November 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Special Meeting

1. ATTENDANCE

Board of Education:
President Shafer                             Trustee McDonough
Vice President Dr. Reis                   Trustee Schultz
Secretary Sommers                        Trustee Whitney
Treasurer Hanser
 

2. CHANGES TO THE BOARD AGENDA

3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT FOR AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on district matters.  A person or group wishing to address an item on the agenda shall register their intent with the Superintendent no later than 4:00pm on the day prior to the board meeting and include name and address of the individual, group affiliation, and agenda item to be addressed.  Such requests shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent and the Board President as determined by their relevance to a specific agenda item.  (Policy No. 0166).  The Superintendent will be responsible for any follow-up with individuals that have questions and/or set up a meeting if necessary.
 

4. SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH FIRM INTERVIEWS

4.A. Interviews with:  Michigan Leadership Institute (MLI); Hazard Young, Attea & Associates; and McPherson & Jacobson, LLC.
 

5. CONSENT AGENDA

5.A. Minutes of November 14, 2023 regular meeting. 
 

6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
 

7. BOARD OF EDUCATION MATTERS     

7.A. Selection of Superintendent Search Firm.
 

7.B. Board of Education Meeting Schedule location.
 

8. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION     

8.A. MS Social Studies curriculum presentation - Dr. Gary van Staveren, Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology.

 

8.B. Oakland Schools Parent Advisory Committee - Mrs. Pam Biehl, Executive Director of Special Education.
 

9. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues.  Individuals are welcome to speak for three (3) minutes during this unscheduled public comment section of the Agenda.  All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no person may address or question board members or the superintendent individually.  In order to speak to the board, individuals must fill out a Public Comment Form with their name, address, and phone number and submit to designee prior to the start of the public comment section of the meeting.  The superintendent will be responsible for any follow-up with individual/s that have questions and/or set up a meeting if necessary.
 

10. SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

Wildcat Remembrance Day – No School - November 30, 2023
Board of Education Meeting - December 12, 2023 - 6:30pm, OMS, Student Arts, Athletics and Academics Recognition
Holiday Break - No School - December 25, 2023 - January 5, 2024
Board of Education Meeting - January 9, 2024 - 6:30pm
Conversation over Coffee - January 18, 2024 - 6:00pm, Clear Lake Elementary
Conversation over Coffee - February 22, 2024 - 6:00pm, Lakeville Elementary 
Conversation over Coffee - March 14, 2024 - 6:00pm, Daniel Axford Elementary
Conversation over Coffee - April 25, 2024 - 6:00pm, Leonard Elementary
Conversation over Coffee - May 21, 2024 - 6:00pm, Drahner Facility
 

11. ADMINISTRATIVE CLARIFICATION

12. FINAL BOARD COMMENTS

13. ADJOURNMENT

NOTE:  Any person or group that wishes to have an item considered for placement on the agenda, shall register their intent with the Superintendent and/or Board President no later than two (2) business days prior to the meeting and include:  name and address of individual, group affiliation, and topic to be considered for addition to the agenda.  Such requests shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent and the Board President.