May 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS
Ron Karbowski and Alex Rickens

4. KINDNESS MATTERS AWARDS
Katherine Dimmer, Alice Johnson, Diana Tyrrell, and Harper VanDonkelaar 

5. PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANNUAL UPDATE
Walled Lake Schools' Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) consists of parent representatives who have children receiving special education programs and services.  President Cory Hensley will present an update on the PAC activities over the last year and their successful work in building an active and sustainable PAC.

6. PUBLIC COMMENTARY

7. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTARY

8. BOARD COMMENTARY

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9.a. Approval of Minutes

9.a.1) Proposed April 3, 2025, Regular Meeting

9.a.2) Proposed April 3, 2025, Special Meeting - Closed Session

9.b. Personnel Recommendations

9.b.1) New Hires

9.b.2) Resignations

9.b.3) Retirements

9.b.4) Leave of Absence

9.c. Financial Reports - March 2025
Disbursements in the amount of $19,407,685
Balance Sheet and Statement of Revenues and Expenditures - Unaudited, and Investment Schedule

9.d. Purchases (Under $50,000)

9.d.1) Frontline Employee Management with Danielson Rubric, Renewal, $36,271.41 - General Fund

9.e. Head Start Director's Report

10. BID AWARD

10.a. Western High School Gym/Locker Room HVAC Change Order - Bond Funds
As of January 1, 2025, new code requirements mandated by the State of Michigan have changed the refrigerant requirements for all new HVAC equipment.  The design approach initially contemplated will no longer be a viable option.  The Project Team is proposing mechanical code changes with an estimated cost of $163,012.00, to be paid from Bond Funds.
 

10.b. Physical Move Services, $123,085.00 - Bond Funds 
Plante Moran Realpointe, previously approved to assist and advise move management services, has provided a recommendation for physical move services for the District relocation work as it relates to the repurposing of Geisler Middle School and additional affected school buildings.  Upon completion of the post-bid review and analysis, the Project Team is recommending a total award recommendation of $123,085.00.  The total award recommendation includes a contract award to Office Moving Alliance Worldwide LLC, Palmer Moving Services, as well as a district contingency for potential unforeseen tasks that may arise and require physical move support.

11. RESOLUTION: OAKLAND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT (OISD) BUDGET
The Michigan School Code requires the ISD budget to be presented to the board of each of the constituent districts for review.  In addition, each constituent Board of Education, not later than June 1 of each year, shall review the proposed ISD budget and adopt a board resolution to support or disapprove the proposed budget. The Assistant Superintendent of Business Services has reviewed the proposed 2025-26 Oakland Intermediate School District’s budget and, based on the information presented and review of the materials provided, supports the budget.

12. PROCLAMATION: EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION WEEK
Each year in early May, we pause to honor the educational team that serves the students of the Walled Lake Consolidated School District.  Since quality education is a team effort, we honor our employees in all job classifications together during the same week. The week of May 5-9, 2025, has been designated Walled Lake Schools’ Employee Recognition Week. We’re asking the Board to join in our expression of appreciation to our outstanding employees.

13. OAKLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS
The Oakland County School Board Association (OCSBA) Resolutions and Bylaws Committee reviews the Association bylaws and resolutions annually. The OCSBA Board of Directors has reviewed the proposed changes and recommends approval of the bylaws and resolutions amendments as presented. Every Member District Board of Education has been provided with the proposed amendments with rationale for the change. OCSBA requires that each Member District Board of Education present a vote on the proposed bylaws and resolutions.

14. WAIVER REQUEST
The Commerce Chargers is a community-based youth football and cheer program that maintains a strong partnership with Walled Lake Central High School's football and cheer programs.  The Commerce Chargers program is respectfully requesting the continuation of support with a 50% reduction in rental fees, consistent with the rate granted during the 2024-2025 school year.

15. HEAD START PROGRAM INFORMATION REPORT (PIR) - Informational Item
In accordance with the federal Head Start Performance Standards, the Walled Lake Consolidated School District Board of Education is the governing body of the District's Head Start program. To comply with all federal contract regulations, and due to the Office of Head Start implementing a new reporting system which allows for program data to be viewed and analyzed on a regular basis, the Walled Lake Schools' Head Start Program is requesting the Board review the Program Information Report (PIR).

16. ADJOURNMENT