Rochester Community Schools public meetings in 2025
32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will meet to discuss a budget amendment and the addition of new high school courses. The board is also reviewing several facility and infrastructure projects, including science labs and drainage systems.
- Proposed new high school courses: Calc 3, Differential Equations, AP Business, and AP Cybersecurity
- FY26 General Fund budget amendment
- Delta Kelly drainage and storm drain system action items
- Filter First drinking fountains Phase 2
- Annual Summer Tax Collection and Health Insurance resolutions
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on November 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The board will discuss and vote on several action items, including the superintendent's evaluation, funding allocations, and facility upgrades. The meeting will also include routine procedural items and public comment periods.
- Approval of $6,028,590.80 in bills payable for October 2025
- Superintendent evaluation and effectiveness rating (Michelle Bueltel)
- 31aa funding resolution under the State School Aid Act of 1979 (Matt McDaniel)
- Installation of heat pumps at West Middle School (Matt McDaniel)
- Installation of swimming pool starting blocks (Matt McDaniel)
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed-session evaluation of the superintendent under state open meetings law. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comment periods but no substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will meet to discuss and vote on several action items, including the adoption of AP Precalculus courses and a bond refunding proposal. The board will also receive updates on district finances, audit presentations, and state funding allocations. Public comment periods are scheduled, and routine approvals like minutes and reimbursements are on the agenda.
- Adoption of AP Precalculus and AP Precalculus Honors
- Bond refunding authorization with financial statements
- Approval of $364.71 reimbursement for Superintendent Russo
- 31aa state funding allocation for 2025-2026
- Censure proposal discussion
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda including $17.7 million in bills payable for September 2025 and a $302.40 reimbursement for the superintendent. They will also receive a presentation on spring 2025 academic achievement data and action plans, and consider a new business item to replace a folding partition at McGregor Elementary.
- Consent agenda: $17,704,181.97 in bills payable for September 2025
- Reimbursement of $302.40 for Superintendent Russo for MASA fall conference mileage
- Presentation of Spring 2025 Achievement Data and Responsive Action Plans
- New business: McGregor Folding Partition Replacement (action item)
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will consider action items including an amendment to the custodial services contract with ABM and a resolution authorizing a line of credit. The meeting also includes a budget report, enrollment update, and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Custodial amendment action item (ABM contract, effective 7/1/25-6/30/26)
- Line of credit action item with authorizing resolution
- Annual organizational items amendment action item
- Budget and enrollment reports
- AI presentation under Spotlight on Success
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including a budget discussion, a recommendation regarding 501 W. University, and a second reading of Policy 4003. The consent agenda includes approval of $14,971,442.45 in bills payable for August 2025. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes.
- Consent agenda: approval of $14,971,442.45 in bills payable for August 1–31, 2025
- Budget discussion
- Recommendation and appraisal report for 501 W. University
- 2nd reading of Policy 4003 (action item)
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
This is a special meeting of the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education. The main item is a workshop on data interpretation provided by the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB). The agenda also includes public comment and announcements about upcoming events.
- MASB Workshop: Training on Data Interpretation
- Public Comment limited to 30 minutes
- Announcements: Hometown Hustle on September 20, Regular Board Meeting on September 22, No school on September 26
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will consider several action items, including a first reading of Policy 4003, a Memorandum of Agreement with the Rochester Education Association, and food service breakfast and lunch meal prices. The board will also vote on a Districtwide Professional Development Advisory Committee, a strategic plan, a state funding resolution, and arbitration documents. The meeting includes public comment, a superintendent update, and a spotlight on summer learning programs.
- 1st Reading Policy 4003 (action item)
- Appendix B MOA with Rochester Education Association (action item)
- Food Service Breakfast & Lunch Meal Prices (action item)
- State Funding Resolution (action item)
- Renaming of 3838 N. Rochester Rd. (consent agenda)
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will consider a tentative agreement with the Rochester Professional Educators Association (RPEA), approve $17.6M in June and $15.3M in July bills payable, and award a construction bid for cooling tower refurbishment. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, HR recommendations, and conference attendance for two board members.
