Skip to main content

Multicultural Academy

SCHOOL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY

Our School Board.

Multicultural Academy's Board of Directors provides school governance, establishes policy, and supports accountability for the education of our students. We are committed to transparency, responsible leadership, and community engagement.

ABOUT OUR BOARD

Leadership & Accountability.

The Board provides governance and oversight for Multicultural Academy. Board meetings offer opportunities for public participation and access to school information.

School Multicultural Academy
School Type Public School Academy
Meeting Location 5550 Platt Road
School Office (734) 677-0732
BOARD MEETINGS

Next Scheduled Board Meeting.

The following meeting information is provided in the school's official 2026–2027 Board calendar and published meeting notice.

NOVEMBER 19 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Multicultural Academy Board of Directors

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Multicultural Academy
Address: 5550 Platt Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
OFFICIAL MEETING SCHEDULE

2026–2027 Board Calendar.

Review the scheduled Board meetings for the 2026–2027 school year. All meetings listed below are scheduled to take place at Multicultural Academy.

Meeting Date Time Meeting Type
July 23, 2026 6:00 / 6:15 PM Organizational Meeting / Board Meeting
August 20, 2026 6:00 PM Board Meeting
September 17, 2026 6:00 PM Board Meeting
October 22, 2026 6:00 PM Board Meeting
November 19, 2026 NEXT MEETING 6:00 PM Board Meeting
December 17, 2026 6:00 PM Board Meeting
January 21, 2027 6:00 PM Board Meeting
February 18, 2027 6:00 PM Board Meeting
March 18, 2027 6:00 PM Board Meeting
April 22, 2027 6:00 PM Board Meeting
May 20, 2027 6:00 PM Board Meeting
June 17, 2027 6:00 / 6:15 PM Budget Meeting / Board Meeting
July 22, 2027 6:00 / 6:15 PM Organizational Meeting / Board Meeting
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors.

The following Board officers are identified in the approved July 16, 2026 organizational meeting minutes.

Dr. Khalil Samaha

President

Richard DeBacker

Vice President

Hana Shalabi

Secretary

Charlotte Henderson

Treasurer

Board Information: The officers listed above are documented in the approved organizational meeting minutes. The complete current Board roster and member terms will be added when confirmed by the school.

PUBLIC BOARD RECORDS

Meeting Minutes & Notices.

Access the approved Board minutes, budget hearing records, organizational meeting minutes, and official meeting notices currently provided by Multicultural Academy.

Approved Meeting Minutes

Available 2026 meeting records. Additional approved documents will be added as they become available.

September 17, 2026 Approved Board Meeting Minutes
View PDF ↗
August 20, 2026 Approved Board Meeting Minutes
View PDF ↗
July 16, 2026 Approved Board Meeting Minutes
View PDF ↗
July 16, 2026 Approved Organizational Meeting Minutes
View PDF ↗
June 18, 2026 Approved Budget Hearing Minutes
View PDF ↗

Meeting Notices

Official Board meeting notices available for public review.

November 19, 2026 Regular Meeting Notice
View ↗
September 17, 2026 Meeting Notice Archive
View ↗
2026–2027 Board of Directors Calendar
View ↗

Public Records: Official meeting minutes are maintained by the school office and are available for inspection, as stated in the Board calendar.

GOVERNANCE & PUBLIC INFORMATION

Board Policies & Resources.

Review available school policies, public information procedures, and governance resources.

FOIA Procedures

Freedom of Information Act procedures and guidance for requesting available school records. The provided document is dated 2015.

View FOIA Procedures ↗

School Wellness Policy

Access the school's published Wellness Policy addressing nutrition, physical activity, and school wellness. This copy is revised January 9, 2015.

View Wellness Policy ↗

Board Policy Portal

Visit the external BoardDocs portal for Board policy information and related resources.

Visit BoardDocs ↗

Policy Documents: The FOIA and Wellness Policy copies are posted as provided. Updated versions may be substituted when supplied by the school.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Interested in Board Service?

Multicultural Academy has provided a Board of Directors recruitment flyer. Review the flyer and contact the school to inquire whether Board opportunities are available.

View Board Flyer ↗
COMMUNITY & PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Your Voice Matters.

The public is welcome to attend Board meetings. For meeting information, school records, or questions, contact the Multicultural Academy main office. The annual Board calendar requests two weeks' notice for individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services. Please review individual meeting notices for additional instructions.