Board of Education
 2019 LOCS Board of Education (Left to Right) (Back row) Treasurer Jim Weidman, Trustee Nathan Butki, Trustee Steven Drakos, Vice-President Scott Taylor, Trustee Jake Singer (Front row) President Birgit McQuiston, Secretary Dana Mermell CONTACT THE BOARD |
Vision
Educating our students for the challenges of today and tomorrow
Mission
Providing an exemplary education for all learners
Board of Education Information
Board committees
Finance: Steve Drakos, Jake Singer, Jim Weidman
Policy: Nate Butki, Jake Singer, Scott Taylor
Superintendent Evaluation: Steve Drakos, Birgit McQuiston, Jim Weidman
Lamp of Learning Sponsorship: Nate Butki, Dana Mermell, Scott Taylor
Curriculum: Steve Drakos, Birgit McQuiston, Dana Mermell
Board Self-Assessment: Steve Drakos, Birgit McQuiston, Jim Weidman
Bond: Dana Mermell, Jake Singer, Scott Taylor
Board representatives
Oakland Schools Budget Committee Representative: Jim Weidman; Alternate: Jake Singer
OCSBA Government Relations Committee Representative: Steve Drakos; Alternate: Nate Butki
LOCS Sexuality Education Advisory Representative: Jake Singer
LOCS Wellness Committee Representative: Birgit McQuiston
LOCS Head Start Policy Committee Representative: Dana Mermell; Alternate: Steve Drakos
LOCS Facilities Liaison: Scott Taylor
Beliefs and Policies
The Board of Education believes that:
- Education is the shared responsibility of students, family, school and community
- All students can learn
- All learners deserve equity and opportunity in their education
- High expectations promote success
- Exemplary education is the result of professional growth and continuous school improvement
- All learners are entitled to a safe learning environment
- Education promotes a healthy sense of self and encourages personal achievement
- Learning is lifelong
The Lake Orion Board of Education is charged with setting policies that govern the Lake Orion Community Schools. The Board of Education also hires the District's Superintendent to implement and enforce those policies. Board members serve four-year, staggered terms.
The Board of Education meets at least once a month to approve, add, or revise policies and to issue contracts and authorize payment of expenses. Board meetings also include reports from the superintendent, staff and schools. The meetings also afford an opportunity to showcase student and staff achievements. Usually held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, the meetings are open to the public and include time for public participation.
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