Board approves district purchases, repairs and personnel actions; policies adopted

The Livonia Public Schools Board on Oct. 20 approved a series of business and personnel actions, including multimillion‑dollar audio upgrades, technology purchases, facility repairs and several personnel motions. The board also adopted several policy updates by unanimous vote.

Purchases and contracts approved included a recommendation to replace the district’s PA and classroom audio systems with an EPIC platform from VSC (Novi, Mich.) at a total cost of $4,141,312, which included a $200,000 contingency. The motion was moved by Missus Frank, supported by Missus Jarvis and carried unanimously. "We are excited about this purchase of the EPIC system," said Mister Green, district facilities/operations representative.

The board approved an IT network server purchase from CDW Incorporated (Chicago) for $125,550 (REMC bid pricing) and authorized emergency HVAC repairs to resolve air‑conditioning failures caused by design issues at a cost not to exceed $1,100,000; the board was briefed that the district is working with legal counsel and pursuing reimbursement as appropriate. Trustees also approved a $35,850 purchase of two sets of bleachers for Stevenson High School’s practice field from Southern Bleacher Company.

Instructional and curriculum purchases were also approved:…