Ann Arbor Public Schools public meetings in 2023
59 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Equity & Inclusion Committee is holding an electronic meeting to review its agenda and previous minutes, hear public commentary, and discuss 2024 planning. The meeting is open to the public via video link but will not be recorded.
- Review agenda and minutes from previous meeting
- Public commentary sign-ups (due 4 hours before meeting)
- Discussion of 2024 planning
- Agenda planning for future meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board held a regular meeting on December 20, 2023, at the Earhart Road Building. The board approved a salary range of $240,000 to $305,000 for the superintendent search, approved the board meeting calendar for February-July 2024, and accepted donations. A proposed resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza was discussed and moved to the January 17, 2024 organizational meeting for action.
- Approved superintendent salary range of $240,000 to $305,000 for the search job posting and recruitment flyer.
- Approved the Board Meeting Calendar for February-July 2024.
- Moved the proposed Ceasefire Resolution to the January 17, 2024 organizational meeting for action.
- Approved donations, including an anonymous $10,001 cash donation to Huron High School dedicated to Emily Marshal.
- Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the December 13, 2023 regular meeting.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee is holding an electronic meeting to discuss the superintendent search. The agenda includes public commentary and procedural items, with the superintendent search as the only substantive discussion item.
- Discussion of superintendent search
- Public commentary sign-up process
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education met to discuss student enrollment and various association reports. The Board approved a revised bylaw regarding board engagement and established a schedule for superintendent search interviews.
- Adopted revised Board Bylaw 1080 regarding Board Engagement
- Approved superintendent search interview dates for March 6, March 16, and April 3
- Approved appointment of Crystal Francis to the WISD Parent Advisory Committee
- Approved $500 and $638.95 in GoBilda parts donation to Forsythe Middle School Robotics
- Approved donation of an Amtryke Tricycle and Rifton Pacer Gait Trainer to Westerman Preschool
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board held a regular meeting and study session, approving several capital improvement contracts and donations. The board also discussed policy changes and heard public commentary.
- Approved $267,682 for Huron High School pool equipment hoist monorail system (Lee Machinery Movers, Spence Brothers)
- Approved $131,100 for Pioneer High School boiler house slab repair (RAM Construction Services)
- Approved $108,682 for Lawton Elementary School south lawn drainage improvements (Highland Services, Heritage and Company)
- Approved $236,514 for Clague Middle School elevator upgrades (Lardner Elevator Company)
- Accepted $50,000 donation from George and Joyce Schlecht for PLTW/STEM Robotics kits
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee is meeting electronically to discuss two policy items: Board Engagement Policy 1080 on school visits by board members and the voting process to elect officers. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded, and public commentary requires sign-up at least 4 hours in advance.
- Review of Board Engagement Policy 1080 - Section School Visits by Board Members
- Discussion of Voting Process to Elect Officers
- Approval of agenda and minutes from September 11, 2023 meeting
- Public commentary sign-up required by 3 PM for 7 PM meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a professional development session on restorative practices, led by Andrei Nichols of ADN & Associates. The workshop includes a needs assessment survey discussion, a listening circle, and activities focused on building resonant relationships. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily a training and discussion session.
- Professional development session on restorative practices led by Andrei Nichols
- Listening circle and activities on affective language and empathetic listening
- Public commentary period with no sign-ups
- Meeting not audio or video recorded
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 15, 2023. The board voted down a motion to add discussion of superintendent search timing to the agenda, then approved the consent agenda and accepted the 2022-23 annual financial audit. The agenda also included first briefings on several facility improvement projects and informational reports on the strategic equity plan and culture/climate.
- Motion to add superintendent search timing discussion as 8B failed (2 yes, 4 no)
- Accepted 2022-23 Annual Financial Audit as presented
- Approved $10,000 donation from Glancy Foundation to Skyline High School Model UN Club
- First briefings on pool improvements at Huron High School, boiler slab repair at Pioneer High School, elevator upgrades at Clague Middle School, and drainage at Lawton Elementary
- Approved minutes of September 27, October 25, and November 8 meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Planning Committee is meeting electronically to review the agenda and minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting, hear public commentary, and receive an update on the Strategic Equity Plan. The meeting is open to the public via live video, with public commentary accepted through a sign-up form.
