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Board approves consent items including $50,000 anonymous donation, cooperative gymnastics application and policy first-reading updates
Summary
At the meeting trustees approved the consent agenda (minutes, acceptance of an anonymous $50,000 donation for clubs/scholarships/research, and authorization to pursue an MHSAA cooperative gymnastics application), adopted a package of policy first readings, certified winter tax rates by roll call, and moved into executive session.
The Okemos Board of Education approved multiple action items on Monday night during a packed agenda.
Consent agenda: Trustee Doxey moved (supported by Trustee Wynne) to approve items 1 through 4, which included approval of the minutes for the regular meeting and executive session of Sept. 8, 2025; acceptance of an anonymous $50,000 donation earmarked for student clubs, research projects and scholarships; and authorization for the superintendent and athletic director to execute an MHSAA cooperative-gymnastics application. The motion passed on a voice vote.
First reading of policy updates: Trustee Schuster moved (seconded by Trustee Kavanaugh) to waive reading and adopt first reading of a suite of policy updates (multiple policy codes listed in the packet). After brief discussion and committee notes, the board approved the first reading by voice vote.
Winter tax certification (roll call): Trustee Burns moved to certify winter tax rates for collection on behalf of Okemos Public Schools by Meridian Township, the City of Lansing and Williamson Township with specific millage rates referenced in the motion; Secretary Doxey called the roll and the motion passed 6'00 with one member absent (Tom Buffett).
Executive session: Trustee Winn moved (supported by Trustee Burns) to adjourn to executive session; a roll-call vote approved the motion 6'00 and the board entered executive session. The meeting will be adjourned after the executive session.
What happens next: Administration will implement the approved items (accept the donation, file the MHSAA application) and continue follow-up work requested in other agenda items (audit follow-up and bond authorization).
