The June 22, 2026 regular meeting centers on adoption of the district's fiscal year 2026-27 budget, approval of the annual tax rate request, several capital improvement projects, technology investments, policy updates, and reports on student academic performance. Together, these decisions establish the district's financial and operational direction for the coming school year.
Major financial actions include approval of the FY27 operating budget, the final FY26 budget amendment, the annual L-4029 tax rate request, the International Academy budget, and multiple facility and technology projects. The board is also considering community funding requests, athletic membership renewals, and administrative agreements that support district operations.
Students and families will be most directly affected by proposed Student/Family Handbook revisions, replacement of West Bloomfield High School Chromebooks, transportation facility improvements, roofing repairs, preschool registration software, and curriculum implementation efforts already underway across the district.
The packet also highlights encouraging academic results. District benchmark assessments show broad improvements in student growth, with multiple grade levels exceeding national growth projections in English language arts and mathematics. Staff outline continued investments in professional learning, instructional coaching, curriculum implementation, and data-driven improvement for the 2026-27 school year.
Major Discussion and Action Items
FY27 Budget Adoption and Tax Levy
The board is scheduled to approve the district's FY2026-27 operating budget after reviewing the final FY26 budget amendment and conducting the required public budget process. Related action includes approval of the annual L-4029 tax rate request authorizing collection of operating, hold-harmless, and debt service millages through the district's continuing summer tax levy. These actions establish spending authority and property tax collections supporting district operations during the coming fiscal year.
Technology Investments and Chromebook Refresh
Board members are asked to approve replacement Chromebooks for West Bloomfield High School as part of the district's technology lifecycle plan. Refreshing student devices supports classroom instruction, digital learning, testing requirements, and reliable technology access. The proposal follows earlier district investments in instructional technology funded through recent capital programs.
Transportation Facility Renovation and Roofing Projects
The district continues planning improvements to its transportation facility along with targeted roofing repairs at Abbott and the Administrative and Community Services buildings. These projects are intended to preserve district assets, improve operational efficiency, and reduce future maintenance risks while supporting long-term facilities management.
Student and Family Handbook Updates
Administrators are requesting approval of revisions to the Student/Family Handbook for the 2026-27 school year following earlier review. Handbook updates establish expectations governing student conduct, operations, procedures, and family communications before the new academic year begins.
Academic Achievement and School Improvement
Staff present year-end benchmark assessment data showing student growth across elementary and secondary grades. Reports emphasize that many grade levels met or exceeded national NWEA growth expectations while identifying instructional strategies, curriculum implementation, and professional development intended to sustain improvement.
Human Resources Leadership Development
The district seeks approval of an intergovernmental agreement with Oakland Schools for participation in the Human Resources Leadership Academy II. West Bloomfield will serve as both a host and participant district while supporting leadership development for current and future human resources administrators without a participation fee beyond staff release time.
International Academy Budget
As a participating district in the International Academy consortium, West Bloomfield must approve the FY2026-27 operating budget before June 30. The proposed budget projects 590 students, increased tuition revenue, lower expenditures, and a return to a projected operating surplus while maintaining approximately 40 West Bloomfield student seats across grades 9-12.
Governance, Athletic Membership, and Community Partnerships
Additional action items include annual Michigan High School Athletic Association membership renewal, proposed Oakland County School Boards Association bylaw amendments and resolutions, funding requests from West Bloomfield Youth Assistance and the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition, and approval of a Homecoming Parade permit.
Financial Matters
The FY2026-27 International Academy budget projects total revenue of $7,230,700 and expenditures of $6,963,303, producing an anticipated $267,397 operating surplus. Enrollment is projected to increase from 576 to 590 students while tuition rises from $11,055 to $11,330 per student. Ending fund balance is projected to increase to $322,124.
The board will consider the FY27 district operating budget together with the final FY26 budget amendment and annual tax rate request. The L-4029 action continues the district's practice of collecting annual school operating, hold-harmless, and debt service property taxes through the summer tax levy.
Business Office transactions included approximately $11.63 million in outgoing payments covering accounts payable, payroll, retirement contributions, substitute staffing, purchasing card payments, utilities, and capital project expenditures.
Transportation facility renovations and selective roof repairs represent significant capital maintenance priorities intended to preserve district infrastructure.
Technology spending includes the West Bloomfield High School Chromebook refresh and related instructional technology investments supporting classroom operations.
Community funding requests from West Bloomfield Youth Assistance and the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition are scheduled for board consideration.
Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance
The board is considering revisions to the Student/Family Handbook for implementation during the 2026-27 school year.
Members will vote on the annual L-4029 tax rate request and associated tax collection resolution.
The Michigan High School Athletic Association membership resolution renews district participation for the August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 membership year, allowing district middle and high schools to remain eligible for MHSAA-sponsored athletics and tournaments.
