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Why it matters: the approved buys and contracts affect classroom materials used by K‑5 students, supplemental reading resources tied to state dyslexia/reading legislation, and routine operations and community partnerships. Several items use restricted grant funds; others are paid from the general fund.

Board actions and outcomes

- Everyday Mathematics consumable renewal: Board approved a three‑year purchase for $369,249.50 from the general fund for K‑5 consumable workbooks and online access. Motion carried 4–2. (Moved by Mrs. Kaplan.)

- Phonics reading materials (35j literacy grant): Board approved a $162,361.63 purchase funded by the State of Michigan 35j literacy grant to buy decodable/phonics texts for classroom and small‑group instruction. Motion carried 5–1. (Moved by Mr. Scappell; discussion noted the grant is time‑bound and must be spent by Sept. 2025.)

- Playground soft surface contract: The board awarded a three‑year contract to Superior Groundcover Inc. for engineered wood fiber at an approximate three‑year total of $150,750 from the general fund. Motion carried 6–0.

- Transportation equipment usage: The board approved use of one district bus each for the Memorial Day parade (May 26) and VIEWFest at the Detroit Zoo (July 13). Motion carried 6–0.

- White Lake Wolves fee reduction: The board approved a 50% reduction in athletic field rental fees for the 2025–26 season for the White Lake Wolves football and cheer program. One board member (Mr. Smith) abstained because of a conflict; motion carried (5 yeas, 1 abstention).

- Consent agenda and board policy adoption: The consent agenda (minutes, personnel, financial reports and Head Start director's report) was approved 6–0. Updated board policies were adopted 6–0.

Several items were presented as routine renewals or single‑purchase approvals; board members debated timing for the phonics purchase because state guidance on dyslexia resources is still under review. Administrators noted the 35j grant is restricted and must be spent this fiscal year.

Votes at a glance lets staff and community track how the district is committing general fund and grant money this budget cycle; the board signaled support for classroom supplemental materials and for continuing community partnerships.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","WLCSD Board of Education Meeting - April 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Walled Lake Consolidated Schools Board of Education on April 21–25 approved a set of purchases and facility requests, including $369,249.50 for elementary math consumables, $162,361.63 in phonics reading materials funded by a state literacy grant, and a three‑year playground surfacing contract totaling about $150,750.","taxTitle","Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, School Boards, Michigan","taxId",13578,"location","Michigan","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6068149,"Lakes Area Youth Assistance outlines prevention services, use of opioid settlement funds",282,1936000,2218000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108897-7536009648c6bcfbb897397ae925b103&start=1936&end=2218","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108897-7536009648c6bcfbb897397ae925b103/thumbnail_1936000.jpg","/articles/6068149/Michigan/Lakes-Area-Youth-Assistance-outlines-prevention-services-use-of-opioid-settlement-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068149-6e80e5cee3653c06630e73cd67be28b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436905&Signature=XNHCz6JccLy6-khWULJAO7-m~TL9reGnPEOym-CNp9mU9GmMhc2d4FeZBVVIDsnXxtLy5T5w~wEwaQi3kzmd~ntQDmaT7sP07Y9OkMm~aYWYtaAzsJd~aW9QbnRmC-WpOoMt90IBO8kdQ1xqstTLXJDTLv6rWy31V68I3D0vpBPSaIShiu5l45bcdj58muw8HZRDeBrtKEYMIV0I9O~-hbiRA~af6m~LhhdlfGWPZc47wOuGLcLZN26PU1IcImrXSG2uzXB5bocRaot-ZoLVKM6k71k1~jb4N0v7wlneXWw8oKvFtqaljcG~9Zw38KFkc~RDLSkGGk9PiCjrRP9XUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lakes Area Youth Assistance (LAYA) updated the Walled Lake board on its prevention programs, volunteer fundraising and casework services provided in partnership with Oakland County Circuit Court and Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.

Presenter Nancy Van Lewen (vice chair) and caseworker Stacy Passini described LAYA's long history in the district (about 60 years) and community support from Commerce Township, the city of Walled Lake, Wixom, Wolverine Lake and Oakland County. LAYA said it raised about $28,000 from its Taste of the Lakes fundraiser and uses those funds for programs including \"Shop with a Hero\" (this year helping more than 50 students with clothing), fee assistance for extracurricular participation (about 25 students this year), Adopt‑a‑Child holiday support, art therapy (about 40 students served in small groups) and yoga (over 200 students participated).

