2023-09-06 | Regular Board Meeting

001Mrs. Thomas >> here. >> Missel >> here. >> Mr. Wright is here. Miss Block >> here. >> All right. Please stand for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> First on our agenda, we have our good news. First, uh I just want to take the time to say thank you to Beacon Baptist Church, uh back on August 28th and 29th. Uh they were gracious in hosting the Taylor School District for our all staff PD. Um so they hosted our kickoff which was a really great great time. Uh the band was there, all the staff were there, everyone was smiling and we had a really really great

002keynote speaker. Um, so I just wanted to acknowledge Beacon Baptist for being gracious host and allowing our district to use their facility for two years now in a row. So, thank you to Beacon. Um, next we have uh thank you to the summer maintenance staff. Um, this year, this summer, Tom can attest, has been a crazy year for maintenance and they have done such an amazing job. They have worked their butts off through the heat, power outages, storms. I mean, they got things thrown at them left and right, and they still made our school buildings ready for our students on the first day yesterday. So, I just wanted to say thank you. And just to list some of the things and projects they had going on throughout the year, they were doing renovations at Taylor

003CTE North and South, moving some classrooms and uh getting a temporary board annex ready. Um they were working on our actual board annex for the renovations for it to become the district's board office. Uh they were doing regular building maintenance which involves moving all the classroom furniture out and in waxing and striping the floors, painting walls, replacing doors. I mean things that we walk into the buildings and we just expect them to be there. So and it's due to them. Um and then we had the grounds crew that was working throughout the summer. We had them working on athletic field maintenance. We had them working on installing doors at Meyers to make the building more functional. Uh working on the Hoover pool. So they had a very very big job this summer and they rose

004to the occasion. So I just want to give them the acknowledgement they deserve and thank them. So all right, moving on to item number four, revisions, approval of the agenda. Miss Block, >> are there any revisions to the agenda? >> Yes, we will have quite a few. So, we will be moving public comment till after the recess for capital projects committee meeting. So, that would become item number 10. Then recess will become and recess will become 10. And then under discussion and action, we will be doing our second reading of the policy revisions, we will be adding policy 0154 motions, policy 2430, district sponsored clubs and activities, policy 3370 tenure, and policy 5610 emergency removal resp suspension and expulsion of non-disabled students. So, we will be adding that to our discussion and action for our

005second reading. >> Yep. Uh it'll be moved to discussion item number seven. And then for action items, it'll be action item number 11, 12, 13, and 14. Are there any other revisions to the agenda? Hearing none. Is there a motion for the amended agenda? >> Motion by Mr. Myers. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Mr. Thomas. Mr. Meyers. >> Yes. >> Mr. Thomas. >> Yes. >> Thomas. Yes, >> Mrs. >> Yes, Mr. >> yes, Mr. >> Yes. >> All right, moving on to agenda item number five, discussion items. First up, we have the city of Taylor easement agreement. Mr. Gibbs, just feel free to go right up to that podium right there. Good evening. I apologize if I was late. Uh there's a handout of a number of items that we provided to you.

006Uh city of Taylor ventured onto a water man project in 2022 trying to replace the water man on Wick Road, including a number of smaller segments to improve our distribution system. One of the segments that we are trying to address is located on the Taylor School property, West Middle School. I provided uh the easement description that would need to be signed by the school board a copy of the engineering plan. I apologize as the work has already been done. I missed the previous superintendent by a couple days. So, I do apologize for that, but I wanted to appear in person in case there's any direct questions I can ask on behalf of the city. >> So, the job's already complete. It's done. >> Okay. >> Discussion. >> I would have preferred it not to be

007that way, but we had to get done before school started and the contractor became available and it kind of happens real fast. We normally don't want to operate in that fashion. >> And did that improve anything at West like the water flow or anything or >> It should have improved the water flow. I'm not sure if you can measure it, but it should improve the water quality and the water flow cuz going down off of Goddard going to the north on both William and Catherine Street, there was a a dead end water man that was 7 800 feet long on each side and then the schools had a tap off of that. Now that whole system can circulate and flow better, so the water quality should be better, associate the pressure. >> That new main

008is in service, chlorinated, tested, all that. Yes, sir. Thank you. Thank you. Appreciate it. >> Again, I apologize. >> Moving on to item number two, the ADA playgrounds. Mr. Kent. >> Good evening. Um, so a few weeks ago or a couple weeks ago, I was here. We discussed the ADA uh playground options over at Johnson and Blair Moody. I think there was a few more options that the board wanted to evaluate prior to making a budget decision for that. Um in front of you, you should see three additional options that were provided by Great Lakes Recreation to give the board a budget amount for this project. Um, one of which was to add foreign place servicing to the Blair Moody uh, playground which was just redone um, to allow the Boh High students access to

009that. Um, that amount is 180,954. One question that might come to mind is why is it so drastically different from the porn and play servicing at Johnson? And that's mainly just because of the size. We're going from 3500 square feet to 7,500 square feet. That square footage is an estimate from the company based on um satellite images. If it were to reduce, then that cost would also come down. Um yes, quick question regarding the one at Moody. Is this because at Moody you kind of have two playgrounds. You have the higher up playground that sits up high and then you have the down low playground. And from my conversation with Michelle, the one that is lower is the one that has the wheelchair accessible set for the kids to go on. >> Correct. >> And

010so if we were Is that 180,000 encompassing both playgrounds or is that just that one? >> Just that one. Um again, you you could reduce the size if you don't want to go from border to border. you could just um install pathways essentially and do surrounding the equipment so that kids could access it and then uh leave the playground as well. So you that 7500 was half of the total playground that's there. So just the the lower equipment but I think that square footage could be reduced just based off the overall size of what's there. So another question related to that. So, if we were to say reduce the size rather than doing every inch of that playground, >> um we could do like say we approve 3500 square feet that 79,000 >> that could

011be at the Moody playground though. So, we'll just say up to 3500 square feet and they can make that work. Yeah. >> Around that playground. >> Yeah. Okay. >> Yep. That's a great point. So if you want to again if you want to only approve a certain dollar amount and we have to work within that budget and then come back and buy an update like you know here's exactly what that will encompass we can do that as well. Um and then the the third option is to we discussed um replacing it the playground over at Johnson where the current pore in place surfacing is um and that amount was $104,673. Um, one thing to note that quote does include reinstalling uh engineered wood fiber, which is just the mulch type surfacing. Um, if you wanted

012to go with the pore and play surfacing um instead of that, it would be a total project amount of $177,113. >> So, the the 104 quote is putting mulch back on ground, >> which would defeat the purpose because chairs can't go on the mulch. That's why we're in this >> 100% You guys already put the mulch down, correct? Before >> they they put them at Moody. Correct. Right now there is a small playground at Johnson that has the pour in place. I think the the condition of it starting to get near the end of its lifetime. So that's what I believe sparked this whole >> So you got you guys put mulch down at >> Moody. >> Yeah, >> correct. >> Where the students couldn't go on mulch. They they currently use the Johnson um

013playground from my understanding. >> So I had a conversation with the building administrator where the POI program is and she said that right now the kids use the Blair Moody playground but the way that it is the mulch doesn't allow the kids to basically push themselves onto the playground. So they have to have a parah or a teacher that is pushing them through the playground at all times. But they do not go to the Johnson playground. >> No, they do. And I made that walk in the rain today. I can't imagine the Ohigh kids going and doing that. Like that would be not ideal for what we want to provide to our students. >> Yeah. >> So right now they all just go to the Moody playground. They use that. But again, it has to

014be done in the sense that they have to have the staff to push the kids through the mulch because they can't do it themselves because it's not accessible for their wheelchairs or their walkers. And >> so who chose to put the mulch there? I think it was just >> so so that was a standard that they proposed for every playground. And then we also met with the stakeholders at each schools, the principles and any parent teacher organizations and they approved every single playground before we started installation. So that was a standard that was set for every single school and it does actually meet ADA compliance for each playground because ADA looks at um from my understanding the height of the different playground uh features. So there there's more I guess ground level activities that students

015can engage with that meets the ADA requirement. >> And talking with that building administrator, there's a breakdown of communication and that was because the playground's housed at Johnson, but it's the Moody PoHigh kids that are using that playground. So the assumption was that Johnson was going to be taking care of the PoHigh playground, but then Johnson thought Moody was taking care of it. And so then there was that breakdown that it wasn't really ever anything done with it. And so both parties were under the assumption that each were taking care of it. But >> so it sounds though pretty clear that they don't use the playground at Johnson. So making a new playground there would not make any sense because they're not going to make that hike. >> Yeah. The only I guess my question

