Rochester Community Schools public meetings in 2023
35 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving November bills of $19,465,479.91. The board will also consider new course adoptions in several subjects and award bids for construction and equipment purchases. Public comment is scheduled, and a 'Chat with the Board' session precedes the meeting.
- Consent agenda: bills payable for November 2023 totaling $19,465,479.91
- New course adoptions: Advanced Ceramics, Biology, Middle School Math, Symphony Orchestra, World Language
- Bid awards: equipment pre-purchase, AHS exterior courtyard wall repairs, West ASD classroom renovation, equipment trailers
- Public comment period for citizens present at the meeting
- Announcements: special meetings on Dec 18 and Jan 17, winter break starts Dec 22
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search with the consulting firm Ray & Associates. The agenda includes a review of draft timelines, application materials, desired qualities, and salary comparisons. Public comment will be heard before adjournment.
- Discussion with Ray & Associates on superintendent search
- Review of draft timeline and application (11-27-23)
- Review of 31 desired qualities (11-27-23)
- Salary comparisons for Tri-County, Michigan, and national
- Review of promotional materials and ad sheets
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education scheduled a closed meeting for November 27, 2023. The primary purpose of this session is to discuss collective bargaining.
- Collective bargaining discussion
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like bills, contracts, and minutes. New business includes an audit presentation, bid awards for school projects, a resolution to call a non-homestead millage renewal election, and approval of a superintendent evaluation tool. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Consent agenda includes payment of bills for October 2023 totaling $19,505,489.77
- Approval of Ray & Associates contract (search firm)
- Bid awards for RHS and AHS common areas, SCHS heat pumps, and Admin RTU replacement
- Resolution calling election for non-homestead millage renewal
- Approval of MASB Superintendent Evaluation Tool
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
This is a closed meeting of the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education, held to discuss matters protected by attorney-client privilege. The agenda is procedural, with no public decisions or discussions listed.
- Closed session for attorney/client privilege
- Public comment period after returning to open session
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a work session to review the district's strategic plan and discuss the complaint process. The agenda also includes routine items such as communications, public comment, and announcements about the Thanksgiving recess and the next regular meeting.
- Strategic Plan Review
- Complaint Process discussion
- Public comment period
- Announcement: No school Nov 22-24 for Thanksgiving
- Next regular BOE meeting Nov 27 at West Middle School
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to interview three superintendent search firms and discuss selecting one. The board will also take public comment before adjourning.
- Interviews with MASB, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, and Ray & Associates
- Board discussion and selection of a search firm
- Public comment period
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the 501 W. University Drive property and the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting includes public comment and a 'Chat with the Board' session prior to the meeting.
- Discussion of 501 W. University Drive property
- Superintendent evaluation discussion
- Public comment period
- Chat with the Board prior to meeting
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, including a discussion on superintendent search firm proposals. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as bills payable, human resource recommendations, and approvals for training. Public comment is scheduled.
- Bills payable for September 2023: $11,604,193.01
- Bid awards for tutoring services and kitchen emergency power connections/generators
- Change order for Brooklands & Hampton flooring replacement
- Approve Ewa Omahen to PAC for three-year term
- Discuss superintendent search firm proposals
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to interview finalists for a board vacancy and discuss the appointment. The board will also take public comment before adjourning.
- Finalist interviews for board appointment
- Board discussion and appointment of new member
- Public comment period
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss achievement data and informed instruction. The agenda also includes public comment periods and a pre-meeting 'Chat with the Board' session for residents.
- Work session item: Achievement Data and Informed Instruction presentation
- Public comment period for citizens present at the meeting
- Citizens may request placement on the agenda
- Announcement: BOE candidate meet-and-greet and interviews on September 27 at Stoney Creek High School
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will vote on several action items, including approving a request for proposals for a superintendent search firm, selecting a process to fill a board vacancy, and adopting an investigator's report with recommendations. The board will also consider a bid award for a generator at Van Hoosen, a construction change order for SCHS tennis courts, and routine consent agenda items including August bills payable of $14,174,583.97.
