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Votes at a glance

- Agenda adoption (Motion 9): The board adopted the meeting agenda as presented. Motion moved by Dr. Campbell Voigtel and supported by Ms. Meyer; outcome approved by voice vote.

- Consent agenda (Motion 10): The board accepted the consent agenda, which included minutes of the July 15, 2025 meeting; middle school science materials totaling $33,474.56; a Committee of the Whole start‑time update; multiple overnight and out‑of‑state field trip requests for fall 2025 through spring 2026 (girls golf, varsity hockey, Northville Rowing national championship trips, AP Environmental Science trip, boys volleyball tournament, Northfield Singers festival); and bill warrants totaling $4,696,678.41. Motion presented by Dr. Campbell Voigtel and supported by Ms. Stewart; outcome approved by voice vote.

- Probationary ancillary contract: Mara Kelly (social worker/elementary behavior specialist) (Motion 11). The board approved awarding a probationary NEA ancillary contract to Mara Kelly for the 2025‑26 school year as presented. Motion brought by Ms. Meyer and supported by Dr. Kimbo Votel (as recorded); outcome approved by voice vote. Administrators said Kelly holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Wayne State University and most recently served as a school social worker.

- Districtwide VoIP phone system contract (Motion 12): The board authorized administration to award a contract to IniComp TSG not to exceed $749,444.47 for a districtwide VoIP phone system, with a seven‑year warranty and back‑end software upgrades. Administrators said the project is funded from the 2023 bond funds. Motion moved by Ms. Stewart and supported by Ms. Meyer; outcome approved by voice vote.

- Closed session (Motion 13): The board voted to convene a closed session under the Open Meetings Act (Public Act 267) Section 8(c) for negotiations. Board members recorded “yes” in a roll‑call vote and the board recessed into closed session; no substantive public action followed the closed session during the meeting record.

The meeting record shows motions carried by the usual voice votes when tallies were not read aloud; the closed session roll call recorded affirmative votes from present members prior to recess.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Northville Public Schools Board of Education Meeting 8/12/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Northville Public Schools Board adopted the agenda and approved several consent and contract motions at its Aug. 11 meeting; administrators also presented hiring and procurement actions and the board convened a closed session on negotiations.","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},6485740,"Superintendent: Northville enrollment stable near June rollover but district will monitor early‑year changes",290,327000,617000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5583132-a869da49a44ec543a730336292a482b3&start=327&end=617","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5583132-a869da49a44ec543a730336292a482b3/thumbnail_327000.jpg","/articles/6485740/Michigan/Superintendent-Northville-enrollment-stable-near-June-rollover-but-district-will-monitor-earlyyear-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485740-64843ae26b1e3d070e4a35f337b154ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771007143&Signature=Ie6Csor7eBwH1a3l5y6ODQ29wdkcmTJQSERUFjscSc0GEe~3d8FtMehfa9TPD9fnOCV868zTHCDdKd8K1q7nC17hxXebHHUHf2p6P2arMq2Zt-qCQeAzsEiNrF7W1jH2jwnSmFWyoRpspLAXD2XDKavTe2ym0XEHozK232jit5ie4QHVa7KKIyFDT6VATT0UF6ffoVfWb3F7J02XzI2pLKGlLNS9mXvk0cFaauLg3Q3mH2~vOWBymHeCPdqW95DS8WXbo5aN4E5gs~HjwR~MGcECoAGi3ovGKYzXTHOrespKqlWZlPH7-AU6K73LADxIk-x4hHtgcm8nV4FM0JJZSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent RJ Weber updated the board on enrollment, saying the district has “been enrolling strong all summer long” and that the most recent counts show a net change from last year of plus 14 students overall with notable shifts by level.

Weber reported the district is down 14 students at the elementary level, up about 10 at middle school and up about 18 at the high school; he emphasized the overall net of +14 comes with important caveats. “We're not sure all of the little ones that aren't coming back,” Weber said, explaining the district often does not learn about private‑school enrollments or moves away until after classes start.

Board members asked whether private‑school admissions trigger an immediate notification to the district. Weber said there is no universal obligation for private schools to notify the district; often the CA‑60 transfer request is the trigger staff sees, and that can arrive after the school year begins. He also said the elementary schools generally report absences more promptly, while high‑school attrition is more common to discover at the start of term.

The superintendent said administrators and administrative assistants are making outreach calls and monitoring numbers to learn whether additional staffing or reassignments will be necessary before classes start. He told the board the district will provide another enrollment update at the next board meeting when figures are closer to final attendance on the first day of school.

