2/02/2026 Ferndale Public Schools Regular Board Meeting

The Ferndale Public Schools Regular Board Meeting held on February 2, 2026, focused primarily on educational performance updates across various schools within the district, including University High School, TCE, Ferndale High School, and Hernill Middle School. Key topics included student engagement, attendance, suspension rates, dual enrollment programs, and academic growth strategies. The board approved several procurement-related items, including the ratification of the UAW collective bargaining agreement, a budget amendment, and the continuation of Clark Construction as the construction manager for the 2025 bond projects, emphasizing continuity and leveraging institutional knowledge. The meeting also included recognition of school board members and staff, updates on grant funding, and discussions on operational challenges such as transportation and winter weather impacts. No new contracts or RFPs were introduced, but the approval of the construction management contract and budget amendment represent significant procurement actions.