Detroit Public Schools Community District public meetings in 2023

Curriculum/Academics Committee Meeting

The Curriculum/Academics Committee will vote on recommending approval of five-year yellow bus contracts with ABC Student Transportation, Alltown Bus Service, and National Trails School Bus for up to $188,030,566. The committee will also receive an academic update from Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti. The meeting includes procedural items and public comment.

• Approval of yellow bus contracts with ABC Student Transportation ($115.95M), Alltown Bus Service ($28.71M), and National Trails School Bus ($43.37M), total not-to-exceed $188,030,566 through June 2029
• Contracts include performance penalties for missed routes, on-time arrival goals, and student safety incidents
• Three vendors will operate from five facilities, with ABC running 61% of routes, Alltown 17%, National Trails 22%
• Academic update from Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti (report attached)
• Public comment available in-person and via Zoom with 3-minute limit

Regular Board Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board will consider action on an amended 2023-24 academic calendar that shifts a professional development day, moves count day, and adds Juneteenth observance. Other action items include approval of personnel terminations and entering closed session for a legal opinion. The board will also hear a finance report and superintendent's report.

• Amendment to 2023-24 academic calendar moving professional development day to Feb 27, 2024 and count day to Feb 14
• Approval of administrative terminations and terminations for cause
• Motion to enter closed session under MCL 15.268(h) for legal opinion
• Finance report from CFO Jeremy Vidito
• Superintendent's report covering academics, operations, HR

Finance Committee Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Finance Committee will consider approving an amended 2023-24 academic calendar with three date changes, international travel for Cody High School to London ($32,925) and Cass Technical High School to Japan ($51,340), and a Memorandum of Understanding and $892,500 contract with the DPS Foundation to fund development positions.

• Approval of amended 2023-24 academic calendar: moves professional development day to Feb 27, Count Day to Feb 14, adds Juneteenth observance on June 19
• Approval of out-of-country travel for 15 Cody High School students to London, England ($32,925 from grants and donations)
• Approval of out-of-country travel for 10 Cass Technical High School students to Japan ($51,340 paid by parents)
• Approval of no-cost MOU with DPS Foundation through Dec 2026 and contract for $892,500 through June 2025 for three development positions

Special Board Meeting - Study Session

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board holds a special study session with procedural opening items and a closed session to evaluate the Superintendent and discuss a confidential attorney-client communication. Public comment will be taken after the closed session. The meeting is in-person at the Fisher Building.

• Closed session to evaluate Superintendent performance
• Closed session to review attorney-client communication
• Public comment period (virtual and in-person)
• Approval of agenda as presented

Policy Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Policy Ad-Hoc Committee is reviewing amendments to six district policies covering nondiscrimination, anti-harassment, equal educational opportunity, sex discrimination, disability discrimination, and web accessibility. The committee will decide whether to advance them as second-read items or new first-read items to the December 12, 2023, Regular Board Meeting.

• Amendment to Policy 1422 – Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (adds definitions, annual training, updated compliance officer)
• Amendment to Policy 1662 – Anti-Harassment (adds robust harassment definition, key terms, annual training)
• Amendment to Policy 2260 – Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity (adds annual training, definitions)
• Amendment to Policy 2266 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities (adds annual training, clarifies grievance process)
• Amendment to Policy 3123 – Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment (adds annual training)

Curriculum/Academics Committee Meeting

The Curriculum/Academics Committee will vote on recommending approval of an amended 2023-24 academic calendar, international travel for Cody High School to London ($32,925) and Cass Tech to Japan ($51,340), and a $892,500 contract with the DPS Foundation. The meeting also includes reports from the chair and superintendent.

• Amended 2023-24 academic calendar shifting professional development day to Feb 27, 2024, count day to Feb 14, 2024, and adding Juneteenth observance on June 19, 2024
• International travel request for 15 Cody High School juniors/seniors to London, England, March 22–29, 2024, at $32,925 from grants and donations
• International travel request for 10 Cass Technical High School juniors/seniors to Japan, March 23–30, 2024, at $51,340 paid by parents
• Approval of no-cost MOU with DPS Foundation through Dec 31, 2026, and a contract for $892,500 through June 30, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board will vote on a tentative agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) for increased compensation not to exceed $4,669,994 for 2023-24. The board will also consider personnel actions including administrative terminations, terminations and suspensions for cause, and employment in-eligibility. A closed session is planned to discuss a written legal opinion under MCL 15.268(h).

• Approval of 2023-24 AFSCME tentative agreement with compensation increases up to $4,669,994
• ESE Paraprofessionals base wage set at $16.80/hr with a one-time $2,000 supplement
• Administrative terminations and suspensions for cause (multiple summary charts attached)
• Closed session to consider a written legal opinion (MCL 15.268(h))
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2023 regular and closed session, and committee meetings

Finance Committee Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Finance Committee will review the CFO's September financial report and vote on three cooperative purchasing agreements for data center and cybersecurity services totaling $1.23 million. They will also consider approving the board and committee meeting calendars for 2024.

• Approval of cooperative purchase with Insight for data center and disaster recovery solutions, not to exceed $431,195
• Approval of cooperative purchase with NuHarbor for managed cybersecurity services, including Splunk licensing, not to exceed $363,000
• Approval of cooperative purchase with SHI International for network security solutions, not to exceed $435,300
• Approval of Board Meeting Calendar for 2024
• Approval of Board Committees Meeting Calendar for 2024

Special Board Meeting - Study Session

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board is holding a special study session. The main substantive action is a closed session under Michigan law to discuss strategy for collective bargaining negotiations and review attorney-client communications. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of the agenda.

• Closed session pursuant to MCL 15.268(c) and (h) to consider collective bargaining negotiation strategy and attorney-client communication

Curriculum/Academics Committee Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Curriculum/Academics Committee will vote on three cooperative purchasing agreements for cybersecurity and data center services totaling $1,229,495. It will also consider approving the 2024 board and committee meeting calendars. Public comment is available in person or virtually.

