document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Projects: Worked with philanthropies on plans to open two new district schools this coming September; developed a plan to boost student enrollment; worked on plans for the GOAL Line, a bus route in northwest Detroit that carries students to both district and charter schools. Beverly Campbell, 66, of Southfield ($50,000), former principal of Rosa Parks School and Greenfield Union Elementary-Middle School; Clara Smith, 67, of Southfield ($194,000), current principal of Thirkell Elementary-Middle School; Germla Johnson, 56, of Detroit ($22,884), former principal of Charles R. Drew Academy and current principal of Earhart Elementary-Middle School; James Hearn, 50, of West Bloomfield ($11,500), current principal of Marcus Garvey Academy; Josette Buendia, 50, of Garden City ($45,775), current principal of Bennett Elementary School; Nina Graves-Hicks, 52, of Detroit ($27,385), former principal of Davis Aerospace Technical High School; Ronald Alexander, 60, of Detroit ($23,000), current principal of Charles L. Spain Elementary-Middle School; Ronnie Sims, 55, of Albion ($58,519), former principal of Fleming Elementary and Brenda Scott Middle School; Stanley Johnson, 62, of Southfield ($84,170), current principal of Hutchinson Elementary; Tanya Bowman, 48, of Novi ($12,500), former principal of Osborn Collegiate Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology; Tiavon Moore-Patton, 46, of Farmington Hills ($4,000), current principal of Jerry L. White Center High School; Willye Pearsall, 65, of Warren ($50,000), former principal of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School. Baker Sherrie Raulerson, Superintendent 270 South Boulevard East Macclenny, FL 32063 Supt. Follow along with our daily newsletter. [31], The Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette had filed a lawsuit in order to seven out of the 11 school board members from office, claiming they were holding office illegally because they were elected while the district did not meet the student enrollment requirements allowing school board elections as outlined by state law. In 2015, she was named press secretary for the main city district, and she stayed on after Vitti took office. - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities. text-align: center; The presiding officer shall be guided by the following rules: Parliamentary rules, as specified by Robert's Rules of Order, do not permit cross discussion between members of the audience and the Board. In strong partnership with the School Board, Dr. Vitti has rebuilt the school district after two decades of disinvestment under State Controlled Emergency Management and was most recently named National Urban School District Superintendent of the Year in 2022. A lock ( Thats when when she took over information technology, assessment and data, and evaluation programs from another administrator. 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His story: In his previous job, he was Associate Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction in Collier County, Florida. The FBI Detroit Area Corruption Task Force (DACTF) is led by the FBI Detroit Field Office, and consists of Special Agents and law enforcement officers with the FBI Detroit; the Detroit Police Department; the Michigan State Police; the Michigan Attorney Generals Office; the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division; the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentOffice of Inspector General; the U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyOffice of Inspector General; the U.S. Department of TransportationOffice of Inspector General; the U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityOffice of Inspector General; the U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Inspector General; and the U.S. Department of LaborOffice of Inspector General, Office of Labor Racketeering and Fraud Investigations. That group Vittis cabinet has changed substantially since the summer of 2017, when we published a list of his top advisers. Under Dr. Vittis tenure, DCPS was recognized for its expansion of the arts, foreign languages, innovative school programming, and mental health and progressive discipline strategies. Grace Tucker is Chalkbeat Detroits newest reporting intern. Superintendent / State of the Schools - Detroit Public Schools Get the high-end List of Michigan School Superintendents, and build healthy relationships with Superintendents in Michigan's Schools. In September 2014, a majority of the board believed they were authorized to vote out then-emergency manager Jack Martin. Detroit Public Schools Community District ( DPSCD) is a school district that covers all of the city of Detroit, Michigan, United States and high school students in the insular city of Highland Park. .partytd.Gray { Projects: Oversaw a new marketing campaign, including a new logo and tagline; responded to national media attention over the districts decision to shut off its drinking water after tests showed the water was contaminated with lead. Four board members were elected at large and seven members were elected by district. Fifteen district schools and nearly 10,000 students were removed to the state reform district. School districts | .bptable.gray th { background:#4c4c4c;color:#fff; }. She previously served as the districts Senior Executive Director for Strategic Planning and Project Management. Phone: (313) 226-9100 Enrollment in the district had not reached 100,000 students since 2008. State executives | Dr. Nikolai Vitti was appointed as Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) on May 23, 2017 on a five-year contract. Many of the districts lowest-performing schools avoided sanctions and closures based on his school