Michigan / School Boards / Livonia Public Schools School District
The board elected Colleen Burton president and confirmed officer positions, approved routine consent and personnel items (teacher hires and tenures), adopted two policies on second reading and voted to expel one secondary student during the Jan. 26 meeting.
Michigan / School Boards / Livonia Public Schools School District
At its Jan. 26 meeting, the Livonia Public Schools Board of Education recognized Joseph Libtow and Carl Roberts for 40 years of service and presented a revived Golden Apple Award to crossing guard Albert (Al) Nickel for longstanding community service.
Michigan / School Boards / Livonia Public Schools School District
The board on Dec. 15 approved Superintendent Andrea Okwist’s 12/08 evaluation with an 'effective' rating, granted tenure to two teachers and adopted appreciation resolutions for four retiring employees; board members publicly praised Okwist’s leadership.
Michigan / School Boards / Livonia Public Schools School District
At its Dec. 15 meeting the Livonia Public Schools board heard a performance by the Churchill Chamber Orchestra and a district update from Superintendent Andrea Okwist highlighting music scholarships, robotics team successes (including Frost RoboFalcons qualifying for a world championship), and new esports facilities.
Michigan / School Boards / Livonia Public Schools School District
Staff proposed a bond‑funded refresh of 5,000 Chromebooks with third‑party deployment and recycling services; the board discussed take‑home policy, device lifecycle and deployment logistics and scheduled the purchase for next week's vote.
Michigan / School Boards / Livonia Public Schools School District
Division of Instruction explained Michigan’s school index ratings and presented school‑level index scores; officials said no Livonia schools were identified for state support and highlighted growth at Stevenson High and several elementary schools.
Michigan / School Boards / Livonia Public Schools School District
Finance staff presented a budget amendment updating multiple funds, reported a potential sale of 10.45 acres to a conservation group (Friends of the Rouge), and proposed refinancing prior bonds with an estimated $7 million in interest savings; board directed items to next week's agenda.
Michigan / School Boards / Livonia Public Schools School District
District staff presented 3‑D renderings and early furniture procurements for two 2026 media centers, reported that roughly 90% of the $186 million bond program is under contract, and recommended roofing awards for summer 2026 sinking‑fund projects; formal votes were scheduled for next week.
Michigan / School Boards / Livonia Public Schools School District
The board recognized Jessica Thim (elementary educator), Leah Gagnon (secondary educator), and Melissa Bader (support staff) for 2025–26, citing nomination pools, leadership roles, and examples of student impact; honorees received resolutions and brief remarks.
Michigan / School Boards / Livonia Public Schools School District
Superintendent Oakquist and the school board said Nov. 17 they will not opt in to Section 31aa funding amid legal concerns that the statute’s language could require waiving attorney–client privilege and confidential student and personnel records; the district joined other Michigan school leaders in litigation seeking clarification.