No formal action was taken; staff said they will continue outreach and bring any staffing‑related recommendations to the board if classroom coverage needs change.","Superintendent RJ Weber reported enrollment figures showing small net shifts compared with last year — down slightly at elementary, up at middle and high school — and said staff will track early‑year attrition, especially private‑school moves that may not be immediately reported.",{"_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},6485745,"Northville to narrow AI pilot to one tool per instructional category; task force to guide choices",147,597000,744000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5583132-a869da49a44ec543a730336292a482b3&start=597&end=744","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5583132-a869da49a44ec543a730336292a482b3/thumbnail_597000.jpg","/articles/6485745/Michigan/Northville-to-narrow-AI-pilot-to-one-tool-per-instructional-category-task-force-to-guide-choices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485745-ba7651cc63714479cb9673050ef66cb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771007143&Signature=dV6eSXA~tUJ9UcJWsRnOAyGKHPaQ-9SsQ2Z9qFk0QRK3NDJUaaL5zmS2BVdkEtKfLA-yvqPoDKYiFVoHMP2ayH71MM7LuCXBiXJtFdCaGqThRqVzM-2Yv8aMlmDGC9KhXZqpoI~PAvA6CVITAyqgVLOpPxBOSnU-lFn7Zvf739ZKcL6-N3V-ch9v3F2mca2O0ppo-81YW8txv11eYbZGhWFjWaim6fGoI-KsjbGRs1YbOGZR4PIt4WbBlrzSFSw3X-QflVxLtQBbF7rsDxMZYyo1kwiaHGWyfrrO9qNH~wv1IfcgBtUK434csRpfcOlhBTXFWdgZIBdw7OazZVJAew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District leaders told the board they will narrow an ongoing AI pilot so the district purchases fewer tools next year and focuses on a limited set of platforms that serve K‑12 needs.

Superintendent RJ Weber introduced the update and said the district has been piloting multiple AI tools in classrooms and will use usage data to reduce subscriptions. The district’s chief academic officer (Ms. Polanski) said analysis by IT staff and usage reports showed several tools with low adoption, naming PowerBuddies, SchoolPsychAI and DiffIt as examples the district does not plan to renew.

Polanski told the board the pilot tools have been organized into four categories — instructional assistance (chatbot‑style), student engagement platforms, student voice/reflection tools and interactive video learning — and that the district’s goal is to select about one vendor in each category by the end of the year. She cited overlapping feature sets among products such as SchoolAI, Magic School and Brisk and said acquisitions in the edtech market complicate vendor selection.

“We will be announcing in a couple weeks the opportunity for staff to join the AI task force,” Polanski said, adding the task force will include teachers from kindergarten through secondary grades to ensure the selections meet diverse classroom needs. The district also plans a timeline for board updates and will use another year of pilot data to refine decisions.

Board members asked how a single tool could meet K‑12 needs across grade spans; Polanski said vendors are evolving to cover broader capabilities and emphasized the need for a diverse internal task force to evaluate grade‑level differences and privacy/security implications.

No formal action was taken; staff said they will present a selection timeline to the board and involve building administrators and classroom teachers in the evaluation process.","Chief academic staff told the board the district will narrow a year‑long AI pilot to about one vendor per category (instructional assistance, student engagement, student voice/reflection, interactive video) and will form an AI task force of staff volunteers.",{"_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},6485750,"Northville leaders celebrate 10‑year sinking fund approval; officials say it protects general fund and funds major repairs",351,832000,1183000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5583132-a869da49a44ec543a730336292a482b3&start=832&end=1183","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5583132-a869da49a44ec543a730336292a482b3/thumbnail_832000.jpg","/articles/6485750/Michigan/Northville-leaders-celebrate-10year-sinking-fund-approval-officials-say-it-protects-general-fund-and-funds-major-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485750-b75cd3bfda8106c652e4fb39ed0d7e4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771007143&Signature=EN1y5wF97DBaTAz-OqzqtN8apBr0UkY1chlg1rzpCIxSwAKYqA~vaHFpDg2l5-sBiqAcx9tA0PU9NJDIhxPxKRZCkd-MLLAiBDs0NoWPQAPaict5ta8F4c6BzLqgQfX03KOYK2n0h-D1os6wfRn0lbtvP5AiPTD0Bn8sx4t9y1BevhPB6M7f8Rdx8ExImGMRvItmHYgcnSkGasGLOtnFa~Wc2GywANnwLwbOZlXDCilxDAPjo5gCM4XFFAcIP9RIWHFgewMLEQm2ZZbuyP2udvxovp3yGkBxwhfU6tkLoW1vIS0uFONGwPfqMIbcv5GCwRnLUtPijiQAxSU3gu29UA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent RJ Weber and district leaders thanked the community after voters approved a 10‑year sinking fund renewal, which the superintendent called “the foundation for Northville Public Schools.” The board said the measure passed with about a 73% approval rate.

The district described the sinking fund as a long‑term source for capital maintenance projects — roofs, HVAC units and other infrastructure — that otherwise would be paid from the general fund. Weber said a recent roof at Winchester cost about $700,000; without a sinking fund that expense would have come from general operating dollars.