• Cooperative purchase with Insight for data center and disaster recovery solutions, not to exceed $431,195
• Cooperative purchase with NuHarbor for managed cybersecurity services, not to exceed $363,000
• Cooperative purchase with SHI International for network security solutions, not to exceed $435,300
• Approval of 2024 board meeting calendar and committee meeting calendars

Policy Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Policy Ad-Hoc Committee will vote on amendments to several district policies, including community use of school facilities, student discipline, in-district student transfers, and telecommuting for professional staff.

• Amendment to Policy 7510: Community Use of School Facilities adds criteria for for-profit organizations
• Amendment to Policy 5610: Emergency Removal, Suspension and Expulsion of Nondisabled Students
• New Policy TBN42: Student Transfer (In-District) proposed
• Amendment to Policy 1435: Telecommuting for Professional Staff in special circumstances

Regular Board Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board will consider approval of a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Organization of School Administrators and Supervisors for 2023-24, with increased compensation not to exceed $3.4 million. The board also will vote on administrative terminations, suspensions for cause, and approval of prior meeting minutes. Other agenda items include a finance report, superintendent's report, and public comment.

• Approval of 2023-24 tentative agreement with OSAS, up to $3,367,483 in increased compensation
• Administrative terminations and suspensions for cause (personnel actions)
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2023 regular and closed sessions, Finance Committee (Sept 25), and Academic Committee (Oct 2)
• Finance report from Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Vidito
• Recognition of District Core Values and superintendent's report on academics, operations, and HR

Curriculum/Academics Committee Meeting

The Curriculum/Academics Committee will vote to approve the 2023‑24 tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 214 Police Officers, which includes a 5% salary increase and other benefits costing $247,010. The board will also consider approving payment for outside legal counsel and third‑party discrimination/harassment claim review services up to $900,000 for the 2023‑24 school year. Additional agenda items include approval of the agenda and minutes, a chairman’s report, and an academic update from the superintendent.

• Approve 2023‑24 tentative agreement with Teamsters Local 214 Police Officers ($247,010 incremental cost)
• Approve payment for outside legal counsel and claim review services up to $900,000
• Approve agenda and minutes for the meeting
• Chairman’s report by Bishop Corletta Vaughn
• Academic update by Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee is reviewing a tentative agreement for Teamsters Local 214 Police Officers and a request to fund outside legal services. The meeting includes discussions on labor compensation increases and the use of external vendors for legal and compliance matters.

• Approval of 2023-24 Tentative Agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 214 Police Officers (incremental cost not to exceed $247,010)
• Proposed $2,000 December Retention Bonus for police unit members
• Proposed $1,200 longevity supplement for qualifying unit members
• Approval of outside legal counsel and third-party discrimination/harassment claim review fees not to exceed $900,000

Regular Board Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board will vote on a one-year agreement with the Detroit Federation of Teachers costing up to $53,785,627. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings, reports from the finance officer and superintendent, and personnel actions such as terminations and continued employment. Public comment will be heard in person and virtually.

• Approval of 2023-24 one-year Detroit Federation of Teachers agreement at cost not-to-exceed $53,785,627
• Administrative terminations and terminations for cause
• Recommendation for continued employment of candidate 371944 under MCL 380.1230
• Finance report from Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Vidito
• Recognition of district core values and personnel transactions

Curriculum/Academics Committee Meeting

The Curriculum/Academics Committee will consider three action items: approval of the Thrive evaluation systems for teachers and administrators for the 2023-24 school year, renewal of a contract with Leading Educators for professional coaching support at $614,058, and a contract with Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. (details not fully provided in the agenda). The committee also receives an academic update from Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti.

• Approval of Thrive for Teachers and Thrive for School Administrators evaluation systems for 2023-24
• Contract renewal with Leading Educators for professional development, not-to-exceed $614,058
• Approval of a contract with Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. (details incomplete in agenda)
• Academic update from Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti
• Chairman's report from Board Member Bishop Corletta Vaughn

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will discuss the CFO's report and vote on three action items: approval of the Thrive for Teachers and Thrive for School Administrators evaluation systems for the 2023-24 school year, a contract renewal with Leading Educators for professional learning support ($614,058), and a contract with Testing Engineers & Consultants for geotechnical and materials testing services ($495,358) tied to the $700 million Facility Master Plan. These items require recommendation to the full School Board.

• Approval of Thrive for Teachers and Thrive for School Administrators evaluation systems for 2023-24
• Contract renewal with Leading Educators for professional learning and coaching support, not-to-exceed $614,058
• Contract with Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. for geotechnical, materials testing, and roofing inspection services, not-to-exceed $495,358, for FMP Series 1 (Eastside and Westside school clusters)
• CFO's report (no details provided in agenda)

Policy Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Policy Ad-Hoc Committee will consider amendments to eight existing policies and a proposed new behavioral health policy. Key changes include updating nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policies to list Jenice Mitchell Ford as compliance officer, revising student enrollment rules for chronically absent students, and adding criteria for for-profit groups using school facilities. The committee will also vote on the new Behavioral Health policy (TBN40).

• New Policy TBN40 – Behavioral Health
• Amendment to Policy 5005.01 – Student Enrollment (administrative transfer for chronically absent students)
• Amendment to Policy 7510 – Community Use of School Facilities (criteria for for-profit organizations)
• Amendments to Policies 1422, 1622, 2260, 2266, 3123, 7540.02 updating compliance officer designations to Jenice Mitchell Ford
• Public comment allowed in-person and virtually

Special Board Meeting

This is a special board meeting with primarily procedural items. The board will vote to enter a closed session under state law to discuss negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement.

• Motion to go into closed session per MCL 15.268(c) to discuss collective bargaining negotiations

Regular Board Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board will vote on funding up to $501,039 for dual enrollment courses in partnership with six local colleges. The board will also hear the superintendent's report on academics and operations, and consider approval of minutes from previous meetings. A closed session is scheduled to review a written legal opinion.

