The Detroit Public Schools Community District board took several formal actions at its Feb. 11 meeting. Roll-call and consensus outcomes are summarized below.
Library commission appointment
The board approved a recommendation to appoint Candia Milton to the Detroit Public School Library Commission. The roll‑call vote recorded multiple yeses and one abstention by a trustee who said she was a current commission member and recused herself from the vote.
Police oversight committee appointments
The board voted to approve the slate of appointees to the DPSCD Police Department Oversight Committee; the motion carried with board support.
Administrative terminations — job abandonment
Trustees voted to approve administrative terminations for job abandonment as recommended by the superintendent. The motion was moved and supported and passed on the floor.
Consent agenda
The board approved the consent agenda covering: additional funding for district dual‑enrollment programs; contracts and contract increases with Allied Media, Rockford, Gilbane Building, Ace Com Great Lakes Inc., Plant Moraine and LUT Roofing; and other routine procurement items. One board member had earlier asked for additional details about dual‑enrollment partners.
How the board voted
Most items were approved by voice, consensus or roll‑call as recorded in the meeting minutes. Where roll call was recorded, the minutes show a mix of yes votes and one abstention on the library commission matter.
Ending
Board officers said they would circulate formal minutes and any relevant documents to the public after audit and staff follow‑up.