Ann Arbor Public Schools public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular December 17 meeting at the Earhart Administration Building. The board will conduct routine business including approval of the agenda, public commentary, committee reports, and a consent agenda. No substantive policy decisions or ordinances are scheduled for a vote beyond the pest-control contract and donations.

• Approve a three-year pest management contract with Elite Pest Management Services not to exceed $171,588
• Memorialize Abdul Faris, Chikylah Richardson, Tanya Israel, and Sari Shifrin
• Approve FY26 first General Fund budget amendment
• Approve a closed session on January 7, 2026 for attorney/client privilege
• Approve Donald Pierce donation of $100 to Huron Class of 1975 Cafeteria Project

Special Meeting

The Board of Education is reviewing presentations from three organizations regarding strategic planning services. The meeting includes a period for public commentary.

• Proposal from District Management Group (DMG)
• Proposal from K12 Coalition
• Proposal from Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB)

Bond Committee of the Whole

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee of the Whole meets to review and discuss non-binding items for potential future funding, including equipment replacements and facility upgrades. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• AN-2246: High School Marching Band Equipment Replacement
• AN-2243: Skyline Elevator Improvements
• AN-2244: Pioneer Elevator Improvements
• AN-2245: Huron Natatorium AV Upgrade
• AN-2247: Solar Array Upgrade at Huron, Pioneer, Scarlett and Forsythe

Committee

The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to review the first general fund budget amendment for FY26. The committee will also consider a recommendation for the district patrol and event security contract.

• FY26 First General Fund Budget Amendment
• District patrol and event security contract recommendation

Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and plan the agenda for the December 17, 2025, Regular Meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Agenda planning for December 17, 2025 Regular Meeting

Committee

The Bond Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda listed several facility and equipment improvement items for review.

• AN-2243: Skyline Elevator Improvements
• AN-2244: Pioneer Elevator Improvements
• AN-2245: Huron Natatorium AV Upgrade
• AN-2246: High School Marching Band Equipment Replacement

Special Meeting

The special meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda had listed proposals for strategic planning services from three organizations.

• Proposals for strategic planning services from District Management Group (DMG)
• Proposals for strategic planning services from K12 Coalition
• Proposals for strategic planning services from Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB)

Committee

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Executive Committee will hold a procedural meeting on December 3, 2025, to review minutes from the October 29 meeting and preview agendas for the December 10 and 17 regular board meetings. Public comment is permitted with a 30-minute limit.

Committee

The Ann Arbor Board of Education Governance Committee will meet electronically to review a proposed cell phone policy, discuss updates to administrative policies, and examine documents from a September 2025 board retreat about governance roles and committee structures. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Cell Phone Policy
• Review of Policy Series 2000-Administration Sunset Review
• Presentation of board retreat documents on governance norms and committee structures
• Proposed adjustments to Policies 1100 and 1130

Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education holds its regular meeting with no major decisions or votes listed. Public commentary will cover phone policies, grading, and advocacy, while reports include the annual financial audit and budget monitoring. The consent agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes and donations.

• Approve minutes of Oct 22 and Nov 5 closed sessions
• Approve Nov 5 regular and special meeting minutes
• Approve donations: 2009 Pontiac Torrent to Pioneer Auto Shop, $15,000 for Huron High cafeteria, silver trombone to Tappan Middle School
• FY25 annual financial audit presentation
• Monthly budget monitoring report for October

Closed Session

The Board of Education is meeting in a closed session permissible under the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The agenda includes reviews of confidential minutes, attorney-client privileged items, and a negotiations update.

• Review of confidential draft minutes
• Attorney/client privileged items
• Negotiations update

Committee

The Finance Committee will review the October Monthly Monitoring Report. The body will also discuss the 2019 Bond Series V and Integrated Pest Management Services.

• October Monthly Monitoring Report
• 2019 Bond Series V
• Integrated Pest Management Services

Planning Committee

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Planning Committee will hold a virtual meeting on November 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM via Zoom. The committee will review and accept minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting and discuss items related to the strategic planning process. No audio or video recording will be made.

• Review and accept minutes from October 7, 2025 Planning Committee meeting
• Discuss strategic planning process

Closed Session

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will hold a closed session to review confidential draft minutes from the previous closed session, discuss attorney/client privilege matters, and conduct negotiations. The meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded.

Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Board of Education holds its regular November 5, 2025 meeting to conduct public business under the Open Meetings Act. The agenda includes procedural items such as approving prior meeting minutes, accepting donations, and scheduling a future closed session. Public commentary is scheduled for stakeholders to address the board on topics including phone policies in schools.

