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Meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM

15.01 Administrative Terminations and 15.02 recommendations for employment pursuant to MCL 380.1230, et.seq motions were passed by the board.

Dr. Nikolai Vitti reported they are actively working to address immigration issues and concerns with family and children.

Superintendents response to adding Ramadan to the calendar may require an extended school year or giving up winter break as done by other school districts with high Muslim populations.

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A representative from Invest in MI kids initiative discussed ballot initiative to tax a 5% surcharge of earners over $500,000 to help fund Michigan schools. investinmikids.org/pr-launch

Energy Trades Program Instructor reported a lower wages comparable to state certified teachers. She notes other districts such as Oak Park pay higher salaries and DPSCD has been losing staff because of pay.

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A teacher of DPSCD reported a concern for students whose families have been affected by the recent ice raids. She reports increased needs including housing, transit, lowered attendance and additional services.

Muslim students report a concern for missing financial incentive for school attendance in observance of Ramadan. Suggestion includes parent verification of holiday observance and including dates in the next school calendar year.

A teacher of DPSCD who has received disciplinary action apologized for challenging students too hard and requested leniency towards employment from the board.

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An attendee mentioned there has not been transparent about the 5 schools being phased out of DPSCD. I wonder what’s happening????

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Report staffing shortages in DPSCD with overwhelming caseloads and resulting in staff burnout. There is a request for increase in qualified staff for better working conditions.

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Public Comments now open

Non homestead operating levy motion carried and Superintendents report adopted by board.

Board noted DPSCD has paid off its own debt without incurring additional costs and is predicted to be debt free by 2040.

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Approach to absenteeism at 55% was questioned by an attendee. Transit to school, incentives for students and keeping contacts with families are amongst some of the strategies to increase attendance were noted.

Year to date updates for Strategic Plan includes increased student enrollment of over 49,000 students, lowered absenteeism of 55%, College Readiness at 31 % and high school graduation rates at 83%. Showing increased improvement in many metrics.

Principal of Marbury Elementary discusses the literacy programs being implemented including multilingual teaching and literacy block instruction for that has been proving successful with students.

Let’s Read volunteers also being recognized for their volunteer contributions for Literacy services to students and families of DPSCD.

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Many students are being recognized for academic excellence and artistic achievements.

Superintendents Reports includes recognition of Bates Academy Chess State Champions

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Student Report includes 2 Full Ride Scholarships awarded to students from Midnight Golf Program. collegecareerbeyond.org

The Faith Based Partnership Committee reports partnering with schools to address needs of 3670 homeless students by supplying resources and services.

Police Oversight Committee reports reviewed 2 complaints this month but matters found.

Chair remarks includes a special acknowledgment of Women’s History Month and Read Month!

Minutes approved and Public Comments closed at 5:51 pm

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Spain Middle School now doing performance on “Lift every voice and sing”