016would be is there's a great point made about um because Johnson has a preschool poai program and so playgrounds are my understanding are built for a certain age range right there's insuranceances that are associated with it. So, if we were to build this playground wherever it's at or redo the surface flooring at the existing one, would that playground suffice if the preschool POH high kids wanted to use or is that not are they not allowed to because insurance? I'd have to verify. Um, Jack works directly with my insurance agent. Um, I'm not sure what that current playground is certified. We didn't have anything to do with that in the renovations, but we could find out. >> Okay. because I just I know that if they're not able to use it, I mean Moody's kids, yes,

017they will be able to, but then preschool POH high won't be able to because it doesn't meet the age range for kids to use it. >> And then the last attachment was just an overall wondering if they were to replace that playground at Johnson, which doesn't seem like it's makes the most sense. That's what they were proposing to put there if they were to replace it. I know after again after conversations the thought was um thought with the building administrator was around if we could do the flooring not all of it because it's a huge space and not all of it needs that actual you know ADA flooring but um to put the flooring in at the existing one and the main reason why is because right now they have some of the po high

018height kids that push into the classrooms and so when they go out for recess sometimes they're going out with their general ed classroom and so that they have to have a para or they have to have a teacher that's pushing them whereas if we build that playground say across on the other side then that student >> can't go to it anyways >> well they would just during recess section off from their class go on their own to this playground and be alone so the thought was to make it an inclusive space for all the kids. Um, but again there I don't think it was expressed to there wasn't a much need for the whole playground at Moody to be put to put the flooring in there, but >> So just around it. >> Yeah, around

019it and a route to get to it. So, >> and currently from what was originally approved with the ADA um borders or the timber borders and the ADA ramps is $133,480. Um, of that was 76,500 of remaining contingency from the initial playground project. So, you know, even if the board decided to go forward with the $79,000 uh 3500 square foot maximum for the floor in place, it'd still be under that approved amount of 133,000 roughly. So just for more information, >> so we wouldn't be spending any more bond dollars because it's already covered under contingency. >> Um so the 76,500 was remaining from the original playground project. >> Uh for the borders and the ADA ramps, the additional 56,980 was approved, bringing the total approved amount of 133,000. So correct, you wouldn't be spending any

020more than what was already approved by the board. >> Okay. I say we do the existing playground and >> the 3500 square feet. >> Yeah. Make it accessible to where they can get to the >> place >> the place that that are there for them. Not do the whole thing because >> Yeah. But if they're not using that playground and the preschoolers couldn't use it either, I don't see spending that kind of money as going to be >> I agree. >> Smart. >> Other thoughts? Open it to the floor. >> And like you said, they wouldn't be with their class anyways. They'd have to go off alone. So that makes the most sense in my opinion. >> If we were to do the flooring, my question I guess next would be is there associated cost

021with removing because like part of this fee is removing the current um rubber I guess so to say at the existing Ohigh playground. Would that just basically switch to removing the wood chips? Yes, correct. Okay. Yeah, I believe that amount um so essentially be half of the removal amount in the estimate of 180,000. So they quoted 700 7500 square feet of removal of the wood fiber which is at a rate of $3.50. Um so it' be half of that amount plus removal um of the base and the dumpster and disposal. So I can r that number together for you, but it'd be half the demolition cost for for Larody. >> So if we approved an amount not to exceed 79,000 tonight, that should cover it. >> I would say it have to be more than

022that just because half of 26. So, >> it wouldn't be the same as this 3500. >> Yeah, it'd be closer to 100,000. say 98,000 all in because you're paying half of the um I'm sorry. No, you're correct. It'd be closer to that because I was double counting this. >> Okay. >> Yes. Closer to like 85,000 I would say all in. >> Guess I want to ask the board. Is the board comfortable approving that amount not to exceed 85,000 tonight to get the ball rolling? Yeah, >> this isn't over and above what we already >> No, because it's all covered. >> It's covered with the remaining mount from the playgrounds and the contingency from the board, right? >> Correct. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> All right. Thanks, Gary. My agenda's mixed up. All right. Moving on

023to discussion item number three. Hopscape drive agreement. Miss Jarvis. That's a fun name. >> Everybody, thanks for having me. Um, so you guys got the the contract for Hop Skip Drive. Um, this is really just we already have Everdriven, which we um signed last year and they do the bulk of our non-traditional student transportation. the ones that I can't get on a bus and um they aren't able to have parent transportation for whatever reason. Excuse me. So, this company does it's it's a little more um it's a little more I would say quick in the response time. Sometimes with Everdriven, it takes me 3 to 5 days to match up a family or a student with um their driver and then get them on board and get them to school. Um, hop skip drive promises

024to have if I put a request in on Tuesday, they promise to have a driver by Wednesday and um, getting the kids to school is my number one priority obviously and to do it safely. Um, and you guys know I try to do bus first and parents second and u when we can't do that then we have to look elsewhere. I know that several other districts like Southgate's using them. um he's kind of sent me a list. We're we're kind of like the last remaining district in our area that hasn't signed on with them. My vision would would be to use them for when Ever Driven can't transport our kids. That generally happens in about March and February when they get really really busy and then they say, "Sorry, we don't have any drivers left."

025um or students that are older and could be more safely driven in a non cab situation. So, while I don't foresee it becoming my primary place that we can use, I do feel like it's comparable in services to ever driven safety, all that jazz. Um and I feel like it's safe for our kids. They have a lot of checks and balances, probably more than we have for our own cars. So, um, that is why I brought it to you. They've been chasing me down for about two years and we I finally met with them and, um, I think they're they have a good a good product and a good business. So, I just came if you guys have any questions or anything. >> So, this would be like an addition to what we already have

026going on like for backup basically. So it would be um so really what happens is like if I have an unaccompanied homeless high schooler and they're not they're not living with parents and I have to get them back and forth to school after a while. Um sometimes a cab can't get them but I do think that this company would be able to I'd be able to get on it quicker. I think the cancellations are quicker. My high school kids are really inconsistent with attending. So I I mean we get charged every time a cab leaves and if they leave their dispatch we get charged I we'll have a quicker turnaround time to cancel these rides if the you know if a parent or a kid calls and says we can't make it. They can't cancel

027on their own. That's no power we ever want them to have >> because then they'll say you know can you drop me off at work? Can you drop my kid off here? Can you take us through the drive-thru? Things like that. So it's still all controlled by us as a district. I'm the one putting the um the requests in and you can track it on. So if you were a parent that your child received the service, they would be able to track real time where their student was leaving Moody and coming home. Where are they on the road? They can see in real time. So it's comparable services. I just feel like because it's um it's not really it's kind of like Uber. I hate to say it like that, but it is a little

028more Uber than Everdriven is. Um, and you don't always you're not guaranteed the same driver, but I mean, Everdriven promises the same driver, and it doesn't always happen. Life happens. Cab drivers are it's it's transient sometimes. So, I do feel like it would be good in addition to >> Yeah. Go ahead. >> Is there a minimum out of pocket >> for the district? >> Nothing. If we never use them, we never pay them anything. >> If there's ever a problem with the driver, are they pretty responsive? I mean, if there's an issue, are they pretty good at >> addressing it immediately? >> Yeah, I feel confident with both companies, honestly. This year, um, we we we have a really good, uh, communication piece and they go through, they have like these, they put it right

029in this paperwork that their drivers, they have hard and fast rules where they just are immediately dismissed. Should should one of these, if they're using their cell phone is one of them, they can tell that and they immediately get dismissed. There's obviously no smoking, all the things that we wouldn't anyone do. They they also have really good rules about that and they check their cars. Um they go through an inspection and they have to meet with a hopkit drive representative in the area to visually look at their car and the driver. >> Any other questions? >> Thank you. >> Thanks for having me. Moving on to item number four, drafting minds agreement. Miss Graham. Hi every um so I do have a couple. So just a little bit of an introduction. Um when I I

030joined the district in February, I began working with uh Spencer Riley who was overseeing the district's PBIS and MTSS initiative. And we slowly started to realize how it was kind of confusing where her initiatives and my initiatives ended and where the other one began. So from that point forward, we started working really really closely together on the MTSS initiative and PBIS knowing that restorative practices and the things that that Taylor was really holding dear would kind of uh go through both um initiatives. So, we met with the MTSS district team in the spring and made a couple of presentations for a company that could be our overall district-wide organizer of this initiative of MTSS, which is multi-tered systems of support. And um we had several presentations. We brought back um the companies to talk to

031us about what they could offer us. and the uh team uh voted at the end of our last meeting and determined that Branching Minds would be the best fit for what we needed in our school district. Um, and I'll get into what they can offer us and kind of the history of MTSS with Taylor. So, Branching Minds, it has everything. It is a one-stop shop for Taylor school MTSS practices. So it basically starts out with education understanding why students are struggling the current um trends in and what is actually happening to students and families and how they can be more responsive. It matches interventions to those specific students and their needs. And then there's a monitoring piece that effectively monitors and collaborately corre collaboratively works with our multi-tered systems of support team to make the