Passini described LAYA's casework role for school‑referred students (truancy, drug/alcohol incidents, long‑term suspension and expulsion supports and family support). She said LAYA's caseworker monitors students while suspended, connects them with therapy and community services, and helps prepare them for reentry hearings. Passini also said LAYA is distributing opioid‑settlement monies to school‑requested programs (anti‑bullying events, diversity programs and substance‑use prevention) and that schools may request such funds for targeted programming.

Board members thanked LAYA for programs and were invited to the foundation fundraiser in October. No board action was requested; the report was informational.","Lakes Area Youth Assistance (LAYA), in partnership with Oakland County Circuit Court and Walled Lake schools, reported on prevention programs, casework services and local fundraising that supported more than 50 students with holiday shopping, art therapy, yoga and camp support.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6068154,"Foundation for Excellence reports $51,000 returned to classrooms; raffle and fundraisers support grants",311,738000,1049000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108897-7536009648c6bcfbb897397ae925b103&start=738&end=1049","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108897-7536009648c6bcfbb897397ae925b103/thumbnail_738000.jpg","/articles/6068154/Michigan/Foundation-for-Excellence-reports-51000-returned-to-classrooms-raffle-and-fundraisers-support-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068154-2b05a059619cc8ed3dc8622fef26e5db/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436905&Signature=kfaSI2jG67Y~rBNXBNcbjzWf7EJTJiNF24eaAWfcBgkbuAw73hnPPGPydZ1JuAXJinUO5c6SvcoFRdcU8fx1Xk5atFn6QoG~Squ8UB-bMPUiISuom9X2YZYWc965Um1KrjD2ILeDq1ITdPmzwHHrCMgCxskFXx6LuwKZfdyKsFZumU06r7ZR9xtBrIw0caUrD5~8kGsPXJqqvRqCEe6yvQgEzUj49cRaLB~mRlFTH2h6CSBmAbD5fCD~e7k9MCYBV9Zk2ieGdMSIsiNUMzW05~0XGsIha54VON-ByJQkgs3BUleR9z0QXXsuILokKNl3X6wQ3kS7QA4CHa8k39-8MA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The district's Foundation for Excellence presented a mini‑grant update to the board describing recent fundraising and grant activity that supports classroom projects across Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.

Jackie Girwin, executive director of the Foundation for Excellence, said the foundation concluded a tuition‑expedition raffle that produced over $10,000 in proceeds and awarded $11,000 in scholarship funds. The foundation also visited about 70 classrooms and awarded at least one grant at every school, returning more than $51,000 to classrooms for items including musical instruments, physical‑education equipment, literacy materials, leadership training, appliances for a cognitively impaired classroom and science tools.

Presenters and several teachers described grants as enabling purchases that otherwise would not be available in classrooms. The foundation announced a staff appreciation fundraiser and a golf scramble on June 16 as upcoming fundraisers; six sponsors had already signed up for the golf event.

No board action was required; the item was informational.","The district's Foundation for Excellence (FFE) reported recent fundraising activity that yielded scholarship and classroom grants; the FFE distributed more than $51,000 in recent classroom grants and ran a tuition raffle that raised over $10,000 in proceeds.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6068159,"Board hears proposed middle‑school encore pilot: 10‑week sixth‑grade courses, new electives",332,2475000,2807000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108897-7536009648c6bcfbb897397ae925b103&start=2475&end=2807","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108897-7536009648c6bcfbb897397ae925b103/thumbnail_2475000.jpg","/articles/6068159/Michigan/Board-hears-proposed-middleschool-encore-pilot-10week-sixthgrade-courses-new-electives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068159-16dc9edcfac1166e34a48f90149af7c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436905&Signature=PgqGidYjllQEWaBATD28Kd2cthDlHqFSd5tAbnurGTKwOIbvDT0FfPelcaZPB9nQzGAeCwVZ3exFr9czOZe22~RXocSTnQKt-tbZ-VM6GQVv7KatJS9-XsLMjR-1w9AL7OwpLTMfy-Ci5vYLfJhmBPbXsPelPUlrFKY~5Thj0LCJ4rzlXoN~RUHSm2FZG7JbbMWlVP7QLJdIEcwJJl-NPsKZquiTMBQYL34yyANqZVlz1oYabiv~8A-0NAhMR2ssJv6d2KJro8JaNqOY8ISnh1jhnSjnEoGa8ynpT1uNrsGaVjwTT-mMpg1690WharFd5~6GARj~z1J~rM5qNxbJ8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Walled Lake Consolidated Schools staff presented a plan to pilot a redesigned middle‑school program of study tied to the district's facility reconfiguration from four middle schools to three.

