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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Detroit Public Schools Community District. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Spend $1.3M on Unproven Virtual Tutoring Program
The district plans to spend over $1.3 million on a new contract with Brainfuse for virtual math tutoring. This program will add significant screen time for 1,500 students during the school day, replacing time they would otherwise spend in small groups with their actual teacher. The district has no prior experience with this vendor and has not presented independent evidence that this specific software works.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This is on the Consent Agenda. Email the Board at board@detroitk12.org and Superintendent Vitti at nikolai.vitti@detroitk12.org: ‘Before voting on Item 12.06, please pull it from the consent agenda for a full discussion. The Board must provide parents with independent, non-vendor-funded evidence that Brainfuse improves math scores and justify replacing teacher-led instruction with more screen time.’
💰 Impact: $1.3M (Grant Funds)
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The Board is introducing a First Reading of an amendment to the policy governing parent organizations and their ability to use the district’s name. The provided description is vague, and the policy text is not included in the agenda packet, making it impossible to determine if this strengthens or restricts the rights of parent groups.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘po9210 PARENT ORGANIZATIONS – USE OF DISTRICT NAME.pdf’ attached to Item 13.01 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes that could limit the activities of parent groups.
💰 Impact: Parental Voice
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The Board is holding a Second Read to adopt a new policy about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The policy’s text is not available, so it is unclear if this would mandate FAFSA completion for graduation or create a new data-sharing requirement for families.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘poTBN – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Revised).pdf’ attached to Item 13.02 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the details. Does this policy make FAFSA completion a graduation requirement, and is there a clear, simple opt-out for parents?
💰 Impact: Family Financial Privacy
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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Board Demands Accountability for Warehouse Mismanagement
Following an Inspector General report on waste and poor oversight at the District warehouse, the Board is formally demanding a corrective action plan, monthly progress reports, and strict inventory controls. This is a major step toward ensuring taxpayer dollars and school resources are tracked and used responsibly, not lost or misused.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up to thank the Board for taking this seriously. Email the Board at board@detroitk12.org: ‘Thank you for passing the Warehouse Resolution under Item 11.01. We support your efforts to enforce accountability and protect our district’s resources from waste and mismanagement.’
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Resource Protection
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