The board will also vote on Oakland County School Boards Association proposed bylaw amendments and a resolution opposing tying school funding to waiver of attorney-client privilege. Proposed governance changes would expand Oakland ISD representation on the OCSBA board and modify committee leadership requirements.
Staff will recognize a Laker of the Month recipient and receive an Early Childhood school presentation.
District administrators will present comprehensive benchmark assessment results demonstrating improvements in both student growth and achievement. Elementary grades generally exceeded national NWEA growth projections in English language arts and mathematics, while secondary grades also showed improved performance and continued progress.
The district outlined instructional improvement strategies including continued EL Education implementation, Reveal Math implementation, Bridges Mathematics upgrades, literacy coaching, professional learning communities, expanded intervention systems, classroom coaching, and ongoing data analysis.
Administrators will also provide an end-of-year school improvement and data update summarizing district progress toward strategic plan goals and identifying priorities for the coming year.
Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters
The consent agenda includes appointment of Olivia Ayar as an elementary teacher at Sheiko Elementary School effective August 24, 2026.
The Human Resources Leadership Academy agreement continues leadership development opportunities for district administrators. Principal Jen Teal will continue participating in Academy II while West Bloomfield hosts additional participants from neighboring districts.
Recent board actions documented in meeting materials also included hiring a new West Bloomfield High School assistant principal, approval of preschool teacher stipends, updated wage schedules for lunchroom/playground monitors and crossing guards, and annual non-bargaining employment contracts.
Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations
Major operational projects include the West Bloomfield High School Chromebook refresh, transportation facility renovation planning, and targeted roofing repairs at Abbott and the Administrative and Community Services buildings.
The district is also considering preschool and Community Education registration software intended to improve enrollment and administrative processes.
Technology, facilities, transportation, and operational improvements collectively support long-term maintenance of district assets while improving services provided to students, families, and employees.
The regular meeting agenda includes a public comment period.
The FY2026-27 budget process includes the required public budget hearing before adoption of the operating budget and associated tax rate request.
Community members may also provide input regarding Student/Family Handbook revisions, facility projects, and other agenda items through normal board meeting participation procedures.
Students and families may experience updated handbook expectations, refreshed classroom technology, continued curriculum improvements, improved transportation operations, and facility maintenance designed to support learning environments.
Taxpayers are affected through approval of the FY27 budget and annual tax rate request governing school property tax collections supporting district operations.
District employees benefit from leadership development opportunities, continued instructional investments, technology improvements, and budget decisions establishing staffing and operational priorities.
Community organizations may be affected through consideration of local funding requests and continued partnerships supporting student services and youth development.
Athletes and families benefit from continued MHSAA membership, preserving eligibility for interscholastic competition and statewide tournaments.
- How does the FY27 budget address enrollment trends and long-term financial sustainability?
- What is the expected replacement cycle for student Chromebooks after this refresh?
- What are the estimated completion timelines for transportation renovations and roofing repairs?
- What specific handbook changes will most directly affect students and families?
- How will academic gains be measured during the 2026-27 school year?
- What outcomes are expected from continued EL Education and mathematics implementation?
- How will community funding requests be evaluated for future years?
- What risks could affect the International Academy budget projections?
- How will district leadership measure success of the Human Resources Leadership Academy partnership?
- Are additional capital improvement projects anticipated beyond those currently proposed?
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- June 22, 2026: Board considers budget adoption, tax rate request, technology purchases, handbook revisions, facilities projects, governance resolutions, and other action items.
- Before June 30, 2026: International Academy consortium member districts must approve the FY2026-27 operating budget.
- June 26, 2026: Deadline for member districts to submit votes on proposed OCSBA bylaw amendments and resolutions.
- 2026-27 School Year: Implementation of approved handbook revisions, technology refresh, curriculum initiatives, and leadership academy participation.
- August 1, 2026: Beginning of the approved MHSAA membership year.
- August 24, 2026: Scheduled effective date for the newly approved elementary teacher appointment.
Key Takeaways
- FY27 budget adoption is the central action item.
- The district is approving its annual property tax rate request.
- Chromebook replacement supports high school instructional technology.
- Transportation and roofing projects remain significant capital priorities.
- Student handbook revisions will take effect before the new school year.
- Academic benchmark results show broad improvement in student growth.
- International Academy projects a return to an operating surplus.
- Leadership development continues through the Oakland Schools HR Leadership Academy.
- Annual MHSAA membership renewal preserves athletic eligibility.
- Multiple operational, financial, and governance decisions prepare the district for the 2026-27 school year.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: West Bloomfield School District
- Organization type: school-district
- Government body: school-boards
- Location: West Bloomfield, michigan
- County: Oakland
- Provider: boarddocs
Keywords
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