Ann Arbor Public Schools Packet Summary — 2026-09-09
For its September 9, 2026 meeting, Ann Arbor Public Schools has agreements and contracts, Slauson Middle School Electrical Rebid, Community Group Agenda Requests, Cell Phone Policy Amendment Review, and personnel matters on the agenda. Four bids range from $5,696,000 to $14,614,700; no award is identified.
Key Takeaways
- are presented for approval.
- Four bids range from $5,696,000 to $14,614,700; no award is identified.
- No community group reports are listed. Groups may request regular-meeting agenda time preferably 24 hours in advance, but no later than the meeting start time.
- The planning material calls for a cell phone policy amendment to receive Governance Committee review.
- Written community feedback raises concerns about staffing, class sizes, possible school closures and district finances. The comments are available for board and public review but will not be read aloud.
Key Items
- Site Development Contract Increase
- Family Considerations in Budget and Strategy Planning
- Slauson Middle School Electrical Rebid
- Community Feedback on Staffing, Class Sizes and School Closures
- Lakeshore Behavior Consulting Contract
- ELuma Student Services Contract
- Capital Contract Increase and Donations
- Governance and Finance Committee Reports
Packet and Meeting Details
Meeting: Regular Meeting - Sep 09 2026, 7pm
Date: 2026-09-09
This summary highlights 15 source-supported agenda items included in the reviewed packet.
Site Development Contract Increase
A proposed $907,654 increase would raise Site Development, Inc.’s earthwork and site-utilities contract from $5,156,000 to $6,063,654.
- Increase: $907,654
- Revised total: $6,063,654
Family Considerations in Budget and Strategy Planning
The listing identifies family considerations during budget and strategy planning but supplies no additional terms.
Slauson Middle School Electrical Rebid
Four bids range from $5,696,000 to $14,614,700; no award is identified.
- Low bid: Gemini Electric Company, Inc. — $5,696,000
- Bid opening: July 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
Community Feedback on Staffing, Class Sizes and School Closures
Written community feedback raises concerns about staffing, class sizes, possible school closures and district finances. The comments are available for board and public review but will not be read aloud.
- Comment process: Collected before the meeting for board and public review; not read aloud.
Lakeshore Behavior Consulting Contract
The board will consider a contract of up to $328,860 for up to 3.0 FTE Board Certified Behavior Analysts during the 2026-27 school year.
Status: For Consideration
- Term: 2026-27 school year
- Funding: Initially through the General Fund
ELuma Student Services Contract
The board will consider a contract of up to $459,000 for up to 2.0 FTE school social workers and 2.0 FTE speech and language pathologists providing required special education services.
Status: For Consideration
- Funding: Initially through the General Fund
- Maximum: $459,000
Capital Contract Increase and Donations
A $3,639 Fessler & Bowman increase would bring its contract to $1,017,139, while total additional contract amounts are $911,293 from Capital Program funds. The same source lists three donations and a proposed September 16 closed session.
- Contract total: $1,017,139
- Combined additions: $911,293 from Capital Program funds
Governance and Finance Committee Reports
Board committee reporting references the September 3, 2026, Governance Committee meeting and the August 21, 2026, Finance/Planning Committee meeting.
- Governance meeting: September 3, 2026
- Finance/Planning meeting: August 21, 2026
Cell Phone Policy Amendment Review
The planning material calls for a cell phone policy amendment to receive Governance Committee review.
- Next venue: Governance Committee review
No community group reports are listed. Groups may request regular-meeting agenda time preferably 24 hours in advance, but no later than the meeting start time.
- Request deadline: Preferably 24 hours in advance, but no later than the meeting start time.
Slauson Electrical Rebid and Thurston Water Main Work
The second briefing covers the Slauson renovation electrical-trades rebid and required water-main infrastructure modifications for New Thurston.
Three Tentative Labor Agreements
Three tentative labor agreements are presented for approval.
Status: For Consideration
- Status: Considered for approval
Ann Arbor Education Association Report
The association-report section lists a report from the Ann Arbor Education Association.
- Association: Ann Arbor Education Association
MASB Voting Delegates and Alternates
The first briefing provides information about selecting voting delegates and alternates for the annual MASB Delegates Assembly.
Community Proposal for Housing on District Land
A community proposal suggests developing a land parcel as gentle-density housing through collaboration between the City and AAPS. It is not identified as an established district project.
- Proposal: Housing, likely townhomes or similar gentle density
Why It Matters
- The proposed eLuma contract would provide up to 2.0 FTE school social workers and 2.0 FTE speech and language pathologists for required special education services. This occurs because the board will consider a contract of up to $459,000 for up to 2.0 FTE school social workers and 2.0 FTE speech and language pathologists providing required special education services.
- The proposed Site Development increase would add $907,654 and bring the contract to $6,063,654. This occurs because A proposed $907,654 increase would raise Site Development, Inc.’s earthwork and site-utilities contract from $5,156,000 to $6,063,654.
- What criteria, alternatives, and community effects will inform consideration of Three Tentative Labor Agreements?
- What costs, term, performance expectations, and safeguards apply to Slauson Middle School Electrical Rebid?
What to Watch at the Meeting
- The packet recommends approval of tentative agreements with AFSCME-TSP, AAEA/P and AAEA; the packet does not establish the meeting outcome.
- The bid tab lists four bids and Capital Projects funding but does not identify a contract award.
- Agreement terms: Watch the cost, scope, duration, performance standards, and safeguards included in the board's decision.
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- 2026-09-09: Regular Meeting - Sep 09 2026, 7pm; the listed recommendations and other agenda matters are scheduled for consideration.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Organization type: school-district
- Government body: school-boards
- Location: Ann Arbor, michigan
- County: Washtenaw County
- Provider: diligent-community
Keywords
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