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Board of Education
About
The locally elected board serves as the governing body of the District and provides public education services to children residing within the geographic boundaries of the City of Detroit. The Board is a policy-making and legislative body, rather than an administrative body. It is the responsibility of the Board to see that schools are operated properly, and not to administer them directly.
- Our Board Members
- Board Member Appointment & Term Dates
- Communicating with the Board
- Board Support Request
Our Board Members
LaTrice McClendon
President
latrice.mcclendon@detroitk12.org
O (313) 873-1851
M (313) 960-3051
Bishop Corletta J. Vaughn, Ph.D.
Vice President
corletta.vaughn@detroitk12.org
O (313) 873-7298
M (313) 539-9468
Monique Bryant
Secretary
monique.bryant@detroitk12.org
O (313) 873-4135
Dr. Iris Taylor
Treasurer
iris.taylor@detroitk12.org
O (313) 873-4133
Dr. Ida Carol Simmons-Short
Board Member
ida.short@detroitk12.org
O (313) 347-8054
M (313) 498-0629
Bessie Harris
Board Member
bessie.harris@detroitk12.org
O (313) 873-4139
M (313) 767-0364
Reverend Dr. Steve Bland, Jr.
Board Member
steve.bland@detroitk12.org
O (313) 873-4146
M (313) 657-0442
Board Member Appointment & Term Dates
Board Member Appointments & Term Dates
| Board Member | Committee Appointments/External Organization Representative | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|
| LaTrice McClendon | Policy Ad Hoc Chair, Strategic Advisory Committee, Detroit Public Library Commission, DPS Foundation | 12/31/2026 |
|
Bishop Corletta J. Vaughn, Ph.D. |
Parent & Community Engagement, Faith-Based |
12/31/2026 |
| Monique Bryant | Curriculum/Academic Committee Chair | 12/31/2028 |
| Iris Taylor, Ph.D. | Finance Committee Chair, Public Safety Oversight Committee, Health Hubs | 12/31/2026 |
| Reverend Dr. Steve Bland, Jr. | 12/31/2026 | |
| Bessie Harris | Wayne County Association of School Boards (WCASB), Parent & Community Engagement | 12/31/2026 |
| Dr. Ida Carol Simmons-Short | Wayne County Association of School Boards (WCASB) | 12/31/2028 |
Communicating with the Board
The DPSCD Board hosts monthly board meetings and sub-committee meetings. In addition, the board hosts quarterly community meetings for the general public to learn about the latest news. Please check the calendar for locations, dates, and times. All meetings are subject to change. Please contact the Secretary to the Board, Vania Moore at 313.873.7861. If you require accessibility needs for meetings, please contact the Division of Operations at 313.873.6532 in advance of an upcoming meeting.
Board Support Request
Board News & Statements
Policies
The school board is responsible for establishing policies that govern the District’s operations and educational programs. Through policy creation, the board translates community values into actionable guidelines that promote accountability and student success.
How to access the District Policy Manual
Board Meetings
Watch the Board Meeting
2026 Regular Board Meeting Locations
| Meeting Month | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| January-April | Renaissance High School | 6565 W. Outer Drive |
| May-August | East English Village at Finney | 5020 Cadieux |
| September-December | Mumford High School | 17525 Wyoming Street |
How to Make Public Comment
Members of the public are welcome to address the Board during “Public Comment”. Individuals wishing to address the Board must register before the closing of registration. All comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. The Superintendent will reply to questions or concerns raised today that do not violate ethical or legal standards, confidentiality, privacy of others, or require additional information to respond.
The Chair will call the names for individuals to address the Board during Public Comment. Please remain seated until your name is called.
How to Make In-Person Public Comment
If you would like to participate in person, please sign-in using the registration form at the meeting.
How to Make a “Virtual” Public Comment:
Virtual Public Comment will be facilitated through the Zoom Webinar. To register, you must use the "Raise Hand" feature to indicate that you wish to participate in virtual public comment before the closing of registration. Via your computer, select the “raise your hand” option on the screen. Via your telephone, press *9 to raise your hand. The meeting administrator will select the individuals in the order received. You will remain muted until it is your time to speak. This link is to participate in public comment only; the meeting will not be broadcasted in this space.
Join by Computer: https://bit.ly/DPSCDBoardMeetings (please copy and paste link)
Join by Telephone: 1 (301) 715-8592
Webinar ID: 82002207102#
If you would like a direct response to your question and/or concern, please forward an email to the Secretary of the Board Vania Moore at vania.moore@detroitk12.org.