032best decisions for students moving forward. So kind of the whole synopsis is that if we have an improved intervention process, we will in turn have improved student outcomes. So what is MTSS? You may be asking yourself. It's a three tiered system to make sure that everyone is provided the supports that they need and students that need differentiation are able to receive those services. So your tier one, if you're looking at that pyramid, is your core classroom instruction. That's what everybody gets. Every student is entitled to the same core one instruction. Um the second yellow layer you'll see is the targeted smaller group instruction. So these are general education students that may be struggling in certain areas and most of these interventions take pla place on a smaller scale inside of the classroom. And that third

033tier is your intensive individual intervention. We work really closely with special education initiatives. Tier three is where we would be looking at students to say, is there anything we're missing in the general education arena to help get this student back on track or is there possibly something else going on where there would be a referral to another agency? Um, that umbrella you see is the multi-tered systems of support for a school district involves all of these facets, all of these different acronyms that a school board has on board. So the PBIS system, the RTI, which is response to intervention, social emotional learning, and then anything else. I I don't I don't know what GT is. This is actually a graphic from um branching minds, but basically it's saying that differentiation is going to meet core

034instruction. So anything that we can't make happen for kids through their core instruction, we differentiate to make sure we're meeting everybody's needs. So this framework would apply to the district policy and help to determine our effective practices versus our ineffective practices because it used to be RTI was renamed MTSS and so this has been something that has been platform very long. >> So branching mind commits an entire team of coaches to work one-on-one with our district and school-based teams to assess where we are versus where we want to be. So it helps to identify performance gaps with our kids. It pinpoints where additional support or resourcing is required. It helps us to adopt and accomplish best practices and identify who needs the most support. It aligns all of our district teams. So all of these

035teams that are working independently in their own school buildings. It aligns everything with our district team and the branching mind team to support all of these practices. and it helps us to streamline our documentation and our reporting. So, this kind of dips into some of the things that Spencer does with reporting to um the to resaw our PBIS data. It's a good tracking system for all of us. So, everybody's using the same behavior plan. Everybody's looking at the same referral process for students that might need extra support. It aligns all of our district systems. So there's lots of different things but one of that this company can offer us but one of the big things is that it has an online data platform support system for both students and teachers. So it helps to monitor

036and support the entire system as we integrate it into our tailor classrooms. So some of the things that it offers is it helps you to identify who to support, who to celebrate with visibility of improvements across the schools, grade levels, who's doing it really well, who might needs additional assistance. It helps us to understand where or for whom you need to strengthen your tiered practice, where are we not doing this well, and how can we improve. Some of the other things that the platform do which every school teacher and administrator in the district would have access to is it helps your teams to identify student risk >> proactively and so are we making sure >> thank you for that support. >> Um it does it helps our teachers identify which students get what levels of

037support. Is our system proactive enough? And that's a huge thing with the entire resilience and PBIS movement in the district is providing supports that are proactive. >> Okay, >> Halloween. I know >> that's for added effect. >> Yeah. >> Um, so it are we sure that there aren't any students slipping through? Are we making sure that we're doing screening and gathering data on students right when they get into the district? Um, and are there kids not being identified early enough? Are are really our emergent grades like prek, K, and one. Are they all doing enough to identify students? We learn which interventions and supports are effective across the district. We'll be looking in a slide where you'll be able to see all of the wonderful things that we already have in Taylor that we provide

038as help and assistance. Ranching minds would not get rid of any of that. They would help us integrate our systems and help communicate across all of the levels and all the stakeholders so everybody knows what's available to our kids. Uh we streamlined documentation saving time and effort. I mean, Spencer and I went over and over how to align the district documents, how to make sure that you know that both of our middle schools are do doing the same thing and then all of our elementary schools and is one more equitable than the other. And then the piece that I really like is the family communications and meeting documentation support. The team from Branching Minds, which is actual human beings, will help us to use family and parent engagement and educational strategies that are tried and

039true, that have been tested to help us reach more of our parents and families so that they understand why these interventions are taking place and how to provide us feedback so we know they're successful or not. So, how does Branching Minds align with Taylor's strategic plan? It's even more data especially linking us to start commonwealth. When you saw me do the past presentation before that was talking about students perception. This is what are we doing? What physical supports are in place? We have individual classroom and school level data that will guide conversations and planning. That platform I talked about will help us flag students who may have made either tremendous growth or tremendous decline from one from one uh data collection period to the next. What does that mean? We can dive down deeper into

040students and get to to the root cause more easily. The district level data will guide our district policy and procedures, what needs to be redone or revisited. And there's a concentrated focus on what works for students and what does not, so we can align all of our tier one instruction, which if you remember is what everybody gets. Can we be doing that better? So, this is that document I talked about. I worked with the um office of curriculum and instruction with the school improvement coordinators with Spencer to talk about what do we already have in place general tier one restorative supports we're going to have calming corners restorative justice restorative circles direct instruction and social emotional learning and then we protect that um effective instructional practices time but look at the tier 2 and three

041restorative supports that we already have that people may not across the district understand how to use or how to tap into re-entry meetings after extended student absences, behavior contracts. We want to get all those going at the so they all look the same. Check-in, checkout, special services for special education students, general education social workers have been added. School counselors have been added. We partnered with Corewell Health. We have peer-to-peer programs, Care Solace, TETOPS, Champions. There's a TSD safe media six-week course that's being developed for students that misuse technology. Um, and then we've added resilience coaches into all of our buildings. All of these things, all of these supports will be written into the plan and communicated with branching mind so that we can let all of our stakeholders know what exactly we're offering so we

042can connect students to the best interventions possible. So the nuts and bolts of this uh proposal today is that if we purchase for the entire year, it would be 63,605 for this school year. 31A grant funding would be used for this practice. I've been working really uh or for this purchase. I've been working closely with Lill as she looks over the title budgets to ensure that we have the money for this. Um, like I said at the beginning of the presentation, the MTSS team at the district level voted in support of the adoption of branching minds because we have we are very initiative heavy right now. Lots of good things, but even good things can be overwhelming. We would start this roll out in October or November. Um, and then we would use the district

043MTSS team after this purchase to kind of get everybody together and think about what can we start incrementally? How quickly or slowly do we need to go? Are there buildings that are not ready to start this now and maybe buildings that would be better served to wait until maybe the winter time? All of those decisions would be made in concert with the MTSS team. >> So, thank you very much for your time. Are there any questions? >> Monitors like the who monitors to like say something falling behind? How do you who monitors that to like get that information to us? So the district's teams currently have regularly scheduled PBIS meetings and they also have MTSS teams that would be regularly looking at this data, but individual teachers would also have access to this data. I

044don't know enough about the platform right now to know if there's like a flag that is sent out if like there's students that really vary from one uh data gathering period to the next. But I'm sure that's something we could actively pull data. That would be myself and the MTSS director. And >> do we have any other programs similar to this that we're doing or is this like something completely new? >> It is completely new. It the idea for this was born from the fact that we have lots of people very passionate about MTSS and they're all doing different things across the district. This would align and knit together all of the kind of disjointed work that people are with the best of intentions doing across the district. >> And the cost associated, you said

045it's the 63,000 that's for the one year. Is our hope to do it the one year have the data or is this like a continuous cost we're looking to have funded through 31A? >> Yes, I'm sorry. It would be a continuous cost. and requests about that. Um right now the first initial year we elected not to have um one of the student uh surveys that would be very similar to the pass survey to because that's already that need is met somewhere else. um should we need to kind of adjust some of the services that we would go through in the future that cost might change but it would we could count on that year >> and the data is going to be driven by teachers inputting the grades right >> correct so >> are the

046teacher I guess do we have we spoke with the faculty are they on board to put the grades in in a timely manner >> they are so that was actually concern brought up by the MTSS team was is this just another data gathering platform. So our hope is that we start with the building level teams um there you can put in uh like I read data which is already a district initiative and it will help you to identify both behavioral and academic interventions that would be possible that's part of what's so cool about branching minds is they have a suite of resources that will help to connect um and so the district teams yes they are they understand the need for this Um, drilling down to the individual level, we would need to be cautious

047rolling that out so it's not looked at as just one more thing that the teachers are responsible for. >> Sure. >> Um, this last page says like the we pay for the three years up front or we pay them at a year. >> Discussing the budget right now, I don't think that threeyear plan is possible is feasible for us. we would need to go um year to year. Um Babs, Erica Iceland, who's actually our rep, who I know I saw her on this call, um she has been wonderful with us kind of talking about creating a menu to cater exactly what to needs. Um so if we needed to piece meal and pull some of the supports out or if we, you know, get the full Cadillac version the first year and we don't really