- Review of agenda and minutes from June 12, 2023 meeting
- Public commentary sign-up and reading of comments by AAPS staff
- Strategic Equity Plan update (previous updates presented on 3/8/23, 12/21/22, 5/16/21, 3/4/20)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Auxiliary Committee is meeting electronically to review and discuss a series of capital projects funded by the bond, including pool improvements, boiler repairs, and elevator upgrades. The committee will also review the agenda and minutes from the May 26, 2023 meeting, and accept public commentary. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.
- Huron High School pool improvements
- Huron High School pool monorail system
- Pioneer High School boiler house slab repair
- Stone School Road property post-deconstruction/salvage demolition
- Clague Middle School elevator upgrades
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session on November 8, 2023, to review attorney-client privileged information, as permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded. The board will also review minutes from a previous closed session held on September 27, 2023.
- Closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h) for attorney-client privileged review
- Review of minutes from closed session of 9/27/23
- Meeting held at Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to appoint an interim superintendent and interview firms vying for the superintendent search contract. The board approved an agreement appointing Jazz Parks, Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership, as Interim Superintendent. They also heard presentations from three search firms and discussed the search process.
- Approved Interim Superintendent Employment Agreement appointing Jazz Parks as Interim Superintendent
- Interviewed Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) for superintendent search
- Interviewed Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) for superintendent search
- Interviewed McPherson & Jacobson, LLC for superintendent search
- Public commentary from Rima Hassouneh
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee met electronically on November 2, 2023, to review the agenda and minutes from the October 20 meeting, receive public commentary (none was submitted), and discuss the FY 2022-23 annual financial audit. The meeting was open to the public via video link but was not recorded.
- Review of FY 2022-23 Annual Financial Audit
- Review of minutes from October 20, 2023 meeting
- No public commentary submitted
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Board of Education approved a $61,585 contract for bulk salt for the 2023-24 school year. Members also voted to hold a closed session on November 8, 2023, regarding attorney/client privilege.
- $61,585 bulk salt purchase from Detroit Salt Company
- Approval of October 18, 2023, meeting minutes
- Closed session scheduled for November 8, 2023
- Discussion on superintendent search firm values and priorities
- Review of 2023 SAT student achievement report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Performance Committee is meeting electronically to review the annual student achievement report based on 2023 SAT results, along with agenda planning and minutes from the June 15, 2023 meeting. Public commentary is accepted via sign-up form or email. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded.
- Review of 2023 SAT Report on student achievement
- Review of minutes from June 15, 2023 Performance Committee meeting
- Public commentary sign-up process (4-hour advance notice required)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Equity & Inclusion Committee is meeting electronically to discuss updating the land acknowledgement, setting priorities and next steps, and planning future agendas. The meeting is open to the public, with public commentary available by sign-up. One public commenter has submitted a question about equity in resource distribution among schools.
- Update Land Acknowledgement
- Priorities and Next Steps
- Public commentary from Bob Rourke questioning equity in resource distribution
- Agenda planning
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with public commentary, reports from associations, and a first briefing on a bulk salt purchase and a board engagement policy. The board will also take action on donations, meeting minutes, and certifying voting delegates for the MASB conference.
- First briefing on Annex AN-2147-Bulk Salt Purchase for 2023-24
- First briefing on Board Engagement Policy 1080 - School Visits by Board Members
- Consent agenda: approve donations (trombone from Mary Baird, acoustic guitar from Priscilla Spencer to Fine Arts Department)
- Consent agenda: approve minutes of 9/27/23 regular and 10/11/23 special meetings
- Action: certify voting delegates (Schmidt, Feaster, Baskett) and alternates (Dupree, Mohammad, Querijero) for MASB
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to fill leadership vacancies. The Board named Jazz Parks as Interim Superintendent and appointed Torchio Feaster to a vacant trustee seat.