- Approval of bid award for Van Hoosen generator
- Construction change order for SCHS tennis courts
- Amendment of annual organizational items re: legal counsel representation
- Approval of RFP for superintendent search firm
- Trustee selection process and BOE candidate interviews for board vacancy
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session to discuss matters protected by attorney-client privilege. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the move into closed session, followed by a return to open session and public comment.
- Closed session for attorney/client privilege discussion
- Public comment period after closed session
- Meeting at Hart Middle School, 5:00 PM
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is meeting to handle routine approvals and several action items. Key decisions include approving an interim superintendent contract, a new MGTTA contract, and a professional development advisory committee, along with consent agenda items like July bills payable of $13,498,823.66.
- Approval of interim superintendent contract for candidate Silveri J
- Approval of MGTTA contract
- Districtwide Professional Development Advisory Committee action item
- Current bills payable for July 2023: $13,498,823.66
- OCSBA Annual Meeting registration for two board members: $90
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a special workshop meeting focused on the superintendent search process, facilitated by the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB). The agenda includes routine items like call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda, followed by the main workshop session and a public comment period.
- MASB Superintendent Search Workshop
- Public Comment period
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed session to discuss matters protected by attorney-client privilege. The agenda is largely procedural, with the board moving into closed session, returning to open session for public comment, and adjourning.
- Closed session for attorney/client privilege
- Public comment period after returning to open session
- Meeting at Hart Middle School, 5:00 PM
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving $20,485,099.75 in bills payable for June 2023 and several meeting minutes. New business items include construction bid awards, a human resources report, and an audit engagement letter. The board will also discuss attachments on communications.
- Approval of current bills payable for June 2023 totaling $20,485,099.75
- Construction bid awards for AHS Concessions and Musson Observation Window
- Human Resource Report action item
- Audit Engagement Letter action item
- Discussion regarding attachments on communications
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
This is a special meeting of the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education, held as a retreat at Oakland Schools. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of agenda, the retreat itself, public comment, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed.
- Retreat session
- Public comment period
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
This is a meeting of the Board of Education Handbook Review Committee. The agenda includes a review of the handbook, public comment, and adjournment. No specific policy changes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Handbook Review
- Public Comment
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a special hearing to consider complaints filed against a board member, based on an investigation report. The agenda includes the hearing, public comment, and adjournment. No other business is scheduled.
- Hearing on complaints (23.05.30_RCS_Board Investigation Report for Complainants and Respondent.pdf)
- Public comment period
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from four strategic planning facilitator candidates and select one. The agenda includes public comment and standard procedural items. The meeting will recess if not concluded by 7:55 p.m. and reconvene after a hearing.
- Strategic Planning Facilitator Presentations: Four Point Proposal, GandD Proposal, Insight Education Group Proposal, Thru Proposal
- Strategic Planning Facilitator Selection
- Public Comment
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a Truth in Taxation and Budget Hearing, where the public can comment on the proposed budget and any tax levy. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and agenda approval, followed by public comment and adjournment.
- Truth in Taxation and Budget Hearing
- Public comment on budget and taxes
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will vote on the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget, the 2022-2023 budget amendment, and the 2023 tax rate certification. They will also consider interviewing strategic plan consultants, approving bid awards, and several other administrative items. Public comment is scheduled.
- Approval of 2023-2024 fiscal year budget
- Approval of 2022-2023 budget amendment
- 2023 tax rate certification
- Recommendation to interview strategic plan consultants
- Renewal of MHSAA membership ($0), MASB membership ($10,426.94), and MASB Legal Trust Fund ($437)
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
This is a meeting of the Board of Education Handbook Review Committee, not the full board. The agenda includes a handbook review, public comment, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or discussion-focused.
- Handbook review discussion
- Public comment period
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss literacy and review a draft budget presentation. The agenda also includes routine items like communications, public comment, and announcements of upcoming graduations and meetings.