048need that, we can dial it back the next, I know she will work with me to be able to determine that need. Any other discussion? >> Thank you. Thank you. >> Thank you all. >> All right. Moving on to discussion item number five, conference request, MASA fall conference. Mr. Laker. >> Yes. So, um, obviously prior to, uh, me coming on board in the last two weeks, um, I believe a previous conference request was put out there for the prior superintendent to attend the MASA, uh, fall superintendent conference at Grand Travers Resort in Traverse City. Um, basically, uh, when we reviewed it, we thought it would be a good idea for, uh, myself to attend. uh being that this is my first time in this role, it's an opportunity for me to get out uh network

049uh meet some other superintendents, see the kind of things that they do. Um and so we are just putting in the request to change over uh essentially what Mr. Mills uh had requested over but changing it to my name and my uh situation at this point. >> That's the Michigan Association of Superintendent. Any discussion? >> So, it's not going to cost the same thing already. >> It would it's already been the cost already out there. Yes, it was already put out, but nothing additional switching registration, >> right? Discussion. Moving on. Moving on to item number six, the MASB Taylor School Board goals. So, uh, back on August 2nd, the board had a workshop with MASB to establish our 20 23 24 school year goals. Um, and so basically, I brought that to the board for

050feedback. Um, I didn't hear anything. So, I know the four of us that were here, uh, it was actually a really, really good workshop and it kind of was perfect. as Jacob said, it aligned kind of along what the district's goals were established as um along with the MDE goals that were established. So, um it was actually a really good workshop though and Julie did an amazing job I thought so. Um but basically just going through I'm just going to read the goals that the board has established. Um just going to give that reading and then open it up for discussion if there is any. So the first goal uh revolves around student achievement and it states that we will increase graduation rates, create a safe learning environment, increase attendance rates, ensure quality instruction in

051all classrooms. Our priority objective by the start of the 2425 school year we will have no schools in the bottom 5% and all schools will be above the bottom 15% as measured by the state accountability index. Uh the next category is facilities says we will maintain facilities. We will staff adequately and maintain our facilities. The priority objectives with this goal is by the start of the 24-25 school year, we will improve the function, security, and appearance of our facilities in order to retain our students. The final goal revolves around communication and culture. It said it states that we will improve district enrollment. We will increase and improve communication systems. Improve communications systemwide. And then we will improve response time to families and stakeholders. The priority objectives around this school is by the start of the

0522425 school year. We will develop a yearly enrollment plan to maintain district enrollment and limit student enrollment decline to a net loss of 50 or fewer students. During the upcoming school year, each school building will maintain updated monthly newsletters and communications, including administration building to inform stakeholders. During the upcoming school year, the district will improve parent engagement processes for attendance, discipline, building events, etc. And then during the upcoming school year, we will improve frontline communication for all stakeholders, including prompt response to phone calls, emails, and personal contacts. any discussion saying it was like 11 12 o'clock at night and we were rolling through these goals. So, it was fun time. All right, moving on to discussion item number seven. Just bringing back that we have our second reading. We have policy motions. We have policy

0532430 district sponsored clubs and activities policy 3370 tenyear and then policy 5610 emergency removal suspension and expulsion of non-disabled students. Is there any discussion? All right. Moving on to agenda item number six, action items. Before we go on, uh kind of popped into my head for a moment, uh when we were talking about monthly agreement for transportation, the past practice has been to reach out and talk to any bargaining units involved. I wasn't sure if that was taking place. Just wanted to verify. >> Just wanted to throw that out there as >> uh Jacob, do you know if that was done? >> I'm not sure on this one if she spoke to any of our units on those. I know this is the last resort like you said we look at first parents get but

054yeah I from my understanding I'm not I'm not sure if that step was done or not. >> They have to get uh not necessarily. I think it's more the courtesy of have we reached out and we make sure that we're you know >> okay >> you know and I know that it was presented as such that it is the you know we are exhausting all those internal processes but just trying to keep that communication >> going on action items >> 46 was not reached out to you at all. >> Thank you for that. Moving on to action items. I can cover the first one. Okay. >> All right. Action item number 188 playgrounds. It is recommended that the board of education give authorization to finalize a contract with Great Lakes Recreation Code. Playground flooring not

055to exceed $85,000. Is there a motion? >> Motion by Mr. Meyers. Is there support? >> Support by Mr. Thomas. Mr. Thomas? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Thomas? >> Yes. >> Miss Shufeld? >> Yes. >> Mr. Writes? Yes. Miss Block? >> Yes. >> Mr. Heath? >> Yes. >> Mr. Myers? Yes, >> that carries 70. Miss Block number two, City of Taylor is recommended the board of education for the agreement between the Taylor School District and the city of Taylor in order to update water means located on the Taylor School District's property. This will be at no cost to the Taylor School District and any areas disturbed by the construction will be restored to existing conditions at cost to the city of Taylor. Is there a motion? >> Motion by Mr. Myers. Is there a second? >> Second

056>> by Mr. Thomas. Thomas. >> Yes. >> Mr. Wright. >> Yes. Mr. Yes, >> Mr. Myers. >> Yes, >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Who gave that motion? >> Skip agreement for policy 6020. It has recommended the board of education approve the agreement between the Taylor school district and the house have skip drive in order to provide transportation services to McKinley Vento and foster care students effective August 30th 2023. Is there a motion? >> motion by Mr. Is there a second? >> Second by Mr. Mrs. Shel. Yes, >> Mr. Wright. >> yes, Mr. Heat. >> Yes, >> Mr. Meyers. >> Yes, >> Mr. Thomas. >> Yes, >> Mrs. Thomas. >> Yes, >> passes 70. >> I just want to add to that. I know that the conversations weren't had, but I hope that moving forward if

057we do something with that the unions be approached if it affects anything that they may >> uh we can take that during public comment but right now we're in the middle of our action items. So I just during public comment come and address the board with that concern. Okay. Number four, branching minds agreement 16 through 20. It is recommended the board of education approve the branching minds agreement for the 2023 2024 school year not to exceed $63,654. There motion motion by Mr. Myers. Is there a second? >> Second, >> right? Mr. Right. >> Yes. Mr. Heath. >> Yes. >> Mr. M. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Mrs. >> Yes. >> Number five. Conference request 2023 MASA fall conference pursuant to 6350 is recommended the board of education approve the overnight out ofstate conference

058request for Michael Wagner Wagger right to attend the 2023 MASA fall conference September 20th through 22nd 2023. Is there a motion? >> Motion by Mr. Myers. Is there a second? >> Second by Mr. >> Yes. Mr. >> Yes. >> Mr. Myers. >> Yes. >> Mr. Thomas. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Thomas. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Shel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Right. >> Yes. Number six, MASP for goals. It is recommended the board of education approve the 2023 2024 goals. Is there a motion? >> Motion by Mr. Myers. Is there a second? >> Second by Mr. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Mr. Thomas. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Thomas. Yes, >> Mrs. Shupel. >> Yes, >> Mr. Wright. >> Yes, >> okay. Number seven, student reinstatement policy 5610.03. The review committee is recommending the board of education deny

059reinstatement for student number one-090623. Is there a motion? >> Motion by Mr. Myers. Is there a second? >> Second by Mr. Right. >> Mr. Myers. >> Yes. >> Mr. Thomas. Yes, >> Mrs. Smith. >> Yes, >> Mrs. Sheel. >> Yes, >> Mr. Wright. >> Yes, >> Miss Black. Yes, Mr. >> Yes. Committee is recommending the board of education approve the conditional reinstatement of student number two-09 0623. Is there a motion? >> Motion by Mr. Keith. Is there a second? >> Second by Mr. Meyers. >> Mr. Thomas. >> No. >> Mrs. Tom. >> No. >> Mrs. Shel. >> No. Mr. Wright, >> no. >> Black is a no. Mr. Heat, >> no. >> Mr. Myers, >> no. >> That motion is denied at seven 07. Student reinstatement policy 5610-03. The review committee is recommending the board

060of education approve the conditional reinstatement of student number three-090623. Is there a motion? >> Motion by Mr. Meyers. Is there a second? >> Second by Mr. Keith. >> Mrs. Towns? >> No. >> Mrs. Shel? >> No. >> Mr. Wright? >> No. Mr. Heath? >> No. >> Mr. Meyers? >> No. >> Mr. Thomas? >> No. >> The motion to 907. Number 10, student reinstatement policy 5610-03. The review committee is recommending the board of education approve additional reinstatement of student number four-09 0623. Is there a motion? >> Motion by Mr. Meyers. Is there a second? >> Second by Mr. P. >> This is no Mr. Wright. >> Yes. Miss Black is a no. >> Mr. Pete, >> no. >> Mr. Myers, >> no. >> Mr. Thomas, >> no. >> Mrs. >> No. >> Motion is denied. 16.