• Approve minutes of Oct 22 2025 Regular and Closed Sessions
• Approve donations from Knox Presbyterian Church to Dicken Elementary School
• Approve closed session on Nov 19 2025 for attorney/client privilege and negotiations
• Public commentary on phone policies in schools with multiple speakers listed
• Consider Limited Schools of Choice for 2026-27 school year

Closed Session

The Board of Education is meeting in a closed session to consider a request for student expulsion. This meeting is closed to the public under the Michigan Open Meetings Act regarding student disciplinary action.

• Request for expulsion hearing

Committee

The Board of Education Executive Committee will meet to review the agendas for the November Board meetings. The session also includes the review and acceptance of minutes from September 3 and October 1, 2025.

• Review of November Board Meeting agendas
• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of October 1, 2025 meeting minutes

Committee

The Equity & Inclusion Committee will review an update from Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS). No public commentary was signed up. The meeting is procedural with only one substantive item for discussion.

• Review of Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) update

Closed Session

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will hold a closed session on October 22, 2025, citing attorney-client privilege under Michigan law. The agenda includes only procedural items and a single privileged item, with no public discussion or decisions expected.

• Closed session under MCL 15.268(h) for attorney-client privileged discussion
• Review of confidential draft minutes from prior closed session

Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Board of Education will review a recommendation to purchase literacy materials using grant funding. The board will also review budget monitoring and culture and climate reports.

• Proposed expenditure of $1,531,325 for Great Minds GEODES and Wit & Wisdom materials, professional learning, and digital licensing via 35m grant funding
• Monthly Budget Monitoring Report for July, August, and September 2025
• AAPS 2024-25 Culture and Climate Annual Report
• Approval of a closed session on November 5, 2025, for negotiations and attorney/client privilege

Committee

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Committee will meet via Zoom to review the monthly budget monitoring report for September 2025. The committee will also review and accept minutes from the September 30, 2025, meeting.

• Monthly Budget Monitoring Report for September 2025

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will review a briefing regarding a $35 million grant recommendation for Great Minds high-quality literacy materials. The meeting also includes an update on the 2024-25 MSTEP, PSAT, and SAT student achievement annual report.

• Briefing on AN-2241: High Quality Literacy Materials, Great Minds Purchase Recommendation ($35M Grant)
• Student Achievement Annual Report: 2024-25 MSTEP, PSAT, SAT
• Public commentary regarding school safety, property tax increases, and AAPS athletics
• Approval of September 17 and September 28 meeting minutes
• Approval of a closed session for negotiations on October 22, 2025

Closed Session

This closed session of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education, scheduled for October 8, 2025, has been canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Committee

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Planning Committee will meet electronically to review and accept the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, hear public commentary, and discuss strategic planning. No specific proposals or decisions are listed beyond these procedural items.

• Review and accept agenda and minutes from April 25, 2025 meeting
• Public commentary period (up to 4 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes total)
• Strategic planning discussion

Committee

The Board Executive Committee will meet to review the agendas for the regular meetings scheduled for October 8 and October 22, 2025. The meeting includes a period for public commentary.

• Review of October 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda
• Review of October 22, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda

Committee

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Performance Committee will meet to review the 2024-25 Annual Culture & Climate Survey Report and the 2025 Student Achievement Annual Report covering MSTEP, PSAT, and SAT results. The meeting includes public commentary and approval of previous minutes.

• 2024-25 Annual Culture & Climate Survey Report
• 2025 Student Achievement Annual Report: MSTEP, PSAT, SAT
• Public commentary period (up to 4 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes total)

Committee

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Committee will meet to review a recommendation to purchase high-quality literacy materials from Great Minds using a $35 million grant. The meeting also includes public commentary and approval of previous minutes.

• Review of High Quality Literacy Materials Great Minds Purchase Recommendation using a $35M grant
• Public commentary period for stakeholders
• Approval of minutes from the July 28, 2025 Finance Committee meeting

Committee

The Equity & Inclusion Committee will meet electronically to review the district's Equity and Strategic Plan. The agenda includes only routine items: call to order, public commentary, and adjournment.

• Review of Equity and Strategic Plan

Board Retreat

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss board governance, facilitated by the Michigan Association of School Boards, and to conduct a quarterly progress check-in with the superintendent. The meeting will not be broadcast or recorded. Public commentary is allowed with a 4-minute limit per speaker and a total of 30 minutes.

• Board governance presentation by Kimberly May of the Michigan Association of School Boards
• Superintendent quarterly progress check-in
• Public commentary period with 4-minute speaker limit

Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting on Sep 17, 2025. The agenda includes a Capital Program Fall 2025 update, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a vote to designate delegates for the MASB Delegate Assembly. No major policy or budget decisions are listed.