- RPEA 2025-2027 tentative master agreement (action item)
- Current bills payable: $17,603,581.48 (June) and $15,275,931.54 (July)
- Construction bid award for cooling tower refurbishment (action item)
- Amendment to annual organizational items (action item)
- MASB conference attendance for Michelle Bueltel and Jessica Gupta ($1,982.88)
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent's mid-year evaluation in closed session, then return to open session to vote on it. The board will also hold a retreat and take public comment.
- Move to closed session under the Open Meetings Act for superintendent mid-year evaluation
- Approval of the superintendent mid-year evaluation in open session
- Board retreat
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting to consider and possibly approve a final budget amendment for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The meeting includes public comment periods and a president's update.
- Budget Amendment (Action Item) for FY 24-25 General Fund Budget
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education is conducting a Truth in Taxation and Budget Hearing. This meeting allows the board to present budget information and receive public comment.
- Truth in Taxation and Budget Hearing
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a closed meeting on June 23, 2025. The primary purpose of this session is to conduct contract negotiations under the Open Meetings Act.
- Contract negotiations
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will vote on the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and a budget amendment for 2024-2025. Other action items include renewing memberships to MHSAA ($0), MASB ($11,300.20), and the MASB Legal Trust Fund ($437), approving the 2025 tax rate, and adopting a tentative agreement with the MGT union. The board will also consider a new three-year superintendent contract and a compensation study.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget Amendment
- Renewal of MHSAA ($0), MASB ($11,300.20), and MASB Legal Trust Fund ($437) memberships
- MGT Tentative Agreement (2025-2028 master agreement)
- Superintendent Contract (proposed for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028)
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Board of Education will consider approving $16,780,504.24 in bills payable for May 2025, award a food service management company contract, and award construction bids for RHS pool lighting, food room countertops, and Filter First Phase I. The board will also receive a budget presentation and recognize retirees and Excellence in Education award winners.
- Current bills payable for May 1–31, 2025, totaling $16,780,504.24
- Food Service Bid Award (action item)
- Construction Bid Awards for RHS Pool Lighting, RHS Food Room Countertops, and Filter First Phase I (action item)
- Construction Change Orders (action item)
- Budget Presentation by Matt McDaniel
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss matters protected by attorney/client privilege under the Open Meetings Act. The board will also take public comment after returning to open session.
- Closed session under attorney/client privilege (Open Meetings Act 8(1)h)
- Public comment period after closed session
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education will consider several budget resolutions for the 2026 fiscal year and approve bills payable. The meeting includes a second reading of policy updates and the approval of a Health Education Guide.
- Bills payable for April 1 through April 30, 2025, totaling $18,627,567.95
- Oakland Schools FY26 Proposed Budget
- International Academy FY26 Proposed Budget
- Health Education Guide approval
- Superintendent Russo reimbursement of $588.59
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
The Board of Education is meeting in a closed session to discuss matters protected by attorney-client privilege under Michigan's Open Meetings Act. The meeting will begin at 5:00 PM and recess if not concluded by 5:55 PM, resuming after the Work Session. Public comment will be taken after the board returns to open session.
- Closed session under attorney/client privilege (Open Meetings Act 8(1)h)
- Meeting scheduled for May 5, 2025 at Reuther Middle School
- Public comment period for citizens present at the meeting
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Board of Education will hold a work session to review the Sex Education Advisory Board's recommendations for reproductive health education and health education guides. The board will also discuss a curriculum update and review the district's MICIP (Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Plan) for 2024-25. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes at the start of the meeting, with additional time if needed.
- Sex Education Advisory Board presentation on reproductive health education materials and guidelines (June 2025)
- MICIP 24-25 Review
- Curriculum Purchase Update, including a phonics review
- Public Comment (limited to 30 minutes)
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will consider approving $15,010,516.86 in bills payable for March 2025, along with human resource recommendations and minutes from prior meetings. New business items include first and second readings of policy updates, a parent and family engagement policy reaffirmation, approval of AED equipment and storage, and selection of financial audit services. The board will also receive updates on the master property plan and strategic plan.