061>> Yep. So >> moving on to action item number 11, second reading of policy. It is recommended that the board of education approve the policy revisions of policy 0154. Is there a motion? >> Motion by Mr. Heath. Is there a second? >> Second by Mr. Meyers. Mr. Wright is a yes. Miss Block. Yes, >> Mr. Heath. >> Yes, >> Mr. Myers. >> Yes, >> Mr. Thomas. >> Yes, >> Mrs. Thomas. >> Yes, >> Miss Shufeld. >> Yes. >> That carries 70. Action item number 12, policy revision and approval. It is recommended that the board of education approve the revisions to policy 2430, district sponsored clubs and activities. Is there a motion? >> Motion by Mr. Myers. Is there support? >> Support >> for by Mr. Thomas. Mr. Wright is a yes. Miss Block. >> Yes.

062>> Mr. Heath? >> Yes. >> Mr. Meyers? >> Yes. >> Mr. Thomas? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Thomas? >> Yes. >> Miss Shufeld? >> Yes. >> That carries 70. >> Moving on to action item number 13, policy revisions and approval. It is recommended that the board of education approve the policy revision of policy tenure. Is there a motion? >> Motion by Mr. Meyers. Is there support? >> Support by Mr. Thomas. >> Mr. Wright is a yes. Miss Block. >> Yes. >> Mr. Heath? >> Yes. >> Mr. Meyers? >> Yes. >> Mr. Thomas? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Thomas? >> Yes. >> Miss Shufeld? >> Yes. That carries. 70. Moving on to the last action item. Action item number 14, policy revisions and approval. It is recommended that the board of education approve the policy revision of policy

0635610, emergency removal, suspension, and expulsion of non-disabled students. Is there a motion? >> Motion by Mr. Meyers. Is there support? >> Support by Mr. Heath. Mr. Wright is a yes. Miss Black. Yes, >> Mr. Heath. >> Yes, >> Mr. Meyers. >> Yes, >> Mr. Thomas. >> Yes, >> Mrs. Thomas. >> Yes, >> Miss Shufeld. >> Yes, >> that carries. 70. >> All right, moving on to item number seven in our agenda, the superintendent report. Mr. W. Uh, first off, I'd like to just kind of start off saying, um, thank you to the community, thank you to staff, students, uh, parents. It's like I know I've only been uh on the job for two weeks now, but uh the welcome I have received um as I've said in many of my speeches, many of my communications,

064it's like coming home. And that's the exact warm welcome that I have received from everybody. And it has been uh very touching to see that support and I'm I'm hoping we can see that continue and go forward. Uh I do want to say that I spent a lot of my time uh in the last two weeks just being out in buildings, whether it's at the staff PDS, whether it's checking in on what's going on uh at uh our different locations and especially being out there on day one with students and helping to greet them at Taylor Parks and at Hoover and at TVLA. But essentially at this point I have been in every building at least once and uh many of them have gotten a second visit from me already. So I'm trying to get

065out and trying to be in touch with all of our stakeholders and that is one of my my major goals that we need to have. And I'll say the vibe I'm getting from every morale is high. Uh we've gotten off to a good start this school year. Uh I know we've had some hiccups uh and there are some things that we need to had to revisit and readjust but overall things did get off to a good start and things have been very smooth uh throughout the entire school district. Uh I'm really glad to see tonight the approval of uh the goals that the board has put together. Uh a lot of those are really in line with who I am and what I would like to see. Uh particularly uh goal number three regarding communication.

066Uh I have made it my intention very much so that we are going to be very transparent. We're going to be very clear in our communications uh even when those communications aren't going to be the easiest. And uh that regards uh one of the communications I asked to get put out this evening actually um onto social media. Uh we have had some uh parents who are coming to the school district. They're not our currently enrolled parents, but we've had parents who have uh really been frustrated with our registration process. Uh and I think if we are going to be truly transparent and we are going to live up to these communication goals we have, we have to go out there and we have to apologize to those families and to say to them like we

067can do better. And so I did so tonight uh because I felt that was something important that we had to to do to the for the community. Um, and so with that said, there's probably going to be others and and my belief in being completely transparent is like sometimes we do have to own those kind of things and we do have to make those changes and we do have to do better for the community. Uh, on a whole, like I said, everything's going great. I'm very happy with what I'm seeing, but uh, like I said, communication is going to be very key to me going forward. Um, in fact, my next communication will be going out on Friday, and on Friday, it's going to regard our progress with uh Kennedy High School. Uh, absolutely. That's

068the number one question. I know all of you are getting in the community. It's the number one question we're all getting as well when we're out at buildings and going forward. So, uh, I'm in the process of putting that communication together and that should go out to everybody, uh, Friday evening to give everybody a progress update, uh, on where things are at because the community deserves it and they they need to see, uh, where we're at in this process. So, that'll be the next one coming up. >> Awesome. Thank you. Thanks. All right, moving on to agenda item number eight, consent agenda. Miss block agenda policy 166.1 and policy 6470. They are minutes number one minutes from the August 16th 2023 regular board meeting and number two consolidated guidance payment of current bills certified non-certified

069and administrative reports. Is there a motion? Mot motion >> is there a second? >> Second by Mr. >> Mr. Wright. >> Yes. Mr. Beach. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sheel. >> Mrs. Yes. Mrs. No, >> seven. >> Moving on to item number nine. Item scheduled for the next agenda, Wednesday, September 20th, 2023. We have our good news and then our 2023 pupil enrollment facilities and utilization assessment part two. Next we have item number 10 on our agenda, recess for capital projects committee meeting. Miss Block. >> Oh, pursuant to the Michigan's open meetings act public act 267 of 1936 and as amended, I move the board reassess for the capital projects committee CPC meeting. Is there a motion? >> Motion by Mr. Meyers. Is there a second? >> Second by Mr. Yes, Mr.

070>> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes, >> Mr. Thomas. >> Yes, >> Mrs. Thomas. >> Yes, >> Mrs. >> Yes, >> Mr. Wright. >> Yes, or 707. >> Good to go. Uh just when you guys talk, can you grab the mic from there and just talk in it so our online audience can hear? Okay, >> you can just grab it too if that's easier. All righty. Good evening. >> Long time no talk. So, um, my name is Gary Canon with Plaran Cresa. Here with me tonight. We have Greg Vancerk from Plaran Cresa, Becky Timberlake from Clark Construction along with Chris Drew at the end. And then we have Bill Winerrock and Dave Rose from TMP the architectural firm um, for the bond program. So, tonight we're going to talk about a few things. Uh we're going

071to give an overview of the bond, talk about the bond history, the key facts of the bond, uh the ballot language on, you know, what the voters voted on. Um the bond overview timeline, the things that we've accomplished to date, and the different phases of design. We're also going to give an update on the design of the high school, the athletics, and then talk about next steps. Um ult ultimately tonight, the key goals are to provide an update to the board and the community on the high school and the athletic complex that is currently being designed. um obtain board approval to continue to finalize the design development drawings. That can be either an informal approval or a formal resolution just to move forward and tell us essentially that we're on the right track with the

072design and to finalize design design development drawings. Um once we have that approval, we'll formalize the drawings. Um Clark will actually estimate the design development drawings, give a formal update on where we're at with the budget, and we'll come back at the end of October and provide that update to the board for final approval to move in construction documents. Any questions on the topics that we're discussing tonight? Okay, so bond overview. Um this is something we like to do at every uh update meeting. people are moving into the community, maybe they're wondering, you know, what what is this bond all about? So, essentially in 2021, the district began bond planning, and in June of 2021, the board approved and submitted to the state the resolution to put on the November ballot $130 million bond. Um,

073key facts about the bond, it's $130 million, but most people don't understand that you don't actually get all that money right up front. It comes in a series of sales. So, for this district, it's a three series sales. Uh the first series was sold in April of 2022 for $30 million. The second series is going to be in 2024 for $70 million roughly. And the third series will be in 2026 for $30 million. Uh the key features of this bond is a new high school and CTE center. Um middle schools um being consolidated into the old high school and upgrading that facility, security, technology, furniture and playgrounds at the elementary schools. and districtwide items such as bond issuance costs, you know, paying for um the fees that go associated with selling the bonds. And the

