# LWV: Southfield Public Schools Candidate Forum - Sept. 15th, 2026

This meeting was a candidate forum for the Southfield Public Schools Board of Education held on September 15, 2026, and moderated by Southfield Cable 15 in partnership with the League of Women Voters Oakland area. The forum featured three candidates discussing their views on key issues affecting the school district, including academic achievement, budget management, capital improvements funded by a $345 million bond, and educational programs such as vocational training and curriculum choices. Candidates debated the use of bond funds strictly for infrastructure upgrades like HVAC and building renovations, and the role of millages for operational funding. They also addressed the impact of enrollment on funding, the importance of literacy and test scores, and the potential role of artificial intelligence in education. The forum included discussions on policy priorities, parental involvement, and the relationship between the school district and the city. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this forum, but the $345 million bond and budget allocations were key topics of discussion relevant to future capital improvement projects and funding strategies.

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

### Sources
- [LWV: Southfield Public Schools Candidate Forum - Sept. 15th, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6OnNvCVWLQ) - Southfield Cable 15