Votes at a glance: Novi Board approves personnel hires, donation, construction and finance vendors, budget amendment and technology contract

The Novi Board of Education approved a series of motions Tuesday night, including personnel recommendations, a $7,000 donation to the district therapy dog program, selection of Christman Company as construction manager for the 2025 bond planning phase, Baker Tilly as municipal financial advisor for the 2025 bond program, a budget amendment, and a technology contract for Novi Meadows.

Quick results (votes and key details):

- Agenda approval: Motion to approve the agenda (as amended to add committee reports) was moved by Mr. Cook and supported by Mr. Mena. The board voted in favor; outcome recorded as "Motion carries 7 2 0" (tally recorded in minutes).

- Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda (bills, board report, check register, purchase card report, minutes and field trips) on a motion by Mrs. Roney, supported by Mrs. Baudwine. Vote: aye; recorded outcome "Motion carries 7 2 0." (See minutes for the list of items approved.)

- Donation: The board accepted a $7,000 gift from David and Diane Wallen to support the district therapy dog program. Motion by Mrs. Beaudoin;…