How to access meeting materials
External Resources
In Memoriam
In loving memory, we honor the cherished individuals who were once part of our vibrant DPSCD community. Each person listed here contributed their unique talents and touched the lives of many. Though they may no longer walk among us, their spirit remains woven into the fabric of our institution. DPSCD Board members pay tribute to each student, staff, and community trailblazers listed below. Their dedication, kindness, and passion continue to inspire us every day. As we reflect on their lasting impact, we hold them dear in our hearts and celebrate the profound legacy they have left behind. DPSCD Board members honor all of you.
2026
2025
January 2025
- Jeanette Flowers
February 2025
- Evelyn Harrison
- Morgan Parton
- Verrinda VanDyke
- Hafeeza Hassan
March 2025
- Jerome Crawford
- Jo Dawkins
April 2025
- David Godwin
- Gwendolyn Harris
- Yvonne Robinson
May 2025
- Regina Durham
- Carolyn Linn
- Girard Rochon Jr.
- Todd M Doughty
- Jermaine Smith
July 2025
- Teresa Smith
August 2025
- Lawrence Dowl
- Cande Tellez-Uzarek
- Lexa Page Jr.
September 2025
- Parris L. Slatton
October 2025
- Lessie Jabari
- Kimberly Mapp
November 2025
- Willie Tucker
- Willie Belle Gibson
December 2025
- Dalephine Collins
- Marcus D. McCrear
2024
January 2024
- Artrece Cooper
- Latrell Mines
- Pamela Rhea
Febraury 2024
- Alonzo "Lonnie" Bates
- Aletha Webster
- Mikyle Covington
- Xavier Carr
- Gail Coleman
March 2024
- Jewel Lenard
April 2024
- Alita Calloway
- Mary Myers
- Orlando Deshields
- Herman Davis
- Dr. Eddie L. Green
- Marcia Cotton-Flint
- Devante Ball
May 2024
- Cheryl Lang
June 2024
- Elijah Reese
- Cecil Forbes
July 2024
- William "Bill" Pickard
August 2024
- Kenneth Williams
- Donnell Garrison
- Thomale Forris
- Frank Williams
- Jackson Capela
October 2024
- Michael Fletcher
- Nowanna Bailey
- Aikya Green
- Alaya Hunt
- Alexis Brooks
- Meng Yang
November 2024
- Tulane F. Henderson
December 2024
- Crystal Lee
- Lashawn Earley
2023
February 2023
- Cartier Woods
- Brenda Taylor
March 2023
- Sara Jimenez Milete
- Roderick McIntosh
- Thomas Van Hulle
April 2023
- Bianca Dave
- Darwin Vinson
- Jimari Williams
June 2023
- Jonathan Beanum
- Darnel Paton
July 2023
- Erek Ghee
August 2023
- Leon Crenshaw Jr.
- Byron Brooks
September 2023
- Bernette Burnside
October 2023
- Tracey Caldwell
December 2023
- Sturlin Minion-Brown
- Classie Washington
- Pierre Allen
2022
January 2022
- Steven Siebert
- Carmen Cook
- Sherita Johnson-Odoms
- Anita McDonel
February 2022
- France Bowers
March 2022
- Freddie Wilson
- Zyair Harris
- Kelvin Shepherd
May 2022
- Marion Gates
June 2022
- Zyniya Bland
- Sklar Amezquita
July 2022
- Velina Howard
September 2022
- Benjamin Dirden
- Angela Ramirez
November 2022
- Tyrone Winfrey
- Alfreda Reed
- John Hicks
- Sharon Hill
- Marcus Owens
December 2022
- Thomas Revels
2021
March 2021
- Olivia Everhart-Howard
- Ashante Jenkins
April 2021
- Alex Evans
- Sharon Wells
- Kim Merriman
- Brendaettie (Brenda) Henry
- Gloria Sosa
- Foster Wilson
June 2021
- DeShawn Neely
- MaKayla Berry
July 2021
- Leslie Reid
- Anthony Tolbert
August 2021
- Amir Raafatt
September 2021
- Billy Nix, Jr.
October 2021
- Ethel Riley
- Anthony Jenkins
November 2021
- Candice Tarter
- Tranecia Davis
December 2021
- Calvin Ayler
- Kathleen Matthews
- Joland Gordon
Recorded Meetings
Upcoming Meetings
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Fisher Building, Lower Concourse Conference Room, 3011 W. Grand Blvd.Detroit, MI 48202
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Fisher Building, Lower Concourse Conference Room, 3011 W. Grand Blvd.Detroit, MI 48202
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Renaissance High School, 6565 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48235
Contact Us
3011 W. Grand Boulevard
12th Floor, Fisher Building
Detroit, MI 48202
Vania Moore
Secretary to the Board of Education
Phone: (313) 873-7861
Fax: (313) 873-3284