CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED 2015-2016 BUDGET
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 22, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., at 6389 Clarkston Road in Clarkston, Michigan, the Board of Education of Clarkston Community Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2015-2016 budget.
The Board may not adopt its proposed 2015-2016 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2015-2016 budget will be available for public inspection during normal business hours beginning Friday, June 19, 2015 at 6389 Clarkston Road in Clarkston, Michigan.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.
Craig Hamilton, Secretary

Clarkston Community Schools
advertisement to bid
Clarkston Community Schools will be accepting bids for Paving Repairs. Bid packets may be obtained online at Spalding DeDecker Associates, starting Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Registration is required. Bids are due on April 22, 2015 at 2pm at the Clarkston Schools Facility Services Office, 6590 Middle Lake Road, Clarkston. All questions regarding the project should be directed to Dana Temerowski, at Spalding DeDecker Associates – dtemerowski@sda-eng.com
Signed: Craig Hamilton
Secretary, Board of Education

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
CORRECTED / RESCHEDULED
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
FOR THE
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
SPECIAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Independence will conduct a Public Accuracy Test of the computer equipment to be used for the tabulation of absentee and precinct ballots for the CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SPECIAL ELECTION to be held Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
The test will take place at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 7, 2012 in the Township Hall Board Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr. ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, May 2, 2012

NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION ? CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012
IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Election will be held in the:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012
The polls will be open at 7 o’clock a.m. and will remain open until 8 o’clock p.m.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
At the polling places listed below:
PRECINCT # POLLING LOCATION
1 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church ?
6805 Bluegrass
2 & 6 North Sashabaw Elementary School ?
5290 Maybee Rd.
3 St. Trinity Lutheran Church ? 7925 Sashabaw Rd.
4 Free Methodist Church ?
5482 Winell St. at Maybee Rd.
5 Pine Knob Elementary School ? 6020 Sashabaw Rd.
7 Independence Elementary School ?
6850 Hubbard Rd.
8 Clarkston Elementary School ? 6595 Waldon Rd.
9 Clarkston United Methodist Church ?
6600 Waldon Rd.
10 Clarkston Community Church ? 6300 Clarkston Rd.
11 First Congregational Church ? 5449 Clarkston Rd.
12 & 15 Bailey Lake Elementary School ? 8051 Pine Knob Rd.
13 Maranatha Baptist Church ? 5790 Flemings Lake Rd.
14 Oakland Woods Baptist Church ? 5628 Maybee Rd.
The Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Clarkston Community Schools Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of the Charter Township of Independence, for the purpose of voting on the following proposal:
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BONDING PROPOSITION
Shall Clarkston Community Schools, Oakland County, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds in one or more series therefor, for the purpose of:
remodeling, equipping and re-equipping and furnishing and refurnishing school buildings; acquiring and installing educational technology in school buildings; and developing and improving athletic facilities and sites?
The following is for informational purposes only:
The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2012 is 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is seventeen (17) years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is .82 mill ($0.82 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation).
(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.)
Yes or No
Absent voter ballots may be obtained from:
Township Clerk
6483 Waldon Center Dr.
P.O. Box 69
Clarkston, Michigan 48347
COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT
AS REQUIRED BY ACT NO. 62
OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1933 AS AMENDED
I, Andrew E. Meisner, County Treasurer of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, do hereby certify that according to the records in my office, as of March 20, 2012, the total of all voted increases in the tax rate limitation above the 18 mills established by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 affecting taxable property in the Township of Independence, in said County, is as follows:
VOTED INCREASE YEARS
LOCAL UNIT INCREASE EFFECTIVE
Township of Independence 3.1688 Dec. 2008 ( 4 years)
.4494 Dec. 2009 (10 years)
0.1 2008 ? 2017 Incl Clarkston Community 19.2491 2006 ? 2015
Schools (Non-Homestead)
2006 ? 2014 Incl.
Lake Orion Community 18.00 2005 ? 2015 Schools (Non-Homestead)

2.25 2006 – 2014 Incl. Waterford School District 18.00 2004 ? 2013 Incl.
County School District of
Oakland County 3.6483 Unlimited
County of Oakland .2415 2012 ? 2021 Incl.
Oakland Community 1.00 Unlimited
College .7811 Beg. 07/01/2012
(10 years) Andrew E. Meisner, Treasurer Dated: March 20, 2012
Oakland County
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, April 25, 2012