Committee

The Bond Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, has been canceled.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will hear the superintendent's update on district goals for the 2025-26 school year, along with staff reports on a cell phone pilot, professional learning, and childcare. The board will also consider appointments to the Recreation Advisory Commission and approve a consent agenda including minutes, donations, and a closed session.

• Superintendent update on 2025-26 school year goals
• Staff reports on Cell Phone Pilot, Professional Learning, Childcare
• Consideration of MASB Voting Delegates
• Approve $2,000 donation to Lawton Elementary from Thrasher Family Fund
• Approve closed session on 9/17/25 for attorney/client privilege

Closed Session

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is holding a closed session, which is not open to the public, to discuss superintendent evaluation, negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters. The agenda includes only procedural items and no public decisions or discussions.

• Closed session under MCL 15.268 (a) for superintendent evaluation
• Closed session under MCL 15.268 (c) for negotiations
• Closed session under MCL 15.268 (h) for attorney/client privilege
• Review of confidential draft minutes from previous closed session

Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to review the agendas for the September 10 and September 17 regular meetings. The session also includes the review and acceptance of minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting.

• Review of agendas for 9/10/25 and 9/17/25 regular meetings
• Acceptance of August 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Closed Session

This meeting has been canceled. The agenda was a closed session to evaluate the superintendent, which is permissible under Michigan law.

• Meeting canceled
• Closed session for superintendent evaluation

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will review several capital program items including building repairs and trade contracts. The meeting includes a legislative update from Senator Jeff Irwin and Representative Morgan Foreman.

• Purchase of 28 cafeteria tables for Scarlett Middle School for $63,668
• Building envelope repairs at Ann Arbor Open and Eberwhite Elementary for $866,190
• Trade contracts for New Mitchell Elementary totaling $6,617,397
• Slauson Middle School major renovation trade contracts totaling $3,815,955

Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Board of Education's Executive Committee. The only substantive item is a review of the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting on August 27, 2025. No decisions or discussions on specific policies, contracts, or other matters are listed.

• Review of the agenda for the August 27, 2025 Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will consider adopting revised graduation requirements under Policy 5050. The meeting includes first briefings on several school repair and construction contracts and a review of summer 2025 expenditure and hiring authority.

• Adoption of revised Policy 5050 - Graduation Requirements
• Allen Boiler repair/replacement (AN-2227)
• Abbot Playground equipment (AN-2234)
• Scarlett Middle School cafeteria table replacement (AN-2238)
• A2Open and Eberwhite Elementary building envelope repairs (AN-2239)

Committee

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee of the Whole will review six capital improvement items: boiler repair at Allen Elementary, new playground equipment at Abbot Elementary, cafeteria table replacement at Scarlett Middle School, building envelope repairs at A2Open and Eberwhite Elementary, and trade contracts for the new Mitchell Elementary and Slauson Middle School renovation. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• AN-2227: Allen Boiler Repair/Replacement
• AN-2234: Abbot Playground Equipment
• AN-2235: New Mitchell Elementary Trade Contracts, Part 4
• AN-2236: Slauson Middle School Major Renovation Trade Contracts, Part 3
• AN-2238: Scarlett Middle School Cafeteria Table Replacement

Closed Session

The Board of Education is meeting in a closed session to discuss items under attorney/client privilege and the superintendent's evaluation.

• Review of confidential draft minutes
• Attorney/Client Privilege #1
• Attorney/Client Privilege #2
• Superintendent Evaluation

Committee Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee will meet via Zoom on August 8, 2025. The main item is reviewing the agenda for the August 13 regular meeting. No public commentary sign-ups were received.

• Review and accept minutes from the July 28, 2025 Executive Committee meeting
• Review the August 13, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda

Committee

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Equity & Inclusion Committee will meet via Zoom to review discipline data. The meeting also includes a period for public commentary.

• Discussion of discipline data

Closed Session

The board will meet in closed session to review confidential draft minutes and discuss three items under attorney/client privilege, as well as negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Review of confidential draft minutes from previous closed session
• Attorney/Client Privilege #1
• Attorney/Client Privilege #2
• Attorney/Client Privilege #3
• Negotiations

Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will consider a resolution to approve a settlement agreement and review the 2024 annual graduation report. The board will also receive a capital program update and discuss superintendent goals. The meeting includes public commentary and committee reports.

• Resolution to approve a settlement agreement
• 2024 annual graduation report presented by Dawn Linden
• Capital program update on K-5 gathering spaces
• First briefing on Policy 5050 graduation requirements update
• Purchase recommendation for high school Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 student workbooks

Committee

The Governance Committee will review Policy 5050 regarding graduation requirements, specifically an update on FAFSA. The meeting includes public commentary and approval of previous minutes.

