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Administrators said the contract would focus Avance’s work on bond‑related communications — town halls, outreach explaining bond spending and timelines, and community feedback — while district communications staff would continue to handle routine district messaging such as enrollment fairs and the state of the district. The administration said Avance would help ensure transparency around how bond funds are used and how construction projects will proceed.

The board was informed the contract language is under redlining and that the administration expects an updated contract to be available before the study session that follows Memorial Day. A district presenter said, “the contract will come to everyone, at the study session right after Memorial Day,” and that the contract was expected to return for board consideration at the May 27 meeting.

At the time of the meeting the item was informational; no formal contract award or vote occurred. Staff indicated they would present the final redlined contract at the next study session and requested trustees be prepared to consider the item at the subsequent board meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SPS Board Of Education Meeting 5-13-2025 7PM","oneSentenceSummary","District staff told trustees a proposed contract with Avance to provide communications services focused on the bond program will be finalized and presented at the study session after Memorial Day, with the board expected to consider it at the May 27 meeting.","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},6049394,"Parent alleges staff misconduct at Kennedy Early Learning site; board received public comment",160,6172000,6332000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3511498-9ac6a437df0837b7bb922b3fa6df080f&start=6172&end=6332","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3511498-9ac6a437df0837b7bb922b3fa6df080f/thumbnail_6172000.jpg","/articles/6049394/Michigan/Parent-alleges-staff-misconduct-at-Kennedy-Early-Learning-site-board-received-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6049394-4affb27077be28ddfef62b9dd0d7d5a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770935852&Signature=I7bSYArbfPN4CkXShy3PPTdt1B6QCqKxCGoANdnuiASrIgcqghjmKq69EpbyXaNOQEVLOydcgtYRqRdFx5TqHO2MEK1Wx1QyPdlpexhsgoZ9LDA9HfluFdv-m1K~bUwDH8vn~rdiuCPDO8l-eSG2vzuvFPslwYbxrD~sd9OY8wtfH9eZyEG8WlUCEcsx3-YkJhNbUQS4PE5wR7Ij28Mwlyogq56V8pl5ErIFcHsz9eFKWBxHtDt-f7wkcxMW-1YATKH-lBfWWhjZfSBSjo0sAWgncqnnbVlObYZ53~FSbCG8OwHD9FguehBb~cSM2ADGqVqtcZnJQrrGEPErTOPADQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Regina Brantley, who identified herself as a policy‑council member for the district’s early‑learning program, addressed the Southfield Board of Education during public participation to raise allegations about staff conduct and school leadership at an early‑education site.

Brantley told the board she has “concerns about the faculty” and accused a principal of “misusing her power,” citing what she described as retaliation, intimidation and incidents she said had led families to feel unsafe sending children to the school. Brantley said she had communicated details to district staff and claimed video evidence of alleged misconduct existed. She asked the board whether the district would tolerate such behavior.

The board heard the public comment; the meeting transcript shows no board reply other than procedural acknowledgments and the meeting moved on to action items. No investigation outcomes, formal referrals, or personnel actions were announced at the meeting as a result of the comment.

Because the remarks were made during public participation, they were recorded for the board’s consideration and may be followed up through the board’s or administration’s complaint and personnel processes; the meeting record does not show any immediate formal direction or board vote tied to the remarks.