- Appointment of Jazz Parks, Assistant Superintendent, as Interim Superintendent
- Approval of Request for Proposal for Superintendent Search Firm Services
- Appointment of Torchio Feaster to the Board of Education as Trustee
- Interviews conducted for 10 board candidate applicants
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 27, 2023, at the Earhart Road Building. The board approved a consent agenda that included contracts for athletic field and lawn maintenance, security services, and a sidewalk improvement reimbursement to the City of Ann Arbor. The board also discussed the superintendent search process and took action to extend the interim superintendent's separation date.
- Approved three-year contracts with optional one-year renewals to DJs Landscape Maintenance for athletic fields ($4,842,454) and lawn maintenance ($2,305,698), funded from the General Fund.
- Approved a five-year contract with Howell Holdings LLC (dba Great Lakes Security) for security patrol ($1,431,836) and event security ($135,207), funded from the General Fund.
- Approved a reimbursement of $88,455.68 to the City of Ann Arbor for sidewalk paving at Scio Church/S. Seventh Street, funded from the Sinking Fund.
- Approved minutes from regular meetings on 9/13/23 and 9/20/23, and closed sessions on 4/26/23, 6/21/23, 8/7/23, 8/23/23, and 8/30/23.
- Directed staff to amend Dr. Swift's separation agreement to change the date from October 31, 2023 to November 16, 2023 (motion carried 5-1).
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session, not open to the public, to review attorney-client privileged information as permitted under Michigan law. The board will also review minutes from previous closed sessions. This is a procedural meeting with no public decisions or discussions.
- Closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h) for attorney-client privileged review
- Review of minutes from closed sessions on 4/26/23, 6/21/23, 8/7/23, 8/23/23, and 8/30/23
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education discussed and voted on processes to fill a board vacancy, select an interim superintendent, and begin a superintendent search. The board directed the district attorney to approach executive cabinet members for interim superintendent candidates and instructed staff to contact several search firms for presentations. The meeting also included public commentary and reports from various associations.
- Motion to direct district attorney to approach executive cabinet members for interim superintendent candidates (carried 5-1)
- Motion to contact search firms: Hank Harris - Human Capital, Michigan Leadership Institute, McPherson/Jacobsen, Hazard, Young, Attea and Ray & Associates for presentations (carried 5-1)
- Discussion on process for appointment to fill board vacancy
- Public commentary sign-ups included 10 individuals
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting that includes reports from district associations, committee updates, and information items. A significant portion of the agenda is devoted to a joint statement from six bargaining units criticizing the board's handling of the superintendent's separation, calling for a more transparent and slower process. The board will also review summer 2023 purchasing and hiring authority and the FY 2022-23 audit timeline.
- Joint statement from six bargaining units (AAEA, AAAA, AAEA-OP, AAEA-P, ASCSA, AFSCME-TSP) criticizing board actions and requesting rescission of two motions from August 7, 2023
- Public commentary sign-ups include 17 individuals, with attachments for comments from Gabrielle Gagnier, Jaye Starr Boz, and Deb Mexicotte
- Review of Summer 2023 Purchasing and Hiring Authority, referencing Policy 2120 and Policy 2130
- Review of FY 2022-23 Audit Timeline
- First briefing on Annex AN-2142 (Athletic Fields) and AN-2143 (Lawn Maintenance Services)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee is meeting electronically to review and discuss two board policies: Policy 1080 on school visits by board members and Policy 1070 on board communication via email and social media. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting, and take public comments. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Review of Board Engagement Policy 1080 - Section School Visits by Board Members
- Review of Board Communication Policy 1070: Email, Social Media/Digital Communications
- Approval of agenda and minutes from April 10, 2023 meeting
- Public commentary sign-up required by 3pm for 7pm meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting electronically to review several financial items, including a line of credit for 2023-24, summer purchasing and hiring, an emergency exterior wall repair at Huron High School, a reimbursement to the City of Ann Arbor for sidewalk improvements, and contracts for athletic fields, security services, and an audit update. The meeting is open to the public, with public commentary accepted via sign-up.
