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Board approves three‑year math workbook purchase, adopts settlement resolution and schedules closed session
Summary
Trustees approved a three‑year purchase of high‑school math workbooks (~$113,843/year), adopted a resolution authorizing a settlement in a federal case, and approved a closed session for Aug. 13 to discuss attorney‑client matters and the superintendent evaluation.
At the July 30 meeting the board took several formal actions during the consent and action portions of the agenda.
Math workbooks: Superintendent Parks and curriculum lead Nicole Turner presented a recommendation to purchase Kendall Hunt/Illustrative Mathematics workbooks for high‑school Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2. Turner said the newly revised materials improve accessibility and multicultural contexts and that the publisher would lock pricing for three years. The board approved the contract for an estimated $113,843 per year to be paid from the general fund; the motion passed on roll call.
Settlement resolution: The board voted to adopt a resolution approving the terms of a proposed settlement in case no. 2:24‑cv‑1230 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and authorized the superintendent to execute documents needed to finalize the settlement. The motion carried on roll call.
Closed session: Trustees approved a motion to hold a closed session on Aug. 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for attorney‑client privilege matters and the superintendent evaluation. The motion carried on roll call.
Votes at a glance: workbook purchase (motion carried); settlement resolution (motion carried); closed session (motion carried).
