Entire UTR Slate Reelected

Congratulations to United for Teacher Rights on their reelection to the DFT leadership team. President Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins is being returned for a second term. The term of office will begin in January 2025 and will be for two years.

Deputy Mayor meets with students and Leaders pose for pictures

Microprocessing Coming to DPSCD

Southeastern HS tour: left: Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison with Randi Weingarten as students explain thier drawing plans for a pizza manufacturing plant, right: Bettison stands with Deputy Supt. Alycia Meriweather, Neera Tanden, of the White House Domestic Policy Council, and Weingarten as the partnership is discussed

Having Fun While Learning

President Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins took on the role of administrator as building reps practiced holding conversations with principals and union members.

Retirees Get Information about AgeWays

The retirees chapter of the DFT listen as Alex Harrison, of AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services, explains how the agency helps people access the services and programs they need to remain living independently and with dignity in their own home or with family caregivers.

WHAT'S NEW: Our Official AFT & AFT Michigan 2018 Convention Delegate Lists

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

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

Questions about 3% Retirement Healthcare Refund? (from DPSCD Website)

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/

Official list of delegates for 2018 AFT Michigan and AFT National Conventions

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

2018-2020 DFT Election Committee ballot results

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)

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