6/25/2026

The Novi School Board held its regular meeting on June 25, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of a $150,489.98 expenditure from the food service fund's excess balance for a new dishwasher at Novi High School and a walk-in cooler at Novi Woods, with the Michigan Department of Education's approval noted. The board also approved a $6.6 million Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) package for the Novi Community Wellness Center and a $2.8 million GMP for the Meadows practice field turf replacement, funded through the 2025 bond program. Additionally, the purchase of two school vans for $163,284 from Langhammer Ford was approved, funded by the 2026 bond series. The board adopted the 2026-2029 NEA teachers union contract and certified the 2026-27 tax levy. Budget amendments for the 2025-26 fiscal year and the initial 2026-27 budget were also approved amid ongoing state funding uncertainties. The meeting included updates on the 2025 bond program projects, including construction progress and upcoming bids, and discussions on food service operations and equipment upgrades. The board also approved a new field trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands for spring break 2028. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on capital improvement projects, equipment procurement, budget approvals, and contract ratifications essential to district operations and facilities enhancement.