- Authorization of Line of Credit 2023-24
- Emergency Exterior Wall Repair: Huron High School
- AAPS reimbursement to City of Ann Arbor: Sidewalk Improvements - Scio Church/Seventh Avenue
- Athletic Fields and Lawn Maintenance Services
- District Security Services: After-Hours Patrol and Event Security
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session on August 30, 2023, to review attorney-client privileged information, as permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act. This meeting is not open to the public and is not recorded. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h) for attorney-client privileged information
- Meeting location: Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor
- Board voted in open session to recess to closed session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board held a special meeting on August 30, 2023, at the Earhart Building. They voted to engage a superintendent search consultant and to bring a previously failed motion on a voluntary settlement and resignation agreement for Dr. Jeanice Swift back to the next regular meeting on September 13, 2023. The board also recessed into closed session for attorney-client privilege and heard public commentary.
- Motion to hire/engage a superintendent search consultant/firm as soon as possible (carried 6-0)
- Motion to bring the failed Voluntary Settlement and Resignation Agreement for Dr. Jeanice Swift to the September 13, 2023 regular meeting (carried 5-1, with Susan Baskett voting no)
- Motion to recess to closed session under Michigan Open Meetings Act 15.268 Section 8(h) for attorney/client privilege (carried 6-0)
- Public commentary sign-ups included 18 individuals; attachments include comments from Lisa Henn, Kathleen Kosobud, Mohammad Ibrahim, and Rebecca Lazarus
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Equity & Inclusion Committee is meeting electronically to discuss an update to the Land Acknowledgement, using data to increase equity, and other topics. Public comments focus on the administrative leave of Carpenter Elementary Principal Michael Johnson, with speakers questioning the district's handling of the situation and calling for his reinstatement.
- Public comments on Carpenter Elementary Principal Michael Johnson's administrative leave
- Discussion on updating the Land Acknowledgement
- Presentation by Dr. Angela Guy-Lee on using data to increase equity in AAPS
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education met in closed session on August 23, 2023, after voting in open session to adjourn. The closed session was permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act to review attorney-client privileged information. The agenda is procedural, with only call to order, roll call, and adjournment items listed.
- Closed session at Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor
- Review of attorney-client privileged information under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on August 23, 2023, at Skyline High School. The board will take action on several items, including continuing participation in the Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium (WEOC), renewing the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) membership, and approving donations. The agenda also includes reports from various associations, a Listen & Learn 2023 report, a back-to-school update, and public commentary.
- Motion to approve resolution to continue as a participating district in the Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium (WEOC)
- Motion to approve the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Resolution Renewal for 2023-24
- Motion to approve donations, including a bass to Community High School Jazz Program, meal balances from Huron High School students, and money for a therapy dog at Pittsfield Elementary
- Motion to hold a Closed Session for Attorney/Client Privilege
- Introduction of incoming Fall 2023 principals and school leaders
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education met in open session on August 7, 2023, then voted to recess into a closed session to review attorney-client privileged information, as permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The closed session was not open to the public and was not recorded. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h) for attorney-client privileged review
- Meeting held at Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor
- Not open to the public and not recorded
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on August 7, 2023, at the Earhart Road Building. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, introduction of a non-voting member, public commentary, items from the board, and adjournment. The meeting is largely procedural, with no substantive policy or financial decisions listed.
- Public commentary sign-ups include 14 individuals
- Motion to approve agenda carried unanimously (6 yes votes)
- Introduction of non-voting member
- Items from the board discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss its goals and mission statement. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded. Public commentary sign-ups are required in advance.
- Discussion of Board of Education Goals
- Discussion of Board Mission Statement
- Public commentary sign-up required 4 hours before meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a procedural agenda. The board will take action on organizing the board, hear public commentary from two registered speakers, and consider a motion to approve the agenda. No substantive policy or financial decisions are listed.
- Public commentary sign-ups: Sarah Burch and Jordan Else
- Motion to approve the agenda
- Organization of the Board (action item)
- Introduction of non-voting member
- Motion to adjourn
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education's Equity & Inclusion Committee is meeting electronically to discuss a land acknowledgment presentation and organizational objectives and process. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded. Public commentary sign-ups are due by 3pm.