074bond program is going to be substantially completed in the fall of 2026. The official ballot language is on page four. You can see what uh the citizens actually voted on that was in the ballot in November of 2021. And on page five, you'll see an overview of all the milestones we've accomplished to date. So, pallet furniture testing um at West and Kenyon right now. It was also shown at the Celebrate Taylor event last year um or earlier this year. Uh new playgrounds at the elementary school buildings. So, all new uh at nine elementary schools. We have new playgrounds. And we did the concrete and sidewalk repairs at Taylor High School. We also accomplished a district-wide technology assessment which we'll use for design in the new high school. Um you know, board approved program for the

075new high school. schmatic design was approved and we've had recurring bond updates. Um, one question that we get a lot is where we at with the demolition at Kennedy. Um, so we actually started this process back in February. We publicly bid out the abatement which is removing all the asbestous in that building. Um, March was approved by the board and in April that was completed. In May TMP finalized the bid documents and that was publicly bid. Uh, we got seven bids back which was great coverage. Um and we came with within budget for that and we began the DTE efforts for gas and electrical. Uh Chris Drew was you know spearheading that effort. Uh in June we did hydrant flow testing, storm drain inspections. July we did site lighting. Uh city of Taylor capped the

076water manes and in August DT actually came out and cap the gas and electrical. So we're able to start demolition which is slated for middle to end of September. So, we'll start seeing equipment being moved to the site, um, site fencing and things of that nature. So, it's in the works. It's hard to see, you know, visually that demolition has begun, but it's well underway. On the next slide, you'll see the design phases. So, kind of where we're at to date. We're right in the middle, uh, design development. So, essentially in the bottom lefth hand side, you'll see what what this phase entails. uh interior layouts, exterior elevations, room sizes. Um start figuring out the material finishes. So, are we going to use uh a good example is you you know you're going to get

077new kitchen countertops. What material you going to use use for micica or granite? And now in the next phase, construction documents, you're going to start finalizing. Okay, we know we're using granite, but what color are we going to choose? Um so, right now, we're still finalizing the design development drawings anticipated to be complete at the beginning of October. By the time we have an estimate, it'll be the end of October, which is when we'll provide an update to the board. Um, any questions on the phases of design and what each of the phases entails? >> So, we're hoping to move out of design development by November. >> Correct. Yes. >> And when we leave design development, that's when we'll know what the look of the building will be. >> Correct. Yep. And construction documents is

078really just finalizing all the details, you know, wall thickness, things like that. So, >> and what an estimated time from approval to construction documents being put out for bid or >> we're targeting early next year. We don't have a final timeline right now. We're still working that out internally. Um, we're obviously shooting for the earlier the better, get better bid coverage and start construction next summer. All righty. So, next we have a design update on the high school and CTE building. Dave, I'll pass the mic to you. Gary, this is Dave Rose from TMP. So, we've talked before and uh one of the things that I answer Oh, you're good. Uh, one of the things that I do pretty much constantly is try to manage your budget by in part managing the area of the

079building, the total size of the building. Uh, we had a recent round of meetings with uh, a lot of users, teachers, administration, got a lot of input and that typically makes the building grow a bit. There's offices and spaces that were not identified in the original program but are important to the school. And so we went through a process of integrating those into the design into the plan. Uh and the number that you see on the slide is uh the current area that we had in the previous plan was 247124. We had a target area of about 236,000 square feet. So we were a bit over. We were about 12,000 square feet over. That's partially growth uh partially some other factors. we had done some um some reductions as a part of the schematic design

080reconciliation cost reconciliation that we still needed to work out of the plan. And so that was the target and if you go to the next slide, this was uh one of the slides and you see here this is option for reduction 3R. So, we worked with members of the board to look at different possibilities and think about what parts of the building might be uh appropriate to trim. And uh this is the scenario that we all kind of settled on. And you see on the right hand side there's very small floor plans, but the the numbers there, number nine uh represents the elevated fitness track, which um was originally a part of the gymnasium when it was in the ground. We as a part of schematic design reduction moved the gymnasium up to grade level.

081So that track in theory would have been taken up to the next level up to level two. Um it was it was critical when the gym was submerged but when the gym raised up it it's a thing you could have. It's technically possible to do it but it isn't required. It's not required for exiting. It would only serve the purpose to be uh sort of a walking track that would take you around the perimeter at the upper level of the gym. So, so when we raised the gym, um, essentially the track was eliminated. In the last CBC meeting, we said, "We're going to make an outer track, you know, incorporated into the new design, but to Dave's point, it wasn't really a running track or a a fitness track. It was more just a walking

082track, two or three lanes wide. You couldn't sprint. You'd actually have to stop at the corners and turn. So, we we tried, but um, as you can see in reduction options, the price point wasn't, you know, favorable for the return to put that track. and we you know assume that the board would have approved that to be moved elsewhere where it make a bigger impact on students. So sorry. >> Right. No, that's great. Thank you. >> Um the other element here that's um an area item is item four that you see down in the uh lower floor plan and that's one of the CTE highbay studios. Actually two were put on the block in this scenario. Um the thing to understand here is we're proceeding into design development. We have this basic design that you

083see in these plans and we intend to draw all of the CTE high bay spaces at the end of design development. We'll put the drawings out for a new estimate. It'll be a much more detailed much more uh I guess reliable uh accurate estimate. Not that the schematic designs are, but there a lot of that's done on speculation where in design development you'll have pretty complete drawings and we feel like we'll have a very good handle on how many of those high base spaces you can afford. We're hoping all three, but uh it was kicked around and discussed in terms of the programs that we're offering and it was felt that having the existing CTE facilities as a complement to the facilities that are going to be in this building made it possible that one

084or one or two of these could be trimmed. So, those were the two area reduction items. There's also a list here of non-program reduction items that add up to about a million dollars. These are all things that are not mission critical. They're uh things like the outdoor dining terrace that's in the front of the design, the front of the building. Uh there's pavement in the courtyards that we could trim back to just what's required to exit the building. There's pitched roofs in certain areas of the buildings that could be flat roofs. Uh we talked about the last time we were here the idea that there was a perception of having a lot of glass in the north elevation and so there's an idea to reduce the amount of glass and replace that with metal panels.

085So not a dramatically different um aesthetic but less glass a little bit more energy efficient and save money. So we put all of that on a list and uh those are things that we intend to do at this point as a part of our documentation. And when we put all that together, we saved somewhere in the neighborhood of 5.3 million. Um, and that's a bit more than the target. And the reason that we like the idea of that being a bit more than the target, uh, is because we have another idea in mind of what we would spend that on, which Bill will talk about when he comes up. So on the next page uh there the floor plans of the building as described are there all colorcoded with the various components of the building.

086Um and and you can take a look at that. And >> so that one CTE bay that's that would be the alternate, right? Well, you're going to draw all three. >> I think we're drawing all three would be the plan. And if the estimate comes back, >> so essentially we're gonna draw all three estimate will come back really tell us how many we can afford. We'll give the board an update, but ultimately the current plan is you know we'll have one for sure design for the new high school. We'll have a second one but it's an alternate. So if bits go out and um you know the contractor say we can add on a second one for this dollar amount and it's favorable and the board says yes we're going to go forward with that.

087you have the option to to expand it or we can say no and use that money elsewhere like athletics or other parts of the building. Um and then that the nice thing about that area is you can always expand that in the future. It's on the outside of the building. You can always grow either a future bond or future project. Um and then it's hard to see right here, but you know the next uh board meeting or CC meeting at the end of October, we'll have elevations and renderings to give the board a better idea of what it's actually going to look like. So, if you don't have any uh questions about the floor plans, I think Bill, we probably can talk a little bit about the athletics. Good evening. I'm Bill Winrock with TMP.

088Part of what we were working through with the DD package is we're focusing on the high school. Um the intent is to bid the high school out and we wanted to uh build the the uh the bid for the the academic portion. We also wanted to bring to the group uh the potential for the athletics. There's $6.8 million that are set aside for athletics. So, we've tried to take this floor plan or this site plan and give you an idea of how this the new building, new parking will will interact with the proposed athletic improvements. One of the ideas that we are working with, if you can go to the next, there you go. So blowing up the area with the athletic portion, we have the football field, track, which is really soccer, lacrosse, all

089your uh athletic events, your your uh um pole bolt, and well, we're not doing a pole bolt, but the high jump and the discus and the shot put. All of those events will be part of that track replacement. We do have a new baseball field and a new softball field going in, which is basically ones uh over by the field adjacent to the the baseball field adjacent to the track and the softball field will be where the existing parking lot is today. These are rough ideas. We haven't met with ads. We haven't met with the groups to discuss in detail the athletics portion that will come as we move forward and get through the uh academic portion of the high school. We'll start working on these um plans and ideas and concepts for the athletics.

