Board of Education

Finance:  Steve Drakos, Jake Singer, Jim Weidman 

Policy: Birgit McQuiston, Jake Singer, Scott Taylor

Superintendent Evaluation:  Steve Drakos, Dana Mermell, Jim Weidman

Lamp of Learning Sponsorship:  Birgit McQuiston, Dana Mermell, Scott Taylor

Curriculum Committee:  Nate Butki, Birgit McQuiston, Dana Mermell (Alternate: Steve Drakos)

Board Self-Assessment Committee:  Steve Drakos, Birgit McQuiston, Jim Weidman

Bond Committee:  This is an ad-hoc committee and is temporarily inactive.  If reconvened, Nate Butki, Dana Mermell, Scott Taylor will serve as members.

Committee Purpose Statements

Oakland Schools Budget Committee Representative:  Jake Singer  (Alternate: Jim Weidman)

OCSBA Government Relations Committee:  Birgit McQuiston  (Alternate: Steve Drakos)

LOCS Sexuality Education Advisory Committee Representative: Nate Butki  (Alternate:  Dana Mermell)

LOCS Wellness Committee Representative: Jake Singer

LOCS Head Start Policy Committee Representative: Dana Mermell

LOCS Facilities Liaison:  Scott Taylor

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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School Board Policies

School Board Operating Procedures