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Board members approved resolution 1.3 (personnel recommendations) by roll call (7 yes, 0 no). Public commenter Joanna Kelsman spoke in favor of a named staff member recommended for promotion, saying that the candidate had advocated for students and staff. The board also ratified resolution 1.4, the SEIU contract (7 yes, 0 no).

On facilities and safety, trustees authorized installation of water monitoring devices at all eight school buildings (resolution 11.11 — roll call 7 yes, 0 no), installation of vape detectors in bathrooms at Southwestern (resolution 11.12 — 7 yes, 0 no), and contracted Arch/ARC Environmental to provide the district with a stormwater management program (resolution 11.13 — 7 yes, 0 no). The board approved repairs and building maintenance items at Southwestern, including repair of the fire alarm system after a recent drill revealed audible/visual alarm failures (resolution 11.15 — 7 yes, 0 no) and replacement of broken or missing windows previously covered with plywood or plexiglass (resolution 11.16 — 7 yes, 0 no). Trustees also approved an item to replace subfloor and cab floor material in an elevator discovered during recent renovation work (resolution 11.17 — 7 yes, 0 no); board discussion noted earlier estimates that a full elevator replacement would cost about $135,000, but this motion covered repair/partial replacement discovered during renovation.

Health services and grant-related items under the MDHHS school wellness program also passed. The board renewed an interagency agreement with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services nurses grant program for FY26 (resolution 25.4 — roll call 7 yes, 0 no), and approved related purchase items under the MDHHS nurses grant and clinical therapist revenue fund (resolutions 25.5 and 25.6 — roll calls each 7 yes, 0 no). The board approved a clinical therapist supervisor contract (agenda item listed as 25.8) with a recorded vote of 6 yes and 1 no.

Why it matters: the approvals cover building safety systems and health services that affect day-to-day school operations and student health. Board members pressed staff to verify alarm logs and to confirm checks at all schools; administration said they would inspect systems and maintain records. Several items were routine renewals under MDHHS grant rules; staff confirmed those grant contracts are annual.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular Board Meeting - August 20, 2025 – 5:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The board voted on a set of personnel and operational items including personnel recommendations, a SEIU contract, safety device installations, school building repairs, and renewals of MDHHS grant agreements; most motions passed by roll call with unanimous or near-unanimous tallies.","taxTitle","Flint School District, School Boards, Michigan","taxId",61132,"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},6585509,"Flint Board pauses action on asbestos-related \"binders\" pending attorney review",474,1625000,2099000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5611533-63a3ae33c157ab146bc8f06d9cbde46d&start=1625&end=2099","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5611533-63a3ae33c157ab146bc8f06d9cbde46d/thumbnail_1625000.jpg","/articles/6585509/Michigan/Flint-Board-pauses-action-on-asbestos-related-binders-pending-attorney-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585509-8c7a1ca12bd111c6bc8c5a813aa6709d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770785649&Signature=AdZPSWK8dHwGQxkFmEhKCsJRU6q426ChAalb7oAOa6YKk07vpA5BPiYS~3Jkw~wzEOzX8-oW1qflqYykpDmbgi~lkqjvaCSfEyg7NeP07UnRRbb~udk5TPKcf1Z-qoVh2k8KcSf3mMOsJ2Xz4~yXQT2Wm46cio8BUXG1yHXKzg7ru67sGcMvIzywfrqZwA01W2pnDaALaDRC2aRckFr9KuzqKKCdDejutKmkpTAQmK26BSdElls3SYxZh66zCMRQUYh37nKEnEBZ5q3dgbqG0IW9~7oPNRzYRvynXENAkW9PwQ-aEGrTeuVgNVbSyiJV9uA-pgfIarVbsi-24V~9zg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Flint Board of Education on the evening of the meeting tabled action on an item described in the agenda as resolution 11.14 (and a related agenda item) after members said they needed legal advice about materials described in the discussion as O'Hara/asbestos \"binders.\" The board directed staff to arrange an attorney briefing and scheduled a follow-up meeting for next week before deciding whether to proceed.

Board members said the issue surfaced during the meeting and involved new information that required counsel review. President McNeal told the board the correct next step was to consult the district attorneys and to delay action until the board could meet together with counsel. Superintendent Jones and staff reported they had contacted affected parties about the pause and said additional detail would be provided to the board at the attorney briefing. One board member recommended placing a temporary hold on related property sales until the legal review is complete; the board agreed to return to the matter after the attorneys meet with trustees.

Why it matters: trustees described the item as connected to legal and safety questions, and they said proceeding without counsel could require walking back decisions later. The board emphasized the need for a joint, informed decision; President McNeal and staff said they expected to provide more information and a time for the attorney meeting in the coming days.

The board did not take a final vote on the substance of the materials discussed and instead recorded that resolution 11.14 was tabled. Trustees said owners connected to the agenda item had been contacted about the temporary pause and that staff would follow up with the board after the attorney briefing.","The Flint Board of Education tabled action on an item tied to asbestos-related binders and agreed to consult district attorneys before moving forward; a follow-up meeting is planned for next week.","actionData","errors"]

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Flint Board approves personnel, safety and health contracts, and multiple facility upgrades

Flint Board pauses action on asbestos-related "binders" pending attorney review