090One of the tasks that we were trying to do with the building proper is to rightsize the building so that we can figure out a way to save some dollars with the uh actual high school portion so we could try to move some of those dollars to the athletics. One of the items that has been coming up in meetings has to do with the concessions and toilets out at the uh athletic field. So, right now with that $6.8 million, there's really not money to do a brand new concessions. So, we're trying to find some dollars to be able to move around to make that happen. What we included in the package is not a finished plan that we had met with anybody. This is just an example of a concessions building with the appropriate number

091of toilets for men and women in a family restroom. That's required by code given the size of your current stadium. So they take the bleacher seating, figure out your capacity, divide it in in half for men and women, and then that out of the plumbing code dictates the number of of basically toilets and and sinks that you're required to have. This building is is about as condensed as you can get to function for the concessions and the toilets, and you're looking at about 2400 square feet for a new facility. your existing facility that you have out there today is about 550 maybe 600 square feet. Um so this would definitely be an improvement and with all of the upgrades as at the athletics it seems appropriate to try to do what we can to be

092able to build a new concessions a new gateway into the stadium. So, so kind of going back to the whole CTE phase, right? So, this is kind of our thought process with that. So, we're going to bid things as an alternate. Obviously, right now we're tracking under budget. Um, but ultimately when when bids come back, we want to come back to the board and say, you know, the athletic portion is still in schematic design. We know roughly what we want to do, roughly the dollar amounts that are going to be associated with it. But then we'll ask the board, you know, what where do you want to apply those dollars? Do we want to apply it for sports concessions or or somewhere else? So the the high school itself is going to be finishing up

093design development. The athletics still very early on so that we can apply more dollars to other parts of it and um ramp up that portion. There any questions on the athletics? >> We have a do you have a ballpark figure on what it would roughly would have cost for the concessions to be built as you have it right now? that ball. The ballpark for this given um commercial construction, the way this is set up is about $2 million. >> Have to look at Clark just to make sure they're in agreement. Thank you. >> That would that include demo of the existing building or would it build off of the existing building? >> It it demo it and start fresh. Yeah. So, the next steps um for tonight is we would like the board to approve

094that we're moving forward with design as shown. Uh we'll finalize design development drawings. Once TMP finalizes those, we'll give them over to Clark. Clark will take about three weeks to estimate and we'll come back at the end of October with an update to the board for final approval to move into construction documents. Um at that time, we'll also provide a full update of the overall bond progress to the board. Um we'll have more drawings and renderings of the high school and um upon approval we'll move into construction documents. any questions that we can answer tonight? All I gota say is I know uh we've had multiple meetings like you said before and uh in those meetings we invited you know the building administrators for CTE, TVLA and the high school and I mean we really

095sat down and worked together really hard to come up with what is best given the scenario and we all of us came out of those meetings feeling confident in this. Um, and so I know that I just wanted to express that that it wasn't just, you know, the TNP or plant Moran. It was a collection of, you know, building administrators, the board. >> Yeah, it was a great team. >> So, yeah, thank you for that. >> Questions. All right. I don't think we have on the docket of official blessing or approval. I think he's getting approval going. >> So I think I believe from my understanding. So I mean we can go around and ask each board member if they're okay to keep moving forward just said. So I'm okay with moving forward. So >>

096I'm good. I'm good. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Gary, if y'all could just stay around in case we have public comment because we might just ask if you guys can answer some questions if the public hasn't. So, oh, okay. We are returning from recess at 7:29. Moving on to item number 11, public comment. Thank you to all those who could be with us tonight. We understand the importance of continuing to keep you informed and providing an opportunity for you to be heard. Public comment will begin with those in person and then move to our online audience. For those in person, please step up to the microphone and state your name and address for the record. After the in-person comment, our online audience will need to find the raise hand s raise hand symbol for

097our moderator moderator to recognize and unmute you. Please take into consideration common courtesy, refrain from any personal attacks, and keep your comments to three minutes or less. We will provide and assist with timekeeping so each guest will be able to monitor their own time and know when to conclude so all who wish to speak will have an equal opportunity to do so. As a reminder, if there are any questions at this meeting or by some other avenue, interim superintendent Michael Wagger or his designate will work on getting those answers in a timely manner. All right. All right. In person. My name is Mary Souza. I live in on Beverly Road. I have probably a lot of questions, but the ones that I just heard was, "What happened to the tennis court? I thought we were

098supposed to be doing the task court was supposed to be in the athletic field up um removal replacement of eight courts, improvements of the bleachers and new fencing is are the tennis courts not going to be there? >> So part of because of the budget for the athletic fields that was one of the items that we are considering. It comes out to what we're cutting out of the building. I mean, we're going to look at the design development, but um tennis courts are because they're in decent condition right now. They definitely need work uh down the road and we don't negate that, but that is definitely something we're evaluating and as the design development come back. We're hopeful the numbers come good and I'm looking at Clark for that. Okay. >> Why are they raising

099the gym? >> Why cost savings? >> Cost savings. Yeah. See what was on the back here from Okay, the other questions I had was um I had asked questions before when I've been here. I've got some answers, but I'm still lacking answers. One is when is the next oversight committee meeting? Um it's been almost a year since we've had one and I'd like to know >> when the next one is. >> Yeah, I can definitely speak to that. So, I know previously uh the former superintendent, Mr. Mills, established that oversight committee and board really didn't have anything to do with it or know about it really. Um, and so I know as Mike steps into this role, he'll kind of be evaluating what that looks like. And >> yeah, I would love to reach out

100to you because uh obviously coming into this uh brand new, I'm not aware of what that process was, but I'm glad to get information and uh see what we could do. >> Okay. What kind of remediation has to be done on a property before you can start building? I mean there's asbestous there. What's is there anything in the ground? >> Guess that's a question for any is anyone know on the panel or no? So, so the express group that was one of the things we started back in April, actually February started that process through April building was completely faded to no more in Kennedy um site lighting, electrical utilities, things like that building now. We're still working it out of the building prior to demolition, but that whole process >> and fumigation was done as

101well, >> right? So, >> and what about the ground? >> They did soil boring tests and all that. They did environmental studies. So, >> and what was the result? >> Results. >> Yeah. >> All good. Okay. Awesome. >> Okay. Okay. And the other thing I had I had talked about solar panels and if you guys had been in on the decision to not have solar panels, I hadn't really gotten an answer back. So other than TMP I believe it is made the decision. So were you not interested in solar panels on the school or at least partial solar panels? >> So I can speak to the cost. >> I can speak from you know the meetings I sat in when we had discussions about solar panels. Um, there was a company that was interested in

102putting solar panels on our roofs and from the sounds of it, it sounded great. And then when you actually evaluated how much of the energy savings, it I just know when they basically did the math of our district, the company pretty much said, "Oh, well, we don't want to use your buildings because we're not getting enough money in return for putting the solar panels on the roof." because the company would install all the solar panels. They would put it all on there and they would get a fraction of the cost from the energy produced and the school district could have some of the energy cover the cost of our um utilities. But I know that when we looked the company actually evaluated it, it wasn't good for them to do it in our district. And

103when the district looked at the cost of putting solar panels on our roofs, it was something that our district couldn't afford at the point because you have to also equip your roof and basically redo the roofs along with putting the solar panels in. So, the cost was just really high. >> Okay. >> All right. Thank you. >> Yeah. Hello, Chris Simons, interim ad of Taylor. Um, just want to bring I know we've talked about um the eligibility situation that we are facing here in Taylor with our students. I know I brought a proposal up to uh couple you regarding going with the state standard and you know how we can work to go with the state standard. just uh it makes it easier for our students, makes it easier on us. The phone calls from

104parents um what I know what we talked about meetings of what our uh school policy is and how it's too it says one kind of the other. Um just want to see what's the progress on that so I can relate to other students and coaches. So I have actually good news for you tonight. We just approved revisions to our policy to make them standard with MHSAA. So yeah, we just >> made a lot of kids happy. >> So we just >> Well, and I will say like we did have the discussion though that uh we do need to proceed with updating the student code of conduct as well so that we can build in those supports for those students who are there and through study tables through weekly grade checks. But those are things that

105will come when we start getting in that process as well. >> Okay. Well, thank you very much. Thank you. Any other in person? >> Good evening. Tom Mitchell, interrum president for 26M. As far as action item number three, the hop, skip, drive agreement. It was motioned, it was voted, it was passed. Is this carved in stone? Because our bargaining unit was not approached at all about this. So, with the approval of the board, yes, the motion passed and is moving forward. I know Mike will probably be reaching out and having those conversations with you all. >> Yeah, because it's a violation of article one of our contract. >> Okay. I mean, we can definitely have those conversations. I definitely think it's going to be something we talk about after the meeting, but the board did

106vote and I know that before we move forward with anything, signing any contracts or anything, we'll have those conversations with y'all. >> Fantastic. Thank you. Charlene Eden, 25203 Crowley Street. First, I'd like to say thank you to the board for the hard work that you do. Know that you're appreciated. when we talk about transparency and I sit and wonder about the letter about the superintendent that he had one more year in his contract undertaking one of the biggest projects for the Taylor schools in the community. It just kind of makes me wonder why. And also with that being said, so you talk about communication. So, can these meetings now be recorded so that we for those of us that cannot get here that we can hear what's going on if we have questions as taxpayers,

107especially with with the new school being built? >> You're reading my mind. It was already on my list about having our meetings, having that conversation about meetings being posted. >> And it's nice to see that you have more things on Facebook about the schools. That is your number one communication and you with your dog going around to the schools. People really enjoyed that. Thank you. >> Is there any other in person? Moving on to our online. >> Good evening. This is Caroline Patz. Um, I first of all I just want to say congratulations and welcome to our assistant superintendent. >> Caroline, you're unmuted. >> Hello. Can you hear me? >> There. Can you hear me? >> Hello. >> You want to go to Jennifer while we >> Hi. Can you guys hear me or not?

