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Why it matters: Early-childhood programs feed into kindergarten readiness and district enrollment plans; Head Start enrollment and staffing affect outreach and budgeting.

Thompson reported enrollment figures: Early Head Start was full (16) with 13 on the waiting list; Head Start had 78 enrolled with 18 vacant plus two children starting imminently; GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program) reported 69.5 slots filled and 10.5 vacant. Average daily attendance for February was 85 percent. The program served 4,920 meals during February under CACFP rules. Thompson also said the program is aligning school‑readiness goals to the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and the district’s Core Advantage assessment and that teachers receive weekly instructional and social‑emotional tips.

Staffing: Thompson listed several vacancies in the early‑learning program (one GSRP teacher open, assistant-teacher vacancies and other openings). The director said interviews were ongoing and that staff recruitment is underway for the 2025–26 year.

Ending: Thompson invited the board to a Head Start board breakfast to observe classroom instruction and said the program will continue orientations and outreach to local day-care providers to support enrollment for next year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Southfield Public Schools Board Meeting 03/11/25 7pm","oneSentenceSummary","The district's Head Start director reported enrollment numbers, meal counts and assessment gains for early‑learning programs and said staff are processing applications for next year; the board was invited to visit program classrooms.","taxTitle","Southfield Public School District, School Boards, Michigan","taxId",38400,"location","Michigan","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6119549,"Boerne K‑8 showcases performing‑arts programming, therapy dog and mock election",1473,3566000,5039000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2711690-33d820bc3d3814b90a49138eeaf57117&start=3566&end=5039","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2711690-33d820bc3d3814b90a49138eeaf57117/thumbnail_3566000.jpg","/articles/6119549/Michigan/Boerne-K8-showcases-performingarts-programming-therapy-dog-and-mock-election","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119549-7c1de5f1d10f0a8e000713c85057dea4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770895333&Signature=T~0h6IP~fg-JAdOfkguAtNRq6sNe-da4xx8gVugBaBx0a6gOBQIPgoQ5aWB3orOsaV-UXdgRLB-ZpfnKCfl6Gi8TH0U-nZq7DCwvkQs4ub7DhSF0XLmVeVFNMP3TAqs131hycPdal-KWLj1XEBSt1KjgkMVpWktJhnaNv3uGDT08qWS1IK1IBjvjomyx-iXDmKgiYmSf3widiLgYhBoJQyLpLsqTc8o56GhqZqg0YAOh0Y9fqKt5F6ovgSo6K-BtXHiXErAkiYt-KNQKOV8mAvdT74qYUi2jZEynRaMwtvKdBShKJL3uERKztSIUMcY3IODzHNfRGuLI7mY-gg8Kxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tierra Baldwin, principal of Boerne K‑8, presented a program update at the March 11 Southfield Board of Education meeting highlighting the school's performing-arts focus, community partnerships, and efforts to restore a positive school climate.

Why it matters: Boerne is using arts, partnerships and behavior‑driven incentives to increase student engagement and academic growth, and leaders described measurable gains on reading assessments tied to targeted instruction.

Baldwin said Boerne operates a music lab with a recording studio where students learn to write, produce and market music, and that the school has a dance studio and award-winning band program. She described partnerships with organizations including Build A Better Man, 4‑H, Alliance Coalition, Sound Mind Sound Body, Books Are Fun and the local PTA. Baldwin said a Books Are Fun drive helped the school raise roughly $8,846 and the company supplemented the rest so every student received at least one book.

Teachers and staff described classroom-level instruction, ASD supports and a school-run mock election that engages students in civic learning. Matthew Enoch, an eighth-grade teacher, said the mock election uses ballots for every student and student volunteers to tabulate results, and that the school uses field trips as behavioral incentives (students with high behavior marks qualify; others can improve via daily behavior tracking).

Baldwin also noted the school has a therapy dog, Mr. Cody J, to help reduce stress and support behavior goals. The principal said Boerne plans additional partnerships and programming to maintain growth in reading and behavior metrics.

