Political action is imperative for two reasons: To elect friends of public education (PK-12 and higher education) and to pass or defeat ballot proposals that affect education and our students, staff and members.
DPSCD School Board
The DFT Candidate Screening Team has concluded its screening of all DPSCD School Board candidates who have requested endorsement by our union. After deliberation the team has selected three individuals who have stated they will stand with our union as a member of the school board. The three are Sherisse M. Butler, Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, and Boyd White III. There are 22 candidates who are seeking a seat on the school board.
DPSCD Millage
The district is also seeking a millage renewal on this fall's ballot. We are endorsing a YES vote from our community. For more information on this millage, please refer to DPSCD Proposal S Information. This is part of the ballot language Detroiters will find on the ballot: This proposal would restore and increase the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be levied by the School District of the City of Detroit for general operating purposes by 6.00 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempt by law, which would allow the School District to continue to retire its debt obligations.
Here is some literature that has factual information about Proposal S.
Wayne RESA
The Wayne RESA Regional Enhancement Millage is also up for renewal in November. We are endorsing a YES vote from our community. For more information on this millage, please refer to Wayne RESA Regional Enhancement Millage Information.