Readers should note the board did not make findings or take action during the meeting; the claims reported here are the speaker’s allegations as presented at the public microphone.","A parent and policy-council member told the board she believes staff and a principal at the district's early learning site have engaged in retaliation and misconduct; the board received the comment during public participation but no formal board action followed.",{"_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},6049397,"District reports Head Start enrollment, meals and summer plans",212,3268000,3480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3511498-9ac6a437df0837b7bb922b3fa6df080f&start=3268&end=3480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3511498-9ac6a437df0837b7bb922b3fa6df080f/thumbnail_3268000.jpg","/articles/6049397/Michigan/District-reports-Head-Start-enrollment-meals-and-summer-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6049397-469b72348efec08f4ed191c6dd87f1ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770935852&Signature=ntSpKR~IZeA0Y8goSTqDo3srQ1tBhlo~63d8ZnPNo8aJpc62Dm5XBpQdal8Yx2klZjvvbcnyV5MAHSZexBVVmg4qBsGu6d0l3DnvDISLlZt6sC0qzXMU8KFDgespXQX4lcDMnPL20wpmgY92OEmN1qFzZCS6LKXzJ469meUXBAx3zC2in0KE7lcXQfqj800VY10Zd4urppZyxey6vdJ8TDQJLr7fe~wMUhOIbUap3uJra8aLAwtyvZ5V-MBXDQiok~dNWrdRQMkp0OTohU515K3xhQL0xG-ESQYHirbW-GYMqvUJl-AO1muE3~kbDyosTMEWlpZc8iow1ZwTbV-I9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A district director presented the board with a May update on Head Start, Early Head Start and Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) operations, including current enrollment, meal counts and upcoming summer programming.

The update said Early Head Start had 16 enrolled and was full, with seven families on the waiting list; Head Start had 81 enrolled with 15 non-enrolled and 15 vacant slots; GSRP filled 68.5 slots with 11.5 slots not filled. The district reported serving 6,648 meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for the reported month.

Administrators noted an average daily attendance rate of 82% in April, ongoing family engagement events (parents vs. staff basketball game, library signups and Earth Day planting), and staffing vacancies: one lead teacher vacancy in GSRP and six CDA teachers' vacancies, with substitute coverage in place.

The director said the district will run a kindergarten boot camp and preschool enrichment program from June 3 through June 27, and that Early Head Start programming will continue through the summer. The district also signaled applications remain open for 2025–26 and that they are processing applicants for the next program year.

Board members asked no follow-up questions and accepted the report. No formal board action followed; the item was informational.","Southfield Public Schools presented May Head Start and Early Head Start enrollment figures, meal counts and upcoming summer programming; administrators said Early Head Start remained full and the district is processing applications for 2025–26 programming.",{"_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},6049402,"University K-12 reports enrollment gains, AP growth and $13 million in scholarships",684,4127000,4811000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3511498-9ac6a437df0837b7bb922b3fa6df080f&start=4127&end=4811","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3511498-9ac6a437df0837b7bb922b3fa6df080f/thumbnail_4127000.jpg","/articles/6049402/Michigan/University-K-12-reports-enrollment-gains-AP-growth-and-13-million-in-scholarships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6049402-626e50a3b9e908c08da4abb0142e39a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770935852&Signature=iw-bMz1Jbh8Y-byZG4eAc6s1sGC1TdSAsaM4OdFwXHJRGa04-mV1JOlJLU1jk5-vFnfrAiK-VYoOn~lHGCqokRPQx6dzlC98FYmG6CEgS1ZY~2~YwUnvl85NYoUbAL03XjZJssQ5qHLydIf2ARQ1Icj5Pju8kdJZ26JeV29K2ekxWa41pluztrhMIBOg8nVXGClyT7VFeHeaK6BAaxC5fdOZCgHI-XQ9DCnIxoW1te-z4~mHZV6SmELiDVhM-EQu51hz53XvcT1CDmzLSxBgp6Px9T7xdAprMu7FeGoqqKDysisqLZ8rW-MYWhbs~vVC6qwOsLwrwJIr8m6AJQyZcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Administrators from University K-12 Academy updated the Southfield Board of Education on May 13, reporting a 41% increase in AP exam participation this year, $13 million in scholarship offers to scholars, and new student acceptances for the 2025–26 school year.

The update matters because the academy is both expanding and contributing to district academic metrics: staff said the academy administered 329 AP exams this year (an increase of 41% from the prior year), has earned the College Board’s AP Platinum Award, and reported more than $13,000,000 in scholarship offers to students.

Sakina Bolden, head dean for University K-12, told the board the school accepted 55 new students for the 2025–26 school year and that 58% of those new admits are new to the district. Administrators also said the academy’s recruitment window produced more than 30 new applicants in the most recent application period.

