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Deerfield Elementary fourth graders told the board about 'Find Your Passions Day,' a midyear half‑day where students pick two 45‑minute sessions (ukulele, STEM, sledding, crafts, Home Depot projects) supported by teachers and the PTO.
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The board approved Personnel Report A, adding new teachers and support staff, accepted a retirement and a leave of absence, and adopted the consent agenda that included minutes, bills and several student field trips.
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The Novi Board of Education voted Jan. 22 to spend $175,512.95 from the district food‑service fund to replace aging high‑school ovens and install additional grab‑and‑go equipment. Administrators said the purchase is supported by a healthy food‑service fund balance and will address immediate demand in the cafeteria.
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Trustees approved the district team that will negotiate with the Novi Education Association and read the team roster into the record.
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The board formally recognized Novi High teacher Katie James for earning National Board Certification and highlighted district mentorship supports; administrators said research links NB certification to improved outcomes, especially for at-risk students.
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At its Jan. 8 organizational meeting, the Novi Community School District Board of Education elected officers for 2026 — Daniel Ruskin as president, Betsy Beaudwine as vice president, Paul Cook as secretary and Jamie Clebert as treasurer — each by unanimous voice vote.
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Students from Novi Middle School updated the board on an intercultural exchange with visitors from Shiga, Japan, the Washington, D.C. trip, athletics and music programs, and upcoming events including a spelling bee and Power Day on Jan. 16.
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Trustees approved purchase of kitchen equipment through Great Lakes Hotel & Supply for $70,984 to replace failing coolers; staff said approval is needed to meet installation over winter break and avoid service disruption.
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The Novi Community School District heard a Novi For All Learning Center building report featuring student testimonials, parent letters and a video; the board praised staff and parents and agreed to continue support for the program.
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The board approved contract authority for bond professional teams and the series 1–2 project list for the 2025 bond program. Trustees asked for clearer governance language on change-order thresholds; the governance procedures were referred to the Capital Projects Committee for revision.