearing public commentary from 19 registered speakers.

• Discussion of the Capital Program Overview
• Review and approval of minutes from February 7, 2024, Bond Committee meeting
• Public commentary with 19 sign-ups (names listed in the agenda)

The Bond Committee accepted the minutes from the February 7, 2024, meeting. The Capital Program Team presented an overview of past, current, and upcoming bond construction projects.

• Accepted February 7, 2024, meeting minutes

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

This is a closed session of the AAPS Board of Education, not open to the public or recorded. The agenda is purely procedural: call to order, roll call, review of previous closed-session minutes, discussion, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public business are on the agenda.

• Closed session permitted under MCL 15.268 Section 8(c) negotiations and 8(h) attorney/client privilege
• Review of minutes from the January 29, 2025 closed session

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

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will hold a first briefing on a contract for the Slauson Middle School mass timber project. The board will also announce committee assignments and hear public commentary from 123 registered speakers. The agenda includes routine procedural items and reports from associations.

• First briefing on Annex AN-2195: Slauson Middle School Mass Timber Contract
• Board President announces committee assignments (e.g., Equity & Inclusion, Finance, Governance)
• Public commentary sign-ups: 123 individuals registered to speak
• Legislative update under Information

The Board approved multiple trade contracts for the new Mitchell Elementary, Scarlett Middle, and Community High Schools, as well as pool demolition at Slauson Middle School. The board also established committee assignments for the term. A pool scoreboard installation for Huron High School was approved.

• Approved $33,334,992 for New Mitchell Elementary trade contracts (7-0)
• Approved $2,784,574 for Scarlett Middle and Community High Schools flooring and painting (7-0)
• Approved $864,173 for Slauson Middle School pool demolition (7-0)
• Approved $46,750 for Huron High School pool scoreboard (7-0)
• Approved January 29, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved amended meeting agenda (7-0)

9:00 AM - BOND COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee is reviewing recommended contracts for Slauson Middle School (mass timber), New Dicken Elementary, and New Logan Elementary trade contracts. They will also discuss a Lawton staff meeting, assessments and surveys, and concerns from the Clague community. Seven members of the public have signed up for commentary.

• Review of Slauson Middle School mass timber contract
• Review of New Dicken Elementary trade contracts part 1
• Review of New Logan Elementary trade contracts part 1
• Discussion of concerns from the Clague community
• Public commentary sign-ups with 7 registered speakers

The committee reviewed and recommended forwarding contracts for Slauson Middle School and the new Dicken and Logan Elementary schools to the full board for first briefing. The committee requested additional renderings, organizational charts, and explanations of contingency funds for these presentations.

• Recommended Slauson Middle School Mass Timber Contract for board briefing
• Recommended New Dicken Elementary Trade Contracts Part 1 for board briefing
• Recommended New Logan Elementary Trade Contracts Part 1 for board briefing

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

This is the organizational meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board. The board will administer oaths of office to newly elected trustees Torchio Feaster, Don Wilkerson, Leslie Wilkins, and Glynda Wilks. Following that, the board will elect its officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) for the coming year and appoint a Parliamentarian. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Oath of office for trustees Torchio Feaster, Don Wilkerson, Leslie Wilkins, and Glynda Wilks
• Election of board President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Appointment of a Parliamentarian by the board President

The board held an organizational meeting to elect its leadership and administer oaths of office. Members also approved changes to the General Fund Balance policy and the December 18, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Elected Torchio Feaster as President (7-0)
• Elected Susan Schmidt as Vice President (4-3)
• Elected Glynda Wilks as Secretary (7-0)
• Elected Don Wilkerson as Treasurer (7-0)
• Appointed Leslie Wilkins as parliamentarian
• Approved recommended changes to Policy 3210-General Fund Balance (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the 12/18/24 Regular Meeting (7-0)
• Approved donations (7-0)

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

The board met in a closed session permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The session was designated for negotiations and attorney/client privilege.

• Closed session regarding negotiations (MCL 15.268 Section 8(c))
• Closed session regarding attorney/client privilege (MCL 15.268 Section 8(h))

8:30 AM - BOARD RETREAT - Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools board holds a retreat with a facilitated board self-assessment led by a Michigan Association of School Boards consultant. Public commentary includes several speakers raising concerns about the Thurston Elementary construction plan, including safety, staging, and impact on students with special needs. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only retreat.

• Facilitated board self-assessment by Deborah L. Macon, MASB
• Public commentary: 5 speakers on Thurston Elementary construction concerns
• Public commentary limited to 30 minutes
• Meeting not recorded
• BoardSelfAssessmentReport.AnnArbor - January_25_2025.pdf attached

The board met for a facilitated self-assessment led by a Michigan Association of School Boards consultant. The session included public commentary from 15 individuals. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

9:00 AM - BOND COMMITTEE MEETING - Electronic Meeting

This bond committee meeting discusses recommended contracts for several school projects and reviews community input. A public comment urges pausing the new Thurston Elementary School construction to protect the adjacent Thurston Nature Center. The committee also reviews contracts for flooring and painting at Scarlett Middle and Community High Schools, trade contracts for the new Mitchell Elementary, a pool scoreboard at Huron High, and pool demolition at Slauson Middle.

• Public comment requests pausing Thurston Elementary project to preserve Thurston Nature Center
• Annex AN-2189: Scarlett Middle and Community High Schools flooring and painting trade contracts
• Annex AN-2190: New Mitchell Elementary trade contract recommendations
• Annex AN-2191: Huron High School pool scoreboard
• Annex AN-2192: Slauson Middle School pool demolition

The Bond Committee reviewed and recommended four trade contracts for the full Board's next meeting. The committee also discussed community engagement strategies for upcoming school projects and the creation of an environmental sustainability report for Thurston.

• Accepted minutes of the December 13, 2024 meeting
• Recommended Annex AN-2189 (Scarlett Middle and Community High Schools flooring and painting) for Board review
• Recommended Annex AN-2190 (New Mitchell Elementary trade contracts Part 3) for Board review
• Recommended Annex AN-2191 (Huron High School pool scoreboard) for Board review
• Recommended Annex AN-2192 (Slauson Middle School pool demolition) for Board review