DPSCD REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023
5:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. EDT
Remote
View the meeting online: https://www.detroitk12.org/boardmeeting
Agendas and more can be found at DPSCD BoardDocs: https://www.boarddocs.com/mi/detroit/Board.nsf/Public
Check the source website for additional information
Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team
In public comments, complaints about lack of bilingual education and English-only text notices to parents.
In public comments, complaints about lack of bilingual education and English-only text notices to parents.
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04:12 PM Sep 12, 2023 CDT
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- Who said the current contract is what is deserved, nothing more?
- Who had "sticker shock" at one of the salary proposals? (Says Vitti's 10% salary increase outpaces inflation)
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- Asks how much Vitti's bonus was
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- Stipend for supplies was reduced; relied on COVID funding to increase it. Went from $200 to $100.
- Littlefield park -- think DPSCD already agreed to building the park
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- Building a newcomer program at Western; want it to be the first and then eventually expand
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- Only the board can decide how to use the literacy lawsuit funds; can take recommendations from mutliple groups
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- There is an attendance policy, but it is broad. Conversations about strengthening it.
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- Debate is offered at all schools, challenge related to having a teacher lead. Chess is also offered.
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- ACT/SAT - offer elective prep courses, focus on being college ready
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Detroit Public Schools Community District
Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is Michigan’s largest public education system. It is governed by a locally-elected, seven-member board. The District’s mission is to provide every student with a beneficial and rightful educational experience, preparing students to be career and college ready, and qualified to compete in the global market. The District has 106 schools and educates 50,000 children.
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