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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools board meeting, Oct 1, 2026

1 h 36 min · 4 public speakers

Reading and test scores ▶ 1:25:51Safety, weapons and police ▶ 1:29:53

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What happened at this meeting

Board approves two-year secretaries contract and Northern stadium audio purchase 1:19:31

  • Student leadership classes from Wald Lake Central, Wald Lake Northern and Wald Lake Western high schools presented on their events and activities. 6:11
  • A presenter from Plant Moran gave a bond update on summer construction and upcoming project phases. 28:59
  • Stephanie Kaplan announced a motion carried 7⁠-⁠0 after staff recommended a purchase order with Forte for additional sound equipment for the stadium at Wald Lake Northern High School. 1:22:28

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Item by item (15)
  1. Opening and Golden Apple Award 2:53
    • Stephanie Kaplan called the meeting to order and asked attendees to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. 2:53
    • A district staff member presented the Golden Apple Award to a teacher at Wadlake Elementary. 3:26
  2. High school student leadership presentations 5:14
    • Walled Lake Central leadership students described homecoming week, a canned food drive, a holiday gift drive and a volleyball marathon. 8:42
    • Wald Lake Northern leadership students described an annual gift drive, homecoming and a freshman orientation called SWAT. 15:07
    • Wald Lake Western leadership students described Wellness Week, a 3v3 basketball tournament supporting the unified team and Inclusion Week. 22:58
  3. Bond construction update 28:42
    • The presenter said construction at Wixom Elementary School was moving quickly and Western High School athletics work was not yet complete. 28:59
    • The presenter said architects would work on designs from January through about October, with the construction manager bidding the work about November through December. 35:53
  4. District annual report 39:40
    • A district staff member said the annual report was available at the meeting and additional copies would be available at the ESC. 39:45
  5. Public comment 39:57
    • A speaker at public comment thanked the board for the new Adult Transitions Program facility and raised a concern that cafeteria food options are often unhealthy. 41:12
    • A speaker at public comment raised concerns about special education decisions, the data shared with parents and the exclusion of outside professionals. 43:17
    • Lisa West asked for a copy of the speaker's questions. 46:34
  6. Administrative commentary 50:15
    • A district staff member said the student count is October 7th and that audited financial statements will be presented at a special meeting on October 15th. 52:55
    • A district staff member said the district update included information on safe gun storage and that more gun safety information would be added during Safe Schools Week. 53:46
  7. Board commentary 54:07
    • Marc Siegler said there are already concerns from many people about the state school aid budget for next year. 56:14
    • Ronald Lippitt said the Anti-Defamation League recorded 825 antisemitic incidents at K-12 schools last year. 1:07:24
  8. Consent agenda 1:12:24
    • The consent agenda included minutes of the September 10th, 2026 regular meeting, personnel recommendations and August 2026 disbursements in the amount of $23,423,631. 1:13:13
    • Marc Siegler moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. 1:13:45
    • Stephanie Kaplan announced the motion carried 7⁠-⁠0. 1:13:53
  9. Assistant principal appointments 1:13:53
    • Stephanie Kaplan announced that each appointment motion carried 7⁠-⁠0. 1:15:23
  10. Secretaries association contract ratification 1:19:23
    • A district staff member said the 2-year agreement covers the 2026⁠-⁠27 and 2027⁠-⁠2028 school years and includes salary enhancements for all secretaries. 1:19:31
    • Lisa West moved to approve the ratified agreement as presented. 1:20:34
    • Stephanie Kaplan announced the motion carried 7⁠-⁠0. 1:20:55
  11. Northern stadium audio equipment purchase 1:20:55
    • A district staff member first gave the total as $86,488.35, then corrected it to $68,488.35 and said the price reflects 2026 REMC Consortium pricing, so it did not have to be bid. 1:21:01
    • Dr. Andrea Zellner moved to approve the purchase and installation of audio equipment from Forte for the Wald Lake Northern High School stadium totaling $68,488.35. 1:22:01
    • Stephanie Kaplan announced the motion carried 7⁠-⁠0. 1:22:28
  12. Snow removal services contract 1:22:34
    • A district staff member said Ace Outdoor Services was considered the most responsive bidder and recommended a 1-year contract with the option to extend by up to 3 additional years. 1:22:43
    • Marc Siegler moved to approve the contract and thanked the administration for the breakdown of the process. 1:23:36
    • One board member said it concerned them that the current company was not always prioritizing the district. 1:24:22
    • Stephanie Kaplan announced the motion carried 7⁠-⁠0. 1:25:51
  13. Superintendent goals 1:25:51
    • The superintendent presented 4 goals for the year covering literacy, the strategic plan, special education and a facility study. 1:25:51
    • The superintendent said the literacy goal expands the focus to 5 students per class and seeks 80% of students in the AARI program to grow 2 or more reading levels. 1:26:08
    • The superintendent said over 70% of strategic plan deliverables will be completed no later than June 25th, 2027. 1:27:57
  14. Gun safety and safe firearm storage resolution 1:29:53
    • Michael Smith read a resolution that directs the superintendent and staff to share resources on safe firearm storage with families in the community. 1:30:16
    • Stephanie Kaplan announced the motion carried 7⁠-⁠0. 1:32:31
  15. Proclamations and adjournment 1:32:31
    • Ronald Lippitt read a proclamation declaring October 19th through 23rd Safe Schools Week. 1:32:43
    • A proclamation recognizing National Principals Month in October 2026 was read. 1:34:31
    • Stephanie Kaplan adjourned the meeting at 8:33. 1:35:46

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