• Vote on dual enrollment funding up to $501,039 with Wayne County Community College, Lawrence Technological University, University of Detroit Mercy, Eastern Michigan University, University of Michigan Dearborn, and Wayne State University
• Approval of minutes from July 11 regular board meeting, July 28 finance committee, and August 7 academic committee
• Superintendent's report including academics, operations, and a motion to approve personnel transaction lists
• Finance report from Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Vidito
• Closed session under MCL 15.268(h) to consider a written legal opinion

Curriculum/Academics Committee Meeting

The Curriculum/Academics Committee will vote on three contract proposals for the 2023-2024 school year. The items seek approval for literacy intervention training, a coordinator for new school-based health hubs, and project management for facility construction. The meeting also includes routine reports from the committee chair and the district superintendent.

• Contract with Blue Engine through June 30, 2024, not to exceed $541,710 for literacy professional development.
• Contract with Communities in Schools Michigan through June 30, 2024, not to exceed $450,000 for a health hub coordinator.
• Contract with Communication By Design through June 30, 2029, not to exceed $508,875 for facility master plan project management.
• Phase 1 rollout of 4-5 Health Hubs at Central/Durfee, East English Village at Finney, Maybury/Western, Osborn, and Southeastern schools.
• Academic update from Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti and chairman's report from Member Bishop Corletta Vaughn.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will consider and take action on three contracts. The largest is a cooperative purchasing agreement with Oracle for PeopleSoft licenses, support, and maintenance not to exceed $674,671. Also up for approval: a $508,875 contract with Communication By Design for technology project management for Facility Master Plan Series 1 projects, and a $496,616 emergency agreement with Johnson Controls for HVAC repairs at the Northern Building.

• Approval of cooperative purchasing agreement with Oracle Integrated Cloud Applications & Platform Services for PeopleSoft licenses, support, and maintenance through June 30, 2024, not to exceed $674,671
• Approval of a contract with Communication By Design for technology project management services for Facility Master Plan Series 1 construction projects, not to exceed $508,875
• Approval of cooperative purchasing agreement with Johnson Controls Inc. for emergency stabilization and heating system repair services at the Northern Building through December 31, 2023, not to exceed $496,616

Regular Board Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board of Education is meeting to consider combining Fisher Magnet Lower Academy and Fisher Magnet Upper Academy into one pre-kindergarten through 8th grade school, Fisher Magnet Academy, for the 2023-2024 school year. The board will also vote on a resolution to participate in the state's School Bond Qualification and Loan Program to enable low-cost capital debt. The meeting includes reports from the CFO and superintendent, and a public comment period.

• Proposal to combine Fisher Magnet Lower Academy and Fisher Magnet Upper Academy into Fisher Magnet Academy (PreK-8) for 2023-2024 school year
• Resolution to adopt participation in Michigan's School Bond Qualification and Loan Program to borrow from SLRF for capital debt payments
• Approval of minutes from multiple committee meetings (Budget Hearing, Regular Board, Policy, Finance, Academic)
• Finance report from Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Vidito
• Superintendent's report covering Academics, Operations, Human Resources with personnel transaction lists

Curriculum/Academics Committee Meeting

The Curriculum/Academics Committee will consider several action items, including a resolution to participate in the School Bond Qualification and Loan Program, which allows the district to borrow up to $65 million for capital debt payments. The committee will also vote on reconfiguring grade bands at Barton Elementary to add middle school grades over three years, combining Fisher Magnet Lower and Upper academies into one PreK-8 school, and renewing a $1.12 million contract with City Year for intervention services at eight schools.

• Approval of resolution for DPS to borrow up to $65 million through the School Bond Qualification and Loan Program for FY2024 capital debt payments
• Plan to expand Barton Elementary from PreK-5 to PreK-8 over three school years (2023-2026)
• Combining Fisher Magnet Lower and Upper academies into a single PreK-8 school named Fisher Magnet Academy
• Contract renewal with City Year for $1,120,000 to provide intervention services at Bethune, Brenda Scott, Durfee, Central, Gompers, Noble, Osborn, and Cody schools
• District has borrowed $833 million from the SLRF program since 2011, with FY2024 projected borrowing of $65 million

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially approve a resolution to participate in the School Bond Qualification and Loan Program, allowing borrowing up to $65 million for capital debt payments. They will also consider adopting the updated 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct with revised discipline procedures, and approve contract renewals for nursing services totaling $4.6 million. Additionally, the committee will hear the CFO's report.

• Resolution to borrow up to $65 million through the School Bond Loan Program for capital debt payments
• Adoption of the 2023-2024 Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Code of Conduct (73 pages, revised discipline matrix)
• Contract renewals with Delta-T Group and RCM Healthcare Services for nursing services, not-to-exceed $4,637,550
• CFO's report on district finances

Policy Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Policy Ad-Hoc Committee will approve the meeting agenda and then review a set of existing policies and bylaws, including student assessment and tobacco use rules. It will also consider three new policies: TBN39 Student Religious Observance, TBN40 Behavioral Health Services, and TBN41 Small School Annual Analysis. Public comment will be offered after the policy review.

• Approve agenda (Item 2.01)
• Review existing policies/bylaws (Item 3.01) such as 2623 Student Assessment and 3215 Use of Tobacco by Professional Staff
• Consider new policy TBN39 Student Religious Observance
• Consider new policy TBN40 Behavioral Health Services
• Consider new policy TBN41 Small School Annual Analysis

Regular Board Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board will consider routine items such as approving the meeting agenda and minutes from recent sessions, reviewing the June finance report, and hearing the superintendent's updates. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel actions and a legal opinion. The board will vote on the 2023‑24 Academic Calendar, which sets the school year schedule and professional‑development days.

