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A. Reconvene & Call to Order for Regular Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
B. Attendance
C. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Administrative Appointments
A. Appointment of Anthony DeGrazia to Associate Principal, International Academy
Pat Watson, Superintendent
I move Anthony DeGrazia be appointed to Associate Principal of International Academy effective January 7, 2022.
5. Public Comment
To submit public comment during a meeting of the Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education, please complete a comment card and present it to the administrative professional recording minutes prior to the agenda item.
6. Board President's Report
Jennifer Matlow, Acting Board President
7. Superintendent's Report
Pat Watson, Superintendent
8. Bloomfield Township Safety & Security Update
Phil Langmeyer, Chief of Police
9. Board Intern & Student Advisory Council Report
Heather Chen and Leena Jandali
10. Consent Agenda
A. Consent Agenda Motion
John VanGemert, Board Secretary
I move that the Board of Education approve the recommendations detailed in the Consent Agenda as follows:
B. Request to Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting of November 18, 2021
C. Request to Approve Minutes from the Closed Session of November 30, 2021
D. Request to Approve Minutes from the Closed Session and Study Session of December 2, 2021
E. Request to Approve Monthly Financial Reports
Tina Kostiuk, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations
I move that the Board of Education approve the financial reports, as presented.
F. Request to Approve Disbursement Reports
Tina Kostiuk, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations
I move that the Board of Education approve the disbursement reports, as presented.
G. Request to Approve PPS Vehicle Purchase
Jacob McDermott, Director of Physical Plant Services
I move the Board of Education approve the purchase of one (1) 2023 Ford E-350 Cutaway Box Truck with service lift gate for Physical Plant Services in the amount of $51,305 to be funded by the Capital Equipment fund.
H. Request to Approve Legal Firms
Keith McDonald, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Title IX Coordinator
I move that the law firms recommended, as presented, be appointed as legal counsel for Bloomfield Hills Schools.
I. Request to Approve HR Actions
Keith McDonald, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator
I move that the Board of Education approve the personnel actions, as presented.
11. Special Reports
A. Quarterly Bond Update
Paul Wills, BHS Owner's Rep / Plante Moran CRESA
B. Bond Series I Elementary Schools Design Update
LST and Strategic Partners
12. General Discussion
A. MICIP School Improvement Update: Bloomfield Hills Middle School
Randy English, Jen Teal, Karen Carey and Jennifer Ostheimer
B. MICIP School Improvement Update: East Hills Middle School
Jason Rubel, Angela Konzen, Julia Beattie and Bridget Reynaert
C. Update on Incidents of Hate and Next Steps
Pat Watson, Superintendent
D. Oakland County School Board Association Update
Board of Education
13. Board Business
A. Ratification of Bloomfield Hills Association of Educational Interpreters and Interveners (BHAEii) Contract
Keith McDonald, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Title IX Coordinator
I move the Board of Education approve the Contract with the Bloomfield Hills Association of Educational Interveners and Interpreters be approved as presented.
B. Approval of 2021-22 December IA Budget Revisions
Tina Kostiuk, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations
I move that the Board of Education approve the December International Academy Okma Campus Budget Revisions for Fiscal Year 2021-22 as detailed in the attachment. Below is a summary:
Fund
Revenue
Expenditures
Net Change in Fund Balance
International Academy
$ 6,105,568
$ 6,126,487
($ 20,919)
C. Approval of Glass Security Film Installation
Jacob McDermott, Director of Physical Plant Services
I move that the Board of Education approve the installation of glass security film by Michigan Glass Coatings for an amount not to exceed $80,000, in accordance with Oakland County Cooperative Purchasing Program bid pricing. This project will be funded by the Sinking Fund.
D. Naming of Elementary Schools Discussion
Board of Education
E. Discussion and Approval of Mission Statement
Board of Education
Proposed Mission Statement:
Bloomfield Hills Schools (prepares or equips) all students to be lifelong learners and engaged citizens in a safe and supportive environment that is equitable and inclusive. Led by high expectations, BHS students discover and pursue their unique potential.
F. Revisiting Vision Statement Discussion
Board of Education
I move the Board of Education revisit the Vision Statement, which reads:
Bloomfield Hills Schools will empower every student to achieve their goals through a system that is inclusive and equitable for all.
Board Approved: June 24, 2021
G. Second Reading Board Policies
Keith McDonald, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Title IX Coordinator
I move the Board of Education approve the Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education Bylaws and Policies, as presented.
H. Resolution in Support of Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage
Board of Education
I move the Board of Education adopt the Resolution in Support of Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage, as presented.
I. 2021 Superintendent Evaluation
I move that the Bloomfield Hills Board of Education adopt the completed the year-end Evaluation of Superintendent, Pat Watson, pursuant to Michigan Law, including 1249 and 1249b of the Revised School Code and has rated him (XXXXX) for the 2021 school year.
14. Adjournment
