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Board approves laptops purchase, personnel actions and multiple policy updates; funds approved for board professional development
Summary
At its Sept. 22 meeting the Livonia board approved a consent agenda, purchased 90 laptops for $71,411.90, approved teacher hires and tenure grants, adopted several policy updates and authorized up to $18,000 for board professional development.
President Karen Bradford presided as the Livonia Public Schools Board of Education approved a series of routine business items and policy actions at the Sept. 22 regular meeting.
Why it matters: The board's votes authorize district spending, personnel appointments and policy changes that guide operations for the 2025-26 school year.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (minutes of meetings): Motion by Liz Jarvis, second by Colleen Burton. Roll call: Jarvis, Burton, Crystal Frank, Mark Johnson, Dave McFarland, Madeline Acosta, President Karen Bradford — all "yes." Outcome: approved.
- Purchase of laptops: Motion by Dave McFarland, second by Liz Jarvis. The board approved buying 90 Dell laptops (including ProDox and storage upgrades) from People Driven Technology, Byron Center, Michigan, for a total cost of $71,411.90. Roll call recorded unanimous "yes" votes. Outcome: approved.
- Teachers (employment approvals): Motion by Madeline Acosta, second by Colleen…
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