Assistant Superintendent Devin (first name used in meeting) explained the 10‑year term is longer than the district’s prior five‑year sinking fund and provides longer stability for planning. Board members and staff thanked Northville Township, the city and community volunteers for their work publicizing the measure and helping with polling logistics.

Board members said the program resonated with non‑parents who treat home maintenance the same way — setting aside money for predictable, periodic capital costs. Several trustees noted turnout challenges for a summer election and said they appreciated the local governments and volunteers that staffed polling locations.

No formal board action was required at the meeting; the board’s comments were an acknowledgment of the election result and staff thanked the community for support.

Administrators said the sinking fund will protect instructional spending in the general fund by providing a predictable pay source for capital repairs and that the board will continue to brief the public and the board about plan priorities and project scheduling.","Board and staff members celebrated a 73% passage for a 10‑year sinking fund renewal, saying it will protect the district’s general fund from large capital costs such as a recent $700,000 roof replacement.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6485755,"Northville launches \"Mentally Strong Mustangs\" program with state grant to expand after‑hours clinical support",1593,1593000,3186000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5583132-a869da49a44ec543a730336292a482b3&start=1593&end=3186","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5583132-a869da49a44ec543a730336292a482b3/thumbnail_1593000.jpg","/articles/6485755/Michigan/Northville-launches-Mentally-Strong-Mustangs-program-with-state-grant-to-expand-afterhours-clinical-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485755-3f711b6f0e6ec7c08b208de96ad70bc5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771007143&Signature=llwds2KOVhlMo715EkkZkyr-mVTFHg93TFw3w7-x9G5EFJjSs2VDmdIOCYapLrpHyZDitXMrRmayNXUgPhHFzdlLfawqO~38hC7Q-3gZ~zvuMBCZJaGtHKsgdDd8m2ao0vQi--nQrojb37lASl0j~NvZ7uIdeWFB2J7l-pdYVjolObfZba3pvv9HvwcypqztD2RaHg7KxnNUueE53Tm79DM6b~-Dy8~Q5OenbR5QDtgEKCU5Mtbl0cnLyOaNE42M3iUo5w~X8BGljCn-MkdUMYpISGE-ygC1yh0hUPVp1MwvFMEGyzUO8FXLSo5Z02njO06yCEkwcijihJvIJ2m1Cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent RJ Weber announced a new initiative, Mentally Strong Mustangs, to expand clinical mental‑health services for students involved in after‑school activities using a state 31n6 grant that must be spent by Sept. 30, 2027.

The grant, Weber said, is “specifically for mental health services” and requires the district to contract with licensed clinicians — for example, licensed professional counselors, licensed school social workers, or licensed psychologists — rather than use it for traditional school counseling staff. Janine Wazell, introduced to the board as the program’s lead, described planned services including presentations for students, families and coaches, a mentorship program linked to existing peer supports, and on‑demand team consultations for groups facing high‑stress events or conflicts.

“We want a layer of support that extends out of the school day,” Wazell said, listing risk‑assessment tracking, follow‑up surveys and student feedback forms as parts of the project’s evaluation plan. She said the work will emphasize training student peers in active listening and recognition of distress while ensuring clear adult‑referral pathways for urgent cases.

Board members and staff emphasized that the grant funds clinical contractors rather than new district FTEs. A board member asked whether the district planned a contract model; administrators confirmed they intend to use contracts funded by 31n6 rather than add permanent positions so the program can scale or end without increasing long‑term payroll obligations.

Weber and staff described assessment and reporting plans that will combine Panorama SEL data, counts of risk and threat assessments, and post‑presentation feedback surveys to monitor trends and program impact. Janine Wazell and staff will communicate with high‑school families and coaches as the program rolls out; a communication to families was scheduled the day after the board meeting.

No formal board vote was required at the meeting. Staff asked the board for feedback and for continued support as they finalize contracts and the timeline for services through the grant deadline in 2027.

Program leaders said the effort was informed by local partners and by a desire to bring services that some districts provide at the college level into K‑12 settings. The district highlighted the program as a way to support both high‑achieving participants under intense performance pressure and students in less visible roles who might not otherwise receive targeted attention.

Officials said that, if a trained peer identifies a student at imminent risk (for example, suicidal intent), protocol requires immediate adult intervention and referral to the guidance office or emergency services; peers are trained to connect students to adults and resources rather than to provide clinical care themselves.

The district will share evaluation findings with the board as the program proceeds and expects to refine services based on coach and student feedback gathered during initial presentations and consultations.","Northville Public Schools leaders detailed a new program funded by a state 31n6 grant to add licensed clinical supports, peer mentoring and team‑focused services for high school extracurricular participants; the grant must be spent by Sept. 30, 2027.","actionData","errors"]

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