Ann Arbor Public Schools public meetings in 2020
8 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting, approving the 2019 Bond Preliminary Phase I Plan and reconfirming the Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan. The board also approved a consent agenda including food service equipment purchases and a donation of face masks, and scheduled a closed session for January 7, 2021.
- Approved 2019 Bond Preliminary Phase I Plan
- Reconfirmed Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan and directed reporting to CEPI
- Approved purchase of food service equipment totaling $175,499.36 (17 Traulsen freezers, 45 Metro carts, 24 Grab & Go stations, 24 Lakeside carts) funded by 2015 Bonds and/or CARES grant
- Accepted donation of 2,000 face masks from Underground Printing
- Scheduled closed session on January 7, 2021 for attorney/client privilege
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a virtual regular meeting on December 9, 2020, hearing public commentary on the district's all-online learning model. Speakers urged the board to adopt a hybrid or in-person option, citing scientific evidence and criticizing the district's reopening metrics as unachievable. The board also approved the meeting agenda and observed a moment of silence for a former member.
- Public commentary on COVID-19 learning plan, with multiple speakers requesting in-person or hybrid instruction
- Motion to approve the agenda carried unanimously (7-0)
- Moment of silence for Delia Anne (Dee) Johnson
- Introduction of non-voting member (procedural)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a remote study session to review the preliminary Phase I plan for the 2019 bond program. The agenda includes public commentary and a presentation on the bond plan, but no formal votes are scheduled other than adjournment.
- 2019 Bond: Preliminary Phase I Plan (discussion and presentation)
- Public commentary sign-ups: Julia Madison-Williams and Kimberly Monroe
- Remote meeting due to Governor Whitmer's executive order
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Auxiliary Committee is meeting electronically to discuss a food service equipment purchase recommendation, review monthly monitoring reports for September and October, and consider an amended bid tab. The meeting is open to the public with limited commentary via email.
- Food Service Equipment Purchase Recommendation
- Monthly Monitoring Reports: September & October
- Amended Bid Tab
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Performance Committee is meeting electronically to review and discuss the draft AAPS Fall Survey results from staff. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes, public commentary, and planning for future meetings.
- Review of Draft AAPS Fall Survey - Staff Results
- Public commentary limited to 30 minutes at start of meeting
- Approval of agenda and minutes from previous meeting
- Agenda planning for future meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a regular electronic meeting on November 18, 2020. They discussed the 2019/20 annual financial audit report from Plante Moran, received an update on the Reimagine Learning/Continuity of Learning Plan, and took action to accept the audit and re-confirm the Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan. The board also approved a donation of a tire balancing machine from Germain Honda to the Pioneer Auto Lab.
- Motion to accept 2019-20 Annual Financial Audit (carried)
- Monthly re-confirmation of Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan (carried)
- Donation of a Tire Balancing Machine from Germain Honda to Pioneer Auto Lab (approved)
- First briefing on Annex #AN-2011: Scarlett Walk-in Cooler
- Public commentary with 25 sign-ups
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Auxiliary Committee is meeting electronically to review minutes from prior meetings, hear public commentary, and discuss two items: a walk-in cooler at Scarlett Middle School and the 2019-20 annual financial audit. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily discussion and review.
- Review minutes from September 9 and October 7, 2020 Finance Committee meetings
- Discussion of Scarlett Walk-in Cooler
- Discussion of 2019-20 Annual Financial Audit Review
- Public commentary limited to 30 minutes, comments submitted by email
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular virtual meeting. The agenda includes public commentary, with many residents speaking about the impact of remote learning on students and the possibility of winter sports. The board is also expected to handle routine procedural items like approving the agenda.
- Public comments on remote learning hardships, including special education students
- Discussion of winter sports safety and outdoor alternatives
- Input on the Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan
- Motion to approve the agenda, carried unanimously