improvement and reform strategies. Page Navigation. We are everything that will be. School Superintendents implement every change on the board of a school. The presiding officer will call several participants at a time to the microphone to speak. The ceremony officially ushered in the return of the school district to local control under the governance of the seven-member board. State legislature | In 2017, a newly elected school board hired Vitti to run the Detroit Public Schools Community District. contact the Civil Rights Coordinator at (313) 240-4377 or dpscd.compliance@detroitk12.org or 3011 West Grand Boulevard, 14th Floor, Detroit MI 48202. Through the development and implementation of a Strategic Plan, along with hundreds of community and family engagement sessions over the years, DPSCD has experienced improvement for the first time in decades in the areas of enrollment; student achievement; student attendance; teacher recruitment, retention, and pay; leadership development and stability; student programming, including expansion of the arts; and financial stability. In order to participate in public comment, a member of the public must register using the functionality of the Zoom webinar or other digital platform. In addition, the Districts graduation rates increased from 67 percent in 2012 to 78.8 percent in 2016, surpassing all Florida urban districts in African-American graduation rates. DPS principals had the primary authority for selecting vendors from a list approved by DPS and for certifying that invoiced goods were received. Those principals, who line their own pockets through fraudulent means, violate this trust by making the conscious decision to deprive teachers of the very resources necessary to provide quality education. It is home to a searchable index of agendas, board packets, minutes, policies and procedures. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements. Dr. Nikolai P. VittiGeneral Superintendent, Fisher Building, 14th Floor3011 West Grand Blvd.,Detroit, MI 48202, Candace CampbellSenior Executive Administrative Specialist. Departments and Leadership / Office of the Superintendent [29] Rhodes served until 2017 when the newly elected school board was instated. Rick Snyder's efforts to improve some of the state's chronically low-scoring districts, the Michigan Department of Education sought to take over four of Eastpointe's seven. B Warren E. Bow Kenneth S. Burnley C Charles Ernest Chadsey D Duane Doty S John M. B. Sill Bow Elementary-Middle School. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. The district named a group of participating teachers and the Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) in the suit, which claimed that 31,000 students (67.4 percent of all students in the district) missed one day of school due to the protests. A new seven-member board took office in January 2017 following the November 2016 general election. Best Detroit Schools | Detroit, MI School Ratings | Best Schools Click on the links below to learn more about the school district's Nikolai Vitti is the superintendent of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Detroit, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school . Such participants will be called on to speak after persons physically attending the meeting have offered public comment. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the governments burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. text-align: center; [25][26], In November 2013, the Michigan Department of Education removed the federal High Risk status from Detroit Public Schools. If you value Chalkbeat, consider making a donation. Vitti, one of two finalists for superintendent of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, spent 12 hours touring schools, meeting principals and answering questions during public sessions. For language help call (313) 576-0106 or visit the Interpretation and Translation Services page. Vitti's previous career experience includes working as a superintendent of Duval County Public Schools in Florida, as a chief academic officer of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida, and as a deputy chancellor of the Florida Department of Education. For language help call (313) 576-0106 or visit the Interpretation and Translation Services page. [34], On June 21, 2016, Snyder signed a bill authorizing the division of Detroit Public Schools into two entities effective July 1, 2016. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more. Phone: (810) 766-5177 Criminal charges were filed today against 12 current or former Detroit Public Schools principals, an assistant superintendent and a vendor in an illegal bribery and kickback scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade. Robert Bobb, the first DPS EFM, is expected to assist Roberts in his transition until June 30, when his contract ends. Superintendents of other large school districts have been awarded longer contracts in recent months, including two-year extensions in Tennessee, Georgia, and New York. Roy S. Roberts - Detroit - LocalWiki For example, the presiding officer will state, "persons A, B and C, please line up at the microphone to speak. She is a professor of English and teaches full time at Schoolcraft College and part time at the Wayne County Community College District. She also runs the districts medical and mental services. [36][37], On January 25, a Detroit judge declined to issue the restraining order, stating there was no indisputable proof that the union or individual teachers were involved with the protests. In addition, the board hosts quarterly community meetings for the general public to learn about the latest news. A general election was scheduled for November 8, 2022. Education: Bachelors degree in sociology from