• Review of Policy 5050 - Graduation Requirements - FAFSA Update
• Public commentary period (up to 3 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes total)
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2025 meeting

Committee

The Ann Arbor Board of Education Executive Committee will meet via Zoom on July 28, 2025. The agenda includes a call to order, review of the previous meeting's minutes, public commentary, and review of the agenda for the July 30 regular meeting.

• Review of minutes from the June 23, 2025 Executive Committee meeting
• Review of the agenda for the July 30, 2025 Regular Meeting

Committee

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review a purchase recommendation for student workbooks. The committee will also review minutes from the June 5, 2025, meeting.

• AN-2233: High School Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 Student Workbook Purchase Recommendation

Committee

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Performance Committee will meet electronically via Zoom to review the draft 2024 annual graduation report. The agenda also includes public commentary and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of AAPS Draft 2024 Annual Graduation Report
• Public commentary sign-ups
• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Closed Session

The Board of Education will hold a closed session on June 25, 2025. The meeting is scheduled to discuss the evaluation of the Superintendent.

• Superintendent Evaluation

Closed Session

The Ann Arbor Board of Education is meeting in a closed session. The board will review confidential draft minutes and a recommendation regarding the termination of a probationary teacher.

• Recommendation for termination of probationary teacher

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a public hearing and briefing on the proposed 2025-26 General Fund Budget. The meeting includes a hearing and potential action regarding the termination of a probationary teacher's contract. The Board will also adopt the 2024-25 evaluation for Superintendent Jazz Parks.

• Second public hearing and briefing on the 2025-26 Proposed General Fund Budget
• Action on 2024-25 Final Budget Amendment
• Hearing and action on recommendation for termination of probationary teacher Emma Hamstra
• Adoption of Superintendent Jazz Parks' 2024-25 evaluation
• Public commentary regarding class sizes at Burns Park Elementary

PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET

The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 General Fund Budget for Ann Arbor Public Schools. The public may sign up to speak in person at the meeting. The budget book is available as a linked document.

• Public hearing on the 2025-26 Proposed Budget
• Public may sign up to speak in person
• AAPS 2025-26 Budget Book final.pdf linked

Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Board of Education is meeting to review several high-value trade contracts for school facilities and technology. The board will also consider textbook adoptions and therapy service contracts for the 2025-26 school year.

• New Dicken Elementary trade contracts totaling $10,227,228
• New Logan Elementary plumbing contract with Miller-Boldt, Inc. for $3,760,000
• Network Operations Center Relocation Project contracts totaling $2,425,583
• Six-year Cisco WebEX Calling VoIP Service contract not to exceed $1,268,015
• Pediatric Therapy Associates contract for PK-12 services totaling $554,484

Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Ann Arbor School Board. The agenda includes a call to order, review of the agenda and previous minutes, and public commentary. No substantive items for review are listed.

• Call to order and review of agenda and minutes from the previous meeting
• Public commentary with sign-ups
• Motion to adjourn meeting

PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 General Fund Budget as part of its regular meeting. The public may sign up to speak in person. The budget document is linked as 'AAPS 2025-26 Budget Book final.pdf'.

• Public hearing on the 2025-26 proposed General Fund Budget
• Public may sign up to speak in person
• Budget document: AAPS 2025-26 Budget Book final.pdf

Committee

The Ann Arbor Board of Education Committee of the Whole will review several purchase recommendations, including contracts for the new Dicken and Logan elementary schools, musical instruments and furnishings, a network operations center relocation, and EV charger electrical work at the transportation lot. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• AN-2231: New Dicken Elementary - Trade Contract Recommendations, Part 3
• AN-2232: New Logan Elementary - Trade Contract Recommendation, Part 3
• AN-2223: Musical Instrument Purchase Recommendation
• AN-2222: Music Furnishings Purchase Recommendation
• AN-2220: Network Operations Center Relocation Project - Trade Contract Recommendations

Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Board of Education will hold a first briefing on the proposed 2025-26 general fund budget and a public hearing on it. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a three-year student transportation contract with Durham School Services worth up to $44.5 million, a $63.1 million Slauson Middle School renovation, and $6.3 million in Apple devices. Other action items include a tax millage resolution and MHSAA membership renewal.

• First briefing on the 2025-26 proposed general fund budget and a public hearing (no sign-ups received).
• Consent agenda includes a $44.5M student transportation contract with Durham School Services.
• Consent agenda includes $63.1M for Slauson Major Renovation trade contracts (Part 2).
• Consent agenda includes $6.3M in Apple devices for staff and students.
• Board action on the 2025-26 tax millage resolution and MHSAA membership renewal.

