Board of Education - Clarkston Community Schools

The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education is committed to ensuring all children in Clarkston have the ability to pursue their dreams and reach their highest potential as students in our schools.

2022-2023 Board Meetings

The following meetings are hereby scheduled in accordance with the State of Michigan Revised School Code (MCL 380.11a(6)) and CCS Board Bylaw 0164.1 - REGULAR MEETINGS:

MCL 380.11a(6): The board of a general powers school district shall adopt bylaws. These bylaws may establish or change board procedures, the number of board officers, titles and duties of board officers, and any other matter related to effective and efficient functioning of the board. Regular meetings of the board shall be held at least once each month, at the time and place fixed by the bylaws. Special meetings may be called and held in the manner and for the purposes specified in the bylaws. Board procedures, bylaws, and policies in effect on the effective date of this section shall continue in effect until changed by action of the board.

CCS Board Bylaw 0164.1: The Board shall hold at least one (1) meeting each month on a date and at a time and place determined annually by a resolution of the Board.

Unless otherwise noted, all regular board meetings will begin at 7pm in the Community Room at the Administration Building.

August 8: Agenda, Packet, Watch Meeting

August 22 - Superintendent Evaluation (Closed Session)

September 12: 6pm - Workshop re: Strategic Plan; 7pm - Regular Meeting - Agenda, Packet, Watch the Meeting, Minutes

October 10: Agenda, Packet, Minutes, Watch the Meeting

November 14: 6:30pm Public Hearing re: 2021-22 Audit; 7pm - Regular Meeting - Agenda, Packet, Minutes, Watch the Meeting

December 5 - Board Self-Evaluation

December 12: Agenda, Packet, Minutes, Watch the Meeting

January 23: Agenda, Packet

February 13

March 13

April 10

May 8

June 12

July 10

2021-2022 Board Meetings

The following meetings are hereby scheduled in accordance with the State of Michigan Revised School Code (MCL 380.11a(6)) and CCS Board Bylaw 0164.1 - REGULAR MEETINGS:

MCL 380.11a(6): The board of a general powers school district shall adopt bylaws. These bylaws may establish or change board procedures, the number of board officers, titles and duties of board officers, and any other matter related to effective and efficient functioning of the board. Regular meetings of the board shall be held at least once each month, at the time and place fixed by the bylaws. Special meetings may be called and held in the manner and for the purposes specified in the bylaws. Board procedures, bylaws, and policies in effect on the effective date of this section shall continue in effect until changed by action of the board.

CCS Board Bylaw 0164.1: The Board shall hold at least one (1) meeting each month on a date and at a time and place determined annually by a resolution of the Board.

Unless otherwise noted, all regular board meetings will begin at 7pm in the Community Room at the Administration Building.

August 9, 2021 Agenda / Packet / Meeting Minutes / Watch the Meeting
September 13, 2021: Meeting to be held at Clarkston High School in the Performing Arts Center Agenda / Packet / Meeting Minutes / Watch the Meeting

October 11, 2021: Meeting to be held at Clarkston High School in the Performing Arts Center Agenda / Packet / Meeting Minutes / Watch the Meeting

November 8, 2021: Meeting to be held at Clarkston High School in the Performing Arts Center Agenda / Packet / Meeting Minutes / Watch the Meeting

December 6, 2021 Workshop Meeting for Board Self-Evaluation: Agenda / Meeting Minutes

December 13, 2021: Meeting to be held at CCS Administration Building Agenda / Packet / Meeting Minutes / Watch the Meeting

January 10, 2022 Agenda / Packet / Meeting Minutes / Watch the Meeting

February 14, 2022 - 6pm Workshop (Restorative Practices), 7pm Meeting: Agenda / Packet / Meeting Minutes / Watch the Meeting

March 14, 2022 Agenda / Packet / Meeting Minutes / Watch the Meeting

March 21, 2022 Workshop Meeting Agenda / Meeting Minutes

April 11, 2022 - 6pm Workshop (Multi-Tiered System of Supports), 7pm Regular Meeting Agenda / Packet / Meeting Minutes / Watch the Meeting

May 9, 2022 - 6:30 pm Public Tax Hearing; 7 pm - Regular Meeting: Agenda / Packet / Meeting Minutes / Watch the Meeting

June 13, 2022 - 5:30 pm Workshop re: Strategic Plan; 6:30 pm - Public Hearing re: 2022-23 Budget; 7 pm - Regular Meeting: Agenda / Packet / Meeting Minutes / Watch the Meeting

July 11, 2022 - 5 pm Organizational Meeting: Agenda / Packet / Meeting Minutes / Watch the Meeting

