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Multiple public commenters urged the board to enforce its Equal Access policy after a reported Turning Point USA student chapter opened at Royal Oak High School; they asked for clearer application of AG 5730, limits on non‑school persons directing student activities, and meetings with district leaders.
Michigan / School Boards / Royal Oak School
The board approved contract awards for the Churchill Community High School redesign (sinking fund dollars) totaling roughly $4.82 million plus a $100,689.60 alternate contingency for state-required commercial hood work; administration said the project remains under budget overall.
Michigan / School Boards / Royal Oak School
The Royal Oak Schools Board unanimously adopted a resolution supporting Michigan bills and a federal Protecting Sensitive Locations Act to restrict immigration enforcement activities at or near schools, citing student safety and uninterrupted access to K–12 education.
Michigan / School Boards / Royal Oak School
Royal Oak Schools approved a resolution to place the Oakland County Regional Enhancement Millage on the ballot process (boards must vote by March 31; election proposed Aug. 4, 2026). Administration said the millage could generate about $728 per pupil annually for Royal Oak and cost an estimated $150 per year per $100,000 of taxable home value.
Michigan / School Boards / Royal Oak School
The board approved routine procurement (105 kidney tables for $92,667; three mowers for $50,229), new high-school course offerings, health curriculum additions, community service and food-service budget amendments, personnel changes, and adopted the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan.
Michigan / School Boards / Royal Oak School
The board authorized a $298,324 equipment purchase (plus 10% contingency) for gymnasium air conditioning at Royal Oak High School and Middle School and approved equipment purchases for the Royal Oak Education Center totaling $275,... (amounts by vendor listed).
Michigan / School Boards / Royal Oak School
Superintendent said the district's Care Solace partnership produced 42 staff-initiated warm handoffs and other connections; district is beginning a partnership with the Royal Oak Public Library and will host a Jan. 29 kindergarten info night. Student board reps previewed uMATTER week and school events.
Michigan / School Boards / Royal Oak School
District leaders showed recent increases in M-STEP math proficiency and described interventions and Year 3 of a new K-12 math curriculum; trustees urged cohort analysis and comparisons with peer districts.
Michigan / School Boards / Royal Oak School
At its Jan. 8 organizational meeting the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education elected officers by acclamation, approved its 2026 meeting schedule, designated legal counsel and depositories, and adopted routine personnel and policy items.
Michigan / School Boards / Royal Oak School
During two public-comment periods a parent and their child told trustees the district’s programs for gifted learners are insufficient, said the TAG program was cut and asked the board and superintendent to follow up and explore replicable models used elsewhere.