Committee

The Executive Committee will call the meeting to order, review the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and accept public comment. The main item for discussion is reviewing the agenda for the June 11, 2025 Regular Meeting. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Review of the agenda for the June 11, 2025 Regular Meeting
• Review and approval of minutes from the previous meeting (05052025 Exec Comm Draft Minutes.pdf)
• Public commentary sign-ups

Committee

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Committee will meet to review several items including a proposed contract for Cisco WebEX VoIP service, a contract award for Pediatric Therapy Associates, and adoptions of AP Environmental Science and AP US Government & Politics textbooks. The committee will also discuss the 2025-26 tax millage resolution, a final budget amendment for 2024-25, and the proposed 2025-26 AAPS general fund budget.

• AN-2226: Cisco WebEX Calling VoIP Service contract
• AN-2221: Pediatric Therapy Associates contract award recommendation
• AN-2225: AP Environmental Science textbook adoption
• AN-2224: AP US Government & Politics textbook adoption
• 2025-26 tax millage resolution and proposed general fund budget

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education decided on several major capital projects and contract recommendations. The body also reviewed the proposed 2025-2026 Washtenaw Intermediate School District General Fund Budget and discussed updated graduation requirements for the Class of 2028.

• Approved $22,978,832 for Slauson Middle School renovations, including structural steel, electrical, and geothermal systems
• Approved $113,764 for playground equipment at Abbot and King Elementary schools
• Discussed Policy 5050 regarding graduation requirements for the Class of 2028 and beyond
• Reviewed the Washtenaw Intermediate School District Proposed General Fund Budget 2025-2026
• First briefings on contracts for electric school buses, EV charging stations, and student transportation services

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee of the Whole will discuss several capital projects, including trade contract recommendations for the Slauson Major Renovation, purchases of electric school buses and chargers, and annual network equipment and device refreshments. The meeting is open to the public in person only, with sign-ups for public commentary required at least four hours in advance.

• AN-2217: Slauson Major Renovation - Trade Contracts, Part 2 Recommendations
• AN-2219: Electric School Bus Purchases
• AN-2218: Electric Vehicle Chargers Purchase Recommendation
• AN-2211: Annual E-Rate Network Equipment Purchases
• AN-2212: Device Refreshment for Staff and Students, Spring 2025

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session on May 21, 2025. The session is permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act for attorney/client privileged information and superintendent evaluation. The meeting is not open to the public and is not recorded.

• Review of minutes from the May 7, 2025 closed sessions
• Discussion of attorney/client privileged information
• Discussion of superintendent evaluation

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee will meet electronically to discuss a draft update to Policy 5050 on graduation requirements. The committee will also review past board retreat and professional development activities. Public comments may be submitted in advance.

• Policy 5050-Graduation Requirements draft update recommendation
• Review of board retreat and professional development
• Agenda planning for future meetings
• Review of minutes from March 31, 2024 meeting

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Board of Education Finance Committee will meet electronically on May 19, 2025, to review the April 2025 monthly budget monitoring report and discuss three contract recommendations: engineered wood fiber for playgrounds, district-wide rug contract, and student transportation services. The committee will also review minutes from the April 21 meeting and take public commentary.

• 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

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The board is meeting in a closed session not open to the public. The agenda includes discussions on attorney/client privileged information, negotiations, and the superintendent's evaluation.

• Superintendent evaluation
• Negotiations
• Attorney/client privileged information
• Review of April 23, 2025 closed session minutes

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is reviewing the proposed 2025-2026 Washtenaw Intermediate School District General Fund Budget. The board also approved several capital program contracts for facility upgrades and new construction.

• Approved $3,671,145 for solar array installations at Clague Middle School, Skyline High School, Freeman Environmental, and South Bus Lot
• Approved $2,516,172 for roofing repairs at A2 STEAM, Bach, Community High, Forsythe Middle, Freeman Environmental, and Skyline High
• Approved $12,181,050 for New Thurston Elementary trade contracts, including electrical and foundations
• Discussion of Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) Proposed General Fund Budget 2025-2026
• First briefing on Slauson Middle School major renovation trade contracts and Abbot and King Elementary playground replacement

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education, held solely to vote on adjourning to a closed session. The board approved a motion to close the meeting for attorney/client privilege, superintendent evaluation, and negotiations. No other business is conducted.

• Motion to adjourn to closed session for attorney/client privilege, superintendent evaluation, and negotiations
• Motion carried with four yes votes: Susan Schmidt, Leslie Wilkins, Glynda Wilks, Don Wilkerson

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee of the Whole will meet to review trade contract recommendations for the Slauson Middle School major renovation. The committee will also discuss playground equipment replacement for King and Abbot Elementary schools.

