Normandy Schools Collaborative board meeting, Aug 11, 2026

1 h 43 min · 1 public speaker

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What happened at this meeting

Normandy board hears year-end report showing approximately $11.56 million operational deficit 23:39

  • The superintendent gave a back-to-school readiness report covering staffing vacancies, enrollment, facilities, transportation and the strategic plan. 33:15
  • The board took roll call votes on an employee benefits renewal and the consent agenda, and the consent agenda motion passed. 1:10:18
  • The board heard a presentation from the Mentors in Motion program, and board members asked about how its contract and price changed. 1:11:28

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Item by item (9)
  1. Opening and agenda 7:27
    • The meeting was called to order and a roll call was taken to establish a quorum. 8:12
    • Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a motion to approve the agenda was made and seconded, and a roll call vote was taken. 8:45
    • The presiding officer read the district values of excellence, dignity, collaboration, tenacity and care. 10:11
  2. Public comment 11:01
    • Rules for conduct during public comment were read aloud. 11:01
    • A speaker at public comment asked the board to reconsider an application and a contract that had been offered before. 12:49
    • The presiding officer said the board could not discuss a personnel issue in that manner and suggested the speaker contact the human resources director. 13:09
  3. Recognitions 15:06
    • A staff member said Bel-Nor Elementary was recognized by the PRIME Center for gains in mathematics and English language arts on state assessments for the 2025⁠-⁠2026 school year. 15:23
    • The presiding officer also recognized staff and partners for a backpack event held the past weekend. 19:01
  4. Year-end financial report 19:55
    • A presenter said year-to-date revenue ended at $59.27 million and expenses at $70.83 million, with an operational deficit of approximately $11.56 million, and outlined 3 goals on reimbursements, budget controls and cash flow planning. 20:10
    • Violet Taylor asked for the operating fund balance as of today, and the presenter said that information would be prepared. 30:12
  5. Back-to-school readiness report 33:15
    • The superintendent said the district had 10 teacher vacancies and 1,842 registered students, and anticipated enrollment of around 2,500. 34:04
    • The superintendent said the district had 13 routes and 15 bus drivers, and electric buses were due on August 24th. 34:04
    • Monica Jefferson asked whether returning families' information could carry over to a new enrollment, and the superintendent said a plan was being put in place to start enrollment in January or February. 59:32
  6. Mentors in Motion program presentation 1:10:59
    • A speaker said the program started with 136 students, about 100 more were added because of interest in the program, and the cost was $8.97 per kid per day. 1:21:19
    • One board member asked about a discrepancy between the price paid and the contract, and another board member said the price increase should have come back to the board for approval. 1:22:56
    • The presiding officer said the contract and proposal would be placed back on the agenda. 1:30:59
  7. Landscape bids and work session 1:32:00
    • The presiding officer said landscape bids were still being reviewed and the calendar was being updated to show work sessions. 1:32:00
  8. Consent agenda 1:32:19
    • The consent agenda included meeting minutes, the personnel report and check listings, and a roll call vote was taken. 1:32:46
    • The motion passed. ~1:33:52
  9. Board comments and announcements 1:33:53
    • A staff member announced a back-to-school bash at Hillsdale City Hall on Saturday, August 15th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, and a regional task force town hall at the high school from 6 to 7:30 PM. 1:38:33
    • A motion to adjourn was moved, seconded and approved. 1:40:25

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