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The official delegates for the upcoming AFT & AFT Michigan 2018 conventions are:

AFT Michigan 2018 Convention
  • Enid Johnson
  • Kimberly D. Mitchell
  • Marsha Lewis
  • Beverly Wilkerson
  • Crystal Lee
  • Samantha Hoskin
  • Angela Link
  • Marva Fletcher
  • Dwan McGrady
  • Sean Perin

2018 AFT Convention

  • Enid Johnson
  • Kimberly D. Mitchell
  • Marsha Lewis
  • Beverly Wilkerson
  • Crystal Lee
  • Samantha Hoskin
  • Angela Link
  • Marva Fletcher
  • Dwan McGrady
  • Devette Brown


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School Board Heard Our Voices

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Nothing About Us, Without Us!

Thanks to all who attended the Tuesday, April 10 Detroit Board of Education meeting at Mumford High School. DFT Members presented our concerns, which included:

  • Unfair teacher evaluations
  • Poor teaching and learning conditions
  • Unnecessary lesson plans expectations
  • Insulting dress code policy
  • Inconsistent attendance policies
  • Excessive/unnecessary paperwork

Who do I contact if I have a question about my refund?

If you have a question about your ORS Refund amount or the interest, please contact ORS 1-800-381-5111. The district was not involved in the calculation of the refunds or the interest payments and cannot answer any questions. If you have a question about the timeline for refund or a question about verification process, please email the district at healthcare.refund@detroitk12.org.

For more information see the following DPSCD Web page: http://detroitk12.org/content/2018/03/16/employee-healthcare-refunds-update/

 

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Elections for the upcoming AFT Michigan 2018 Convention and AFT 2018 Convention will take place beginning Monday April 23, 2018.

This will be an online election. You will receive all the materials you need beginning Monday morning April 23, 2018 in an email from Direct Voice.

The voting period is from 4/23/2018 12:01:00 AM Central Time (UTC -6) to 4/27/2018 5:00:00 PM Central Time (UTC -6).

If you do not receive a ballot by 5 PM EST, please send an email to the Election Committee at dft231ec@gmail.com. Please include your name as listed with DFT, phone number and your personal email address.

The

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Election Committee Election Results (e)= elected

 

Devette Brown-65 votes (e)

Karren Keffer-42 votes (e)

Kim Mitchell -58 votes (e)

Karl Hartwig- 37 votes

Mignon Pierce- 35 votes 

Linda Thomas -57 votes (e)

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It has come to our attention this week that reports of violent threats have been made and directed at schools within our district.

Please know that we have been assured that DPSCD Administration and the Detroit Police Department are actively communicating with parents and the general community as well as investigating all reports and responding to them appropriately. We understand that messages aren't getting to staff timely or at all. Communication to staff should come from your building administration or district officials. If this does not occur, let the union know. 

As you know, the safety

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