• Slauson Middle School Major Renovation trade contract recommendations (Part 1)
• King and Abbot Elementary playground equipment replacement

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee will meet electronically on May 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM. They will review minutes from the April 22 meeting and discuss the proposed agenda for upcoming Board meetings. Public comments must be submitted online at least 4 hours before the start.

• Review of minutes from April 22, 2025 meeting
• Agenda planning for upcoming Board meeting(s)
• Public commentary sign-ups (submissions due by 8:00 AM for this noon meeting)

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The board is holding a retreat to discuss governance practices and identify board goals. A facilitator from the Michigan Association of School Boards will lead the session. The meeting is open to the public but will not be recorded.

• Retreat facilitated by Yvonne Caamal Canul, former Michigan Superintendent of the Year
• Discussion of board habits for good governance
• Session to identify board goals

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Planning Committee is meeting to review its duties and set goals. The committee will also discuss the personal finance graduation requirement.

• Overview of Planning Committee duties and goal-setting
• Discussion of Personal Finance Graduation Requirement

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Equity and Inclusion Committee will discuss Title 1 school supports and resources at this electronic meeting. The committee will also review the agenda and minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. Public comments may be submitted in writing before the meeting.

• Review of AAPS Title 1 School Supports and Resources
• Approval of minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period for written submissions

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session to conduct an informal evaluation of the superintendent, as permitted under Michigan law. The meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded. The board will also review minutes from a previous closed session.

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

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee of the Whole will review and discuss several capital projects funded by the bond. 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 discuss a Lakewood easement adjustment, City of Ann Arbor fees, and updates on Lawton Elementary and the board meeting room.

• Annex AN-2204: Solar array installation contract recommendations for Skyline, Clague, Freeman, and Transportation South Bus Lot
• Annex AN-2205: Roofing repair and replacement project recommendations for 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

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education will discuss a student suspension and supports report, hear a presentation from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District, and review first briefings on solar array installations at four sites and roofing repairs at five schools. The board also approved donations including a cello and $1,500 for uniforms, and voted to hold a closed session for attorney/client privilege and superintendent evaluation.

• AAPS Student Suspension and Supports Report presented for discussion
• First briefing on solar array installation contracts for Skyline, Clague, Freeman, and Transportation South Bus Lot (Annex AN-2204)
• First briefing on roofing repair and replacement at A2 STEAM, Bach, Community, Forsythe, Freeman, and Skyline (Annex AN-2205)
• First briefing on trade contracts for new Thurston Elementary (Annex AN-2206)
• Donations approved: a full-size cello to Scarlett Middle School and $1,500 from the Joseph and Allison Valerio Charitable Fund for Slauson Middle School uniforms

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Executive Committee will hold an electronic meeting to conduct procedural business. The committee plans to review minutes from the March 31, 2025, meeting and discuss agenda planning for future Board meetings.

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

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Performance Committee will meet electronically on April 21, 2025, at 4:30 PM. The committee will review student suspension data in the district. The meeting is open to the public, and public commentary may be submitted up to four hours prior.

• Review of student suspension in Ann Arbor Public Schools
• Review of minutes from the December 9, 2024 Performance Committee meeting
• Public commentary sign-ups accepted until 10 AM on meeting day

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet electronically to conduct routine business. The primary item for discussion is the Monthly Budget Monitoring Report for March 2025.

• Review of March 2025 Monthly Budget Monitoring Report
• Review of March 17, 2025 meeting minutes

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is deciding on several capital program contracts for school renovations and new construction. The body is also discussing updates to public participation and public commentary policies.

• Approved $662,170 for Clague Middle School doors and window replacement
• Approved $1,429,111 for loading dock and paving at six schools including Clague and Scarlett
• Approved $777,148 for flooring and painting at Community and Scarlett schools
• Proposed trade contracts for New Thurston Elementary including $5,156,000 for earthwork and site utilities
• Discussion of Policy 1300 (Public Participation) and new Policy 1310 (Public Commentary)

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The board met in a closed session on April 2, 2025, at the Earhart Road Building. This meeting was not open to the public and was conducted under attorney/client privilege.

• Review of March 19, 2025 Closed Session minutes

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Executive Committee will meet electronically to discuss the proposed agenda for upcoming Board of Education meetings. The committee will also review minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting and accept public commentary sign-ups. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom but will not be recorded.

• Review of minutes from the March 3, 2025 Executive Committee meeting
• Agenda planning for upcoming Board of Education meetings
• Public commentary sign-up deadline is 4 hours before the meeting (3:00 PM)
• Meeting is electronic only; public comments will be read by AAPS staff

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet electronically to conduct a special review of Policy 1300 regarding Board Designated Groups. The meeting includes a period for public commentary.

