Detroit Federation of Teachers

DFT President with Ingram, Care Moore, Morgan

Reading Opens the World Features Honored Guests

Detroit was ecstatic to have these three people participate in our book giveaway. AFT National Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick C. Ingram welcomed families and educators to Reading Opens the World. He announced that in May the organization will have given away 10 million books for free. We are thrilled to have had a hand in distributing 50,000 of those books. Poet Jessica Care Moore read one of her poems, I used to be a roller coaster girl and author Ellen A. Morgan, Ed. D read her book, Ellie’s Formal Table. They are standing with President Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins.

Election Committee is Sworn In

Four Election Committee members were sworn in at the April General Membership Meeting. Serving a two year term will be Onza Stokes, Laura Watts, Devette Brown and Julia Hunko. We thank these members for their service to the members of the DFT. Executive Vice President, Jason Posey, looks on. Be sure to say hello to Election Committee when you sign in at the May General Membership meeting.

Posey, Wilson-Lumpkins, Weiss, Martin at town hall

DFT Leadership Participates in Town Hall Meeting

At a town hall hosted by State Representative, Regina Weiss, three of our leaders attended the forum: DFT Executive Vice President, Jason Posey, DFT President, Lakia Wilson-Lunmpkins, and AFT Michigan President, Terrence Martin. Many union members were in attendance to listen to the information.

US Senate Candidate Addresses the Membership

.A candidate for the US Senate from Michigan, Hil Harper, came before the DFT General Membership meeting in April to ask for an endorsement by the union. He spoke to members about his support for unions, being a card-carrying member of one himself, as well as the reasons he would like our support in the upcoming August primary. The union will be hosting other candidates who are also seeking our endorsements.

WHAT'S NEW: Submission Of Grades For First Quarter

Members please know the District is aware that teachers are accepting late and makeup assignments. We have notified the District the grade book is currently locked. The District's IT Dept is currently working to unlock the grade book for the first quarter.

WHAT'S NEW: 2021 ELECTION INFORMATION FOR THE ELECTION OF ELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Please click the following links to review the Election Calendar and Nomination Form for the 2021 Election of Election Committee Members.

WHAT'S NEW: Results for the Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board and Trustees

Please click the link, DFT Final Results, to view the results from the 2020 Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board and Trustees.

WHAT'S NEW: COVID-19 State Grants For Teachers And Support Staff

Please review the FAQs concerning the monies classroom teachers and support staff are eligible to receive from the state for the additional work and costs incurred last school year under COVID-19. Also attached is the form employees need to complete.

WHAT'S NEW: 2021-2022 DPSCD Calendar Options

Please click the links to view the four calendar options for 2021-2022 school year. All calendar options include an EiD observance.

Option 1 -- post-Labor Day start with short winter break

Option 2 -- post-Labor Day start with long winter break

Option 3 -- pre-Labor Day start with long winter break

Option 4 -- pre-Labor Day start with short winter break

WHAT'S NEW: DPSCD Open Enrollment

The 2021 Open Enrollment has begun, and the first carrier virtual Open Enrollment Information Session is Wednesday, October 21, 2020 through Wednesday,
November 4, 2020 for benefits effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Click here, 2021 Open Enrollment Changes, to view a summary of the changes. Listed below is a list of the remaining information meetings scheduled during Open Enrollment:

Wednesday, October 21 at 4:30 p.m. with BCBSM/BCN
Wednesday, October 21 at 5:30 p.m. with Heritage Vision
Thursday, October 22 at 4:30 p.m. with HAP
Thursday, October 22 at 5:30 p.m. with