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Kate Mitchell, executive director of the independent nonprofit, told board members NEF expanded its grant program this year to allow students to apply; more than 50 students applied in the first round and 15 student projects received grants. Across both rounds of grants, NEF said it has seen nearly $100,000 in requests and projects to fund about $57,750.

Mitchell described NEF programming that supports classrooms and families districtwide: the NEF Super Sub program that gives nominated staff a half day off while district leaders fill their positions, the Northville STEAM Fair, music therapy at Cook School, and parent camp programming. NEF also launched a membership program offering perks such as early access to gala and golf tickets.

Upcoming events Mitchell listed include the Glow Gala (Neonite for Northville) on Saturday, March 1; the Northville STEAM Fair on Wednesday, April 23; and the NES golf outing on May 15. She said NEF typically brings about 250 community members to the gala, and that the event funds NEF programs.

Board members praised NEF’s role filling gaps and providing agile support for district needs. One board member referenced roughly $130,000 in NEF support while discussing the foundation’s contributions to Cook School and other programs. The board also noted NEF’s role in helping the district expand student-led grant opportunities.

Mitchell invited board members and community members to contact NEF for more information and to participate in upcoming events.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","NPS Board of Education Meeting February 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Kate Mitchell, executive director of the Northville Educational Foundation, told the board NEF opened a student grant program, received nearly $100,000 in grant requests, and projects to fund $57,750 in first-round awards; NEF also highlighted upcoming events including the Glow Gala and STEAM Fair.","taxTitle","Northville Public Schools, School Boards, Michigan","taxId",38456,"location","Michigan","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6334598,"Northville graduate and illustrator Hadley Bugar donates children’s book, credits arts programs",384,338535,722700,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2295325-a0d3c98b7798247df22b8666f632ee10&start=338&end=722","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2295325-a0d3c98b7798247df22b8666f632ee10/thumbnail_338535.jpg","/articles/6334598/Michigan/Northville-graduate-and-illustrator-Hadley-Bugar-donates-childrens-book-credits-arts-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6334598-5191285b15c7b3d87b3dbd18568e31a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170096&Signature=MZVrRzh396RiPdH66RK8~4V~0MRcN3fU1mpNsX1CoDdFHkKTSNNthL2dC0W1FdXjnJLYvgmqoyGF4NYgYdf3HFYJIIVoML6OxRaw0w-CbEJclGVBfJOMz~D2BV71Ag3KviNrxR1iFWXF8MkItnlIqOO1qQeZU4gNS1pZvllfcJXdwn4IYlI~J2roQWBAt0DfcUSxzIIvmA5vw76tTZ2Y4~Nv2~Cq2lH-xjYKMB7wHxP6yOogioLUH7RuDuGdy3l1DY9P2w~4fpR9DJ5dC-1nRAAkkyd~Yz4ni8mvnjwIB6mrL1ah1HSrFV0BJNpdPfvX4MNvPsf~lGlomFHV5gZDgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hadley Bugar, a Northville High School graduate and disabled artist, told the Northville Public Schools Board of Education on Feb. 11 that participation in school arts — choir, drama and IB art — helped her manage chronic illness and develop skills she uses professionally. Bugar presented the board with copies of the illustrated children’s book she worked on and offered copies for district elementary schools and the IB art program.

\"When I was in high school, chronic illness, particularly unmanageable chronic pain, dominated my life,\" Bugar said. \"But my freedom came from the arts programs… these provided much needed community and a reason to keep enduring.\" She said the IB art program’s long-term project work helped prepare her for professional illustration assignments.

Bugar said she illustrated the book A Friend Like Lucy, published by Sturd Stories, and arranged to donate a copy to each elementary school and the district’s IB art class (Cook School, the Early Childhood program and the IB class were named during the presentation). She described the book’s main character, Lucy, as a child with Down syndrome who is depicted as a full, rounded character rather than as a device to explain disability.

District leaders and board members praised Bugar’s presentation and the donation. Superintendent RJ Webber and board members noted the arts provide alternative pathways for students who do not connect with athletics, and suggested the book will reinforce inclusion work during the district’s inclusion week beginning March 3.

The district said it will accept and place the donated copies in the listed elementary buildings and the IB class as part of its materials collection.

