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Board says talks with Oakland County Parks on Nature Center and Farm are preliminary; public forums planned
Summary
Bloomfield Hills Schools reported June 16 that Oakland County Parks had approached the district about a potential partnership involving the district's nature center and farm. Board President Hill said conversations are preliminary; superintendent West will coordinate with Oakland County and the district will hold public forums before any formal
Board President Hill told the June 16 meeting that Oakland County Parks and Recreation had approached the district about a potential partnership involving the district's nature center and farm. Hill said the discussions so far are preliminary and that no formal legal proposals have been exchanged.
The board described the next step as Superintendent Rick West coordinating with Oakland County to plan public forum(s) so residents can learn about any proposal and provide input. Hill emphasized the board's fiduciary duty to evaluate any detailed proposal publicly and said no decisions would be made without formal board action at a public meeting.
There was no vote or commitment at the June 16 meeting; trustees said the district would keep the process open and inclusive and that the public forum(s) would be scheduled once staff and county officials had more details to share.
Speakers referenced in this brief item include President Hill and Superintendent Rick West.
