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Votes at a glance: consent agenda, enrollment subcommittee, contracts and technology agreement approved
Summary
At its Aug. 5 meeting the board approved the consent agenda, created a two‑member enrollment subcommittee, approved a parking‑lot contract and an amended technology agreement, and voted to place a three‑mill sinking fund on the November ballot; roll calls were unanimous.
The Madison District Public Schools Board of Education approved multiple routine and action items on Aug. 5, including the consent agenda, creation of a short‑term enrollment subcommittee, contract approvals and a technology agreement amendment. All recorded roll‑call votes were unanimous.
Key votes and motions approved by the board (roll call votes recorded):
- Consent agenda (minutes, July financials of $1,398,633 and personnel report): motion by Trustee Rebecca Chamblas; second by Trustee Mary Bush. Vote: Beaver, Bush, Chamblas, Harp, Holder, Kimble and Thompson — all yes; motion passed.
- Enrollment subcommittee: Board approved a two‑member enrollment subcommittee to focus on marketing and outreach during two seasonal windows (Aug–Sept and January). Trustees Rebecca Chamblas and Mary Bush were named to the subcommittee. Motion passed by roll call (7–0).
- Parking lot contract (New Bethl church / AAR Development Corporation): Board approved a contract for the 2024–25 school year for $25,000 payable in two installments ($12,500 in August and $12,500 in February 2025) to continue using the church parking lot for student pickup in Pontiac. Motion passed by roll call (7–0).
- Building and site sinking fund ballot language: Board approved placing a three‑mill sinking fund proposal on the November 2024 ballot (estimated revenue approximately $1,500,158 for calendar 2024 if levied). Motion passed by roll call (7–0).
- Amended technology agreement with Oakland Schools: The board approved a First Amendment to the district’s shared technology services agreement with Oakland Schools, reconfiguring FTEs and adding approximately $47,657 per year to the contract cost. Motion passed by roll call (7–0).
- Closed session motion: Board voted to enter a closed session pursuant to Section 8(c) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act to discuss negotiations; motion carried and board entered closed session.
No item above was tabled; staff were directed to prepare materials (contracts, lease copies and legal reviews) for follow‑up.
