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Bloomfield Hills board authorizes superintendent to negotiate with Oakland County Parks after community survey
Summary
After a public‑engagement process that drew about 750 responses, the board voted 7–0 to authorize the superintendent to negotiate a partnership with Oakland County Parks that preserves district ownership and priority education programs at Bowers School Farm and the Johnson Nature Center.
The Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education on Nov. 24 voted 7–0 to authorize Superintendent West to enter formal negotiations with Oakland County Parks over a potential partnership covering Bowers School Farm and the Johnson Nature Center.
The resolution — read into the record by Trustee 11 — said any agreement must "maintain Bloomfield Hills Schools' ownership and educational mission at both sites," preserve student programming, ensure public access and outline fiscal and operational impacts before the board would approve any final memorandum of understanding. The board directed the superintendent to return with a proposed draft agreement for formal consideration.
Oakland County Parks planner Simon…
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