Steven Billes

The Board convened a special meeting to conduct a closed session for the purpose of reviewing and considering an application for employment or appointment to a public office in accordance with legal provisions regarding confidential candidate information. Additionally, the Superintendent provided information regarding a forthcoming revised personnel report intended for presentation at the subsequent regular board meeting.

The Oakland Schools' Intermediate School District (ISD) Plan for Special Education Programs and Services outlines the framework for delivering special education services within its constituent districts. The plan details procedures for public awareness and Child Find initiatives to identify, locate, and evaluate students with disabilities, including those in correctional facilities and other unique placements. It emphasizes compliance with state regulations such as the Revised School Code and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), and includes outreach methods and a comprehensive list of district contacts to ensure accessibility and support for students and their families.

This plan outlines Oakland Schools' initiative to engage K-12 students, teachers, and families in Industry 4.0 experiences through the STEMi Mobile Innovation Station. This mobile STEM education lab provides hands-on access to advanced equipment like autonomous vehicles, collaborative robots, extended reality, and smart manufacturing. The five-year goal is to deliver career readiness experiences to 100,000 students and professional development opportunities to 5,000 educators, aiming to inspire STEM careers, prepare a future workforce, and address the regional STEM skills gap.

This 2023-2024 District Service Report for Oakland Schools details the comprehensive services provided to districts, aiming to improve student achievement and advance teaching and learning. The organization's strategic direction is framed by four continuous improvement goals: Equity, Well-being, Excellence, and Operations, which guide all departmental planning and initiatives. The report underscores a commitment to high-quality service delivery, fiscal responsibility, and fostering a supportive educational environment for students, educators, and families in Oakland County.

This document proposes an expanded model for school reform by integrating an 'enabling component' to comprehensively address barriers to student learning and promote healthy development. The framework advocates for a three-component model encompassing instruction, management, and enabling, moving beyond traditional two-component approaches. Key areas of focus within the enabling component include classroom-focused support, crisis assistance and prevention, support for transitions, home involvement in schooling, community outreach for involvement and support, and student and family assistance. The intended outcome is to enhance student achievement, foster positive attitudes, increase attendance, improve school safety, and strengthen community and family involvement through integrated resource utilization.