- Presentation on Land Acknowledgment
- Organizational discussion on objectives and process
- Public commentary sign-up required by 3pm
- Meeting held electronically, not recorded
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session on June 21, 2023, at the Earhart Road Building. This session is not open to the public and will not be recorded. The board voted in open session on June 14, 2023, to hold this closed session under the Michigan Open Meetings Act to review attorney-client privileged information. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h) for attorney-client privileged information
- Meeting not open to the public and not recorded
- Location: Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Performance Committee is meeting electronically to review the Spring 2023 NWEA Achievement Report and discuss agenda planning. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded. Public commentary is accepted via sign-up form or email.
- Review of Spring 2023 NWEA Achievement Report
- Review of agenda and minutes from May 18, 2023 Performance Committee meeting
- Public commentary sign-ups
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting for a retreat focused on board governance, facilitated by Yvonne Caamal Canul of the Michigan Association of School Boards. The agenda includes call to order, public commentary sign-ups, the retreat topic, and adjournment. This is a discussion-only session and will not be audio or video recorded.
- Board retreat on 'Board Governance is A Team Effort' with MASB facilitator Yvonne Caamal Canul
- Public commentary sign-up required at least 4 hours before meeting
- Meeting held at 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor, not recorded
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on June 14, 2023, at the Earhart Road Building. The board approved the FY 2023-2024 tax millage resolution and the 2023-24 course guide, and tabled a decision on participating in the My Future Fund children's savings account program to a later meeting. The agenda also included first briefings on the proposed 2022-23 budget amendment and 2023-24 general fund budget, a public hearing on the budget, and recommendations for decodable texts, geometry curricula, and a pediatric therapy contract.
- Approved FY 2023-2024 tax millage levy resolution
- Approved 2023-24 course guide
- Tabled My Future Fund participation to June 21, 2023
- First briefing on proposed 2023-24 general fund budget
- Approved donations totaling $2,069 for student meal debt
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Planning Committee is meeting electronically to discuss two main items: a review of a Seattle social media lawsuit and a recommendation for adopting a geometry curriculum. The meeting also includes public commentary and approval of prior minutes.
- Review of Seattle social media lawsuit
- Recommendation for geometry curricula adoption
- Public commentary sign-up process
- Review of May 24, 2022 meeting minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Auxiliary Committee is meeting electronically to review its agenda and minutes from the May 5, 2023 meeting, and to hear an update on the Pathways to Success and Mitchell Elementary projects. Public commentary sign-ups are listed as 'None' for this meeting. The meeting is open to the public via video but will not be recorded.
- Review of minutes from May 5, 2023 meeting
- Update on Pathways to Success and Mitchell Elementary
- Public commentary sign-ups: None
- Electronic meeting, not recorded
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor City/Schools Committee is meeting electronically to discuss environmental sustainability efforts, along with routine items like approving the agenda, minutes from the March 3, 2023 meeting, and public commentary. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and is not recorded. No votes on substantive policy are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Environmental Sustainability Efforts with a presentation attached
- Approval of minutes from the March 3, 2023 City/Schools Committee meeting
- Public commentary sign-up required 4 hours in advance
- Electronic meeting via Zoom, not audio or video recorded
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Auxiliary Committee is meeting electronically to review five proposed projects funded by the bond: exterior site lighting and kitchen serving line equipment at Huron High School, boiler house structural reinforcement and a solar equipment enclosure at Pioneer High School, and pond berm repair at Thurston Elementary School. The committee will also review its agenda and minutes from the April 5, 2023 meeting. Public commentary sign-ups are listed as none.
- Exterior Site Lighting Improvements - Huron High School
- Kitchen Serving Line Equipment - Huron High School
- Boiler House Structural Reinforcement - Pioneer High School
- Solar Equipment Enclosure - Pioneer High School
- Thurston Pond Berm Repair - Thurston Elementary School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a study session on May 3, 2023, to discuss student wellbeing, social-emotional and mental health supports, academic learning and recovery, and middle school instructional support. No votes were taken on these discussion items; the only actions were approving the agenda and adjourning. No public commentary was received for this meeting.