• Approval of the meeting agenda (Item 3.01)
• Approval of minutes from May 16 and other recent meetings (Items 4.01‑4.06)
• June finance report presented by CFO Jeremy Vidito (Item 8.01)
• Closed session to consider personnel actions and a legal opinion (Item 11.01)
• Approval of the 2023‑24 Academic Calendar (Item 13.01)

Budget Hearing

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board held a budget hearing on June 13, 2023. The CFO presented the FY 2024 budget, and the Board considered the agenda and public comments. Routine actions such as approving the agenda and adjourning were also addressed.

• Approval of agenda (motion to approve)
• CFO presents FY 2024 budget (presentation)
• Public comment period (up to 3‑minute remarks per speaker)
• Adjournment (motion to adjourn)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Finance Committee will recommend adoption of FY2023 budget amendments and FY2024 budgets for the General Fund, Food Service, School Activity Account, and DPS. The FY2024 General Fund budget projects a $4.8 million surplus and includes $235 million in one-time assignments for the Board-approved $700 million Facility Master Plan. The budget assumes a $458 per-pupil increase from the Governor's proposal and maintains current staffing and programs.

• FY2024 General Fund budget projects $4.8 million surplus and $235 million assignment to Facility Master Plan
• Full funding of the Board-approved $700 million Facility Master Plan is included in FY2024 budget
• Special Education (ESE) funding requires ~$30 million from the General Fund despite higher state reimbursement
• Enhancement Millage revenue sharing with charter schools reduces DPSCD funding by ~$4 million annually
• Balanced budget without using one-time COVID funds; includes salary increases and reductions in Central Office personnel

Curriculum/Academics Committee Meeting

The Curriculum/Academics Committee is discussing and recommending adoption of FY2023 budget amendments and the FY2024 budgets for the General Fund, Food Service, School Activity Account, and DPS. The FY2024 General Fund budget is balanced with a projected $235 million surplus assigned to the $700 million Facility Master Plan. The recommendation also includes funding for per-pupil increases, special education, and facility improvements.

• FY2024 General Fund budget adoption with $235M surplus for facility master plan
• $700 million Facility Master Plan full funding in FY2024 budget
• Per-pupil funding increase of $458 per student in Governor's proposal
• Special education general fund contribution projected at ~$30 million
• FY2023 General Fund budget amendment anticipating $346.4M surplus for facility plan

Regular Board Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board will decide on approving the Wayne RESA General Fund Operating Budget for the 2023-2024 school year, a procedural step tied to $17.2 million in annual county millage funding and $24 million in IDEA funds. The board will also vote on personnel actions including administrative terminations, terminations for cause, and non-renewals, as well as a cooperative purchase agreement with People Driven Technology. Public comment will be taken before a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approval of Wayne RESA General Fund Operating Budget for 2023-2024
• Resolution designating DPSCD's Wayne RESA election representative
• Approval of administrative terminations and terminations for cause
• Approval of non-renewals
• Approval of a cooperative purchase agreement with People Driven Technology

Special Board Meeting - Study Session (Non-Renewal Hearing)

This is a special board meeting study session for a non-renewal hearing. The board will hear public comment then enter closed session to consider personnel action at an employee's request under Michigan law. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed session for personnel action on non-renewal of an employee
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Agenda is otherwise procedural: call to order, roll call, agenda approval, adjournment

The Board of Education entered a closed session to consider personnel action at the request of employees. No substantive public decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Entered closed session to consider personnel action
• Returned from closed session

Special Board Meeting - Study Session

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Special Board will present and discuss the FY 2023‑24 budget. The board will vote to approve the Superintendent’s personnel restructuring plan for the 2023‑24 budget. It will also consider actions on non‑renewal notices, a student reinstatement recommendation, and a second read of several district policies. The meeting includes public comment and procedural items.

• Discussion of FY 2023‑24 DPSCD Budget (presentation)
• Approval of the Superintendent’s FY2023‑24 Personnel Restructuring Plan
• Approval of Notices of Consideration of Non‑Renewals per MCL 380.1229
• Approval of Reinstatement Hearing Committee recommendation against reinstatement for student TT
• Second‑read of district policies (Youth Involvement, Field Trips, Job‑Related Expenses, etc.)

The Board approved the Superintendent's Personnel Restructuring Plan as part of the 2023-2024 budget. The session included a presentation on budget priorities and projected revenues of $1,138.2M and expenses of $904.7M, though no final vote on the full budget occurred. Several district policies were also approved or updated.

• Approved Superintendent’s Personnel Restructuring Plan for 2023-2024 budget
• Accepted Notices of Consideration of Non-Renewals per MCL 380.1229
• Approved Policy 0141.1 Youth Involvement in District Governance
• Approved Policy 3440 Job-Related Expenses
• Approved Policy 5611 Due Process Rights
• Approved Policy 8210 School Calendar
• Approved Policy 2340 Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips with level one language clarification
• Approved Policy TBN38 Election/Campaign Activities

Finance Committee Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Finance Committee will consider three major action items: a $2.26 million cooperative purchase agreement with People Driven Technology for cybersecurity and network services, a $738,637 contract renewal with CPM Education for high school math materials, and $4 million in contracts with ten vendors for small-vehicle transportation for special education, homeless, and foster care students. The committee also hears the CFO's report and handles procedural items before forwarding recommendations to the full board.

• Approval of a $2,261,600 cooperative purchase agreement with People Driven Technology for Cisco networking, cellular backup, malware detection, and cloud services through June 2024
• Approval of a $738,637 contract renewal with CPM Education for 9–12 math instructional materials and professional development through June 2024
• Approval of up to $4,000,000 in contracts with 10 vendors (ADROIT, City Cab, Drivergent, etc.) for small-vehicle transportation for special education, homeless, and foster care students
• Chief Financial Officer's report on district finances

The committee approved several contract renewals and purchase agreements for facilities, food services, and transportation. A motion to approve a group of transportation contracts including City Cab Company and others did not carry. The CFO reported a March 2023 cash balance equivalent to 24.2 weeks of average expenditure.

