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Board rejects motion to order forensic audit
Summary
The Pontiac City School District board voted 4–3 against commissioning an investigative forensic audit after a motion brought by Trustee Jennifer Dooley. The motion received support from Trustees Tanisha Miller and G. Kevin Gross but failed to secure a majority.
The Pontiac City School District Board of Education voted down a motion to commission an investigative forensic audit during its Oct. 20, 2025, regular meeting. Trustee Jennifer Dooley moved the motion, which Trustee Tanisha Miller seconded; the board rejected it 4–3.
The vote tally was recorded as yes — Tanisha Miller, Jennifer Dooley and G. Kevin Gross; no — Dr. Anisha Hannah, Marcus Terry, Kenyada Bowman and Sha'Quana Davis-Smith. Minutes show the motion was presented under finance reports and listed as "A MOTION WAS MADE FOR THE BOARD TO SUPPORT TO HAVE AN INVESTIGATIVE FORENSIC AUDIT PERFORMED - FAILED." The minutes do not record additional debate or a formal report accompanying the motion.
The failed motion had no accompanying details in the minutes about scope, cost, timeline, or an intended auditor. The board's minutes record no subsequent direction to staff to pursue a different review or timeline. Trustee Dooley is listed as the motion's mover and Trustee Miller as the supporter; the minutes show the motion did not carry and therefore no audit was authorized at that meeting.
The meeting minutes are available as the official record; the board adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