Administrators said the current middle‑school encore model has not substantially changed in about 20 years and that the transition to three middle schools offers an opportunity to update elective offerings. The proposal would make sixth‑grade encore courses 10 weeks long (allowing students more variety across the year), keep seventh and eighth grades at 20 weeks for most encore courses, and retain year‑long band and orchestra. New or revised offerings proposed for pilot implementation include a \"Middle School Success Strategies\" course (executive functioning, organization, basic financial literacy and career exploration), Digital Literacy (Google Suite, digital citizenship and an introduction to AI), leadership courses (separate seventh and eighth grade options), newspaper/journalism and yearbook combined courses, and a world language sampler to let students sample French, German and Spanish before committing to high‑school credit language classes in eighth grade.

Jennifer LaCrosse (science/math coach), Mike Weaver (career readiness coach) and others described committee work, staff surveying and visits to nearby districts to design the pilot. Staff said they will gather midyear and end‑of‑year surveys from students, staff and families to evaluate the pilot and make adjustments in later years.

Board members asked about ties between leadership courses and student council, club participation versus course participation for yearbook/journalism, and inclusion of STEM and typing skills. Presenters said design‑tech classes already provide STEM and hands‑on project work at the middle level and that digital literacy would include typing; CTE and higher‑level STEM remain concentrated at the high‑school level. The board did not vote on program adoption at this meeting; staff described a phased pilot and evaluation plan.","District staff proposed a reimagined middle school encore program tied to a move from four to three middle schools: sixth grade would have 10‑week encore rotations and new course pilots (digital literacy, success strategies, newspaper/journalism, world language sampler).",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6068164,"District consultant projects gradual enrollment decline, highlights pre‑K opportunity",637,1102000,1739000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108897-7536009648c6bcfbb897397ae925b103&start=1102&end=1739","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108897-7536009648c6bcfbb897397ae925b103/thumbnail_1102000.jpg","/articles/6068164/Michigan/District-consultant-projects-gradual-enrollment-decline-highlights-preK-opportunity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068164-0eef33b6e379e95dd484739bf11bd224/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436905&Signature=CqfJvlbT9jzm7mtFrnnDjZhlnfE4bLObUGcOdYge6Hr-Fq0zJZvtKv3wqTPXbqPTucvr1IyKI8KQS2--77piIa0BF144-369r7NNHd2UMeFoYqAKQg3USbqM4p7Hmb-jRcTGAMT4oq8AY6Em8nMNwTQoq8SMjzMlbSM3~o4fxpr3lKhk9-5ZnCuN2vPCeJD1Uteu59xhqBr8QYS-PYGxMlLJ-2oszNs7CjGWH7DxsgVlmUtn6rh2Qr-ftiBrDbvyo1oGGvrpyW4Xzmj4wQ20x9AfZkKbXZMBbtP7354HiDBR~HCcBZQ2jC3oxBtsMCBygnfLb9czIc-ubtHG4uJ6GQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Walled Lake Consolidated Schools heard an enrollment projection presentation during the board meeting that outlined demographic trends, recent birth data and five‑year projections for the district.

PlanBrand RealPoint, the district's enrollment consultant, told the board that state birth data show a long‑term decline: Michigan reported about 99,000 live births in 2023, the lowest since 1940, and Oakland County births have fallen from roughly 24,000 to about 18,600 compared with earlier decades. The consultant said the district historically captures about 6–6.5% of live births in its boundary and that the overall capture rate has held steady even as absolute numbers decline.

The consultant presented audited fall/spring counts and model projections showing declines from 2018 levels across grade bands: K‑5 enrollment fell from roughly 5,700 to about 4,900 (projected near 4,451); middle school from about 3,000 to about 2,600 (projected near 2,549); and high school from about 4,300 to about 3,331 (projected to decline further). He recommended the district consider pre‑K recruitment as an opportunity to capture a larger share of young families; he also noted inbound migration is moderating declines compared with fully built communities.

Board members asked about private‑school market share and homeschool trends. The consultant said private‑school enrollment had increased by roughly two percentage points since before COVID and that homeschooling also accounts for some of the decline; he emphasized the dominant driver is fewer births overall.

The presentation was described as informational; no board action was requested. Administration said the projection will feed financial modeling, staffing placement and long‑range facility planning.","A consultant's annual enrollment projection presented trends of declining births and district capture rates, projecting steady declines across K‑12 grade bands with a possible opportunity to increase pre‑K enrollment share.","actionData","errors"]

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