Southfield School Board Reviews Financial Health Amid Enrollment Challenges
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: The Southfield School Board meeting focused on the district’s financial health, emphasizing concerns over declining student enrollment and its impact on revenue. The district faces financial challenges, with expenditures exceeding revenues by approximately $1.1 million for fiscal year 2025, resulting in a fund balance of $12.1 million—11.45% of expenditures. This figure is below the statewide average of 24.7%, raising concerns about sustainability and financial health amid ongoing enrollment declines.
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Dr. JENNIFER MARTIN-GREEN
School Board Officials:
Ashanti Bland, Yvette Ware-Devaull, Leslie Thomas, Talisha Belk, Darrell Joyce, Amani Johnson, Jillian Holloway
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
12/09/2025
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Recording Published:
12/09/2025
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Duration:
117 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Michigan
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County:
Oakland County
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Towns:
Lathrup Village, Southfield
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