- Literacy discussion
- Draft budget presentation
- Board retreat scheduled for July 25, 2023
- Public comment period
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a closed meeting on May 2, 2023, at Stoney Creek High School. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a move to closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged matters. The meeting is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM and will recess at 5:55 PM if not concluded, reconvening after the Special Meeting.
- Closed session for attorney/client privilege discussion
- Public comment period for citizens present at the meeting
- Meeting at Stoney Creek High School, 52585 Dequindre, Rochester, MI
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to address a board vacancy. The board will consider a motion outlining the vacancy process and review applicant materials. Public comment will be heard before any decisions are made.
- Board Vacancy Process action item
- Review of board applicants
- Public comment period
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss Caring Steps Children's Center. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda, along with communications from the secretary, citizens, and board members. The main focus is the work session item on Caring Steps Children's Center, followed by public comment and announcements of upcoming events.
- Work session discussion on Caring Steps Children's Center
- Citizens requesting placement on the agenda
- Announcements: Sparkle Awards (Apr 26), RHS Honors Convocation (Apr 27), BOE Special Meeting (May 2), SCHS Honors Convocation (May 4), BOE Regular Meeting (May 8), AHS Honors Convocation (May 11)
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
This is a closed meeting of the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education, held immediately after the regular meeting. The board will move into closed session to discuss collective bargaining, then return to open session for public comment and adjournment. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being the closed session on collective bargaining.
- Closed session for collective bargaining
- Public comment period after returning to open session
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with action items on the human resources report, construction bid awards, educational robots, and a strategic plan RFP. The consent agenda includes paying March bills of $27,840,131.40 and approving minutes. Public comment and a 'Chat with the Board' session precede the meeting.
- Consent agenda: bills payable for March 2023 totaling $27,840,131.40
- Construction bid awards for kitchen resinous flooring, building enclosure repairs, restoration program, and SCHS water intrusion
- Purchase of educational robots
- Strategic Plan RFP motion
- HR report and ESSA policy reaffirmation
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a closed meeting on April 5, 2023, primarily to move into a closed session for attorney-client privileged discussions. The agenda is mostly procedural, with public comment and adjournment following the closed session.
- Closed session for attorney/client privileges
- Public comment period
- Meeting at Van Hoosen Middle School media center
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to take action on two items: a second reading of proposed changes to Bylaws 0114 and 0142, and a construction bid award for flooring at Stoney Creek High School. Public comment will be heard. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 20, 2023, at Baldwin Elementary.
- Second reading of proposed bylaw changes (Bylaws 0114 and 0142)
- Construction bid award for SCHS flooring (Stoney Creek High School)
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving February bills of $12.5 million and several meeting minutes. The board will also take action on new business items, including first readings of bylaw changes, a budget amendment, construction bid awards and change orders, and purchases of middle school math and high school US history textbooks.
- Approval of bills payable for February 2023 totaling $12,546,914.49
- First readings of proposed bylaw changes (Bylaws 0114 and 0142)
- Budget amendment approval
- Construction bid awards for stage curtains, fiber maintenance, and playground fencing
- Purchase of middle school math and high school US history textbooks and licenses
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, which includes routine consent agenda items like approving bills and minutes, as well as new business items. The board will take action on a Human Resources report, a complaint process, and a resolution supporting gun safety and safe gun storage. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Consent agenda: bills payable totaling $19,087,301.18 (Dec 2022) and $17,450,836.08 (Jan 2023)
- Resolution on Stormwater Management Plan
- OCSBA proposed amendments to association bylaws and resolutions
- Reimbursement of $1,964.96 for NSBA conference expenses for Barb Anness
- Action item: Resolution in Support of Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
This is a professional development workshop for the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education, with no substantive policy or action items on the agenda. The meeting includes roll call, a workshop session, public comment, and announcements, including the cancellation of the January 17 regular meeting.
- Professional Development Workshop
- Public Comment period
- January 16 - No School, MLK Jr. Day
- January 17 - BOE Regular Meeting CANCELED
- February 2 - BOE Work Session, 7pm, location TBD