Board of Education

School Board

Board of Education members (Back row L to R): Steven Drakos (Secretary), Scott Taylor (Trustee), Jake Singer (Treasurer), Jim Weidman (President); (Front row L to R), Birgit McQuiston (Vice-President), Susan Flaherty (Trustee), Danielle Bresett (Trustee)

CONTACT THE BOARD

Email: loboard@lakeorion.k12.mi.us

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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: Susan Flaherty, Jake Singer, Jim Weidman (Alternate: Steve Drakos)

Policy: Susan Flaherty, Birgit McQuiston, Scott Taylor

Superintendent Evaluation: Steve Drakos, Scott Taylor, Jim Weidman (Alternates: Susan Flaherty, Jake Singer, until June 2021, then it will be Flaherty, Singer, Weidman)

Lamp of Learning Sponsorship: Danielle Bresett, Scott Taylor, Jake Singer

Curriculum: Danielle Bresett, Birgit McQuiston, Jake Singer

Board Self-Assessment: Steve Drakos, Birgit McQuiston, Scott Taylor

Bond (Ad-hoc committee): Danielle Bresett, Susan Flaherty, Scott Taylor (Alternate: Steve Drakos)

Board representatives

Oakland Schools Budget Committee Representative: Jake Singer

OCSBA Government Relations Committee Representative: Birgit McQuiston

LOCS Sexuality Education Advisory Representative: Danielle Bresett

LOCS Wellness Committee Representative: Jake Singer

LOCS Head Start Policy Committee Representative: Steve Drakos

LOCS Facilities Liaison: Scott Taylor, Susan Flaherty

OCSBA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Representative (Ad-hoc for 2 years from July 2020): Birgit McQuiston, Steve Drakos

Board School Assignments

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 Community Schools 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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School Board Policies

School Board Operating Procedures