Kianta Bankston

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.

The Finance Committee meeting primarily focused on the Superintendent's update and the Chief Financial Officer's report amidst potential K-12 funding reductions due to COVID-19. Key discussion points included recommending against recurring salary increases except for teachers, maximizing Federal Cares Act funding flexibility, and plans for summer school. The technology improvement plan detailed investments in devices and network infrastructure, with a goal of one-to-one devices in all high schools by 2020-2021 and a fully launched portal system by 2023-2024. The CFO reported on District financials through March 2020, noting year-to-date revenues slightly ahead of budget but expenses behind budget. Action items approved included the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency General Fund Operating Budget, the purchase of supplemental curriculum material, proposals to reconfigure grade configurations for Schulze Academy and Vernor Elementary, and several contract renewals including those with Edgenuity Inc. and PowerSchool Group LLC.

This MICIP Portfolio Report for Detroit Public Schools Community District outlines strategic goals aimed at improving student outcomes. The key focus areas include increasing ELA proficiency, enhancing math proficiency on MSTEP, and reducing chronic absenteeism. Strategies for achieving these goals involve implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, offering expanded learning time through afterschool and summer programs, and providing targeted tutoring. The plan emphasizes purposeful planning, consistent instructional delivery, robust instructional leadership, and continuous data-driven decision-making to support student growth.