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Novi board approves Right at School to run before‑ and after‑school care, approves staff transition supports
Summary
After a presentation on budget shortfalls and negotiations, the Novi Community School District board voted to contract with Right at School to operate before- and after-school care, including negotiated transition options and stipends for affected staff; public commenters raised concerns about impacts on in-district early childhood programs and student enrollment continuity.
The Novi Community School District Board of Education voted April 23 to authorize a contract and memorandum of understanding with Right at School to operate the district’s before‑ and after‑school CARE program, following a presentation by district leadership on financial shortfalls and negotiated staff protections.
Superintendent Mica told the board the district had run a sustained deficit in the CARE program, noting an audited loss of about $840,000 in 2022–23. He said district officials explored rate increases that an analysis showed would require a 40–45% rise to reach break‑even, which would place fees “outside of the market” and limit access for families. The district pursued external partners and negotiated terms with Right at School that officials said preserve program quality while protecting existing staff and district finances.
Dr. Laura Carino, who led…
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