Ovid-Elsie facilities committee interviews two architects Aug. 11 in Elsie

The Ovid-Elsie Area Schools Board of Education facilities committee scheduled a meeting for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, in the high school student lounge, according to the posted agenda.

The single item of business listed is "Architectural Services Interviews." The agenda names two firms: GMB and Kingscott. A discussion period follows the interviews, then adjournment.

The agenda also lists a call to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, followed by public communication. Under that item, written correspondence is to be circulated to board members, Ovid-Elsie personnel may address the committee with correspondence, and members of the public may comment under Board Policy 0167.3.

The agenda quotes that policy directly: "The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on District matters." Comment is guided by the rules set out in the policy.

A note at the bottom of the agenda states that the gathering is a Board of Education committee meeting held for the purpose of conducting the school district's business and "is not to be considered a public community meeting." The note adds that time for public participation is provided at the point indicated on the agenda.

The agenda does not list a vote, a recommendation to the full board, or a dollar figure tied to the architectural work.

What happens next

The committee's agenda ends with discussion and adjournment, with no action item posted. Any decision on architectural services would have to come before the full Ovid-Elsie Area Schools Board of Education at a later meeting.