• Special review of Policy 1300 - Board Designated Groups
• Public commentary from Aryeh Raucher

7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee will meet electronically on March 31, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The committee will discuss Policy 1300 on public participation and a new Policy 1310 on public commentary, which may be up for action. They will also discuss a Bond Committee of the Whole and plan future agenda items.

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

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

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 minutes from the February 26, 2025 closed session

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education decided on several high-value trade contracts for new school construction. The board also approved a new K-5 English Language Arts curriculum and discussed a second budget amendment for the 2025 fiscal year.

• Approved $21,744,953 for New Dicken Elementary trade contracts, including $7,587,000 for HVAC
• Approved $12,376,350 for New Logan Elementary HVAC mechanical contracts
• Approved $1,289,200.19 for Great Minds Arts & Letters ELA Curriculum for K-5 students
• Discussed Proposed FY25 General Fund Second Budget Amendment
• First briefing on door and window replacement at Clague Middle School

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The AAPS Bond Committee of the Whole will discuss several facility improvement projects. The agenda includes reviews of door and window replacements, paving improvements, and trade contract recommendations.

• Clague Middle School: Doors and window replacement (Annex AN-2201)
• Loading dock and paving improvements for Clague, Scarlett, Forsythe, Ann Arbor Open, Community, and Pittsfield (Annex AN-2198)
• Flooring and painting trades contracts for Scarlett & Community (Annex AN-2196)
• Trade contract recommendations for New Thurston Elementary School (Annex AN-2199)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee will discuss the Monthly Budget Monitoring Report for February 2025 and a proposed FY25 General Fund Second Budget Amendment. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom, with public commentary accepted by sign-up at least four hours before the start.

• Monthly Budget Monitoring Report - February 2025
• Proposed FY25 General Fund Second Budget Amendment
• Review of agenda and minutes from March 10, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting
• Public commentary sign-up required by 6:00 AM for the 10:00 AM meeting

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet via Zoom for a discussion-based session. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from the July 3, 2024 meeting and conducting committee goal-setting.

• Review of July 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Committee goal-setting discussion
• Discussion of next steps

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee of the Whole will discuss and review the second part of trade contracts for the new Dicken and Logan elementary schools. The committee will also plan upcoming public open houses and groundbreaking ceremonies. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Earhart Road Building.

• Review of Annex AN-2202: New Dicken Elementary – Trades Contracts Part 2
• Review of Annex AN-2197: New Logan Elementary – Trades Contracts Part 2
• Discussion of upcoming open house engagements and groundbreaking ceremonies

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board held a regular meeting on March 12, 2025, discussing several items including a first briefing on a new elementary English Language Arts curriculum recommendation (Annex AN-2203) and first briefings on trades contracts for the new Dicken and Logan elementary schools. The board also considered a new policy on public commentary (Policy 1310), which was tabled after a failed motion, and approved the consent agenda including minutes from prior meetings.

• First briefing on Annex AN-2203: Elementary English Language Arts Curriculum Recommendation
• 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 - Public Commentary (motion to table failed)
• Approval of consent agenda including minutes from February 25 and 26, 2025 meetings

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet electronically to review a recommendation for the elementary reading curriculum. The committee will also review minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of Elementary Reading Curriculum Recommendation

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Executive Committee will meet electronically to review and plan the agenda for the March 12, 2025 regular meeting. The committee will also consider minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. Public commentary is accepted via sign-up form at least 4 hours before the meeting.

• Review minutes from February 24, 2025 meeting
• Agenda planning for March 12, 2025 regular meeting
• Public commentary sign-up required by 1:30 PM on meeting day

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Governance Committee will discuss Policy 1300 on public participation, a Bond Committee of the Whole, and capital expenditures policies. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom, with public commentary accepted by sign-up.

• Discussion of Policy 1300 Public Participation
• Discussion of Bond Committee of the Whole
• Discussion of Capital Expenditures Policies
• Review of agenda and minutes from December 16, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is approving major construction contracts for three school projects. The board approved a $757,236 mass timber contract for Slauson Middle School, $13.6 million in trade contracts for the new Dicken Elementary, and $52.4 million in trade contracts for the new Logan Elementary, all paid from Capital Program funds. The meeting also includes reports from associations and a superintendent update.

• Approved $757,236 mass timber contract for Slauson Middle School renovation to Timber Systems, LLC
• Approved $13,619,055 for New Dicken Elementary trade contracts including structural concrete, masonry, and steel
• Approved $52,436,302 for New Logan Elementary trade contracts covering earthwork, geothermal, foundations, and more
• Board approved minutes from the January 25, 2025 Board Retreat
• Public commentary included 125 registered speakers

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 discuss matters under attorney-client privilege as permitted by Michigan law. The board will review minutes from its previous closed session on February 12, 2025.

