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Board approves consent agenda and seven additional items, including emergency security repairs and facility replacements (all votes unanimous)
Summary
At its May 20 meeting the Plymouth‑Canton Board approved the agenda and consent agenda and voted 5‑0 to approve an emergency security purchase, a chiller replacement at Field Elementary, preschool playground equipment, license renewals and other capital purchases listed below.
The Plymouth‑Canton Community Schools Board of Education approved its agenda and consent agenda and passed seven additional action items by unanimous 5‑0 votes at the May 20 meeting.
Consent agenda: The board moved to adopt the agenda and approve the consent agenda (action 25‑05‑67) on a motion by Member Patrick Kehoe, seconded by Sheryl Picard. The consent agenda included routine human‑resources transactions, retirements, approval of April 2025 minutes, several first readings of policy (Policy 1623 / 2260.01 and policy 5517 / 504 ADA language, policy 6110 grants, 6111 internal controls, 6112 cash management of grants, 6114 cost principles), out‑of‑country field trips reviewed in SPA, and a resolution approving a cooperative agreement with Livonia Career and Technical Education to allow PCCS students to take CTE courses through Livonia.
Other votes at a glance (each passed 5‑0): - Emergency security repairs (action 25‑05‑68): Approved first‑and‑final resolution to replace cameras and other equipment damaged by lightning at Plymouth High School and adjacent facilities. Mover: Patrick Kehoe; seconder: Sheryl Picard; outcome: approved. The district expects to file an insurance claim for reimbursement. - Chiller replacement at Field Elementary (action 25‑05‑69): Approved first‑and‑final resolution to purchase and replace a failed chiller; vendor selected was Carrier with a lead time of roughly 14–15 weeks. Outcome: approved; funding from the 2023 bond. - Preschool‑compliant playground equipment at Dodson and Isbister Elementary Schools (action 25‑05‑70): Approved first‑and‑final resolution to purchase and install age‑appropriate preschool playgrounds to meet licensing and accessibility requirements; total not‑to‑exceed amount cited $189,354.36 (bond funds). Outcome: approved. - CRG mapping license agreement renewal (action 25‑05‑71): Approved as final reading. - Purchase of track and field equipment for the third PSAP stadium (action 25‑05‑72): Approved final reading. - Fifth‑grade maturation/HIV lessons update (action 25‑05‑73): Approved final reading to adopt the updated lesson materials and parent notification/permission process.
Votes and procedure:motions were taken by roll call or voice as noted in the transcript and each measure passed unanimously (yes 5, no 0). For items approved as first‑and‑final, board members explained urgency tied to lead times and licensing compliance.
Ending: Several approved items will be funded from either bond funds or security/insurance proceeds as noted; administration will report back on scheduling, installation and reimbursement.
