August 8, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Study Session - Board Governance

I. Opening of the Meeting

I.A. Welcome

I.B. Roll Call

I.C. Pledge of Allegiance

I.D. Approval of Agenda

II. Recognition of Elected Officials

III. Communications, Petitions and Delegations

IV. Superintendent Items:

IV.A. No Items

V. Presentation

V.A. Dr. Fred Pearson - Wayne State University Center for Peace and Conflict

VI. Board President's Comments - 3 minutes:

VI.A. Committee Structure and Minutes Reporting Process

VI.B. Superintendent Evaluation Training

VI.C. Board Goal Setting/Strategic Planning

VI.D. MASB Annual Conference

VI.E. Woodward Dream Cruise Invitation to Cruise from City Hall

VII. Board Vice President's Comments - 3 minutes:

VII.A. Open

VIII. Discussion - Old Issues - 3 minutes each - Policy 1180:

VIII.A. Policy Advisory Committee - William Carrington

VIII.A.1. NEOLA 0000 - Board Bylaws - Attached

VIII.A.2. NEOLA 1000 - Administration Part I - Attached

VIII.A.3. NEOLA 1000 - Administration Part II - Attached

IX. Discussion - New Issues:

IX.A. Proposal - Karen Cain

IX.B. Proposal - Caroll Turpin

X. Committee Reports - 3 minutes:

X.A. Back to School Rally - Karen Cain

X.B. Candidate's Forum - Caroll Turpin

X.C. Addition of the Safety Committee - Sherman Williams

XI. Board Comments and Announcements


**Please note that accompanying documentation will be made available prior to our meeting

XII. Vision:

XII.A. The Board of Education believes that the Pontiac School District can become the premier school district as a recognized leader in student achievement, high school graduation rates, college readiness, and postsecondary success.  We, the trustees of the Pontiac School District, are committed to achieving this vision, and realize that hard work coupled with community partnerships is paramount to not only the success of the school district, but for the success of all our communities.

XIII. Adjournment