11/13/2025

The Novi School Board held a regular meeting on November 13, 2025, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved donations totaling over $50,000 from the Novi Educational Foundation and the NCSD Athletic Boosters to support various school programs. Personnel changes were reported, including new hires and retirements. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the 2025 bond program, where the board approved contract authority for professional teams, affirmed the scope of projects for the 2026 and 2027 bond series, and approved governance procedures for managing the bond funds. The board also discussed and approved a purchase of kitchen equipment valued at $70,984 from Great Lakes Hotel and Supply, to be funded from the food service fund, addressing urgent needs at the middle school. Additionally, the board approved the district's 2024-25 audit report and the first budget amendment for the 2025-26 general fund. A new international field trip to Japan planned for spring 2027 was presented for information and discussion, with action to be taken at a future meeting. The board emphasized transparency and accountability in bond project management and discussed ongoing efforts to monitor and maintain district facilities and equipment. No votes were taken on the Japan trip or the governance procedures pending further review. The meeting also included reports on student programs, staff recognitions, and legislative updates affecting school governance.