Superintendent briefs board on KLAA changes after Livonia's decision; district athletic leaders coordinating response

Superintendent Dr. R.J. Webber updated trustees that Livonia Public Schools announced it would leave the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) effective for the 2026–27 school year. Webber said district athletic director Brian Simolsky and Northville High School principal Tony Kosky immediately engaged with superintendents, principals and athletic directors from other KLAA West schools to consider options and preserve competitive balance and relationships.

Webber said KLAA bylaws required member schools to respond; the group discussed two options the association could take: disband the KLAA or amend its constitution to delay a final membership decision until Oct. 1 to allow time for due diligence. Northville joined other district leaders (Brighton, Canton, Heartland, Howell, Novi, Plymouth and Salem were listed in the meeting write-up) in pushing for a measured approach to avoid fracturing relationships between programs and to protect student-athlete opportunities.

Webber praised Brian Simolsky and Principal Tony Kosky for quickly coordinating outreach with other districts and noted ongoing conversations with counterparts in neighboring conferences. He said the decision will not affect the upcoming school year but will require planning to understand scheduling, travel and competitive matchups for 2026–27. Board members were asked to recognize the district athletic staff's work and to expect further updates as the association and member schools complete their review.

No formal board action was taken; the superintendent reported the situation as evolving and framed it as a collaboration among regional athletic directors and school leaders to minimize disruption.