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON NEW DISTRICT POLICY BULLYING AND OTHER AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR TOWARD STUDENTS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on March 26, 2012, at 7:00 o’clock p.m., at the Clarkston Board of Education Office, 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, the Board of Education of Clarkston Community Schools will hold a public hearing to consider new district policy regarding Bullying and Other Aggressive Behavior Toward Students.
This hearing will be an opportunity for the public to review the new policy and provide feedback to the Board of Education. The Board of Education will have a first reading of this policy on March 26, 2012 and subsequent second reading/approval at an upcoming regular meeting of the Board. This policy must be approved prior to June 6, 2012. A copy of this new policy is available on the district website at www.clarkston.k12.mi.us or during normal business hours at 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.
Barry Bomier, Secretary

CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
ADVERTISEMENT TO BID
Clarkston Community Schools will be accepting bids for Snow Plowing at Clarkston High School. Bid packets may be obtained from the Clarkston Schools Facility Services Office, 6590 Middle Lake Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346, starting Thursday, October 22, 2009, at 9 am. Bids are due on Friday, October 30, 2009 by 12 noon. All questions regarding the project should be directed to Wes Goodman, Director of Buildings & Grounds, at 248-623-8020, or email ? Goodmawr@clarkston.k12.mi.us.
SIGNED: Cheryl McGinnis
Secretary, Board of Education

Notice Of Election – May 5, 2009
In
City Of The Village Of Clarkston
For
Clarkston Community Schools
To The Qualified Electors:
Notice Is Hereby Given That An Election Will Be Held In:
City Of The Village Of Clarkston
County Of Oakland, State Of Michigan
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
The Polls Will Be Open 7 O’clock A.m. Until 8 O’clock P.m.
At The Polling Places Listed Below:
City Hall
375 Depot Road
Clarkston, Mi 48346
For The Purpose Of Electing Candidates For The Following Offices:
Non-partisan Office:
Clarkston Community Schools:
Member Of The Board Of Education ?
Vote For Two ? Four Year Term
All Polling Places Are Handicap Accessible
Braille And Audio Versions Of Voting Instructions Are Available
All School Electors Who Are Registered With The City Clerk Of The City In Which They Reside Are Eligible To Vote At This Election. Registered Electors May Apply For An Absentee Ballot With The City Clerk Where They Are Registered.
Janet C. Gillespie, Clerk
City Of The

Applications are now being accepted
for
Clarkston Community Schools Advanced Studies Program
The Clarkston Community Schools Advanced Studies Program is designed for students who wish to participate in a continuously rigorous, challenging academic program that will lead to an Advanced Studies Program endorsement at the end of the senior year. The program is open to 8th, 9th and 10th grade students and applications may be obtained by calling 623-5413.
To be considered for the program, students must have demonstrated academic ability in the core curriculum by earning at least a 3.0 grade point average in language arts, science, mathematics, social studies and foreign language. (Students may also be required to pass a mathematics examination).
Parents will sign a letter of intent indicating that they understand and accept responsibility for ensuring that their child enrolls in the required classes in the Advanced Studies Program.
Program Curriculum Requirements
Minimum Required Eighth Grade Course of Study
* Algebra I (recommended for 8th grade, option for 9th grade)
* Advanced Language Arts
* Advanced Science
* United States History (Colonization through Western Expansion)
* Foreign Language
* Electives to complete the schedule
Minimum Required Ninth Grade Course of Study
* Geometry
* English/Language Arts (Advanced or Intensive)
* Biology (Advanced or higher level science)
* United States History Intensive (Western Expansion through Current)
* Foreign Language
* Other electives or requirements for ninth grade
Minimum Required Tenth Grade Course of Study
* Algebra II
* English/Language Arts (Advanced or Intensive)
* Conceptual Physics or Chemistry
* World History
* Organic Chemistry
* Foreign Language
* Band, Choir or Computer Science
* Other electives to complete the schedule
Minimum Required Eleventh Grade Course of Study
* IB Program Inclusive or a minimum of three Advanced Placement Classes
Minimum Required Twelfth Grade Course of Study
* IB Program Inclusive or a minimum of three Advanced Placement Classes