Ending: Baldwin invited trustees to visit and said the school is focused on sustaining partnerships and programs that support academic growth and student well-being.","Boerne K‑8 principal Tierra Baldwin and teachers described arts programming, partnerships, a therapy dog, mock elections and field‑trip incentives as part of a push to restore school culture and student engagement.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6119554,"Spelling-bee winners, athletes and volunteers recognized at Southfield school board meeting",1096,1851000,2947000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2711690-33d820bc3d3814b90a49138eeaf57117&start=1851&end=2947","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2711690-33d820bc3d3814b90a49138eeaf57117/thumbnail_1851000.jpg","/articles/6119554/Michigan/Spelling-bee-winners-athletes-and-volunteers-recognized-at-Southfield-school-board-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119554-46faca2e5fd35e2d50fa0ec603692101/orig.mp4?Expires=1770895333&Signature=B2YC9-fK71fEsdVRhAvZVDJfZZZyMtPj194z4m02fXhe533ev2VfhQ4K9WxWMSXIM~ofJw5eDzdsDZqfgR2oAQVLW1pjwGDEFr1sRMKMJUwWLyhDSpcopdAHWK9Mxsqno84AKZPygmnNV0nMWczUeMnPbshUiDVCX7qs9Mej7m2JFbqA6Fgk9rM4XOILuMfh6JOM2x2O24yiBdLoDyMFET3kAKLuIkvjH~Qt45xe-~FxLaTt~X9VmqlqC7GU4H3hEJ42DgdXG7Qq5zs3ZHZokHmi4c3jWfqdW7LEMdw~4Q3wK5h~ToW1ydJ6sHZO36SL0bzCmscwk8SqjQGkz84Ypw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Southfield Board of Education recognized spelling-bee participants, student-athletes and a district partner during its March 11 meeting.

Why it matters: The recognitions highlight extracurricular success and community partnerships that school leaders say boost student engagement and academic culture.

At the start of the recognitions, Summer Caldwell Carruthers called spelling bee winners forward and presented medals and book packets to students who had won school-level competitions and advanced to the county contest. Superintendent Jennifer Green and board members joined staff in photo recognitions.

Athletics: Shaquita Coltrane, athletic director and girls basketball coach, introduced awards and named student standouts. She said senior swimmer Tanner Harrington \"won the OAA Blue Championship, first place in the 100 breaststroke and 50 freestyle\" and qualified for the state meet. Coach Coltrane also noted bowler Jason (Jasa) (season high 278, regional qualifier who finished 27th at state) and wrestler Kenneth Brooks, who finished the season 27–5 and advanced to regionals.

Partner of the month: The board honored Yolanda Shavers, a volunteer at Adler Elementary, naming her district partner of the month. Tonja Shelman, ASD lead teacher at Adler Elementary, nominated Shavers and described her as \"a go-getter, always in good spirits\" who supports students and staff.

Ending: Trustees and the superintendent praised students and volunteers for community engagement and said their successes underscore efforts to rebuild school culture and extracurricular opportunities.","The board recognized county spelling-bee participants, a partner-of-the-month volunteer, and a slate of student-athlete achievements across sports; coaches and principals highlighted individual awards and team milestones.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6119559,"Superintendent: district has federal funds for 2024–25 but future federal support is uncertain",129,5289000,5418000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2711690-33d820bc3d3814b90a49138eeaf57117&start=5289&end=5418","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2711690-33d820bc3d3814b90a49138eeaf57117/thumbnail_5289000.jpg","/articles/6119559/Michigan/Superintendent-district-has-federal-funds-for-202425-but-future-federal-support-is-uncertain","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119559-d0d3c1e9f0297c6688e3f17117c17f38/orig.mp4?Expires=1770895333&Signature=OFPoEexIgUM414qXMehVy6A7eVKr63k4kcuw~IdTdKZ8ZsPyfVXm1MGd~n5DTA0Ti0jUeLDmZERM~qv653rogKYKGfVB-ByJbbDO5HnGapORwathftm0CT7nJVdJOKysM4k4ZyNHt1It3FFqV~0f3kUxn~uvTELAXXYora~B29UL5QSMFOERGgS~S4jM9S30SqC439sJ8NvNRi8tdkhmUjAgA54SMquDd~8hB8dBP8RAfNOi33lqlOMnIpy6CZCuqcjfMii4WzgV1LuFnGvn00D398K~1QpN-Hbl-FxdVMLsJhrp8tEFahv9ghhdIkgrVH1bW6eTqaxlEtSe8-cy8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jennifer Green, superintendent of Southfield Public School District, told the board on March 11 that the district \"has received its federal funds for this academic school year, meaning that we will be able to carry out our programming through June thirtieth of 2025.\" She added, however, that she could not guarantee the same level of federal support for the 2025–26 academic year.