the University of Missouri, masters in business administration from the University of California, Davis. List of Michigan School Superintendents | Verified Contact Data MiLEAP will tackle early childhood education, after-school programs, and partnerships to promote career success. } District superintendents should send their requests to mdenet@mdek12.org. Now district officials are considering punitive policies against severe absenteeism, such as making students repeat a grade. Monique Bryant: The Detroit native is the co-founder and president of The Triangle Society, a non-profit dedicated to raising money for Cass Technical High School. TTD: (313) 226-9560 [32], In 2012, the state created a reform district. Here is the full list of school board candidates provided by the Detroit clerks office: Correction: July 27, 2022: This story has been updated to correct the occupation for Detroit school board candidate Jamaal Muhammad. Additionally, Shy and Flowers were each charged with one count of Tax Evasion for failing to report income. Her story: Cutrona jumped from a job teaching English in Miami to a job as an advocate at The New Teacher Project, an advocacy organization. [40], Mayor Mike Duggan asked teachers to return to work and acknowledged that the protesters were bringing up legitimate issues. Joining McQuade in the announcement were David P. Gelios, Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Jarod J. Koopman, Special Agent in Charge of the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation. Miami Herald Broward School Board Torey Alston, District 2, right, addresses a search firm executive while reviewing candidates for the Broward school superintendent job, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The budget provides money to support teacher recruitment, Detroit initiatives, community advocacy, rural schools, and transportation. Started in this role: 2017, though his responsibilities were expanded since then to include human resources. State and local courts | Her story: A graduate of Osborn High School in Detroit, Wilson worked for private PR firms before becoming director of communications for the Education Achievement Authority. Roy Roberts expressed support for Martin's appointment. With more than half of the four-year seats open for the Nov. 8 general election, new board members could impact Superintendent Nikolai Vittis efforts to address pandemic-related enrollment losses, chronic absenteeism, and poor academic achievement. DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its . Please donate here to support our continued expansion. Ballot measures, Who represents me? Smaller items in Michigans education budget are likely to have a big impact on these issues. The . - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration. Started in this role: 2017 after serving as a press secretary for the district. Topics ranged from literacy, finances, infrastructure, and student achievement. Duties: Oversees parent and community outreach, PTA, the clergy council, school advisory committees, and the alumni association. - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities. Board of Education (Organization) Participants must raise their hand to register prior to the presiding officers announcement during the meeting that the period to register for public comment has expired. Public policy. Kathryn Valadez-Herrera. Projects: Oversees district programs including the parent academy, Kindergarten bootcamp, and the parent home visit program, all parts of the districts efforts to help parents help their children succeed in school. Latrice McClendon: The DPSCD parent works as the community president for Detroit at Huntington Bank. Projects: Solano led negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement with teachers, which raised salaries and allowed schools to pay teachers for the experience they accrued working in other districts; oversaw pay increases for principals; a staffing plan designed to combat the districts teacher shortage. - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. On January 20, 88 of the district's 100 schools were closed as a result of the absences. 19801 Prevost Street Detroit, MI 48235. William F. Coleman III worked his way up through finance posts at several of the largest public school systems in the United States over a 30-year career in education, becoming superintendent of the Detroit, Michigan, Public School District, with its more than 100,000 students, in January of 2006. The term of a member of the elected Board shall begin on January 1 following the members election and has duration as provided by law and continues until a successor is elected and qualified. Registration will close when announced by the presiding officer and new public comment registrations will not be accepted after the announcement. Here's who's running for 4 Detroit school board seats - Chalkbeat Detroit He has a strong background in education, having previously served as the superintendent of Duval County Public Schools in Florida. You may also receive occasional messages from sponsors. Helped find philanthropic backers for a new water filtration system after the districts water fountains were found to be contaminated. Duties: Oversees the districts budget, finance, payroll, contracting, and federal programs, as well as debt payments to the legacy district. The scheme began in 2002 and continued until January 2015. [12], From 1993 to 2013, the Detroit school district had an average of $1,370,847,000 in revenue and $1,477,182,429 in expenditures, according to the United States Census Bureau's survey of school system finances. [23] During his time as the emergency manager, Roberts enforced two consecutive balanced budgets and reduced the size of the legacy deficit from $327 