DPSCD Policy Committee Meeting

Detroit Public Schools Community District

Education

Monday, Nov. 25, 2024
9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. EST

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3011 W Grand Blvd Detroit, MI 48202 (Directions)

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Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team

Note-taking by Hannah Mathers

In an 11-minute meeting the committee recommended four policy updates be sent to the full board, including an amendment that would require coaches to be CPR-certified, and one that adds language about Narcan to the definition of opioid.

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Live reporting by Amanda Absher

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher

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07:52 AM Nov 25, 2024 CST

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 2/17

The meeting starts at 9. Find the link to stream with me here: detroitk12.org/Page/9425#cale…

detroitk12.org/Page/9425#cale…

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 3/17

The agenda is displayed on the Zoom screen. It does not appear to be posted online. Looks like they will be addressing policy amendments re employment of personnel for extracurriculars, opioid antagonists, technology, and health and wellness.

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 4/17

9:10 - still awaiting meeting start

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 5/17

9:15 - still waiting. No explanation for the delay from the committee.

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 6/17

Meeting called to order at 9:17. Moment of silence, then meeting norms. Review of the agenda - no changes. Agenda approved.

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 7/17

First item is re personnel. Some definition changes, and requirements for coaches to have a CPR certification. Policy 3120.28. Will be moved to board for first read.

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 8/17

Second item re opioid antagonists. "Some cleanup" and the addition of Narcan and language defining opioid. Will move to full board.

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 9/17

No attendance was taking publicly.

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 10/17

Third item re technology. Changes the frequency of how often district technology plan is reviewed (to three years). The committee notes another member has just arrived. Sent to the board for first read.

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 11/17

Last item re health and wellness. Includes an antidiscrimination statement is accordance to USDA guidelines. Also adds the inclusion of USDA being mentioned in the policy.

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 12/17

Some incomprehensible questions. Sounds like they're wondering if documentation will be changed. Someone says they don't think so, but will clarify. Moves to board for first read.

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 13/17

Time for public comment.

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 14/17

No in-person comments. Online comment from Lea Moore (sp). They want to thank the committee "for deciding to wait re the public comment process." Thanks them for not tampering with the process, and recommends they leave the public comment process when they revisit in December.

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 15/17

Commenter says when the board minimizes the opportunity for public comment, they are doing a disservice to the 96,000 constituents. Says they have not been threatened and changing public comment would just be to not listen to criticism (paraphrased).

Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 16/17

Meeting adjourned at 9:28 am. This concludes the DPSCD Policy Committee meeting. The full board meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2024. For more meeting coverage, check out . documenters.org

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Amanda Absher @TheAmandaAbsher 17/17

A final note--in addition to not taking attendance (at least on the livestream), speakers were not identified by name or visible. In other words, it was impossible for livestreamers to tell who was present, absent, or speaking at any given time.

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Detroit Public Schools Community District

www.detroitk12.org

(313) 240-4377

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Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is Michigan’s largest public education system. It is governed by a locally-elected, seven-member board. The District’s mission is to provide every student with a beneficial and rightful educational experience, preparing students to be career and college ready, and qualified to compete in the global market. The District has 106 schools and educates 50,000 children.