• Approved Cooperative Purchase Agreement with People Driven Technology
• Approved contract renewal with CPM Education
• Denied contract with ADROIT, City Cab Company, Drivergent Transportation, Trinity, Godspeed Transportation, HopSkipDrive, New Detroit Cab Company, Regency Transportation, River North Transit LLC(Via), and SW Transport Company
• Approved contracts with Gilbane Building Company, MiG/Rockford JV, Nagle Paving Company, and Gibraltar Construction Company
• Approved contract renewals with LoPiccolo Brothers Produce, Smart Systems, and US Foods
• Approved annual facility-related commercial property fees with the City of Detroit
• Approved purchase agreements with Playworld Systems, Inc., Landscape Structures, Inc., and Snider/Burke, Inc.
• Approved contracts with Qualified Abatement Services, KONE Elevator Company, ONEATLAS, GDI Integrated Services, RNA Facilities Management, and DLR Group

Policy Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Policy Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting on April 26, 2023, to review eight existing district policies (including procurement, FLSA, technology use, information security, school safety, and advertising) and to consider a new policy on Continuity of Organizational Operations. The meeting includes public comment opportunities both in-person and virtually.

• Review of Policy 6325: Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds
• Review of Policy 6700: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Review of Policies 7540.03 and 7540.04: Student and Staff Technology Acceptable Use and Safety
• Review of Policies 8305, 8315, 8400, and 9700.01: Information Security, Information Management, School Safety Information, and Advertising/Commercial Activities
• New Policy 8300: Continuity of Organizational Operations under consideration

The committee conducted a post-adoption review of several district policies and discussed a new policy regarding organizational operations. Members requested a list of schools with recommended facility changes for an upcoming Special Board Meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Reviewed Policy 6325 Procurement-Federal Grants/Funds (no edits)
• Reviewed Policy 6700 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) with a directive to ensure nursing mother spaces at every Principal's location
• Reviewed Policy 7540.03 Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety (no edits)
• Reviewed Policy 7540.04 Staff Technology Acceptable Use and Safety with a directive to make language concise and identify plagiarism tools
• Reviewed Policy 8305 Information Security (no edits)
• Reviewed Policy 8315 Information Management (no edits)
• Reviewed Policy 8400 School Safety Information (no edits)

Curriculum/Academics Committee Meeting

The Curriculum/Academics Committee will consider three action items: a $2.26 million cooperative purchase agreement with People Driven Technology for cybersecurity and network services, a $738,637 contract renewal with CPM Education for high school math materials and professional development, and $4 million in contracts with ten transportation vendors for small-vehicle services for special-education, homeless, and foster-care students. The meeting also includes procedural items and reports from the chair and superintendent.

• Approval of $2,261,600 cooperative purchase agreement with People Driven Technology for Cisco networking, cybersecurity, and cloud services through June 2024
• Approval of $738,637 contract renewal with CPM Education for 9-12 math instructional materials and professional development
• Approval of $4,000,000 in contracts with ten transportation vendors (including Durham, HopSkipDrive, Drivergent) for 440 curb-to-curb routes for special-education, homeless, and foster-care students
• Academic update from Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti
• Chairman's report from Board Member Bishop Corletta Vaughn

The Committee approved several groups of tie-barred contracts and purchase agreements for transportation, construction, food services, and facility maintenance. Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti also reported on enrollment stability and improving student literacy and math data.

• Approved purchase agreements with People Driven Technology and CPM Education
• Approved contracts with 10 transportation providers including Durham School Services and HopSkipDrive
• Approved contract with Gilbane Building Company and MiG/Rockford JV
• Approved contracts with Nagle Paving Company and Gibraltar Construction Company
• Approved contract renewals with LoPiccolo Brothers Produce, Smart Systems, and US Foods
• Approved annual facility-related commercial property fees with the City of Detroit
• Approved purchase agreements with Playworld Systems, Inc., Landscape Structures, Inc., and Snider/Burke, Inc.
• Approved contracts with Qualified Abatement Services, KONE Elevator Company, Republic Services, Inc., ONEATLAS, GDI Integrated Services, RNA Facilities Management, and DLR Group

Regular Board Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board will consider routine approvals of the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and reports from the Finance and Superintendent. It will enter a closed session to discuss a personnel action request and a legal opinion. The Board will vote on several personnel actions, including administrative terminations and non‑renewal notices for superintendents, and on a recommendation to deny reinstatement for a student expelled for firearm possession. Finally, the Board will decide whether to renew the Voice Over IP services contract with Encore Technology Group for up to $715,000 through June 30 2024.

• Renew VoIP services contract with Encore Technology Group, not‑to‑exceed $715,000 through June 30 2024
• Approve administrative terminations and terminations for cause
• Approve issuance of non‑renewal notices for superintendent positions per MCL 380.1229
• Reject reinstatement request for student TT expelled for firearm possession
• Enter closed session to consider a personnel action request and a written legal opinion

The Board approved the February 2023 finance report and the Superintendent's report. A series of contract renewals and purchases were approved via the Consent Agenda. Several administrative actions and policy reviews were postponed to a subsequent meeting.

• Approved February 2023 Finance Report
• Approved Superintendent's Report
• Approved contract renewals with Encore Technology, Frontline Education, Presidio, Inc, and BELFOR Property Restoration
• Approved contracts with Payne Landscaping, Inc., RNA Facilities Management, Premier Group Associates, and City Contracting Services
• Approved contract increases for Clark-White Construction and Brinker-Christian
• Approved purchase with Detroit Department of Transportation
• Approved funding for international student travel to France and Spain
• Postponed administrative action items and policy reviews to Thursday's meeting

Finance Committee Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Finance Committee will hear a CFO report and consider recommending approval of two contract renewals: a $715,000 renewal with Encore Technology Group for Voice Over IP services and a $500,805 renewal with Frontline Education for professional development, absence, inventory, and evaluation management software. Public comment will be accepted in person and virtually.

