Harper Woods School District

The meeting agenda was amended to add discussion regarding the Superintendent Contract. Key discussion items included a presentation on Virtual Reality Goggles, the cost of summer school fees, which were set at $225 per class, and upcoming District Events related to Black History Month. Future action items included approval for overnight/extended travel for board members and consideration of new hires for teaching and public safety positions. During Public Participation, a teacher raised a concern regarding class size in the 4th grade. The Board entered a closed session for legal consultation and subsequently authorized counsel to resolve pending litigation.

The key discussions during this Regular Meeting included the acceptance of the meeting agenda and approval of the consent agenda, which covered expenditure reports for December 2025 and several personnel matters, including resignations/terminations of teaching staff and public safety officers, as well as new hires and reassignments for various roles. A significant action item involved the approval of a Two Year Extension for Meta24. In the Superintendent's Report, updates were provided regarding school closings due to weather and a clarification was given concerning the absence of a specific clause (item 13) in the Superintendent's subsequent contracts, related to the medical examination requirement, which is no longer standard practice per legal counsel.

Key discussion points included Change Orders Expenditures for the Excellence Institute. The consent agenda approval covered personnel matters, specifically approving overnight travel extensions for conferences and noting several resignations and new hires/recalls across various roles including teaching, mentoring, and coaching positions. Action items included the extension of the Superintendent's contract and approval of a third-party contract for a Special Education Lead Consultant. The Superintendent's report highlighted that six members of the High School Band were offered full scholarships, and provided updates on the Meta 24 showcase and Parent University event.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the acceptance of the meeting agenda and the approval of the consent agenda, which covered expenditure reports and personnel matters, including approvals for overnight/extended travel and a new hire for the META Lab. Action items addressed the approval of the Second Semester School of Choice enrollment, the adoption of the 26/27 Tuition Resolution, and the approval of the 2026/2027 Board Meeting Calendar. Committee reports noted that the Policy Committee will schedule a meeting following a representative's consultation, the Finance Committee confirmed the budget looks good following a presentation, and the Superintendent Evaluation was reported as positive. The Superintendent reported on the upcoming 7th annual Turkey Drive, noting increased distribution capacity, and provided a status update on the Excellence Institute construction project, which is currently in the drywall and utility installation phase.

The workshop meeting included a discussion item regarding the continuation services for Meta 24. Future action items listed personnel matters, including potential new hires for Security Guard, Custodian, Mentor, and Day to Day Substitute Teacher positions, as well as a resignation/retirement for a Teacher position. The session also outlined procedures for public participation during future meetings.