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Student officers from the Clarkson BPA and representatives from Clarkston Area Youth Assistance updated the board on competitions, student participation (about 50–60 members), new youth programs (Music Mash Up) and outreach (podcasts, Pinwheels kickoff March 12, Youth Recognition April 28).
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The Clarkston Community School District Board voted 4–3 to place a proposed countywide 1.5-mill, six-year regional enhancement millage on the Aug. 4, 2026 ballot, after a debate over local control, cost illustrations, and transparency for voters.
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The board approved multiple capital contracts and change orders: transportation improvements ($1.338M + $100,350 contingency), Andersonville generator project (approved at presented totals), and construction change orders for mechanical and excavating work totaling roughly $178,954.
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A Clarkson parent alleged the superintendent and a principal failed to enforce the district’s zero-tolerance bullying policy in multiple incidents and asked the board to relieve the superintendent; the allegation was given as public comment and no board action was taken at the meeting.
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The finance director presented November payroll and investment balances and the board approved a budget amendment resolution and the updated MASB superintendent-evaluation tool.
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The board approved a $106,000 contract with ServicePRO to install filtered bottle-filling stations districtwide; staff said the work responds to a new state law and includes annual testing at filter outlets and recurring filter-replacement costs.
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The Clarkston Community School District board approved personnel changes, a Clarkston High School construction change order and transportation-building contracts, then voted to move into closed session for collective bargaining; several motions were carried by voice vote and one roll-call was recorded for the closed-session motion.
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Independence Elementary third-grader Joanna was honored for regularly using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to connect with peers with autism; teachers described the school's LINC program and its peer-support activities.
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The Clarkston Board approved the consent agenda and several action items: personnel changes; a Metro Electric change order ($52,814); Clarkston High School bid pack contracts with contingency (transcribed amount $7,458,219); support for two OCSBA resolutions (first 5–2); adoption of a summer tax collection resolution (roll call; recorded as yes votes), and purchase of ITV equipment ($47,118).
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Superintendent Dr. Ryan told the Clarkston Board of Education the district lost roughly 51.75 FTEs and is facing an unexpected $536,097.15 funding shortfall tied to enrollment decline; staff recommended monitoring trends and evaluating program offerings to sustain services over the next 12–36 months.