• Approval of $715,000 contract renewal with Encore Technology Group for VoIP services through June 2024
• Approval of $500,805 contract renewal with Frontline Education for professional development, absence, inventory, and evaluation management platforms
• CFO's financial report for February 2023
• Procedural items: call to order, meeting norms, moment of silence, agenda approval

The Finance Committee approved several contract renewals for technology, security, and landscaping services. The committee also authorized contract increases for construction firms and approved funding for out-of-state travel to France and Spain.

• Approved contract renewals with Encore Technology Group, Frontline Education, Inc., and Presidio, Inc. (Physical Security)
• Approved contracts with Payne Landscaping Inc., RNA Facilities Management, and Premier Group Associate
• Approved contract increases with Clark-White Construction and Brinker-Christman (Member Mays abstained)
• Approved contracts with City Contracting Services and BELFOR Property Restoration
• Approved cooperative purchase agreement with Crystal Flash, Inc.
• Approved purchase with the Detroit Department of Transportation
• Approved allocation of funds for travel to France and Spain

Curriculum/Academics Committee Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Curriculum/Academics Committee will discuss and vote on two contract renewals totaling over $1.2 million. The agenda includes an academic update from the superintendent and procedural items, but the main action items are contract renewals for VoIP services and a staff management platform.

• Contract renewal with Encore Technology Group for Voice Over IP services through June 2024, not to exceed $715,000 from General Funds.
• Contract renewal with Frontline Education, Inc. for professional development, absence management, evaluation, and inventory management platform through June 2024, not to exceed $500,805 from General and Grant funds.
• Academic update from Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti (report only, no action).

The Committee approved two groups of tie-barred contract renewals and new agreements covering technology, security, landscaping, and construction. Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti reported that daily attendance is higher and chronic absenteeism is lower compared to last year.

• Approved contract renewal with Encore Technology Group
• Approved contract renewal with Frontline Education, Inc.
• Approved contract renewal with Presidio, Inc. for Physical Security
• Approved contracts with Payne Landscaping Inc. and RNA Facilities Management
• Approved contracts with Premier Group Associates and Payne Landscaping Inc.
• Approved contract increases with Clark-White Construction and Brinker-Christman
• Approved contract with City Contracting Services
• Approved contract renewal with BELFOR Property Restoration

Regular Board Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board will consider a contract renewal and amendment with Imagine Learning for K-8 literacy materials and Edgenuity credit recovery platform, not to exceed $4,449,577. The board will also vote on personnel actions including terminations for cause and administrative terminations, and may enter closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters. Public comment will be heard after registration.

• Contract renewal with Imagine Learning for K-8 literacy materials and Edgenuity platform through June 2024, not to exceed $4,449,577
• Terminations for cause with four employee discipline summaries
• Administrative terminations report for March 2023
• Personnel discipline item for one employee
• Motion to enter closed session under MCL 15.268(a) and (h) for personnel and legal opinion

The Board approved several contract renewals, including agreements with Imagine Learning, Merit Network, and AT&T. Members also approved the termination of six employees for job abandonment or failure to return from leave, and adopted multiple district policies.

• Approved contract renewals with Imagine Learning, Merit Network, and AT&T
• Approved contract with Kingscott associates and Quinn Evans Architects
• Approved funding for out-of-state travel to Toledo Zoological Society, Imagination Station, and Cedar Point
• Approved contract amendment and increase with Stafford-Smith
• Approved administrative terminations for Natia Rouse, Brittany Binion, Moriah Cleveland, Pamela Hudson, Richard Wilcox, and James Jenning
• Approved Superintendent's recommendation for terminations for cause
• Approved Policy 6108 (Electronic Fund Transfers) and Policy 8142.01 (Weapons)
• Approved 10 post-adoption review policies including Student Attendance and School Visitors

Finance Committee Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Finance Committee is meeting to review and recommend approval of three major contract renewals. The largest is a $4.45 million renewal with Imagine Learning for K-8 literacy materials and online credit recovery. The committee also considers AT&T internet and firewall services for $942,885 and Merit Network wide-area network services for $1.99 million.

• Recommend approval of $4,449,577 contract renewal with Imagine Learning for K-8 ELA materials and Edgenuity credit recovery platform through June 2024
• Recommend approval of $942,885 contract renewal with AT&T for internet, managed firewall, and POTS lines through June 2024, with $726,451 reimbursed by E-Rate
• Recommend approval of $1,997,050 contract renewal with Merit Network for wide area network services through June 2024, net cost $199,705 after E-Rate reimbursement
• CFO report on January 2023 finances will be presented
• Public comment available in-person and virtually via Zoom

The committee approved contract renewals for AT&T, Imagine Learning, and Merit Network, as well as a contract for Kingscott Associates and Quinn Evans Architects. It also authorized funding for out-of-state travel to Maryland and Ohio. The Chief Financial Officer reported that 2016 Operating Bonds were paid off in January.

• Approved contract renewal with AT&T
• Approved contract renewal with Imagine Learning
• Approved contract renewal with Merit Network
• Approved contract with Kingscott Associates and Quinn Evans Architects
• Approved contract amendment and increase with Stafford-Smith
• Approved travel funds for Battlefield Walk of Antietam, Maryland
• Approved travel funds for Toledo Zoological Society, Imagination Station, and Cedar Point

Policy Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Policy Ad-Hoc Committee will conduct a post-adoption review of six existing district policies, including youth involvement, field trips, job expenses, due process, school facility naming, and the school calendar. The committee will also consider a new policy on election and campaign activities. The meeting includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Post-adoption review of Policy 0141.1 Youth Involvement in District Governance
• Post-adoption review of Policy 2340 Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips
• Post-adoption review of Policy 3440 Job-Related Expenses
• Post-adoption review of Policy 5611 Due Process Rights
• Consideration of new Policy TBN38 Election/Campaign Activities

