1/22/2026

The Novi School Board held its regular meeting on January 22, 2026, focusing primarily on educational updates, student achievements, and community engagement activities. A significant procurement-related discussion involved the proposed purchase of kitchen equipment for the district's food service program, totaling $175,512.95. The board reviewed an inventory and condition assessment of kitchen equipment across district buildings, with immediate recommendations to replace ovens and upgrade serving areas at the high school to better accommodate student demand. The purchase is planned to be funded from the food service fund, which currently has a balance of approximately $2.7 million, largely due to high participation rates and effective cost management. The board moved the item from information and discussion to action, approving the purchase to proceed, with assurances that the pricing is locked in and installation will be timed to minimize disruption. Additionally, the board approved the district negotiation team for upcoming contract discussions with the Novi Education Association. Other agenda items included consent approvals for various school events and reports, but no other procurement or budget allocations were discussed in detail.