Board approves district bargaining team to start NEA negotiations
January 23, 2026 | Novi Community School District, School Boards, Michigan
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The Novi board voted Jan. 22 to approve the district negotiation team that will bargain with the Novi Education Association (NEA) during the upcoming contract cycle.
Trustee Jason Michener moved to approve the recommended team; the motion carried on a voice vote. For transparency, the board read the team roster aloud. The team members listed on the record included Katie Booth, Dr. Laura Carino, Nicole Carter, Mike Giermini, Ben Mica, Emily Wright, Becca Cicluna and Amanda Squires.
Administration described the team as a collaborative group composed of district leadership and staff intended to represent the district in good‑faith negotiations with the NEA.
Next steps: the district team will begin scheduling bargaining sessions with NEA representatives and will report negotiating updates to the board as appropriate.
Trustee Jason Michener moved to approve the recommended team; the motion carried on a voice vote. For transparency, the board read the team roster aloud. The team members listed on the record included Katie Booth, Dr. Laura Carino, Nicole Carter, Mike Giermini, Ben Mica, Emily Wright, Becca Cicluna and Amanda Squires.
Administration described the team as a collaborative group composed of district leadership and staff intended to represent the district in good‑faith negotiations with the NEA.
Next steps: the district team will begin scheduling bargaining sessions with NEA representatives and will report negotiating updates to the board as appropriate.
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