Bugar’s remarks highlighted arts education as a campus resource for students who need community, structure and project-based learning. Board members said they plan to promote the book and Bugar’s visit during district communications and the Mustang Moments podcast.

Ending

Board members thanked Bugar for the presentation and for donating A Friend Like Lucy to the district. The board noted the book will be used as an educational tool to support inclusion and arts programming.","Hadley Bugar, a Northville High School graduate and disabled artist, presented to the board about the role of arts in her education and donated a copy of A Friend Like Lucy to district elementary schools and the IB art class.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6334603,"District details training and resources to staff after federal immigration enforcement directives",399,2666665,3066105,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2295325-a0d3c98b7798247df22b8666f632ee10&start=2666&end=3066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2295325-a0d3c98b7798247df22b8666f632ee10/thumbnail_2666665.jpg","/articles/6334603/Michigan/District-details-training-and-resources-to-staff-after-federal-immigration-enforcement-directives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6334603-d34034e17b04a1a8f9e466b14cee9ccd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170096&Signature=Ezwb9DgZa1B3bvyNIW55kkQyGSszYDXVL57InwpAVmYbCx9wsWrrVlXknkzTJjVsr~CzlMZEsVpTkuQF~EHOEruCrwcBzpozeHtMPSxbeDVNqNPm52J9WNzzVRBNDw4O9boqNf3wLPVwyi75Cc8-PQdu3AIXi55xS6lRlDfWZ-FV1pfExjYckg588xtX~6LfHSN31fh1aelvvLQQIF4iqwqFuolSOopu2SZoRZ8XVxRXv6ip~8Qzuh2fxw97gOO6DDsxmSqKyjvYSieH8ptsxscYxWriVRT4a4P~nZ4PEtp-DVn6Fh7l-6b1mISrj0CcCqPysY-X6rKSm5EbGGECNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Northville Public Schools administrators told the board Tuesday they have prepared a districtwide plan and training materials aimed at protecting students and supporting staff and families in the event federal immigration enforcement reaches school buildings.

Rebecca (staff member) told the board the district gathered legal guidance and convened principals, counselors and social workers to build a set of clear roles and responsibilities for front‑line staff. \"Our staff will be the ones that are responding if ICE does come into our building,\" Rebecca said, explaining why the district prioritized training for hall monitors and front office administrative assistants.

District leaders said they reviewed webinars and legal guidance from the law firms that advise the board, trained roughly 30 administrators within days of the initial directive and issued a staffwide communication. The district also assembled a companion document described to the board as a “buffet” of resources for parents, students and staff, and said updated materials would be included in the Friday update to the board and staff.

Superintendent RJ Webber and board members emphasized the purpose of the planning: to keep students safe and ensure staff know how to act. Board members also described meetings this week with counselors and social workers to make sure mental‑health staff had a common set of procedures and resources.

Administrators said the district intends to be deliberate rather than rush a public statement. \"Before we make a statement like that, make sure our processes are there and our people who are gonna execute those processes are educated in doing so,\" a board member said when asking the administration to proceed carefully. The administration said it will continue to update materials as new legal guidance arrives.

What the district has done so far

- Collected and reviewed legal guidance, including webinars and Q&A from the district’s legal counsel.
- Trained roughly 30 administrators on an initial roles-and-responsibilities document within days of the order being issued.
- Trained front office personnel and hall monitors on immediate actions and communication protocols.
- Prepared a companion resource document for parents, students and staff; updates to that document are being incorporated based on feedback from counselors and social workers and will be redistributed to staff.