2020-2021 Board Meetings

August 3, 2020 - 5:30pm via Zoom (Click here for access information): Agenda, Packet, Minutes, Watch the Meeting
August 10, 2020 (Click here for access information): Agenda, Packet, Minutes, Watch the Meeting
August 17, 2020 - Special Board Meeting - 5 pm Closed Session (Negotiations Discussion); 5:30 pm Meeting (Click here for access information): Agenda, Packet, Minutes, Watch the Meeting
August 24, 2020 (Click here for access information); Agenda, Packet, Minutes
September 14, 2020 7pm Meeting (Click here for access information); Agenda, Packet, Minutes, Watch the Meeting
September 28, 2020 7pm Meeting (Click here for access information); Agenda, Packet, Minutes, Watch the Meeting
October 12, 2020 7pm Meeting (Click here for access information); Agenda, Packet, Minutes, Watch the Meeting
October 26, 2020 6:30 pm Audit Workshop, followed by 7 pm Regular Meeting (Click here for access information); Agenda, Packet, Minutes; Watch the Meeting
November 9, 2020 7pm Meeting (Click here for access information); Agenda, Packet, Minutes; Watch the Meeting
November 23, 2020 5:20pm via Zoom Based on The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issuance of the November 15, 2020 emergency order that enacts a three-week pause targeting indoor social gatherings and other group activities in an effort to curb rapidly rising COVID-19 infection rates, this meeting will be held remotely. All board members, administrators and audience members will participate via phone or Zoom. (Click here for access information); Agenda, Packet, Minutes; Watch the Meeting
December 14, 2020 5:30pm via Zoom (Click here for access information) Agenda; Packet; Minutes; Watch the Meeting
January 11, 2021: 5:30pm via Zoom (Click here for access information) Agenda; Packet; Minutes; Watch the Meeting
January 25, 2021 5:30pm via Zoom (Click here for access information) Workshop with Regular Meeting to immediately follow: Agenda; Packet; Minutes; Watch the Meeting
February 8, 2021 5:30pm via Zoom (Click here for access information) Agenda; Packet; Minutes; Watch the Meeting
March 8, 2021 5:30pm Based on the most recent executive order relaxing restrictions for indoor gatherings/meetings, we are allowed a maximum of 25 people for this meeting. With the board members and administrators/staff who will be present to address agenda items, there is the availability for four (4) community members to attend the meeting at this time. A Zoom link will be provided for all others to view. (Click here for access information) Agenda; Packet; Minutes; Watch the Meeting
March 22, 2021 6pm The only item on this agenda will be a closed session to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation. The meeting will begin in open session and there will be time for public comment remotely via Zoom prior to the closed session. (Click here for access information) Agenda; Minutes
April 12, 2021 6pm - Meeting in person and via Zoom. Based on agenda items and administrators in attendance, there is capacity for 10 citizens to attend in person. (Click here for access information via Zoom) Agenda; Packet; Minutes; Watch the Meeting
April 26, 2021 6pm - Meeting in person and via Zoom. Based on agenda items and administrators in attendance, there is capacity for 24 citizens to attend in person. (Click here for access information via Zoom) Agenda; Packet; Minutes; Watch the Meeting
April 30, 2021 - Special Meeting - 8:30am: This meeting has been called to approve the Reaffirmation of the Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan. This is a monthly approval; there are no changes to the plan since the last approval in March. (Click here for access information via Zoom) Agenda; Packet; Minutes; Watch the Meeting
May 10, 2021 6pm - Meeting in person and via Zoom. Based on agenda items and administrators in attendance, there is capacity for 29 citizens to attend in person. (Click here for access information via Zoom) Agenda; Packet; Minutes; Watch the Meeting
May 24, 2021 6pm - Meeting in person and via Zoom. Based on agenda items and administrators in attendance, there is capacity for 19 citizens to attend in person. (Click here for access information via Zoom) Agenda; Packet; Minutes; Watch the Meeting
June 14, 2021 This meeting and agenda will be consolidated into the previously scheduled regular meeting on June 28. This meets the Board's legal requirements for one monthly meeting.
June 28, 2021 6pm - Budget Hearing, immediately followed by Regular Meeting in person. Agenda; Packet; Minutes; Watch the Meeting
July 12, 2021 5:30pm - Organizational Meeting in person. Agenda; Packet; Minutes; Watch the Meeting

Board Policies

Board Operating Procedures

Board Resolutions

As your elected representatives, our Board members welcome questions and conversations related to governing the district. Board members actively participate in many events throughout the community, serving on committees and attending school and community meetings and events. Board members welcome invitations to your events and will make an effort to attend. You may communicate with the School Board as a whole at public meetings (held monthly), or individually using the contact information on this page.

Kelli Horst
President
Email Kelli
(248) 625-4325

Cheryl McGinnis
Secretary
Email Cheryl
(248) 620-6430

Stefanie Crane
Treasurer
Email Stefanie
(248) 835-5062

Andrea Catalina
Trustee
Email Andrea

Elizabeth Egan
Vice President
Email Elizabeth
(248) 933-4621

Steve Hyer
Trustee
Email Steve
(248) 922-0170

Amanda Love
Trustee
Email Amanda
(248) 383-5829

Board members Steve Hyer, Kelli Horst, Elizabeth Egan win awards

Clarkston Community Schools Board Members Honored

June 23, 2021

Members of the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education recently earned awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) and Oakland County School Board Association (OCSBA).

Leading in a Pandemic: Thank You, CCS Board of Education

November 16, 2020

The dedication displayed by the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education during the past several months is profound and inspiring to me as a school leader.