Livonia Public Schools Committee Meeting, Annual Organizational Meeting August 3 2026

The Livonia Public Schools Board of Education held a Committee of the Whole and Special Meeting on August 3, 2026, focusing on organizational and operational matters for the 2026-2027 school year. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the purchase of I Ready Diagnostics, a state-approved benchmark assessment tool for kindergarten through eighth grade, at a total cost of $115,288.80 with a discount of $28,822. The board also approved the sale of a 10.3-acre vacant property on Ann Arbor Trail to Infinity Homes and Company LLC for $50,000 at closing plus $12,500 per lot sold, with plans for residential development. Additionally, the board designated JP Morgan Chase and the Michigan Liquid Asset Fund Plus as the district's bank depositories and appointed Mrs. Allison Smith as the investment officer. Other notable actions included setting the tuition rate for non-resident students at $15,140, approving up to six virtual instructional days for the school year, and adopting procedural bylaws for board meetings and contract authorizations. The meeting also addressed staffing matters such as teacher approvals, tenure grants, leaves of absence, retirements, and the appointment of staff responsible for elections and posting board meeting notices. The board expressed appreciation for outgoing staff and discussed the upcoming superintendent transition.