The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board of Education convened on June 11, 2024, for its annual budget hearing, a legally mandated meeting to approve the budget before the end of June. The meeting began with a roll call, confirming the presence of several board members, although a quorum was not achieved, preventing the approval of the agenda.

Secretary Vanya Moore certified that the notice of the special meeting was delivered to all board members the previous day. The meeting included a moment of silence to honor the memory of two individuals: Elijah Reese, a 10th grader from East English Village Preparatory Academy, and Cecil Forbes, a retired teacher and department head who served for 33 years at Denbigh High School.

Following the moment of silence, the board moved to the budget presentation, which was to be led by Chief Financial Officer Mister Vedido. This presentation was anticipated to cover details previously discussed in both academic and finance committees, although the lack of a quorum limited immediate decision-making capabilities. Public comment registration for the budget hearing was closed prior to the presentation, indicating a structured approach to community engagement in the budgetary process.