The committee reviewed several existing policies and one new policy. Members proposed specific edits to guidelines regarding school trips, student due process, and school naming requests.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Proposed adding a list of out-of-state travelers to administrative guidelines for Policy 340 (Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips)
• Proposed adding 'Students' to the title of Policy 5611 (Due Process Rights)
• Proposed requiring stakeholders to identify one of four policy criteria when requesting a school name change under Policy 7250
• Reviewed Policy 0141.1 (Youth Involvement in District Governance) with no edits
• Reviewed Policy 440 (Job-related Expenses) with no edits
• Reviewed Policy 8210 (School Calendar) with no edits
• Reviewed New Policy TBN38 (Election/Campaign Activities) with no edits

Curriculum/Academics Committee Meeting

The Curriculum/Academics Committee will consider three action items: contract renewals for Imagine Learning ($4.45M for K-8 literacy materials and credit recovery), Merit Network ($1.997M for wide area network services, with $199,705 net cost after E-rate), and a new contract with Kingscott Associates and Quinn Evans ($7.29M for architectural and engineering services for Facility Master Plan Series 1 projects). The meeting also includes reports from the chair and superintendent.

• Approval of contract renewal with Imagine Learning for K-8 ELA materials and Edgenuity credit recovery platform, $4,449,577
• Approval of contract renewal with Merit Network for Wide Area Network services, not-to-exceed $1,997,050 (net cost to District $199,705)
• Approval of contract with Kingscott Associates and Quinn Evans for architectural and engineering services for Facility Master Plan Series 1, $7,293,374

The Curriculum/Academic Committee approved contract renewals for Imagine Learning and Merit Network. The committee also approved a contract with Kingscott Associates and Quinn Evans Architects and funded two out-of-state student travel requests.

• Approved contract renewal with Imagine Learning
• Approved contract renewal with Merit Network
• Approved contract with Kingscott Associates and Quinn Evans Architects
• Approved funding for Battlefield Walk of Antietam, Maryland travel
• Approved funding for Toledo Zoological Society, Imagination Station, and Cedar Point travel

Special Board Meeting - Study Session

This special board meeting includes a closed session for collective bargaining negotiations and legal advice, approval of the superintendent evaluation tool, and adoption of 2023-24 legislative priorities advocating for increased state funding and governance changes. The board will also consider a second reading of a telecommuting policy for professional staff.

• Motion to enter closed session per MCL 15.268 (c) and (h) for collective bargaining and legal opinion
• Approval of Superintendent evaluation tool for 2022-23 school year with point allocation and cut scores
• Approval of 2023-24 legislative priorities including $94 million literacy lawsuit settlement (Gary B. v. Whitmer) and equitable school aid
• Second read of policy 1435 Telecommuting for Professional Staff
• Public comment session limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Board of Education approved a new evaluation tool for the Superintendent and adopted a telecommuting policy for professional staff. The board tabled the 2023-24 Legislative Priorities for future discussion.

• Approved Superintendent Evaluation Tool
• Approved Policy 1435 Telecommuting for Professional Staff
• Tabled 2023-24 Legislative Priorities
• Approved agenda amendment to move Public Comment (carried without objection)

Regular Board Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board of Education will consider approving the FY 2023 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 1, which increases revenue by $79.9 million and expenditures by $44.8 million, projecting a $287.3 million surplus. The board will also vote on a contract renewal with Great Minds, LLC for math instructional materials and professional development not-to-exceed $1,639,682, as well as administrative terminations and a closed session for personnel and legal matters. Reports from the CFO and superintendent and public comment periods are also scheduled.

• FY 2023 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 1: $79.9M revenue increase, $44.8M expenditure increase, $287.3M projected surplus
• Contract renewal with Great Minds, LLC for math materials and services, not-to-exceed $1,639,682
• Approval of administrative terminations (personnel action)
• Detroit Public Library Commission appointment
• Closed session under MCL 15.268(a) and (h) for personnel and legal opinion

The Board approved the FY 2023 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 1 and several vendor contracts, including a demolition contract for Phoenix Elementary-Middle School. The Board also approved the administrative termination of 16 employees and the appointment of Chaundra Frierson-Haynes to the Detroit Library Commission.

• Approved FY 2023 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 1
• Approved contract for demolition of Phoenix Elementary-Middle School building (Smally Construction)
• Approved contract renewals with Great Minds, LLC, McGraw Hill, LLC, and Savvas Education, Inc.
• Approved administrative terminations of 16 employees for job abandonment or failure to return from leave
• Approved appointment of Chaundra Frierson-Haynes to the Detroit Library Commission
• Approved contracts with Alliant (Insurance Brokerage) and Kapnick & Company, Inc. (Benefit Administrator)
• Approved cooperative purchases with CDW-Government and Motorola Solutions Inc.
• Approved out-of-state travel funds for competitive student events and international travel

Curriculum/Academics Committee Meeting

The Curriculum/Academics Committee will vote on a $79.9 million revenue increase and $44.8 million spending increase via FY2023 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 1, projecting a $287.3 million surplus from one-time COVID funding. The committee also considers approval of the Superintendent Evaluation Tool for 2022-23 and a $1.64 million contract renewal with Great Minds for K-8 math materials and training.

• FY2023 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 1: revenue up $79.9M, spending up $44.8M, surplus $287.3M
• Approval of Superintendent Evaluation Tool with 100-point scale (50 points evaluation, 40 student growth, 10 progress toward priorities)
• Contract renewal with Great Minds, LLC for Eureka Math curriculum materials and PD, not-to-exceed $1,639,682
• Academic Update report from Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti
• Chairman's Report from Board Member Bishop Corletta Vaughn

The Curriculum/Academic Committee approved the FY 2023 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 1 and the Superintendent Evaluation Tool. The committee also approved contract renewals for three educational providers and a demolition contract for Phoenix Elementary-Middle School.

