11/17/2025 Ferndale Public Schools Regular Board Meeting

The Ferndale Public Schools Regular Board Meeting held on November 17, 2025, included detailed presentations on educational progress and strategic goals at various school levels, focusing on staff development, student engagement, and academic growth. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of architectural services for a new campus project and the award of a contract to Miller Bolt for heating pump and coil replacement at the Ferndale Early Childhood Center, with the contract amounting to $64,248. The board also approved second semester school choice enrollments for University High School and passed a resolution to decline 31A funding to preserve legal privileges. Additionally, the board endorsed the "Invest in My Kids" ballot initiative aimed at increasing school funding through a progressive income tax surcharge. The meeting featured public comments emphasizing the need for clear policies on technology use in schools and support for equitable school funding. The superintendent highlighted the launch of a new unified sports program, which is seeking grant funding and community support for uniforms, coaching, and transportation.