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Birmingham Board approves budget amendment, playground accessibility work, facilities study and data-center refresh in 7–0 votes
Summary
At its Feb. 25 meeting the Birmingham Board of Education approved the general fund second amendment and a package of resolutions including a poured-rubber playground surfacing pilot at Pembroke, a district-wide facility equipment study, a data-center refresh contract with Avalon Technologies and annual board goals; all roll-call items passed 7–0.
The Birmingham Board of Education on Feb. 25 approved a series of routine and project-specific resolutions, voting unanimously on items that adjusted the general fund budget and authorized bond-funded facilities and technology work.
Key outcomes
- General fund amendment (Resolution 59): The board approved the second amendment to the district’s general fund budget. The amendment reflects a $1,890,000 net decrease in reported general fund revenues (driven in part by accounting reclassifications and grant timing) and a $1,280,000 decrease in expenditures compared with the board’s first amendment; overall use of fund balance increased by roughly $600,000, leaving an anticipated fund balance of about 11.2% of expenditures (within the board’s 10–15% policy). The motion passed 7–0.
- Pembroke playground surfacing Phase 2 (Resolution 60): The board authorized a second phase to install poured-rubber surfacing at Pembroke Elementary to improve playground accessibility for a student who uses a wheelchair, funded from bond contingency as a pilot for broader accessibility work. The motion passed 7–0.
- Facility equipment study (Resolution 61): The board approved contracting for a district facility equipment study to inventory mechanical, electrical and other “behind-the-walls” building systems to inform potential future bond scope and long-term planning; funding will come from current bond owner’s contingency. The motion passed 7–0.
- Data-center refresh (Resolution 62): The board approved awarding bid package T13 for a data-center refresh to Avalon Technologies for $670,896.45; the project will be funded from the 2020 bond using savings from other lines. The motion passed 7–0. Board members asked whether the district could sell or repurpose the existing equipment; staff said they would explore resale and repurposing for training.
- Board goals (Resolution 63): The board adopted its annual goals following retreat work and drafting; the motion passed 7–0.
- Consent agenda (Resolution 58): The board approved the consent agenda, including personnel reports, financial statements, and minutes. The motion passed 7–0.
- Recognition resolution for departing trustee: The board adopted a resolution thanking outgoing trustee Nicole McKinney for six years of service; the resolution and a commemorative bell were approved 7–0.
- MASB Region 8 director recommendation: The board voted to support Paul Collin as the district’s recommended candidate for the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Region 8 director election; the motion passed 7–0.
Several items were introduced or explained by district staff before the votes. Mr. Teratuta presented the budget amendment and explained the revenue and expenditure reclassifications, grant carryovers and adjustments to retirement and benefit assumptions. Riley Kelly, the district technology leader, presented the data-center RFP results and recommended the low bidder, Avalon Technologies. Superintendent Dr. Roberson summarized grant- and advocacy-related items in the superintendent’s report earlier in the meeting.
All recorded roll-call votes on listed resolutions were unanimous (7–0). The board did not adopt any motion that failed or was tabled at the Feb. 25 meeting.
Summary of formal actions and recorded outcomes appears below.