Why it matters: Federal education funds support ongoing district programs. A change in federal disbursements could affect curriculum, staffing and student services.

Green said she had received notice that the federal Department of Education might reduce releases at the federal level and promised weekly legislative updates. \"I will continue to update you every Friday with legislative updates from our county officials and we will continue to advocate for what's best for scholars,\" she told trustees.

Board members noted local and state advocates are active: Green said former U.S. Representative Brenda Lawrence and local leaders had attended recent events backing continued federal support. Board President Ashanti Bland encouraged families and community members to contact representatives in support of public education.

Ending: The board said representatives or members of their teams will attend the district's State of the District address the next evening and that the superintendent will keep trustees and the community informed about changes to federal funding and related program impacts.","Superintendent Jennifer Green told trustees the district has received its federal funds for the current academic year but warned that continuing federal support for 2025–26 may be reduced; she said the district will provide weekly legislative updates.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6119564,"Board unanimously approves consent agenda and personnel action report",166,6101000,6267000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2711690-33d820bc3d3814b90a49138eeaf57117&start=6101&end=6267","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2711690-33d820bc3d3814b90a49138eeaf57117/thumbnail_6101000.jpg","/articles/6119564/Michigan/Board-unanimously-approves-consent-agenda-and-personnel-action-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119564-c03ed5e943825022b7a9a5b5c6ce32c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770895333&Signature=BqwW83MmMOKlwKSqpG2VJKywBcuhJOhLlcpdin9jb6l2rF1uIzz9ocf3hKqipym45s4evG8E~Sc~2VY7bYcQuUQBCu1uZxzjIc0Ppp9Pn2XjRfHVJuiNxMXfrhoekEKham2oWDrJdoeplsMUGU1pZH754~sp-Dc2LCH3XM8XBFvRFGDE2V7k83ZLND~URDr4XjfsC5xWfMaE36a8Q60vSrmNAUwdXlxL-IiJKVTViRoK2JGxFP9dLTdAkgMsSYJuHmKqDtpMSnTFCdeAtt8tGwybsXtet29OGlqRtQ-w1vd~zcbhYcb6x2LRpebVJ9nda9KDAnygHUSH8UuEo34QOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Southfield Board of Education unanimously approved its consent agenda and a personnel action report during the March 11 meeting.

The approvals came during the meeting's action items. The board first voted to open and approve the consent agenda, and then approved Report 6355, the personnel action report. Board Secretary Leslie Lovesmith Thomas called the roll during each vote and recorded unanimous support.

Why it matters: The personnel action report lists staff changes the district says are necessary to prepare for the coming school year and follows the district’s practice of posting vacancies early to support recruitment. Superintendent Jennifer Green said district positions for next school year have already been posted on the Oakland County consortium and emphasized that vacancies are being filled under the district’s collective bargaining procedures.

Details of the votes and staffing discussion: At the motion to approve the consent agenda, the roll call recorded the following votes as “yes”: Trustee Wehr de Bois; Trustee Imani Johnson; Trustee Nicole Denson; Trustee Ashanti Bland; Trustee Belk; and the board president (recorded as “myself” in the roll call). The board repeated a unanimous vote when approving the personnel action report. The board also highlighted specific vacancies across schools (ASD paraprofessionals, speech pathologists, resource-room teachers and other positions) and noted that many vacancies are currently staffed by consistent substitutes or partners while the district recruits full-time hires.

Board members flagged risk from handling large amounts of cash for school fundraising and said the district issued a temporary cease-and-desist on some cash collection practices while it develops safer electronic and money-order processes. The board indicated an intent to issue a concrete replacement policy by the next meeting.

Ending: Trustees said the district will continue recruiting for open posts and will provide additional communication to schools and families about updated payment and fundraising procedures.","The Southfield Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the meeting consent agenda and a personnel action report; trustees also discussed staffing vacancies and district efforts to post open positions for next school year.","actionData","errors"]

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