108Because I could hear Caroline just fine. Can you guys hear me? >> Is this a technical difficulty? >> I think it's a technical glitch, Kyle. >> For online audience, it's a technical >> online audience can hear each other. It's just that the boardroom can't hear us. Still no luck. Can you guys hear us still? And Caroline, I don't know if you can hear me, but I could hear you just fine when you were talking. >> So, who has a joke that they can say during All right, we're gonna mute. >> They're dead. >> All right. Is there any way that we could get them on? If we unmuted, would it Matt, if we undid our >> Any luck with the sound yet? >> Can you hear me? >> I Caroline, I can hear you fine.

109>> Yeah, I can hear you too, Jen. >> Yeah, I don't think they can hear us though is the problem. >> Okay, >> I mean that that works. >> Just don't say anything. So the high pitched up. >> Kyle, can you guys hear us? Any luck? We can't anymore. >> Problem on your end. >> Yeah, it's definitely something in the boardroom. >> All right, >> Kyle. No. Hello. >> Oh my goodness. >> Caroline, you're good. >> You can hear me now. >> Time's up. >> Okay. Can you hear me now? >> Yes. >> Okay. All right. Um, now I forgot what I was going to say. No, not really. Um, okay. First of all, I just wanted to welcome um Assistant Superintendent Emily Graham. Um very happy to see you up there through the TV

110here. Um also, I would like to welcome the interim superintendent Mike Wager. Um I'm a retired employee after 32 years of the Taylor School District and I'm also the president of the Taylor Alumni Association. So, um Mr. Wagger, I am going to contact your secretary and see if we can connect with some sometime um to have you come over and see the museum over at the board annex. Um actually I'll be there on Friday if you'd like to swing by. Uh but I just wanted to welcome everyone. I was going to ask the tennis court question, but um somebody already asked that. So thank you very much. Have a good evening. Can you guys hear me this time? >> Yep. >> All right. Yeah. Just so you know, online we could hear each other. Like

111I could hear Caroline, she could hear me. You guys just couldn't hear the rest of us. So that helps as far as figuring out the glitch. Um anyway, uh Jennifer Ferguson Behringer 23636 Irving. Um I'm a parent in the district that's been very involved with everything as you guys know. Um I want to say welcome to Emily and Mr. Wagger. Um, welcome aboard and I look forward to working with you guys on different things. So, with the the changes with the school, I've got a couple of questions. With the CTE taking out some of those rooms, where does that leave us with compliance with the bond language? because part of what we're locked into from my understanding with what we put on the B on the ballot is that we've got to have the it's

112an on-site career center. So now we're looking at moving some of that out of there or off of there. And I I just I want to make sure that we're not doing something we're not supposed to be doing there and that that's within the legal bounds of what we asked for. Um, and then as far as I noticed, um, with the eliminations, the outdoor amphitheater was one of the things that was getting eliminated. What do we have left for our students as far as theater, art, performance areas? What I'm not sure what's changed with the design and stuff. So, do we still have a blackbox theater or what do we have left still? Um, and then switching gears and then I'll let you go back to if you can like help answer these Kyle after

113I um finish talking and stuff because I know what the the mic thing. Um, I have a parent that's been asking there's some concerns with the bus stops um for West and Kenyon on the south side of Goddard. There isn't a crosswalk there. They were asking about crossing guards and stuff and they've tried contacting transportation. So, the problem is there's a bus stop at Gddard and Baraga, and then there's one over um I can't think of the streets right now, but there's two kind of in that neighborhood, but there's nothing for Catherine or Dudley, and two of the other streets right there in the middle, directly across GDDARD. When the parent contacted transportation, he was told that if it's less than a mile, they don't bus. The problem is is that's a busy road. There

114is no crosswalk. There's no crossing guards there. Can we make accommodations for those students? I thought we had something in place already where we automatically bust them. Um, but apparently not or something's changed. But if you map it as far as walking, we don't want those kids jaywalking across Goddard. They would have to go. So if you start with the first house at Catherine and Goddard and they walk to the light at D, cross at the light at the crosswalk and then walk back to the school, it's exactly a mile. And that's just for the first house. That means that walking distance-wise that entire neighborhood is more, you know, it's a mile or more where it meets the busing standard to be able to bus them. Is there It's It can't be that big of

115a population of kids there. Is there something we can do for our students safety to set something up where we can have another bus stop or two there that to make sure that those kids can safely get across Goddard to make it to school without jaywalking or anything else and that's all I had. So if you can help with some of those questions I would appreciate it. >> Just muted myself so it should be good. >> Feels a couple of I can have for a couple here. Um, as for the transportation, um, I know we've had a few parents who've been reaching out with concerns on the placement of bus stops. Um, so we are in the process of talking to transportation and, uh, kind of reviewing, uh, some of those as they came in.

116So, we can put that on the, uh, the few that we've asked them to go and review. Like, that's not a problem, uh, whatsoever. Uh, I did want to answer the question uh, regarding your concern with the, uh, bond proposal language. Uh I did uh consult with our attorney who uh covers the bond work. Um and the opinion that we did receive was that the way that the language was written in the proposal that uh was voted upon uh in the community uh does cover uh having to make those adjustments. So that should not be uh an issue as uh was shared. I don't know if you can answer the last part there. Well, I was going to say for the ample theater concern, I know you said, is there anything left at the high

117school for the performing arts or kids that are in theater? We will still have that black box theater that is located in the high school. So, that was not removed. That will still be there. It was only the outdoor ample theater to save money to get us down to that right size. So, we evaluated it and we said ample theater would only be seasonal whereas the blackbox theater would be year round. So that's why we went with that. >> I'm going to unmute myself if you're going to say anything else to respond to any of it. So >> thanks guys. I appreciate it. So did we also still leave the footprint for a huge a regular auditorium too at some point? That's still in the plans and everything because I know we don't have the

118money for it right now, but that's a big pain point for a lot of people that you know we were expecting that to be there. So >> yes. >> Okay. Thank you. I appreciate it, guys. >> Any other online audience? Well, with that, thank you all. Appreciate you all being here. Seriously, we will be moving on to item number 12, adjournment to close session. Miss Block, >> to close session to um 137.2. to pursuant to Michigan's open meetings act being public act 267 1976 and as amended I move the board convene in close session pursuant to the attorney client privilege is there a motion >> motion by Mr. Meyers is there a second >> second by Mr. Thomas >> Mr. Heath >> yes >> Mr. Myers >> yes >> Mr. Thomas. >> Yes. >> Mrs.

119Thomas. >> Yes. >> Mrs. >> Yes. >> Mr. Wright. >> Yes. >> Okay. We are returning from close session at 911 p.m. Moving on to item number 14, board member comments. Are there any board member comments? >> Just want to congratulate Mr. Wager on his first day here or first meeting I should say here two weeks >> and welcome back to school to all the kids. >> Hopefully none of them up right now. >> They have school tomorrow. I want to echo a welcome to Mike and Emily as they step into those new positions and thank them for stepping in those positions and we're really excited to see where they go and we're already loving it. So, thank you. >> All right, moving on to item number 15. Ajournment is our motion. Motion by Mr.

120Myers. Is there support? >> Support by Mr. Thomas. >> Mr. Thomas. Mrs. Thomas. >> Yes. >> Missel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Wright is yes. Miss Block, >> yes. >> Mr. Heath, >> yes. >> Mr. Myers, >> yes. >> That passes 70. The Board of Education regular board meeting for September 6, 2023 will adjourn at 9:13 p.m. Have a great night.