Jacqueline Blakely

This document outlines the Student Code of Conduct for Detroit Public Schools Community District, aiming to create a safe, supportive, and equitable learning environment for all students. It sets out to foster student success through adherence to core values like student prioritization, excellence, integrity, equity, service, and perseverance. The plan addresses key strategic areas such as improving school climate, maximizing talent, ensuring students are ready for life, and ensuring financial stability and operational excellence. It integrates multi-tiered systems of support (PBIS) and restorative practices for behavior management, alongside specific policies for attendance, dress code, technology use, bullying, and provisions for students with disabilities.

The Board of Education formally adopted the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget for the Detroit Public Schools Community District. This budget adoption encompasses revenue projections from local, state, and federal sources, as well as comprehensive expenditure allocations for instruction, support services, and community service operations.

This comprehensive guide from the Detroit Public Schools Community District highlights its commitment to continuous improvement across academics, enrollment, and student attendance. It details investments in teacher recruitment and retention, significant facility upgrades, and a wide array of support services including Health Hubs and counseling. The guide outlines diverse educational programs spanning early childhood, specialized instruction, career technical education, fine arts, and athletics, all aimed at fostering student success, college and career readiness, and strong community engagement.

The meeting included a Moment of Silence to recognize District employees who passed away from COVID-19. Key discussions involved commendations for staff flexibility in distributing over 100,000 meals and designing the distance learning program, along with encouragement to complete the 2020 Census. The Finance Report provided updates on DPS revenues and expenditures through February 2020, noting that year-to-date revenues were slightly ahead of budget while expenses were behind, although the Superintendent cautioned about potential future revenue decreases. The Superintendent's Report detailed the Online Learning Plan, including meal distribution statistics, the use of 'Teams' for professional development, and access methods for students. It also outlined grading policies for the third quarter due to the closure, noting that student transcripts would reflect only 'P' (Pass) or 'F' (Fail). Additionally, the Board accepted reports, approved administrative actions including terminations and a suspension without pay for one employee, approved several contracts, adopted the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar, approved naming/renaming of three elementary schools, and adopted several policies while amending and approving Policy No. 5120 concerning Assignment within District.

This document provides goal reporting for an Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan, focusing on student achievement and growth in K-8 Reading and Mathematics. The plan aims to demonstrate positive growth for K-8 students from the beginning to the end of the 2020-2021 school year across various demographic groups. Initial benchmark data for Reading and Math is presented, with mid-year assessment results noted as pending.