Dean Sanford and other academy leaders described a strengthened AP program and additional supports. The district’s presentation noted the academy is an AP Capstone school and a Seal of Biliteracy program site; administrators said the district added pre-AP curriculum at eighth grade and is increasing AP course access at the high school level. Students and staff highlighted athletic and extracurricular achievements and new maker-space investments, including a Volkswagen Digital Fabrication Lab with 3-D printers and robotics to support hands-on learning.

Administrators also emphasized school culture and supports: small class sizes for personalized instruction, calming rooms for social-emotional learning, and student-initiated clubs such as peer tutoring. The board saw examples of student work and was told that one senior accepted to Yale is among students who collectively secured several million dollars in scholarship offers.

Staff asked the board to note continuing limited seats as the enrollment window closes; administrators thanked the board and district staff for support and said they will continue outreach. No formal board action was required; the academy’s report was received as information.","Administrators from University K-12 Academy told the Southfield Board of Education they have increased AP testing, accepted new students for 2025–26 and reported over $13 million in scholarship offers for students, highlighting rising enrollment and program expansion.",{"_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},6049407,"Board approves bond-funded playground, roofing and abatement contracts",317,6889000,7206000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3511498-9ac6a437df0837b7bb922b3fa6df080f&start=6889&end=7206","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3511498-9ac6a437df0837b7bb922b3fa6df080f/thumbnail_6889000.jpg","/articles/6049407/Michigan/Board-approves-bond-funded-playground-roofing-and-abatement-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6049407-ed039ea9aba115ce58f996c7c9b5029a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770935852&Signature=k4Ajfl1nQEXZd6V~bxN4d35WjaLcY-V2ju1GSVLLEr~KpvWw8yv2Vp4tZpIuhf1dJShgQle74SbrLug7PNMt2YGgjZvLF5Pdrp-ZR1kZVZrji1CijjKIy-2oW~E~bzGaec2-G4VkxFK1inQxUdQ4HCaT622qaWMJSQUWk3mMc6wXVSAOupOuKNhiDwFpCleXW47~K9BSoqZSIIzcP1HE7X7X6OhuX~QjYnmACP-U-03FWMKxmlHa2ZNK6P~O-3HrjcqoaH1jREsbGL7Zzv0iuC~VShL0kUMSBihIeMlvV0CI9DM5hokOpvydlMgaVn~ZJW9B71Hx5yNnvhkgtIo89g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Southfield Board of Education on Tuesday approved several bond-funded construction contracts, awarding bids for playground equipment, a full roof replacement at Levy School and asbestos abatement at multiple sites to support projects scheduled for the 2025–26 school year.

The approvals matter because they put district bond projects into procurement and construction timelines. Board members said the work is time-sensitive: playground equipment procurement was described as “now 12 weeks out,” and roofing work is scheduled to begin in August and finish no later than mid-November.

District staff presented bid results and recommended awards after competitive solicitations. The board approved a package of reports tied to the bond program that the administration had discussed in study sessions over several months, and trustees voted to open and approve the related reports and contracts in a single motion. The board chair moved the item and the motion carried unanimously.

Details presented to the board included a recommended award for a full roof replacement at Levy Middle School, listed in the presentation at $2,200,000, and multiple abatement contracts required to clear hazardous materials before renovation work can proceed. Staff also noted geotechnical borings and additional consultant amendments to support roofing and specialty renovation design work.

Board members emphasized that the district had already discussed the scope and cost details in prior meetings and asked staff to proceed so projects could meet seasonal construction windows. Trustees were told the playground vendor lead time and the roofing schedule made the approvals time-sensitive.

No alternate funding sources or legal authorities were invoked during the vote; the expenditures were described as covered by previously approved bond proceeds. The board did not attach conditions to the awards beyond standard contract approvals and directed staff to finalize contract documents and proceed to purchase and install the equipment and begin abatement and roofing work.

The approvals move several large bond-funded projects into procurement and early construction activity with district staff and consultants authorized to finalize agreements and schedule work.

Looking ahead, staff said they will return to the board with executed contract documents and any required change orders as work progresses.","The Southfield Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a package of bond-funded construction contracts, including playground equipment, a full roof replacement for Levy School and asbestos abatement for two schools, to keep capital work on schedule for the 2025–26 school year.","actionData","errors"]

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