Rochester Community Schools public meetings in 2021
26 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with action items including the 2020-2021 financial audit, a budget amendment, construction bid awards, and the superintendent's evaluation and effectiveness rating. The consent agenda includes approval of November bills totaling $15,161,213.57 and meeting minutes. The board will also receive reports from the superintendent and hear communications from citizens and student representatives.
- Approval of bills payable for November 2021 totaling $15,161,213.57
- 2020-2021 Financial Audit (action item)
- 2021-22 Budget Amendment 2 (action item)
- Construction bid awards for landscaping improvement and self-provisioned fiber build (action item)
- Superintendent evaluation and effectiveness rating (action item)
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
This is a closed meeting of the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education. The board will move into closed session to conduct the superintendent's evaluation, then return to open session and adjourn. No other business is listed.
- Closed session for superintendent evaluation
- Meeting held at Administration Building, 501 West University Drive, Rochester, MI
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
This is a closed meeting of the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education. The agenda consists solely of procedural items: call to order, roll call, moving into closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged matters, returning to open session, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Closed session for attorney-client privileged matters
- Meeting held at Administration Building, 501 West University Drive, Rochester, MI
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on November 15, 2021. The board will consider action on construction bid awards and approve the consent agenda, which includes paying $25,387,320.28 in bills for October 2021. The meeting also includes routine items such as recognizing National Merit Semifinalists, hearing communications, and receiving reports.
- Construction bid awards (action item)
- Approval of bills payable for October 2021 totaling $25,387,320.28
- Approval of October 4, 2021 meeting minutes
- Recognition of National Merit Semifinalists
- Legislative update
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to approve consent agenda items, including bills payable for August and September 2021, and take action on a human resources report and a construction bid for auditorium stage lighting at Rochester High School. The agenda also includes reports on enrollment and wellness, and recognition of new and tenured teachers.
- Approve current bills payable for August 2021 totaling $15,645,450.38
- Approve current bills payable for September 2021 totaling $11,876,369.60
- Approve minutes from multiple board meetings in August and September 2021
- Action on Human Resources Report (presented by Beth Davis)
- Action on Construction Bid Award for SCHS Auditorium Stage Lighting (presented by Matt McDaniel)
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss enrollment, wellness, and an operational supply chain update. These are discussion items, not final decisions. The meeting also includes routine communications and public comment opportunities.
- Enrollment presentation
- Wellness presentation
- Operational supply chain update
- Citizens requesting placement on agenda
- Next regular meeting announced for October 4
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
This is a brief special meeting of the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education. The only substantive action is a vote to amend the minutes from the June 21, 2021 regular meeting, which were previously adopted. The agenda contains no other business items.
- Amend 06-21-21 Regular Meeting Minutes Previously Adopted
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on September 13, 2021. The board will consider action items including the human resources report, approval of the Community Ed brochure, and a bond construction bid award for the Dequindre Admin Parking Lot. It will also approve the consent agenda, which includes paying bills totaling $15,645,450.38 for August 2021.
- Approval of current bills payable for August 1-31, 2021, in the amount of $15,645,450.38
- Human Resources Report (action item)
- Recommendation for approval of Community Ed Brochure (action item)
- Bond Construction Bid Award for Dequindre Admin Parking Lot (action item)
- Approval of minutes from August 9, 12, and 19, 2021 meetings
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Board of Education convened a special meeting on August 12, 2021. The agenda consists of procedural items and the review of applications.
- Application Review
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving bills payable for June and July 2021 totaling about $32 million, plus meeting minutes and OCSBA bylaw amendments. The board will also take action on a Human Resources report, appoint Districtwide Professional Development Advisory Committee members, and approve the IA-Okma FY22 operating budget resolution. Reports will include a COVID-19 update and a board vacancy update.
- Approve bills payable June 2021: $19,397,991.84
- Approve bills payable July 2021: $12,671,243.02
- Approve IA-Okma FY22 operating budget resolution
- Approve Districtwide Professional Development Advisory Committee members for 2021-2022
- Approve OCSBA bylaw amendments and 2021 resolutions
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to take action on three items: tentative labor agreements with two employee unions, a General Fund bid award for bus purchases, and a budget amendment for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The meeting also includes time for public comment and announcements.
- Tentative agreement pending ratification by AFSCME Local 202, Council 25 (Maintenance, Grounds and Technology)
- Tentative agreement pending ratification by Rochester Support Personnel Association (RSPA)
- General Fund bid award for bus purchase (MSBO packet)
- Budget amendment for 2021-2022 fiscal year
- Next regular board meeting announced for August 9 at 7pm
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will vote on several action items, including the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget, the 2020-2021 budget amendment, the 2021 tax rate certification, and the Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan recertification. They will also consider school meal prices, district membership renewals, and organizational items for the upcoming year.
