Novi High, Middle Schools to Get New Wireless Microphone Systems

and are going to receive new wireless microphone systems for their auditoriums this year.

The Novi Board of Education voted to approve the purchase at its meeting Thursday night, agreeing for the district to pay $80,845 to Aerial Enterprises, Inc., the lowest bidder. The purchase will be funded from the 2007 Bond Project.

The systems need to be replaced because they currently run on a 700 MHz frequency, which is no longer allowed for use outside of public safety systems, as required by the Federal Communications Commission.

The 15-year old systems in Novi's schools could not be upgraded to a new frequency because they are too old, so new ones had to be purchased.

Curt Ellis Resigns, Paraprofessional Hired

The Board voted to accept the formal resignation of Athletic Director Curt Ellis, who is at Saline Area Schools.

“He’s built a and we are sad to submit his resignation," said Superintendent Dr. Steve Matthews.

Matthews added that the district wishes Ellis well at his new job in Saline.

The board also hired a paraprofessional for .

The board also voted to send Vice President Dennis O'Connor to represent Novi at the Michigan Association of School Board’s 2011 Delegate Assembly in Acme on Oct. 27.

Summer School Facts

Over the past eight years, Novi’s summer school enrollment numbers have more than doubled. Here are some other facts about 2011 summer school the Board of Education discussed in a report from Community Education Director Bob Steeh:

• 372 high school students and 138 middle school students were enrolled
• 14 districts participated in Novi’s summer school
• 80 percent of the enrolled students attend Novi Middle School or Novi High School
• 23 subjects were offered, including physical education
• 81 percent of students took classes for advancement; 19 percent took classes for remediation