million to $72 million, partially through selling more than $200 million in bonds. Chalkbeat is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to providing the information families and educators need, but this kind of work isnt possible without your help. Duties: Leads district-wide management of facilities, transportation, food service, and maintenance. text-align: center; How to vote | About DPSCD / Our Superintendent - Detroit Public Schools Schools / School Directory - Detroit Public Schools In exchange, Shy and his company received approximately $2.7 million dollars from DPS based on payments for fraudulent invoices. When a participant registers, s/he will be asked to write his/her name on a registration card. Aliya Moore: She is a parent leader and an active district parent who frequently comments during Detroit school board meetings. Take control of your marketing by tapping into our 58k+ School Contact Database. Via your computer, select the raise your hand option on the screen. #3-19 in Detroit Public Schools Community District Rankings #479-660 in Michigan Rankings; Henry Ford High School is ranked 479-660th within Michigan. Updated: Jul 23, 2023 / 11:20 PM EDT. A new district called the Detroit Public Schools Community District was created to oversee schools. Bennett Elementary School. She also oversees the districts Office of Exceptional Student Education, which serves students with special needs. 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} Dr. David Snead's days as a leader in Detroit included being the principal at two Detroit high schools . Deborah Hunter-Harvill: Incumbent and current board vice president, she was first elected to the board in November 2016. School Board 1971 (PH 007-25) Archives. The Detroit Public Schools Board of Education was composed of 11 members elected to four-year terms. His story: Vidito worked as a teacher in Oakland, California, then worked as an administrator for charter schools in New Orleans and Detroit. U.S. Congress | Detroit Public Schools Community Districts (DPSCD) State of the Schools Addressprovided the community with important updates regarding its rebuilding work through the voice of the School Board and Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti. Wright has been the deputy superintendent of schools for Detroit Public Schools Community District since 2017. Start Building Michigan School Superintendents Database, 11,162 - Database of Michigan Schools & Colleges, 1,784 - List of Michigan School Principals, 16,745 - Michigan School Teachers Contact Lists, 767 - Associate Superintendents List of Michigan. Click here to contact our editorial staff or report an error. Over the past month, Chalkbeat has used district payroll data to look at pay trends for teachers and principals. Meet the Detroit administrators behind Superintendent Nikolai Vitti Cutrona worked as an assistant superintendent for strategy for the Jacksonville school district when Vitti was superintendent there. - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Natasha Singer . - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. color: white; TTD: (989) 895-2501 They play the focal point in connecting with the management, central staff, principals, and other school aspects. Please reference the DPSCD Bylaws for more information about the Board located in the documents section on this page. The table below separates the district's expenditures into five categories identified by the agency: The table below shows the amount of debt retired, issued, and outstanding in the district for each year. Detroit Public Schools Community District welcomed its new board of education at a public swearing-in ceremony at Cass Technical High School on January11, 2017. Woman arrested after driving instructor finds 2 children in car seats The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on District matters. Concerns? Each of the 14 defendants face up to five years in prison and fines of up to $250,000 on the charge of Conspiracy to Commit Federal Program Bribery. - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities. In 2017, a newly elected school board hired Vitti to run the Detroit Public Schools Community District. She would later head the Office of Curriculum, and she served as Interim Superintendent in 2016 and 2017 before the state handed control of the district back to a school board that selected Vitti as its first superintendent. Of the 45 superintendencies, 14 will have new leadership. MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) A 20-year-old woman has been arrested after an infant and toddler in car seats were found near a trash dumpster at a suburban high school north of Detroit. He was the first superintendent brought on after the district emerged . [7] This board was disbanded on July 1, 2016, with the creation of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. An official from the office confirmed Wednesday afternoon that Lemmons is a candidate. The Michigan School Superintendent List can drive your marketing to the next level, with data that is readily available for you to launch urgent and immediate campaigns instantaneously. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Nikolai Vitti is the superintendent of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Ridgeway's previous career experience included working as an educator, administrator, and assistant superintendent. When she ran for re-election, she was a healthcare consultant and was the retired president of DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital and University Health Center. The charges allege that each of the school officials conspired with Shy to knowingly certify and submit fraudulent invoices to DPS, causing DPS to pay Shy for goods that were never delivered.