- MI
- Oakland County
- 04/07/2025
- 148 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Pontiac City School Board meeting was marked by discussions on budget constraints, potential transitions to charter school models, and student safety concerns. Interim Superintendent Kelley Williams outlined the significant impact of national funding cuts on the district’s budget, leading to layoffs and the elimination of positions for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the board confronted rumors surrounding a possible shift to a charter school model, which could affect staff contracts and employment stability.
- MI
- Oakland County
- 03/18/2025
- 185 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: A recent Pontiac City School Board meeting was marked by the introduction of the Baby Peace Program, aimed at addressing the childcare challenges faced by student parents at Pontiac High School. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Oakland University and the Junior Optimist International Club, proposes to combine on-site childcare with early childhood education, allowing young parents to focus on their studies. The program is set to launch in the fall of 2025, with staffing comprising qualified professionals and university students. Concerns over safety protocols and caretaker qualifications were discussed. The Baby Peace Program aims to foster resilience and reduce stress among young parents, with the long-term goal of breaking cycles of adversity and empowering student parents to succeed academically.
- MI
- Oakland County
- 01/13/2025
- 144 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Pontiac City School Board meeting was marked by discussions on the expansion of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, the transition to electric school buses, and the forthcoming retirement of Superintendent Kelley Williams. The board also addressed various recognitions and appointments, including the swearing-in of new trustees.
- MI
- Oakland County
- 12/16/2024
- 177 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Pontiac City School Board meeting was marked by emotional tributes to outgoing trustees and significant votes on safety initiatives and community partnerships.
