Detroit Public Schools Community District
The Detroit school board on Tuesday elected Corletta Vaughn as its new president. She says the board is looking to improve virtual meetings.
The $70 million will provide a one-time infusion of funding for the district that could be used for a number of efforts, including facilities and mental health support.
A special election for a millage proposal would cost the Detroit school district $1 million, officials said.
The Detroit school district is hoping its new incentive program will motivate students to attend school daily and improve its 66% chronic absenteeism rate.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is moving ahead to potentially hold a millage election but is hoping a judge will rule the district can use operating revenue for non-operating debt.
Research on attendance incentives is mixed, and some experts worry that such efforts don’t address the family circumstances that lead many students to miss school.
Children with asthma and their parents need help to understand the disease process and how to mitigate their triggers.
The Detroit-based program will be geared toward incoming 12th graders who come from a low-income household and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Enrollment begins early next year.
One issue we’re watching: a lawsuit the Detroit school district filed against the state over a dispute about millage revenue.
The Detroit school district wants to use revenue from an 18-mill operating millage to pay off its remaining debt.
The Detroit school district has worked to increase AP offerings in all high schools and encourage students to take the rigorous courses.
The district wants legal clarity on whether it can use operating millage revenue to pay off all of its historic debt.
The district will educate the community about how the public comment changes will affect participants.
The board delayed the decision in order to give the community more time to learn about the proposed changes.
There were 22 candidates running for three seats on the Detroit Public Schools Community District board.
The election for the Detroit school board could determine the direction the district heads in the future.
The millage is important for Detroit because revenue from the millage goes toward paying off debt.
There are 22 candidates running for three seats on the Detroit school board in what could be a pivotal race for the district.
Many of the other proposed changes to the public participation policy would put in writing current practices of the board.
Most of the nearly $230,000 raised in the race has gone to 4 candidates.