September 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS
Cathy Wolfe and Jody Rauhut

4. PUBLIC COMMENTARY

5. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTARY

6. BOARD COMMENTARY

7. CONSENT AGENDA

7.a. Approval of Minutes

7.a.1) Proposed August 22, 2024 Regular Meeting

7.b. Personnel Recommendations

7.b.1) New Hires

7.b.2) Resignations

7.c. Financial Reports - June and July 2024
Disbursements in the amount of $21,298,195 (June) and $20,934,988 (July)
Balance Sheet and Statement of Revenues and Expenditures - Unaudited, and Investment Schedule

8. PURCHASES (Over $50,000)

8.a. Imperial Dade, $69,938.21 - Furnishings and Equipment Bond Fund Account

9. APPOINTMENT OF OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE
After a thorough analysis, the School District is recommending the hiring and appointing of Plante Moran Realpoint, to act as the School District's Owner's Representative as outlined in the contract with Plante Moran Realpoint totaling $4,025,000.

10. PROCLAMATION:  CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - OCTOBER
The Walled Lake Schools Board of Education, administration, staff, students, and parents are proclaiming the month of October 2024 as Cancer Awareness Month.  They will be renewing their commitment to increasing awareness about cancer and reducing the burden of this devastating illness during the month of October at many of our schools. 

11. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES FOR SCHOOL FUNDS
Each year the Business Office, under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, reviews and updates the list of banks and financial institutions to engage with during the following school year.  That list is then brought to the Board for approval. 

12. SCHOOL INVESTMENTS
Each year the Business Office, under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, invests available funds as prescribed by the Michigan Revised School Code.  Available funds are those not required in the immediate future to cover district financial obligations.  Examples include bond funds while projects are underway, sinking funds that have not been obligated yet and property tax revenue received in the summer that will be spent throughout the school year.

13. ADOPT LAKES AREA YOUTH ASSISTANCE CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
The Lakes Area Youth Assistance Program offers services to youth and families, including summer camp, counseling, family education, and summer playgrounds. The program is sponsored by the cities of Walled Lake, Wixom, Commerce Township, Wolverine Lake Village, Oakland County Probate Court, and Walled Lake Schools. Administration recommends the continued support of the program.

14. BOARD POLICY REVIEW 
The Board Policy Committee and Administration have reviewed the proposed Board Policies updates, which are being provided for the Board's review with anticipation of adoption at the regular Board meeting on October 10, 2024. The updated policies are in alignment with the current law.

15. MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS DELEGATE ASSEMBLY

16. ADJOURNMENT