- Discussion of Student Wellbeing: Social-Emotional and Mental Health Supports
- Discussion of Academic Learning and Recovery Support
- Discussion of Middle School Instructional Support
- Superintendent Update presented
- No public commentary submitted
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 26, 2023, at the Earhart Road Building. The board approved consent agenda items including the purchase of five special needs buses for $749,300 and VEX robotics equipment for $235,622.15, both funded through the Bond Program. The board also approved tentative agreements with several employee groups and established a standing Equity & Inclusion committee.
- Approved purchase of five International Special Needs 47-passenger buses from Midwest Transit for $749,300
- Approved purchase of VEX robotics equipment from Vex Robotics, Inc. for $235,622.15
- Approved tentative agreements with AAEA-OP, AAEA-P, ASCSA, AFSCME-TSP, and Non-Bargained Groups
- Approved creation of a standing Equity & Inclusion committee
- Public commentary sign-ups included Lefiest Galimore, Jordan Else, and Eric Bursch
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple capital improvement contracts, including air conditioning and lighting upgrades, paving, and solar installations. The board will also receive updates on environmental sustainability and hear first briefings on robotics equipment, bus purchases, and a proposed Equity & Inclusion committee. Public commentary is scheduled with two speakers signed up.
- Approve $1,015,950 for A.F. Smith Electric for air conditioning and lighting at Ann Arbor Open School
- Approve $989,000 for A.F. Smith Electric for air conditioning and lighting at the Transportation Building
- Approve $1,736,058 for paving and exterior wall rehabilitation at Huron High School
- Approve $386,719 for summer paving at Bach and Haisley Elementary Schools
- First briefing on solar installation at Scarlett and Tappan Middle Schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting electronically to review agenda items and minutes from the March 3, 2023 meeting. The committee will discuss two items: a Project Lead the Way robotic equipment refresh and an intermediate convertible bus purchase. Public commentary is accepted via sign-up form or email.
- Review of minutes from March 3, 2023 meeting
- Discussion of Project Lead the Way (PLTW) robotic equipment refresh
- Discussion of intermediate convertible bus purchase
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 12, 2023, covering routine items, reports, and several action items. The board approved a closed session for April 26, 2023, a resolution supporting Governor Whitmer's 2023-2024 budget, and donations. They also received first briefings on multiple capital projects, including air conditioning, lighting, paving, solar, and structural steel work.
- Approved closed session on April 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM for attorney/client privilege and informal superintendent evaluation.
- Approved resolution in support of Governor Whitmer's 2023-2024 Executive Budget Proposal.
- Approved donations: $2,000 from Victory Automotive Group and $2,000 from Juan Banos for McKinney-Vento students/program.
- First briefings on capital projects: AC & lighting at Ann Arbor Open and Transportation Building, furniture replacement, paving at Bach and Haisley Elementary, paving and exterior wall rehab at Huron High, solar at Scarlett and Tappan Middle Schools, structural steel at Pioneer Schreiber Auditorium, and construction management contract.
- Public commentary sign-ups included 5 individuals.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Auxiliary Committee will meet electronically to review its agenda and minutes from February 24, 2023, and to discuss preparation for Neighborhood Information Meetings and next steps for spring and summer 2023. Public commentary sign-ups are due at least 4 hours before the meeting.
- Review minutes from February 24, 2023 meeting
- Preparation for Neighborhood Information Meetings
- Next Steps Spring & Summer 2023
- Public commentary sign-up required 4 hours prior
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in closed session on March 15, 2023, to review attorney-client privileged information, as permitted under Michigan law. The meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h) for attorney-client privileged information
- Meeting at Earhart Road Building, 3700 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor
- Not open to the public and not recorded
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 15, 2023, at the Earhart Road Building. The board approved a contract not to exceed $1,907,397.89 for E-Rate network infrastructure, tentative agreements with the Ann Arbor Education Association and Ann Arbor Administrators Association, and a proclamation recognizing National Social Workers Month. The agenda also included reports from various associations and a presentation on the Karen Thomas Fund.
- Approved contract with Sentinel Technologies for $1,907,397.89 for E-Rate network equipment and services, funded by Bond Program Funds.
