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Public commenters urge sustained DEI supports and ask board to retain Carver Heights art teacher
Summary
At the Wayne County Board of Education’s May 5 meeting, a resident urged the board to preserve diversity, equity and inclusion supports while an art teacher from Carver Heights asked to keep her visual‑arts position for 2025–26.
Two speakers addressed the board during the public comment period on May 5, raising concerns about equity and staffing.
Phyllis Merritt James, speaking as a concerned citizen, urged the board to resist efforts to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. James said DEI supports serve a broad set of students and families, including veterans, people with disabilities and Title I‑eligible children. She cited county demographic data and urged the board to “make precise, intentional decisions with the heart and…
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