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Board approves asbestos abatement, adopts 2026–27 calendar; construction change orders advanced
Summary
The Eastpointe Community Schools board voted 6–0 to approve asbestos abatement contracts for Belleview Elementary and Eastpointe High School, approved contingency change orders for mechanical/electrical work, and recommended the 2026–27 school calendar by a 5–1 vote (Mrs. Richardson opposed).
The Eastpointe Community Schools Board approved several facilities and calendar items at its April 13 meeting.
Trustees approved an asbestos abatement contract for Belleview Elementary School and Eastpointe High School after administrators described the work as a standalone contract (not part of construction bid packs) and noted a 25% contingency to address unforeseen conditions. The board passed the motion in roll call 6–0.
The board also considered change orders for Bid Pack 11 (mechanicals and electrical work on the high school and Belleview). Administrators said the original authorization included an $841,000 contingency and that roughly $228,000 in change orders will be paid from that contingency so the overall contract price would not increase. The transcript records a motion and support to approve the contingency change orders; the roll‑call tally for that vote is not included in the meeting record provided.
On the district calendar, Assistant Superintendent Fleming presented a committee‑developed 2026–27 calendar built from administrator, teacher and building representative input and aligned with the county common calendar. Highlights include a three‑day teacher professional‑development window Aug. 25–27, a student start date of Aug. 31 (just before Labor Day), continued late‑start PLC Wednesdays, placeholders for curriculum nights and parent‑teacher events, and a last day of school on Wednesday, June 16 (half day for records). The motion to recommend approval of the 2026–27 calendar passed 5–1 (Mrs. Richardson voted no).
Trustees also voted unanimously (6–0) to enter closed session for attorney–client privilege later in the meeting. During public comment, one resident raised concerns about district procurement and alleged vendor litigation; the claim was not documented at the meeting. Jennifer Nicholas requested that the district post presentation videos and materials for community access.
Board members used the trustee‑comment period to thank administrators and staff for presentations and to recognize athletics, custodial staff and student achievements. The board then cleared the audience and moved into closed session.