NOTICE OF ELECTION – MAY 2, 2006
IN
THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON
FOR
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Election will be held in:
City of the Village of Clarkston
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2006
THE POLLS will be open 7 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m.
POLLING PLACES IS HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
AT THE POLLING PLACE LISTED BELOW:
City Hall
375 Depot Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
Polling location is accessible to all voters.
Voting instructions are available in Braille and Audio format.
______________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
NON-PARTISAN OFFICES:
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS:
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ? VOTE FOR ONE ? FOUR YEAR TERM
FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL:
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS:
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY
This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property except principal residence and qualified agricultural property required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance.
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, exempting therefrom principal residence and qualified agricultural property as defined by law, in Clarkston Community Schools, Oakland County, Michigan, be increased by 19.2491 mills ($19.2491 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2006 to 2015, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; if approved, the estimate of the revenue from 18 mills of the above increase the school district will collect the first year of levy, 2006, is approximately $7,600,000 ($18.7491 mills of the above is a renewal of millage which expired with the 2005 tax levy and .5 mill is additional millage to restore millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963)?
Full text of the ballot proposal AND Absentee Ballots may be requested from:
Oakland County Elections
1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Dept. 417
Pontiac MI 48341-0417
(248) 858-0564
COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT
AS REQUIRED BY ACT NO. 62
OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1933 AS AMENDED
I, Patrick M. Dohany, County Treasurer of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, do hereby certify that according to the records in my office, as of April 6, 2005, the total of all voted increases in the tax rate limitation above the 18 mills established by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 affecting taxable property in the of City of the Village of Clarkston, in said County, is as follows:
LOCAL UNIT VOTED YEARS INCREASE
INCREASE EFFECTIVE
Clarkston Community Schools 18.00 1996 ? 2005 Incl.
4.50 2004 ? 2005 Incl.
County of Oakland .25 2002 to 2011 Incl.
Oakland Community College 1.00 Unlimited
.80 2002 to 2011 Incl.
Dated April 6, 2005
Patrick M. Dohany, Treasurer
Oakland County
RUTH JOHNSON, OAKLAND COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS

NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2006 FOR
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
OPERATING MILLAGE
RENEWAL PROPOSAL
To the qualified electors of The City of the Village of Clarkston, County of Oakland, State of Michigan.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON OFFICES, 375 DEPOT ROAD, CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN, 48346, WILL BE OPEN:
MONDAY, April 3, 2006
LAST DAY TO REGISTER
FROM 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN SAID CITY NOT ALREADY REGISTERED.
THE MAY 2, 2006 ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE VOTING PRECINCT OF THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING a CANDIDATE TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL:
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND
QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY AND
HEADLEE RESTORATION PURPOSES, AS NECESSARY
19.2491 MILLS FOR 10 YEARS
To obtain full text of the above proposal contact The City Clerk’s Office, (248) 625-1559.

ELECTION
NOTICE OF ELECTION OF
THE ELECTORS OF
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS,
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN,
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2005
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an election will be held in
Charter Township of Independence
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
MONDAY, MAY 3, 2005
THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M.
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
PRECINCT NUMBERS POLLING LOCATION
1 and 3 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
6805 Bluegrass Drive
2 and 6 North Sashabaw Elementary
5290 Maybee Road
Free Methodist Church
5482 Winell @ Maybee Road
5 and 14 Pine Knob Elementary
6020 Sashabaw Road
7 Independence Elementary
6850 Hubbard Road
8 and 9 Clarkston Elementary
6595 Waldon Road
10 Independence Township
Library 6495 Clarkston Road
11 First Congregational Church
5449 Clarkston Road
12 and 15 Bailey Lake Elementary
8051 Pine Knob Road
13 Maranatha Baptist Church
5790 Flemings Lake Road
FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
At the Clarkston Community School Election, there will be elected two (2) members to the Board of Education of the district for full terms of four (4) years, ending 6/30/09, and there will be elected one (1) member to the Board of Education of the district for a partial term, ending in 6/30/07.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 4/6/05 and 4/13/05

ELECTION
NOTICE OF ELECTION OF
THE ELECTORS OF
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS,
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN,
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2005
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an election will be held in
Charter Township of Independence
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
MONDAY, MAY 3, 2005
THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M.
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
PRECINCT NUMBERS POLLING LOCATION
1 and 3 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
6805 Bluegrass Drive
2 and 6 North Sashabaw Elementary
5290 Maybee Road
Free Methodist Church
5482 Winell @ Maybee Road
5 and 14 Pine Knob Elementary
6020 Sashabaw Road
7 Independence Elementary
6850 Hubbard Road
8 and 9 Clarkston Elementary
6595 Waldon Road
10 Independence Township
Library 6495 Clarkston Road
11 First Congregational Church
5449 Clarkston Road
12 and 15 Bailey Lake Elementary
8051 Pine Knob Road
13 Maranatha Baptist Church
5790 Flemings Lake Road
FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
At the Clarkston Community School Election, there will be elected two (2) members to the Board of Education of the district for full terms of four (4) years, ending 6/30/09, and there will be elected one (1) member to the Board of Education of the district for a partial term, ending in 6/30/07.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 4/6/05 and 4/13/05