• Approved FY 2023 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 1 (carried without objection)
• Approved Superintendent Evaluation Tool (carried without objection)
• Approved contract renewals with Great Minds, LLC, McGraw Hill, LLC, and Savvas Education, Inc. (carried without objection)
• Approved cooperative purchase with CDW-Government (carried without objection)
• Approved contract with Smalley Construction for demolition of Phoenix Elementary-Middle School Building (carried without objection)
• Approved out-of-state travel request for competitive student events and international travel (carried without objection)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will consider two action items: a budget amendment that increases FY 2023 General Fund revenue by $79.9 million and expenditures by $44.8 million, projecting a $287.3 million surplus from one-time COVID funds designated for the Facility Master Plan; and a five-year insurance brokerage contract with Alliant for premiums not-to-exceed $3,428,893 through January 2024.

• FY 2023 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 1: revenue up $79.9M, expenditures up $44.8M, surplus $287.3M for Facility Master Plan
• Five-year contract with Alliant for insurance brokerage, premiums not-to-exceed $3,428,893 through Jan 31, 2024
• Insurance policies include commercial property ($1.1M), cyber liability ($100K), police professional liability ($527K), and others
• Chief Financial Officer's report and approval of agenda as procedural items

The committee approved a budget amendment for FY 2023 and several vendor contracts. The district reported a projected year-end surplus of $287.3M to be assigned to the Facility Master Plan. A motion to approve the Superintendent Evaluation Tool did not carry.

• Approved FY 2023 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 1
• Approved contract with Smalley Construction for Phoenix Elementary-Middle School demolition
• Approved contracts with Alliant (Insurance Brokerage) and Kapnick & Company, Inc. (Benefit Administrator)
• Approved contract renewals with Great Minds, LLC., McGraw Hill, LLC., and Savvas Education, Inc.
• Approved cooperative purchases with CDW-Government and Motorola Solutions, Inc.
• Approved out-of-state travel funds for competitive student events and international travel
• Denied motion to approve the Superintendent Evaluation Tool

Policy Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Policy Ad-Hoc Committee of the Detroit Public Schools Community District Board will conduct a post-adoption review of 14 existing policies and consider two new policies: one on electronic fund transfers (Policy 6108) and one on weapons (Policy 8142.01). The meeting includes procedural items and public comment.

• Post-adoption review of 14 policies including Superintendent Contracting Authority, Telecommuting, Nondiscrimination, Student Attendance, Vendor Relations, and more
• New Policy 6108: Authorization to Use Electronic Fund Transfers and Automated Clearing House Arrangements
• New Policy 8142.01: Weapons
• Public comment allowed in-person and via Zoom
• Meeting held at Fisher Building, 3011 W. Grand Boulevard, 12th Floor Conference Room

The Policy Ad-Hoc Committee conducted a post-adoption review of several district policies. The committee requested specific edits to policies regarding student attendance, federal fund spending, vendor relations, and school naming. No formal votes on policy adoption were recorded beyond the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Requested inclusive pronoun updates (Their/They) for Policy 5200 Student Attendance
• Requested geographic location explanations for Policy 6114 Cost Principles - Spending Federal Funds
• Requested language cleanup and definitions for pecuniary and conflict of interest in Policy 6460 Vendor Relations
• Requested a defined process for changing school facility names in Policy 7250
• Requested cross references and a definition for 'Lawfully' in Policy 8142.01 Weapons

Organizational Board Meeting

This organizational meeting of the Detroit Public Schools Community District Board will swear in four new board members, elect officers (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer), appoint committees and representatives, and vote on action items. Key votes include designating Karen Morgan to post meeting notices, ratifying the 2023 meeting calendars, and approving paid memberships to the Council of Urban Board Educators ($10,380), Michigan Association of School Boards ($10,826), and Wayne County Association of School Boards ($170). The public may comment in person or virtually.

• Swearing-in of board members LaTrice McClendon, Angelique Peterson-Mayberry, Dr. Iris Taylor, and Bishop Corletta Vaughn
• Election of board officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
• Approval of memberships totaling $21,376: Council of Urban Board Educators, Michigan Association of School Boards, Wayne County Association of School Boards
• Ratification of 2023 meeting calendars for regular board and committees
• Appointments to internal committees (Curriculum, Finance, Policy, Code of Conduct) and external bodies (MASB, Detroit Public Library Commission, etc.)

The Board held an organizational meeting to elect its leadership and assign members to internal and external committees. The Board also ratified the 2023 meeting calendar and approved annual membership fees for school board associations.

• Elected Angelique Peterson-Mayberry as President
• Elected Misha Stallworth as Vice President
• Elected Sonya Mays as Treasurer
• Elected Dr. Iris Taylor as Secretary
• Approved the 2023 Regular School Board Meeting Calendar
• Approved annual memberships for Council of Urban Board Educators ($10,380), Michigan Association of School Boards ($10,826), and Wayne County Association of School Boards ($170)
• Designated Vania Moore and Kia Drake for posting meeting notices

Regular Board Meeting

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board will review a finance report and several superintendent reports. The board is also considering a contract increase for construction management services related to capital improvement projects.

• Contract increase for Clark – White Construction and Brinker – Christman for construction management through December 31, 2024
• Proposed contract increase not-to-exceed $9,142,521 for a total amount not-to-exceed $62,076,012
• Finance Report by Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Vidito
• Administrative terminations and employment recommendations
• Closed session to discuss a proposed legal settlement and written legal opinion

The Board of Education approved the termination of nine employees for job abandonment or failure to return from leave. The Board also approved a worker's compensation settlement and contract increases for Clark-White Construction and Brinker-Christman.

• Approved administrative terminations for 9 employees (carried without objection)
• Approved contract increases with Clark-White Construction and Brinker-Christman (carried without objection)
• Approved worker's compensation settlement (carried without objection)
• Accepted Superintendent's Report (carried without objection)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (carried without objection)
• Approved meeting agenda (carried without objection)