Board approves agenda, consent items, personnel hires and two closed sessions

The Romulus Community Schools Board of Education recorded several formal actions and roll-call approvals at its Feb. 9 meeting.

Agenda acceptance: The board approved the Feb. 9 meeting agenda as amended to add a TOP update presentation and two closed sessions. The motion was made by Laster and supported by Davis; roll-call votes listed Laster, Davis, Jackson, Kennard, Kamal and Rogers as yes; Piles was excused.

Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda (motion by Rogers, supported by Kennard). Items included approval of the Jan. 28, 2026 minutes (regular meeting and closed session), and bills for payment presented by the business office totaling $1,192,620.38. The motion passed on roll call with all present members voting yes.

Personnel actions: The consent agenda included employment of Deborah Nesbitt as a social worker at Hell Creek Elementary (item listed under personnel). Separately, the board approved an action to appoint David Maine as IT security analyst for the 2025–26 school year (motion by Jackson, supported by Davis). Dennison said Maine is already a network specialist in the district; discussion noted Maine has a college degree and three years with the district. The board recorded the motion as approved on roll call.

Closed sessions: The board approved entering two closed sessions under agenda items described as 8(k) for security planning (existing or potential threats) and 8(c) for collective bargaining strategy (motion by Laster, supported by Davis). The motion passed on roll call.

No recorded board action at the Feb. 9 meeting finalized the phone-system procurement; Dennison said he will bring a contract recommendation to a future meeting.