• Closed session held under Michigan Open Meetings Act MCL 15.268 Section 8(h) for attorney/client privilege
• Review of minutes from the February 12, 2025 closed session
• Meeting is not open to the public and is not recorded

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board will hold a study session to discuss options for a new Thurston Elementary building, following a presentation from the 'Let Thurston Play' group. The meeting includes public commentary and agenda planning.

• Discussion of new Thurston Elementary building options
• Presentation from 'Let Thurston Play' group
• Public commentary with 55 sign-ups
• Motion to add 30 minutes to agenda approved

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Executive Committee will meet electronically to discuss and review the agendas for the February 25, 2025 Regular meeting. The committee will also review minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting. Public commentary is accepted via sign-up form or email up to 4 hours before the meeting.

• Review of minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting
• Agenda review for upcoming February 25, 2025 Regular meeting
• Public commentary sign-up deadline is 4 hours before meeting start

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Finance Committee will review 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 cost of building a new Thurston Elementary and related financial planning. The meeting is electronic and open to the public via Zoom.

• Discussion of bond issuance timeline
• Update on 3% healthcare reimbursement
• Monthly monitoring report for December 2024
• Monthly monitoring report for January 2025
• Future planning considerations

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee of the Whole will meet to review the Capital Program Overview. The meeting includes a session for public commentary and a review of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Capital Program Overview
• Review of February 7, 2024, Bond Committee meeting minutes

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is approving major construction contracts for multiple school projects, including a $33.3 million package for the new Mitchell Elementary School covering plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and other trades. The board also approved a $2.8 million contract for flooring and painting at Scarlett Middle and Community High Schools. Committee assignments for the 2025 year were announced, and the board received first briefings on mass timber and trade contracts for Slauson Middle School and new Dicken and Logan elementary schools.

• Approved $33,334,992 for New Mitchell Elementary trade contracts (Part 3) including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and geothermal well drilling
• Approved $2,784,574 for flooring and painting at Scarlett Middle and Community High Schools
• First briefing on mass timber contract for Slauson Middle School
• First briefings on trade contracts for new Dicken and Logan elementary schools
• Board President announced committee assignments for 2025

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

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

• Review of January 29, 2025 closed session minutes

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will meet electronically on February 7, 2025, to discuss recommended contracts for Slauson Middle School mass timber, New Dicken Elementary trade contracts part 1, and New Logan Elementary trade contracts part 1. The committee will also review minutes from its December 13, 2024 meeting, hear public commentary, and discuss other items including a Lawton staff meeting, assessments and surveys, and concerns from the Clague community.

• Slauson Middle School - Mass Timber Contract
• New Dicken Elementary - Trade Contracts Part 1
• New Logan Elementary - Trade Contracts Part 1
• Review of minutes from December 13, 2024 meeting
• Concerns from Clague Community

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The board is holding an organizational meeting to swear in elected trustees and elect its officers. The body will select a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and appoint a Parliamentarian. The meeting also includes the assignment of board members to standing committees.

• Administration of 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 Board Parliamentarian
• Assignment of members to Standing Committees including Bond Auxiliary, Equity & Inclusion, Executive, Finance, Governance, Planning, and Performance

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education met in open session and voted to recess into a closed session, which is not open to the public and not recorded. The closed session is permitted under Michigan law for negotiations (Section 8(c)) and attorney/client privilege (Section 8(h)). The agenda includes only a call to order and adjournment, with no other business items.

• Closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(c) for negotiations
• Closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h) for attorney/client privilege
• Meeting not open to the public and not recorded

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The board met for a retreat featuring a facilitated self-assessment led by MASB consultant Deborah L. Macon. The meeting also included public commentary regarding winter weather guidelines and construction plans for the new Thurston school.

• Board self-assessment facilitated by Deborah L. Macon of the Michigan Association of School Boards
• Public commentary regarding the safety and site design of the new Thurston school construction
• Public commentary regarding AAPS winter weather school closure guidelines

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond Committee will review recommended 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. The committee will also discuss community engagement and public comments, including concerns about the Thurston Elementary project's impact on the Thurston Nature Center.

• Review of Annex AN-2189 for Scarlett Middle and Community High Schools flooring and painting trade contracts
• Review of Annex AN-2190 for New Mitchell Elementary trade contract recommendations
• Review of Annex AN-2191 for Huron High School pool scoreboard
• Review of Annex AN-2192 for Slauson Middle School pool demolition
• Public comment from Susan Westhoff urging a pause on the Thurston Elementary construction to protect the Thurston Nature Center