# Forest Hills Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting, November 9, 2026

The Forest Hills Public Schools Board of Education regular meeting on November 9, 2026, included several procurement- and budget-related updates. The Northern High School interior project was out to bid at the end of October, with recommendations expected at the December meeting and construction anticipated to begin in June. Competitive bids on the ongoing Central High School project may allow some previously deferred scope to fit within budget; remaining work is still being evaluated. The district also reviewed plans for a second bond series in 2027, estimated at roughly $100 million, to fund the next phase of work under the 2023 bond program. No construction bid awards were made at this meeting.

The board unanimously approved opting into Michigan’s 31aa safety funding for 2026–27: $147.06 per student, totaling about $1.3 million. The district also noted that approximately $646,000 in mental-health funding would arrive automatically. The safety-funding resolution carries requirements related to cooperation with investigations and disclosure of information following a qualifying mass-casualty event. The consent agenda was approved, including an annual resolution for tax collections. Public commenters urged the district to address paraprofessional vacancies and staffing conditions at Orchard View, including by extending support-staff hours; no related spending or staffing action was taken. The meeting also covered curriculum, student achievements, and district safety measures already implemented, including access controls and visitor-management systems.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [Forest Hills Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting, November 9, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH8xLd_fAzA) - Forest Hills Board of Education