Royal Oak School Board Meeting - September 10, 2026

The Royal Oak School Board held a meeting on September 10, 2026, covering a range of topics including proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month, 9/11 remembrance, and Suicide Prevention Month. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a contract extension with the City of Royal Oak and the YMCA for the city aquatics program, and a contract award to Johnson Controls Building Solutions LLC for $66,000 to repair refrigerant leaks in the middle school chiller under emergency provisions. The board also received the annual audit report for fiscal year 2025-26 from Yao and Yao, which was accepted with an unmodified opinion. Personnel updates were provided, noting recent hires and resignations, with staffing fully in place for the school year. Additionally, the board discussed professional development scheduling changes, student phone ban implementation, and ongoing facility maintenance challenges, including air conditioning and elevator repairs. No new bids or RFPs were announced, but the contract approvals and budget discussions indicate ongoing capital and operational expenditures.