District leaders told the board the communications were designed to avoid overwhelming staff with ","Northville Public Schools administrators told the board they have compiled guidance and trained front‑line staff and mental‑health staff to be ready if federal immigration enforcement actions affect students or families, and promised more resources in the Friday update.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6334608,"Board adopts agenda, approves field trips, two hires and $2.73 million in warrants",4155,80875,4236870,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2295325-a0d3c98b7798247df22b8666f632ee10&start=80&end=4236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2295325-a0d3c98b7798247df22b8666f632ee10/thumbnail_80875.jpg","/articles/6334608/Michigan/Board-adopts-agenda-approves-field-trips-two-hires-and-273-million-in-warrants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6334608-85fd02126b821b50dae0544419e1bb9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170096&Signature=CtmpphP0vIhyqOWtzrkpE8PivDi0EW1wu-7VFf7AqQvPeTwe9yredaQRdSzJ4LQ2FbOl1HQ3vbsTiwKu0Q9Gbbd3d4NHlel6EYn-dnPse-txwy6FCyEKCXfF6YLT6Tal5F2tbA2ZTsRcg~gX5ZjX7ULLWM6A0-VaP9C96ixCSjQ7gMgOQ0uYBuKuGXmDqptXC3IxzQ2NDCtH9Vw2OVmF08PbYLdaJB6njGhSzD4UyolA4M5Pff7oEpIjvUbQ5cfetRsDdawXn4UQ~71SBgXHVXlIBVvI7SL1WKf74sBgR1aGpohD-JW-iC265O3AoVJLwJet4t-EHX7Gs-eupcpIdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Northville Public Schools Board of Education members voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt their Feb. 11 agenda, approve a multi-item consent package including student field trips and $2,733,005.35 in bill warrants, and authorize two personnel contracts.

The board adopted Motion 73 to approve the agenda as presented. Motion 73 was presented by Treasurer Melissa Stewart and supported by Secretary Meyer. The board recorded the vote as 6-0 in favor.

The board approved Motion 74 to accept the consent agenda, which included minutes from the Jan. 14 board meeting; several overnight and out-of-state academic competitions and contests (Ammerman, Hillside and Meads Mill Academic Games to Ypsilanti, Mich., March 2025; Hillside and Northville High School Academic Games to Ypsilanti, March 13–15, 2025; NHS academic games to Ypsilanti, March 13–15, 2025; NHS border cross‑state competition in Gaylord, Mich., February 2025); a special-call meeting scheduled for Feb. 18, 2025 at 8 p.m. at Old Village School; and bill warrants totaling $2,733,005.35. Motion 74 was presented by Treasurer Melissa Stewart and supported by Bismarier; the vote was 6-0.

Personnel actions voted on Tuesday included the approval of Motion 75, to award a prorated one‑year probationary NEA contract to Mackenzie Simpson for an ASD consultant position for the 2024–25 school year. Motion 75 was presented by Secretary Meyer and supported by Treasurer Stewart; the motion passed 6-0.

The board also approved Motion 76, to award an interim assistant superintendent COlt contract to Sandra Brock effective Jan. 1 through June 30, 2025. Motion 76 was presented by Miss Myers and supported by Miss Reagan Mower. The motion passed 6-0.

The board’s consent-package approval included two items several board members highlighted for the public: the special-call meeting on Feb. 18 and the series of competitive student trips to Michigan host sites in March and February. The meeting packet showed the total of bill warrants approved by the board as $2,733,005.35.

The board did not take roll-call votes dividing individual consent elements; the consent package passed as presented. The board also reminded the public that a committee-of-the-whole meeting will precede the Feb. 18 special call.

Votes at a glance

- Motion 73: Adopt agenda as presented. Mover: Melissa Stewart. Support: Secretary Meyer. Vote: 6-0 (approved).
- Motion 74: Accept consent agenda (minutes, multiple out-of-state/overnight field trips, special-call meeting 02/18/2025, bill warrants $2,733,005.35). Mover: Melissa Stewart. Support: Bismarier. Vote: 6-0 (approved).
- Motion 75: Award prorated 1-year probationary NEA contract to Mackenzie Simpson (ASD consultant) for 2024–25 school year. Mover: Secretary Meyer. Support: Melissa Stewart. Vote: 6-0 (approved).
- Motion 76: Award interim assistant superintendent COlt contract to Sandra Brock, effective Jan. 1–June 30, 2025. Mover: Miss Myers. Support: Miss Reagan Mower. Vote: 6-0 (approved).

The board chair closed the business portion of the meeting after the votes and moved to the remainder of the agenda, including presentations and public comment.","At its Feb. 11 regular meeting, the Northville Public Schools Board of Education adopted the agenda, approved a consent package that includes multiple student trips and bill warrants totaling $2,733,005.35, and approved two personnel actions: hiring an ASD consultant and appointing an interim assistant superintendent.","actionData","errors"]

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Northville Educational Foundation reports new student grants, membership program and spring events

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District details training and resources to staff after federal immigration enforcement directives

Board adopts agenda, approves field trips, two hires and $2.73 million in warrants