- Approved tentative agreements with the Ann Arbor Education Association (AAEA) and Ann Arbor Administrators Association (AAAA).
- Approved proclamation recognizing National Social Workers Month.
- Heard PTOC report on $20 for $30k fundraiser, with AAPTO Thrift Shop matching up to $30,000.
- Public commentary sign-ups included 8 individuals.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor City/Schools Committee is meeting electronically to approve minutes from a March 2022 meeting, discuss its schedule and goals, address unfinished business, and hear public comment. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific policy items listed.
- Approve minutes of March 10, 2022 City/Schools Committee meeting
- Discussion of committee schedule and goals
- Unfinished business item
- Information/upcoming business discussion
- Public comment via phone (1-877-853-5247, Meeting ID 994 1294 5854)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting electronically to review the January 2023 monthly budget monitoring report, the Governor's executive budget recommendation, and the annual E-Rate reimbursement application for network infrastructure contracts. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded. Public commentary is limited to sign-ups submitted at least 4 hours in advance.
- Review of Monthly Budget Monitoring Report for January 2023
- Discussion of Executive (Governor) Budget Recommendation
- Annual E-Rate Reimbursement Application for Network Infrastructure Contracts
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Performance Committee is meeting electronically to review the agenda and minutes from the December 15, 2022 meeting, hear public commentary, and discuss the Learning Recovery Plan 2023 update. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded.
- Review of Learning Recovery Plan 2023 Update
- Review of minutes from December 15, 2022 Performance Committee meeting
- Public commentary sign-ups
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
This meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Performance Committee was cancelled due to severe weather. The agenda would have included a review of the Learning Recovery Plan 2023 update, approval of minutes, and public commentary. No decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled due to severe weather
- Learning Recovery Plan 2023 Update was on the agenda
- Review of minutes from December 15, 2022 Performance Committee meeting
- Public commentary sign-ups were listed
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
This Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education regular meeting was cancelled due to severe weather. The agenda included routine items such as call to order, public commentary, reports from associations and committees, a superintendent update, a preview of the Governor's executive budget proposal, and approval of minutes from the February 8, 2023 meeting. No decisions were made because the meeting did not take place.
- Meeting cancelled due to severe weather
- Statement in Support of Michigan State University and the Lansing Community
- Preview Governor's Executive Budget Proposal
- Approve Minutes from the February 8, 2023 Regular Meeting
- Public commentary sign-up required 4 hours in advance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Planning Committee is meeting electronically to review the agenda and minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting, and to receive an update on the AAPS Equity Strategic Plan. Public commentary is accepted via sign-up form or email.
- Review of agenda and minutes from 12/6/2022 Planning Committee meeting
- Discussion of AAPS Equity Strategic Plan update
- Public commentary sign-up process
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee is meeting electronically to review and approve the agenda and minutes from December 12, 2022, and to discuss guidelines for community engagement. The meeting is open to the public via video link, with public commentary accepted by sign-up. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the review of community engagement guidelines.
- Review and approval of agenda and minutes from December 12, 2022 meeting
- Discussion of guidelines for community engagement
- Public commentary sign-up process (submissions due by 3pm for 7pm meeting)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting electronically to review the December Monthly Budget Monitoring Report, discuss the Michigan Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference update, and consider the preliminary 2023-24 budget timeline. The meeting is open to the public, but will not be recorded. Public commentary is accepted via sign-up form or email.
- December Monthly Budget Monitoring Report
- Michigan Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference update
- Preliminary 2023-24 Budget Timeline
- Review of October 7, 2022 meeting minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding its annual organizational meeting to elect board officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer), administer oaths of office for newly elected trustees and officers, and appoint a parliamentarian. The board will also review and assign members to various standing and administrative committees. This is a procedural meeting focused on internal governance, with no policy or budget decisions on the agenda.
- Election of board officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) per Board Policy 1110
- Administer oath of office for elected trustees and board officers
- Appointment of Parliamentarian
- Review of board committees (Bond, Finance, Governance, Performance, Planning, Executive)
- Assignment of board members to administrative committees (e.g., City/Schools, MASB Legislative Relations, Recreation Advisory Commission)