# 9/17/2026

The Novi School Board held its regular meeting on September 17, 2026, covering a wide range of topics including personnel updates, budget reports, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $176,190 technology upgrade contract for the former Educational Services Building funded by the 2025 bond, and the acceptance of bids totaling approximately $14 million for the phase one superstructure of the Novi High School Innovation Hub. The board also approved the concept plan for the Innovation Hub bathrooms, incorporating ADA accessible and gender-designated restrooms. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of two representatives to the Oakland Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Committee and adopted the 2026 Troon board policy updates with one exception. The meeting featured presentations on the Novi Robotics Foundation's new 501(c)(3) status and the impact of the Novi Robotics Center, as well as an in-depth report on the English Language Development program, highlighting compliance with new state requirements and innovative co-teaching models. The board received updates on early childhood curriculum adoption and discussed upcoming media technology upgrades at Novi High School. Several motions related to budget and personnel were passed unanimously, reflecting ongoing efforts to align expenditures with revenues and support district initiatives.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [9/17/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfarzXayylQ) - Novi School Board