- Current bills payable for March 2025 totaling $15,010,516.86
- Policy update first reading and second reading (action items)
- Parent and Family Engagement Policy reaffirmation
- AED equipment and storage approval
- Financial audit services contract selection
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss district priorities and the 2025-26 budget. The meeting includes time for public comment and administrative communications.
- District Priorities Discussion regarding the 2025-26 Budget
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education is holding a closed meeting to evaluate the superintendent under the Open Meetings Act. The meeting will begin at 5:00 PM at Hart Middle School and may recess and reconvene after a work session. Public comment will be taken after the closed session.
- Superintendent evaluation under Section 8(1)a of the Open Meetings Act
- Meeting location: Hart Middle School media center
- Meeting may recess at 5:55 PM and reconvene after the Work Session
- Public comment opportunity after closed session
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will review bills payable for February 2025 and human resource recommendations. The board is also scheduled to act on policy updates and bid awards for restoration projects at AHS, RHS, and Hugger Elementary.
- Bills payable for February 1-28, 2025, totaling $19,846,725.28
- Bid awards for Structure Tec Restoration Project at AHS, RHS, and Hugger Elementary
- Policy updates (first and second readings)
- Reimbursement for Superintendent Russo of $289.94
- Caring Steps action item
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
This is a procedural closed meeting of the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education. The board will move into closed session under state law to discuss contract negotiations and attorney-client privileged matters. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Closed session under Section 8(1)c and 8(1)h of the Open Meetings Act
- Contract negotiations discussion
- Attorney/client privilege discussion
- Public comment period after return to open session
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to review Spring 2025 student achievement data and discuss options for the Caring Steps program. The meeting also includes public comment, superintendent update, and board communications.
- Spring 2025 Data presentation under Achievement
- Caring Steps Options action item from Superintendent Russo
- Public comment limited to 30 minutes
- March 5 half day of school for districtwide PD
- March 17 BOE closed meeting at 5pm and regular meeting at 6pm at Stoney Creek High School
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will review a budget amendment and a series of bid awards for drainage and cooling systems. The board is also considering policy updates and a special education resolution.
- Bills payable for January 1-31, 2025, totaling $15,005,910.93
- Bid awards for AHS, RHS, and Baldwin site drainage, and Admin Data Center Cooling System
- February Budget Amendment
- IDEA School Board Resolution regarding special education
- Sinking Fund change orders
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss Letters of Understanding (LOU) and Memorandums of Agreement (MOA), as well as superintendent goals for November 2024 through June 2025. The agenda also includes a first reading of a policy update and public comment.
- Policy Update - First Reading
- Letters of Understanding (LOU) and Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) discussion
- Superintendent Goals for Nov 24-June 25
- Public Comment (limited to 30 minutes)
BOARD OF EDUCATION RETREAT
The Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss DiSC results and establish group norms and a code of ethics. The meeting includes a book discussion and a period for public comment.
- DiSC results and discussion
- Group/Board Norms and Code of Ethics discussion
- Book discussion
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss capital funding. The meeting includes a review of revised capital projects funding.
- Discussion of 2025-1-25 Capital Projects Funding Revised
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting, including the election of a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, and the signing of the Code of Ethics. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes paying $25,085,372.06 in bills for December 2024, human resource recommendations, and approval of prior meeting minutes. A budget amendment for the 2024-25 general fund will be presented as a new business action item.
- Election of Board President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Approval of $25,085,372.06 in bills payable for December 1-31, 2024
- Budget amendment for the 2024-25 General Fund
- Review of proposed Board Handbook revisions
- Strategic Plan Year One update
BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED
The Board of Education is meeting to consider material exempt from disclosure under state or federal statute. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate for a closed session.
- Discussion of material exempt from disclosure under 8(1)h of the Open Meetings Act