- Approval of 2021-2022 fiscal year budget
- Approval of 2020-2021 budget amendment
- 2021 tax rate certification
- Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan recertification
- Renewal of MHSAA ($0), MASB ($9,492), and MASB Legal Trust Fund ($493) memberships
BOARD OF EDUCATION HEARING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a hearing on the 2021-2022 budget, as required by the Truth in Taxation law. The agenda includes only the hearing, roll call, and adjournment, with no other business items.
- Truth in Taxation and Budget Hearing for 2021-2022
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving $14,730,072.59 in bills payable for May 2021 and minutes from prior meetings. The board will also consider a Human Resources report as an action item, and hear communications, reports, and announcements about the end of the school year.
- Approval of current bills payable for May 2021 totaling $14,730,072.59
- Human Resources Report (Action Item) presented by Beth Davis
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 26, May 3, and May 17, 2021
- Approval of 2021-2022 Board of Education meeting schedule
- Recognition of district retirees, Excellence in Education Awards, and MSBOA Teachers of the Year
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the budgeting process and receive budget presentations. The agenda also includes routine items such as communications, reports, and announcements. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of budgeting process and oversight
- Budget presentations
- Legislative update
- Citizens requesting placement on agenda
- Announcements: proms, Memorial Day, next regular meeting
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with action items including recertifying the Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan, approving the Human Resources report, supporting the Oakland Schools budget, and awarding bids for orchestral instruments and construction. The consent agenda includes paying bills totaling $46,004,359.51 for April 2021. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and communications.
- Approval of bills payable for April 2021: $46,004,359.51
- Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan recertification (action item)
- Oakland Schools budget resolution (action item)
- General Fund bid awards for orchestral instruments
- Construction bid awards for FOC air piping
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education held a work session to discuss educational updates rather than vote on specific policies. The agenda focused on reviewing the Early Childhood program and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) learning pathways. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances were listed for decision.
- Early Childhood Update review
- MTSS and Learning Pathways discussion
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged matters. The agenda is procedural, with no public action items listed.
- Closed session for attorney/client privileges
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is meeting to act on several financial and operational items. The board will consider approving $35,287,870.93 in bills payable for March 2021, an extended COVID-19 learning plan recertification, and multiple budget amendments. Other action items include human resources reports, change orders, and sinking fund projects.
- Approval of bills payable for March 2021 totaling $35,287,870.93
- Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan Recertification (action item)
- Human Resources Report (action item)
- Change Orders (action item)
- Budget Amendments (action item)
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a virtual work session to discuss internal controls and receive a facilities update. The agenda includes routine items such as communications, citizen participation, and announcements. No formal votes or decisions are listed; this is a discussion-focused meeting.
- Discussion of internal controls
- Facilities update
- Citizens requesting placement on the agenda
- Spring recess March 27 - April 4, classes resume April 5
- Next regular meeting April 5, 7pm
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 8, 2021, to consider several action items, including recertifying the Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan, amending the International Academy Consortium Agreement, approving a Human Resources report, renewing the Chartwells food service contract, and approving a budget amendment. The board will also approve February bills payable totaling $9,954,599.72 and hear communications and reports.
- Approval of February 2021 bills payable in the amount of $9,954,599.72
- Action on Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan recertification
- Amendment to the International Academy Consortium Agreement
- Chartwells food service contract renewal
- Approval of a budget amendment
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is meeting virtually for a closed session. The agenda consists only of procedural items: call to order, roll call, moving into closed session for attorney-client privileged matters, returning to open session, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Closed session for attorney/client privileged matters
- Virtual meeting on March 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a virtual work session to discuss budget amendments and updates on secondary return-to-learn plans. The agenda also includes routine items like communications, citizen requests, and announcements. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.
- Budget amendments discussion
- Secondary Return to Learn updates
- Announcement: All secondary and Adult Transition Programs and Services (ATPS) students return full time on March 1
- Announcement: February 26 is end of trimester, half-day for TK-5 and shortened day for Cohort B grades 6-12
- Announcement: March 8 regular board meeting, March 22 work session
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with action items including recertifying the Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan, approving the Human Resources report, accepting the bond audit, and awarding technology and roofing construction contracts. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as January bills payable of $14,263,166.74 and meeting minutes. Reports from the deputy superintendent and superintendent committees are scheduled, along with public comment periods.
- Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan Recertification (Action Item)
- Human Resources Report (Action Item)
- Bond Audit (Action Item)
- Technology Projects (Action Item)
- Construction Contracts for roofing (Action Item)
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Board of Education held a virtual work session to discuss updates regarding the Return to Learn plan. The agenda also included announcements for upcoming school return dates in January and February.
- Return to Learn Update
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing officers and reviewing the Code of Cooperation. The board will also consider consent agenda items including $18,224,608.74 in bills payable for December 2020, approve a Title IX policy revision, and take action on the Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan recertification, construction contracts, and change orders.
- Election of Board President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Approval of $18,224,608.74 in bills payable for December 1-31, 2020
- Title IX Policy Revisions
- Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan Recertification
- Construction Contracts and Change Orders